Hands Across the Sea
Alice Williams 1881 ~ Reproduction Sampler Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers(PDF)
Alice Williams 1881 ~ Reproduction Sampler Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers(PDF)
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Nicola has generously made these gorgeous Little Gems available for download now via our store. The PDF will be emailed to you within 24 hours or you can choose a printed copy.
Thread Legend
Alice’s primer was stitched with wool thread that was variegated, which was most unusual in the 1880s, so unusual that we decided to remove the sampler from its frame to explore the reverse. Our examination confirmed that the wool used was indeed variegated. Not with the gradual colour changes that we are used to today but with a clearly defined variegation.
It is very difficult to reproduce a sampler that was stitched this way and achieve the same colours changes on the exact stitches. We decided to experiment, and three samplers were stitched using Weeks Dyeworks Cotton Floss, The Gentle Art Simply Shaker thread, which was fussy cut, and The Gentle Art Simply Wool.
Only one skein of cotton or wool is required with the exception of 7080 Endive, where 2 skeins are needed.
Please contact me at the shop if you'd like to stitch with the GAST Wool as I'll need to place a special order for these colours.
The Gentle Art Simply Wool
0240 ~ Midnight
0360 ~ Cranberry
0440 ~ Maple Syrup
0520 ~ Copper
0893 ~ French Lilac
1040 ~ Black Crow
1070 ~ Creekbed
1140 ~ Oatmeal
7007 ~ Cidermill Brown
7014 ~ Antique Rose
7044 ~ Dungarees
7050 ~ Baby Spinach
7058 ~ Tomato
7069 ~ Summer Shower
7080 ~ Endive
The Gentle Art Simply Shaker
0115 ~ Tiger Lily
0230 ~ Blueberry
0240 ~ Midnight
0250 ~ Cornflower
0360 ~ Cranberry
1110 ~ Sable
7036 ~ Geranium
7039 ~ Bayberry
7075 ~ Crystal Lake
7076 ~ Portabella
7087 ~ Honey Dew
Weeks Dyeworks Cotton Floss
1106 ~ Beige
1155 ~ Blue Heron
1236 ~ Mocha
1240 ~ Dirt Road
1309 ~ Michael’s Navy
2108a ~ Shepard’s Blue
2168 ~ Monkey Grass
2205 ~ Grasshopper
2259 ~ Cayenne
2262 ~ Watermelon Punch
2321 ~ Plum
The fabric used for the samplers stitched with cotton was 46ct Weeks Dyeworks (Zweigart-based) linen in Cocoa. We used 36ct Weeks Dyeworks (Zweigart-based) linen in Straw for the wool version.
The design area is 105 stitches (w) x 138 stitches (h). Our calculations have included a 3″ margin for finishing and framing. If working on an uneven linen such as 52/62, we would recommend that you orientate your linen so that the higher count (62/52) is on the horizontal.
28ct: Design: 7.5″ x 9.86″ Fabric: 13.5″ x 15.86″
30ct: Design: 7.00″ x 9.20″ Fabric: 13.00″ x 15.20″
32ct: Design: 6.56″ x 8.63″ Fabric: 12.56″ x 14.63″
36ct: Design: 5.83″ x 7.67″ Fabric: 11.83″ x 13.67″
40ct: Design: 5.25″ x 6.9″ Fabric: 11.25″ x 12.9″
46ct: Design: 4.57″ x 6.00″ Fabric: 10.57″ x 12.00″
56ct: Design: 3.75″ x 4.93″ Fabric: 9.75″ x 10.93″
62/52ct: Design: 3.39″ x 5.31″ Fabric: 9.39″ x 11.31″
Once purchased you will receive an email within 24 hours with the download attached and you can print it out yourself at home. Please allow an extra 24 hours if ordered over the weekend. Please ensure your email is correct and you may need to check your junk/spam folder.
If you don't have access to a printer or would prefer a printed copy sent to you that option is available also.
We stock the Au Ver a Soie 100.3 & D'alger silks and Legacy Linens. If you'd like to kit the design please contact me on info@astitchintime.net.au and we can discuss your preferences.
Shipping
Shipping
United States customers please be aware that due to the uncertainty of customs/tarriff fees being charged on parcels entering your country from Australia, we have suspended shipping to the US at this point. We will continue to monitor the situation and hope this is only temporary. We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
Unfortunately due to the regulations required, we are currently not shipping to the EU
We endeavour to ship all orders within 4 business days, although you may find it posted much earlier than this. The exception to this is any preordered item. If you order a preordered item with other items, your entire order will be held until it can be sent as one parcel.
Parcels are generally not posted on weekends or Mondays but if it's possible, then it will be done. We pack all supplies in plastic sleeves within outer packaging (eco friendly where possible) in order that you may receive them in excellent condition.
A tracking number will be emailed to the email address on the order once a postal label has been processed. Please check your junk mail if you haven't received one. Add info@astitchintime.net.au as a safe sender to avoid this.
We ship all orders within Australia using Australia Post Parcel Post. If you require additional insurance on your order please contact via email and this can be organised for you.
All International parcels will be sent via Australia Post with tracking. If you require additional insurance on your order please contact via email and this can be organised for you.
Most parcels should be delivered within Australia between 5 and 10 business days, however once your parcel has been lodged with Australia Post, it's in their hands. We will be more than happy to follow up with your tracking number if you are concerned your parcel has been lost. Please email to discuss.
International Orders may take up to 14-21 working days to be delivered.
Returns & Exchanges
Returns & Exchanges
Returns
Our policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned: Downloadable software, PDF files, or magazines cannot be returned. Gift Cards cannot be returned or nor can the face value be refunded. Any fabric or ribbon, once cut, cannot be returned. No returns on buttons.
To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase.
Please do not send your purchase back to the manufacturer.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted: (if applicable)
Book with obvious signs of use;
Charts and pre-printed designs that have been opened;
Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error.
Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Refunds (if applicable)
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.
If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within a certain amount of days.
Late or missing refunds (if applicable)
If you haven’t received a refund yet, first check your bank account again.
Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted.
Next contact your bank. There is often some processing time before a refund is posted.
If you’ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund yet, please contact us at
info@astitchintime.net.au.
Sale items (if applicable)
Only regular priced items may be refunded, unfortunately sale items cannot be refunded.
Exchanges (if applicable)
We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at info@astitchintime.net.au and send your item to: 247 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay, TAS 7005, Australia.
Shipping
To return your product, you should mail your product to: 247 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay, TAS 7005, Australia
You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
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Contact
You can contact the store owner, Kerrilyn, via email or phone or on the shop's Facebook Page - details are below. Please allow 48 hours for a reply.
Email: info@astitchintime.net.au
You can find the shop at:
Lower Level
247 Sandy Bay Road
Sandy Bay, Tasmania 7005
t: 03 62233871
m: 0447 902 923
Trading Hours
Tuesday - Friday: Open 10am - 4pm
Saturday: Open 10am - 2pm
Sunday & Monday: Closed
Website open 24/7
Groups travelling from interstate - if you would like to browse the shop on a Monday, please contact info@astitchintime.net.au to see if an appointment will be available. There are no guarantees, however, if I can make it work for you, I'm happy to open for a couple of hours. The more notice you can give me, the better!
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