Ann Borrett 1646 ~ Reproduction Sampler Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers

The model for Ann’s stunning band sampler was stitched using Weeks Dyeworks (Zweigart-based) 40ct linen in Straw with a palette of 11 Au Ver à Soie silks from their Soie d’Alger range. The skein quantities listed are based on 1 strand of Soie d’Alger on 40ct fabric. We have provided conversions for Soie 100.3 based on 1 strand of silk on 46ct linen and DMC based on 2 strands of cotton on 36ct linen.

The original sampler was stitched on linen that was approx. 58/60ct.

Ann stitched her sampler over 3 threads of linen with stitches that are reversible. If you prefer, your sampler could be executed over 2 threads.

Soie d’Alger /  Soie100.3 /  DMC ~ Colour Description

542 x 1 /  776 x 1 /  3822 x 1 ~ Straw ~ light

1011 x 1 /  217 x 1 /  950 x 1 ~ Desert sand ~ light

1424 x 1 /   510 x 1 /  336 x 1 ~ Navy blue

1725 x 1 /  601 x 1 /  3765 x 1 ~ Peacock blue ~ very dark

1812 x 1 /  621 x 1 /  928 x 1 ~ Grey green ~ very light

2133 x 2 /  325 x 1 /  471 x 2 ~ Avocado green ~ very light

2135 x 2 /   491 x 1 /  3345 x 2 ~ Hunter green ~ dark

2223 x 1 /  199 x 1 /  733 x 1 ~ Olive green ~ medium

2643 x 2 /  135 x 1 /  3830 x 2 ~ Terracotta

2936 x 2 /  524 x 1 /  498 x 2 ~ Christmas red ~ dark

4531 x 1 /   080 x 1 /  822 x 1 ~ Beige grey ~ light

 LINEN SIZES

The design area is 155 stitches (w) x 180 stitches (h). Please note that each stitch is over 3 threads of linen. Our calculations have included a 3″ margin for finishing and framing.

28ct: Design: 16.61″ x 19.29″ Fabric: 22.61″ x 25.29″

32ct: Design: 14.53″ x 16.88″ Fabric: 20.53″ x 22.88″

36ct: Design: 12.92″ x 15.00″ Fabric: 18.92″ x 21.00″

40ct: Design: 11.62″ x 13.50″ Fabric: 17.62″ x 19.50″

46ct: Design: 10.11″ x 11.74″ Fabric: 16.11″ x 17.74″

56ct: Design: 8.31″ x 9.65″ Fabric: 14.31″ x 15.65″

 Alternative sizes for stitching the sampler over 2 threads of linen.

28ct: Design: 11.07″ x 12.86″ Fabric: 17.07″ x 18.86″

32ct: Design: 9.69″ x 11.25″ Fabric: 15.69″ x 17.25″

36ct: Design: 8.61″ x 10.00″ Fabric: 14.61″ x 16.00″

40ct: Design: 7.75″ x 9.00″ Fabric: 13.75″ x 15.00″

46ct:Design: 6.74″ x 7.83″ Fabric: 12.74″ x 13.83″

56ct: Design: 5.54″ x 6.43″ Fabric: 11.54″ x 12.43″

We stock the full range of Au Ver a Soie 100/3 and Soie D'alger silks - please email to discuss preferences in kitting up