Hands Across the Sea
Ann Oliver 1845 ~ Reproduction Sampler Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers
Ann Oliver 1845 ~ Reproduction Sampler Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers
Nicola has generously made the PDF downloads available to us on this store. You can choose either PDF which will be emailed to you OR a printed, spiral bound booklet to be posted to you
Thread Legend
Ann’s sampler has been stitched with a palette of 15 colours from Au Ver à Soie’s range of Soie 100.3. Below we have provided conversions for Soie d’Alger and DMC. Only 1 spool or skein of thread is required, whether you are stitching on 14ct Aida/28ct linen or 56ct linen.
Soie 100.3 ~ Colour Description
022 Golden olive ~ light
060 Shell pink ~ medium light
099 Brown grey ~ very dark
137 Terracotta ~ very dark
152 Moss green ~ dark
205 Coffee brown ~ very dark
241 Straw ~ dark
274 Avocado green ~ very dark
313 Wedgewood ~ very dark
425 Hazelnut brown ~ light
621 Grey green ~ light
666 Shell grey ~ medium
681 Christmas red
705 Avocado green ~ dark
707 Green grey ~ medium
Soie d ‘Alger ~ Colour Description
524 Golden olive ~ light
1446 Wedgewood ~ very dark
1814 Grey green ~ light
2144 Moss green ~ dark
2515 Straw ~ dark
2646 Terracotta ~ very dark
2925 Christmas red
3021 Brown grey ~ very dark
3413 Shell grey ~ medium
3724 Green grey ~ medium
3725 Avocado green ~ dark
3734 Avocado green ~ very dark
4126 Coffee brown ~ very dark
4622 Shell pink ~ medium light
F09 Hazelnut brown ~ light
DMC ~ Colour Description
152 Shell pink ~ medium light
321 Christmas red
422 Hazelnut brown ~ light
452 Shell grey ~ medium
580 Moss green ~ dark
833 Golden olive ~ light
898 Coffee brown ~ very dark
927 Grey green ~ light
935 Avocado green ~ dark
936 Avocado green ~ very dark
3021 Brown grey ~ very dark
3052 Green grey ~ medium
3777 Terracotta ~ very dark
3820 Straw ~ dark
3842 Wedgewood ~ very dark
Linen Sizes
The design area is 177 stitches (w) x 186 stitches (h). Our calculations have included a 3″ margin for finishing and framing.
The model was stitched using 56ct Zweigart-based linen that was overdyed to the shade “Marbled Pointer” by xJuDesign. We recommend that you use a count and fabric that you enjoy working with.
28ct linen: Design: 12.64″ x 13.29″ Fabric: 18.64″ x 19.29”
30ct linen: Design: 11.80″ x 12.40″ Fabric: 17.80″ x 18.40″
32ct linen: Design: 11.06″ x 11.63″ Fabric: 17.06″ x 17.63″
36ct linen: Design: 9.83″ x 10.33″ Fabric: 15.83″ x 16.33″
40ct linen: Design: 8.85″ x 9.30″ Fabric: 14.85″ x 15.30″
46ct linen: Design: 7.70″ x 8.09″ Fabric: 13.70″ x 14.09″
56ct linen: Design: 6.32″ x 6.64″ Fabric: 12.32″ x 12.64″
62/52ct linen: Design: 5.71″ x 7.15″ Fabric: 11.71″ x 13.15″
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 purchased overe the weekend. Please ensure your email is correct and you may need to check your junk/spam folder.
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.