The stitches used are cross stitch over 1 and 2 threads, a handful of satin stitches and Algerian eyelets. The sampler is suitable for all level of abilities.
Hands Across the Sea
Eliza Knight ~ Reproduction Sampler Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers
Eliza Knight ~ Reproduction Sampler Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers
Thread Legend
The sampler has been reproduced with Au Ver à Soie d’Alger silks and the skein quantities calculated based on 1 strand on 36ct fabric. We have provided conversions for DMC based on 2 strands. The original sampler was stitched on linen closest in colour to DMC shade 613 and measuring approximately 11.75 x 15.75 inches.
Soie d’Alger / DMC
F11 x 1 / 739 x 1 ~ Tan ~ ultra very light
Noir x 1 / 310 x 1 ~ Black
1745 x 1 / 3768 x 1 ~ Grey green ~ dark
1845 x 2 / 501 x 2 ~ Blue green ~ dark
2144 x 1 / 732 x 1 ~ Olive green
2145 x 1 / 730 x 1 ~ Olive green ~ very dark
2757 x 1 / 926 x 1 ~ Grey green ~ medium
2914 x 1 / 3712 x 1 ~ Salmon ~ medium
2916 x 1 / 347 x 1 ~ Salmon ~ very dark
3726 x 1 / 3362 x 1 ~ Pine green ~ dark
3812 x 1 / 738 x 1 ~ Tan ~ very light
3836 x 1 / 3021 x 1 ~ Brown grey ~ very dark
4113 x 1 / 3864 x 1 ~ Mocha beige ~ light
4131 x 1 / 898 x 1 ~ Coffee brown ~ very dark
4525 x 2 / 420 x 2 ~ Hazel nut brown ~ dark
4624 x 1 / 815 x 1 ~ Garnet ~ medium
5025 x 2 / 500 x 2 ~ Blue green ~ very dark
5381 x 1 / 928 x 1 ~ Grey green ~ very light
LINEN SIZES
The design area is 276 stitches (w) x 368 stitches (h). Our calculations have included a 3” margin for finishing and framing.
28ct ~ Design: 19.71″ x 26.29″ Fabric: 25.71″ x 32.29″
30ct ~ Design: 18.40″ x 24.53″ Fabric: 24.40″ x 30.53″
32ct ~ Design: Design: 17.25″ x 23.00″ Fabric: 23.25″ x 29.00″
36ct ~ Design: 15.33″ x 20.44″ Fabric: 21.33″ x 26.44″
40ct ~ Design: 13.80″ x 18.40″ Fabric: 19.80″ x 24.40″
46ct ~ Design: 12.00″ x 16.00″ Fabric: 18.00″ x 22.00″