Hands Across the Sea
Elizabeth Garrod 1799 ~ Reproduction Sampler Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers
Elizabeth Garrod 1799 ~ Reproduction Sampler Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers
Nicola has generously made this available as a PDF download from my store. Choose either PDF to be emailed to you within 24 hours or a printed, spiral bound booklet to be posted.
Thread Legend
Elizabeth’s monochrome sampler was reproduced using Soie 100.3 from Au Ver à Soie. We have provided conversions for Soie d’Alger (SDA) and DMC. Only one spool or skein is required when working on 36ct to 56ct linen. On 28ct to 32ct linen two skeins of either SDA or DMC are needed.
Soie 100.3 #537 Soie SDA #3726 DMC #520 Colour ~ Fern green
LINEN SIZES
The design area is 127 stitches (w) x 110 stitches (h). Our calculations have included a 3″ margin for finishing and framing. The model was stitched on linen that was overdyed to the shade “Lichen” by Tabbycat Linen.
The sampler can be stitched on Aida or linen.
28ct: Design: 9.07″ x 7.86″ Fabric: 15.07″ x 13.86″
32ct: Design: 7.94″ x 6.88″ Fabric: 13.94″ x 12.88″
36ct: Design: 7.06″ x 6.11″ Fabric: 13.06″ x 12.11″
40ct: Design: 6.35″ x 5.50″ Fabric: 12.35″ x 11.50″
46ct: Design: 5.52″ x 4.78″ Fabric: 11.52″ x 10.78″
56ct: Design: 4.54″ x 3.93″ Fabric: 10.54″ x 9.93″
(If choosing PDF to be emailed, please allow an extra 24 hours if ordering over the weekend) If you would like to kit this sampler in your preferred threads and linen, please contact me to discuss.