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 and Needlepoint Inc. based on 1 strand. The original sampler was stitched on linen closest in colour to DMC shade 422 and measuring approximately 16.25” x 20”.
Hands Across the Sea
Elizabeth Weston ~ Reproduction Sampler Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers
Elizabeth Weston ~ Reproduction Sampler Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers
Elizabeth executed her beautiful sampler in cross stitch over 1 and 2 threads, satin stitch and 4 elongated lazy daisy stitches. Whilst this is a large sampler with some 77,563 cross stitches, it is suitable for all levels of ability.
Thread Legend
Soie d’Alger / DMC / NPI
F10 x 2 / 739 x 2 / 992 x 2 – Tan ~ ultra very light
F11 x 1 / 712 x 1 / 877 x 1 – Cream
523 x 1 / 833 x 1 / 311 x 1 – Golden olive ~ light
525 x 3 / 831 x 3 / 315 x 3 – Golden olive ~ medium
526 x 2 / 829 x 2 / 316 x 2 – Golden olive ~ very dark
1021 x 1 / 963 x 1 / 631 x 1 – Dusty rose ~ ultra very light
1844 x 1 / 501 x 1 / 663 x 1 – Blue green ~ dark
2144 x 1 / 470 x 1 / 345 x 1 – Avocado green ~ light
2145 x 1 / 730 x 1 / 244 x 1 – Olive green ~ very dark
2212 x 1 / 734 x 1 / 842 x 1 – Olive green ~ light
2522 x 1 / 676 x 1 / 132 x 1 – Old gold ~ light
2542 x 1 / 3047 x 1 / 131 x 1 – Yellow beige ~ light
2932 x 2 / 223 x 2 / 633 x 2 – Shell pink ~ light
3014 x 1 / 3731 x 1 / 944 x 1 – Dusty rose ~ very dark
3025 x 1 / 3350 x 1 / 947 x 1 – Dusty rose ~ ultra dark
3812 x 1 / 422 x 1 / 901 x 1 – Hazel nut brown ~ light
3815 x 2 / 832 x 2 / 313 x 2 – Golden olive
3821 x 2 / 738 x 2 / 851 x 2 vTan ~ very light
3846 x 1 / 645 x 1 / 967 x 1 – Beaver grey ~ very dark
4214 x 1 / 300 x 1 / 767 x 1 – Mahogany ~ very dark
4245 x 3 / 420 x 3 / 902 x 3 – Hazel nut brown ~ dark
4531 x 1 / 822 x 1 / 981 x 1 – Beige grey ~ light
4524 x 2 / 3045 x 2 / 693 x 2 – Yellow beige ~ dark
5022 x 1 / 3813 x 1 / 512 x 1 – Blue green ~ light
LINEN SIZES
The design area is 433 stitches (w) x 449 stitches (h). Our calculations have included a 3” margin for finishing and framing.
28ct ~ Design: 30.93″ x 32.07″ Fabric: 36.93″ x 38.07″
30ct ~ Design: 28.87″ x 29.93″ Fabric: 34.87″ x 35.93″
32ct ~ Design: 27.06″ x 28.06″ Fabric: 33.06″ x 34.06″
36ct ~ Design: 24.06″ x 24.94″ Fabric: 30.06″ x 30.94″
40ct ~ Design: 21.65″ x 22.45″ Fabric: 27.65″ x 28.45″
46ct ~ Design: 18.83″ x 19.52″ Fabric: 24.83″ x 25.52″