Hannah and Ellen Wilkinson 1835 to 1841 ~ Reproduction Sampler Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers

Nicola has generously made these gorgeous Little Gems available for download now via our store.  The PDF will be emailed to you within 24 hours or you can choose a printed, spiral bound booklet to be posted

Thread Legend

The sisters’ sampler has been reproduced using Soie 100.3 from Au Ver à Soie. We have provided conversions for Soie d’Alger and DMC. Estimated thread quantities for varying linen counts and the number of strands of thread used have been listed below.

The original sampler was stitched with cotton thread.

On 46ct to 56ct linen with 1 strand of Soie 100.3 #523 x 1

On 36ct to 46ct linen with 1 strand of Soie d’Alger #2645 x 2

On 28ct linen with 2 strands of Soie d’Alger #2645 x 5

On 40ct linen with 1 strand of DMC #347 x 2

On 36ct linen with 2 strands of DMC #347 x 3

On 28ct linen with 2 strands of DMC #347 x 4

Linen Sizes

The model was stitched using 46ct Zweigart-based linen that was overdyed to the shade Marbled Pointer from xJuDesigns. The original sampler was stitched on 36ct linen with cotton thread. We recommend that you use a thread, fabric, and a count that you enjoy working with.

The design area is 218 stitches (w) x 181 stitches (h). Our calculations have included a 3″ margin for finishing and framing.

28ct linen: Design: 15.57″ x 12.93″ Fabric: 21.57″ x 18.93″

30ct linen: Design: 14.53″ x 12.07″ Fabric: 20.53″ x 18.07″

32ct linen: Design: 13.63″ x 11.31″ Fabric: 19.63″ x 17.31″

36ct linen: Design: 12.11″ x 10.06″ Fabric: 18.11″ x 16.06″

40ct linen: Design: 10.90″ x 9.05″ Fabric: 16.90″ x 15.05″

46ct linen: Design: 9.48″ x 7.87″ Fabric: 15.48″ x 13.87″

56ct linen: Design: 7.79″ x 6.46″ Fabric: 13.79″ x 12.46″

52/62ct linen: Design: 8.38″ x 5.84″ abric: 14.38″ x 11.84″

** On 46ct to 56ct linen we recommend that you use Soie Surfine #2523 for working the cross stitches over one thread of linen.

For PDF: Once purchased you will receive an email within 24 hours with the download attached and you can print it out yourself at home.  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.