Hands Across the Sea
Jessie Watson c.1816 - Reproduction Sampler Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers (PDF)
Jessie Watson c.1816 - Reproduction Sampler Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers (PDF)
Nicola has generously made this design available for download now via our store. The PDF will be emailed to you within 24 hours or you can choose a printed copy.
Jessie’s sampler has been stitched with a palette of eleven colours from Au Ver à Soie’s range of Soie 100.3. We have provided conversions for Soie d’Alger, Fine D’Aubusson wool and DMC. Estimated thread quantities for varying linen counts and the number of strands of thread used have been listed below.
100.3 1 strand on 46ct ~ Colour Description
002 ~ Grey green ~ lt.
022 ~ Golden olive
031 ~ Hazelnut brown ~ lt.
072 ~ Grey green ~ med.
278 ~ Shell pink ~ lt.
378 ~ Avocado green ~ vy dk.
425 ~ Hazelnut brown
499 ~ Christmas red ~ dk.
523 ~ Shell pink ~ dk.
584 ~ Beige brown ~ dk.
773 ~ Pewter grey ~ vy dk.
SDA 1 strand on 46/40 & 36ct
5382 ~ Grey green ~ lt.
525 ~ Golden olive
4242 ~ Hazelnut brown ~ lt.
5384 ~ Grey green ~ med.
4622 ~ Shell pink ~ lt.
3735 ~ Avocado green ~ vy dk.
F09 ~ Hazelnut brown
2925 ~ Christmas red ~ dk.
4623 ~ Shell pink ~ dk.
3195 ~ Beige brown ~ dk.
3446 ~ Pewter grey ~ vy dk.
SDA 2 strands on 28ct
5382 ~ Grey green ~ lt.
525 ~ Golden olive
4242 ~ Hazelnut brown ~ lt.
5384 ~ Grey green ~ med.
4622 ~ Shell pink ~ lt.
3735 x 3 ~ Avocado green ~ vy dk.
F09 ~ Hazelnut brown
2925 x 2 ~ Christmas red ~ dk.
4623 ~ Shell pink ~ dk.
3195 ~ Beige brown ~ dk.
3446 ~ Pewter grey ~ vy dk.
Fine D’Aubusson Wool 1 strand on 28ct, 30ct and 32ct linen
5382 ~ Grey green ~ lt.
2770 ~ Golden olive
2542 ~ Hazelnut brown ~ lt.
0124 ~ Grey green ~ med.
4002 ~ Shell pink ~ lt.
3724 x 2 ~ Avocado green ~ vy dk.
3742 ~ Hazelnut brown
0946 ~ Christmas red ~ dk.
2635 ~ Shell pink ~ dk.
2808 ~ Beige brown ~ dk.
3226 ~ Pewter grey ~ vy dk.
DMC 2 strands on 36ct
927 ~ Grey green ~ lt.
832 ~ Golden olive
422 ~ Hazelnut brown ~ lt.
926 ~ Grey green ~ med.
223 ~ Shell pink ~ lt.
936 x 2 ~ Avocado green ~ vy dk.
3828 ~ Hazelnut brown
498 ~ Christmas red ~ dk.
3721 ~ Shell pink ~ dk.
839 ~ Beige brown ~ dk.
3799 ~ Pewter grey ~ vy dk.
DMC 2 strands on 28ct
927 ~ Grey green ~ lt.
832 ~ Golden olive
422 ~ Hazelnut brown ~ lt.
926 ~ Grey green ~ med.
223 ~ Shell pink ~ lt.
936 X 2 ~ Avocado green ~ vy dk.
3828 ~ Hazelnut brown
498 ~ Christmas red ~ dk.
3721 ~ Shell pink ~ dk.
839 ~ Beige brown ~ dk.
3799 ~ Pewter grey ~ vy dk.
Linen Sizes
The design area is 133 stitches (w) x 199 stitches (h). Our calculations have included a 3″ margin for finishing and framing.
The model was stitched on Legacy Linen’s Foxtail Millett, a 45ct linen. The corresponding colours in Legacy Linen’s range would be Sycamore Seedpod in 53/63ct, Corn Tassel in 37ct and Victoria Sponge Cake in 30ct.
You should stitch Jessie on your preferred colour and count of linen.
14ct Aida / 28ct: Design: 9.50″ x 14.21″ Fabric: 15.50″ x 20.21″
30ct: Design: 8.87″ x 13.27″ Fabric: 14.87″ x 19.27″
16ct Aida / 32ct: Design: 8.31″ x 12.44″ Fabric: 14.31″ x 18.44″
18ct Aida / 36ct: Design: 7.39″ x 11.06″ Fabric: 13.39″ x 17.06″
20ct Aida / 40ct: Design: 6.65″ x 9.95″ Fabric: 12.65″ x 15.95″
46ct: Design: 5.78″ x 8.65″ Fabric: 11.78″ x 14.65″
56ct: Design: 4.75″ x 7.11″ Fabric: 10.75″ x 13.11
52/62ct: Design: 5.12″ x 6.42″ Fabric: 11.12″ x 12.42″
62/52ct: Design: 4.29″ x 7.65″ Fabric: 10.29″ x 13.65″
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.
If you don't have access to a printer or would prefer a printed copy sent to you that option is available also.
We stock the Au Ver a Soie 100.3 & D'alger silks (building stock levels) 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.