M E Metcalf - Reproduction Sampler Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers (PDF)

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 copy.

Thread Legend

This dainty sampler has been reproduced with a palette of 10 colours from Au Ver à Soie’s range of Soie 100.3. We have provided conversions for Soie d’Alger and DMC. Only one spool or skein of each colour is required. 

Soie 100.3 / Soie d’Alger / DMC ~ Colour Description

025 / 5024 / 501 ~ Blue green ~ dark

072 / 5384 / 598 ~ Turquoise ~ light

232 / 2614 / 976 ~ Golden brown ~ medium

290 / 136 / 3809 ~ Turquoise ~ very dark

376 / 4645 / 3726 ~ Antique mauve ~ dark

434 / 1315 / 327 ~ Violet ~ dark

499 / 2935 / 326 ~ Rose ~ very deep

524 / 2926 / 902 ~ Garnet ~ very dark

674 / 543 / 3821 ~ Straw

686 / 616 / 920 ~ Copper ~ medium

LINEN SIZES

M.E stitched her sampler with cross stitch over 2 strands of linen. The model was stitched on Legacy Linen in Sycamore Seedpod. The linen on the original sampler is closest in colour to DMC shade 3866.

The design area is 161 stitches (w) x 143 stitches (h). Our calculations have included a 3″ margin for finishing and framing.

28ct:  Design: 11.50″ x 10.21″ Fabric: 17.50″ x 16.21″

30ct: Design: 10.73″ x 9.53″ Fabric: 16.73″ x 15.53″

32ct: Design: 10.06″ x 8.94″ Fabric: 16.06″ x 14.94″

36ct:  Design: 8.94″ x 7.94″ Fabric: 14.94″ x 13.94″

40ct:  Design: 8.05″ x 7.15″ Fabric: 14.05″ x 13.15″

46ct:  Design: 7.00″ x 6.22″ Fabric: 13.00″ x 12.22″

56ct:  Design: 5.75″ x 5.11″ Fabric: 11.75″ x 11.11″

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.