Hands Across the Sea
Mary Ann Groom 1876 ~ Reproduction Sampler Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers
Mary Ann Groom 1876 ~ Reproduction Sampler Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers
This sampler will be used as a Blessing Sampler for 2025 and a SAL in the Facebook Group - Our Sampler Years. The booklet is a PREORDER
Nicola has generously made this gorgeous sampler available for download now via our store. The PDF will be available to downlaod as soon as your payment is processed (please allow 24 hours) or you can choose a printed booklet to be mailed.
Thread Legend
Mary Ann’s sampler has been reproduced using a palette of 6 colours. The model was stitched using Soie 100.3 from Au Ver à Soie, and we have included below conversions for Soie d’Alger (SDA) and DMC. You will only require one spool or skein of each colour.
100.3 SDA DMC Colour
072 5413 598 Turquoise (lt)
109 4624 498 Christmas red (dk)
149 2533 3821 Straw
152 2144 580 Moss green (dk)
188 3415 3781 Mocha brown (dk)
416 1422 161 Grey blue
Linen Sizes
The design area is 132 stitches (w) x 105 stitches (h). Our calculations have included a 3" margin for finishing and framing. The model was stitched on a Zweigart-based linen that is overdyed by Needle and Flax to a shade of Dirty Tea Cup.
28ct linen: Design: 9.43" x 7.50" Fabric: 15.43" x 13.50"
32ct linen: Design: 8.25" x 6.56" Fabric: 14.25" x 12.56"
36ct linen: Design: 7.33" x 5.83" Fabric: 13.33" x 11.83"
40ct linen: Design: 6.60" x 5.25" Fabric: 12.60" x 11.25"
46ct linen: Design: 5.74" x 4.57" Fabric: 11.74" x 10.57"
56ct linen: Design: 4.71" x 3.75" Fabric: 10.71" x 9.75"
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. If you'd like to kit the design please contact me on info@astitchintime.net.au and we can discuss your preferences.