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Mary Eliza McMillan 1869 - Reproduction Sampler Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers (PDF)
Mary Eliza McMillan 1869 - Reproduction Sampler Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers (PDF)
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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.
Mary Eliza McMillan has been in Nicola’s private collection for some time and has been whispering in her ear to be reproduced. Now, as we hunker down in isolation and time has lost any meaning, it seemed the right moment to do so.
Following in the footsteps of those young girls (and boys) from centuries past, Nicola added an extra 12 rows to the reproduction, so that she could record a moment in time in her needlework. Therefore, there are two different versions of Mary Eliza McMillan, the true reproduction and Nicola’s adaptation.
The sampler is stitched entirely in cross stitch over two and can be stitched on linen or Aida. Mary is suitable for needleworkers of all abilities and would make an ideal “starter” project for those wishing to explore samplers.
Mary’s playful sampler has been reproduced with a palette of 14 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 for 30ct and higher. However, if you are stitching the sampler on 28ct and lower two skeins of 523/370 will be needed.
Mary stitched her sampler with cross stitch over 2 strands of linen. The project can be stitched either on Aida or linen. We would recommend a fabric close in colour to DMC shades 842 and 3033
LINEN SIZES
For the adaptation the design area is 233 stitches (w) x 142 stitches (h). Our calculations have included a 3″ margin for finishing and framing.
28ct: Design: 16.64″ x 10.14″ Fabric: 22.64″ x 16.14″
30ct: Design: 15.53″ x 9.47″ Fabric: 21.53″ x 15.47″
32ct: Design: 14.56″ x 8.88″ Fabric: 20.56″ x 14.88″
36ct: Design: 12.94″ x 7.89″ Fabric: 18.94″ x 13.89″
40ct: Design: 11.65″ x 7.10″ Fabric: 17.65″ x 13.10″
46ct: Design: 10.13″ x 6.17″ Fabric: 16.13″ x 12.17″
56ct: Design: 8.32″ x 5.07″ Fabric: 14.32″ x 11.07″
For the reproduction the design area is 233 stitches (w) x 130 stitches (h). Our calculations have included a 3″ margin for finishing and framing.
28ct: Design: 16.64″ x 9.29″ Fabric: 22.64″ x 15.29″
30ct: Design: 15.53″ x 8.67″ Fabric: 21.53″ x 14.67″
32ct: Design: 14.56″ x 8.13″ Fabric: 20.56″ x 14.13″
36ct: Design: 12.94″ x 7.22″ Fabric: 18.94″ x 13.22″
40ct: Design: 11.65″ x 6.50″ Fabric: 17.65″ x 12.50″
46ct: Design: 10.13″ x 5.65″ Fabric: 16.13″ x 11.65″
56ct: Design: 8.32″ x 4.64″ Fabric: 14.32″ x 10.64″
56ct: Design: 7.04″ x 6.18″ Fabric: 13.04″ x 12.18″
THREAD LEGEND
Soie 100.3 Soie d’Alger DMC Colour Description
022 523 370 Mustard ~ medium
029 2757 926 Grey green ~ medium
093 4611 3064 Desert sand
115 3414 451 Shell grey ~ dark
124 4633 316 Antique mauve ~ medium
149 4224 3821 Straw
197 3423 522 Fern green
199 2143 733 Olive green ~ medium
224 3822 738 Tan ~ very light
523 4623 3831 Raspberry ~ dark
561 3343 648 Beaver grey ~ light
647 2125 580 Moss green ~ dark
702 4545 434 Brown ~ light
773 3445 3799 Pewter grey ~ very dark
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 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.
Shipping
Shipping
United States customers please be aware that due to the uncertainty of customs/tarriff fees being charged on parcels entering your country from Australia, we have suspended shipping to the US at this point. We will continue to monitor the situation and hope this is only temporary. We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
Unfortunately due to the regulations required, we are currently not shipping to the EU
We endeavour to ship all orders within 4 business days, although you may find it posted much earlier than this. The exception to this is any preordered item. If you order a preordered item with other items, your entire order will be held until it can be sent as one parcel.
Parcels are generally not posted on weekends or Mondays but if it's possible, then it will be done. We pack all supplies in plastic sleeves within outer packaging (eco friendly where possible) in order that you may receive them in excellent condition.
A tracking number will be emailed to the email address on the order once a postal label has been processed. Please check your junk mail if you haven't received one. Add info@astitchintime.net.au as a safe sender to avoid this.
We ship all orders within Australia using Australia Post Parcel Post. If you require additional insurance on your order please contact via email and this can be organised for you.
All International parcels will be sent via Australia Post with tracking. If you require additional insurance on your order please contact via email and this can be organised for you.
Most parcels should be delivered within Australia between 5 and 10 business days, however once your parcel has been lodged with Australia Post, it's in their hands. We will be more than happy to follow up with your tracking number if you are concerned your parcel has been lost. Please email to discuss.
International Orders may take up to 14-21 working days to be delivered.
Returns & Exchanges
Returns & Exchanges
Returns
Our policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned: Downloadable software, PDF files, or magazines cannot be returned. Gift Cards cannot be returned or nor can the face value be refunded. Any fabric or ribbon, once cut, cannot be returned. No returns on buttons.
To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase.
Please do not send your purchase back to the manufacturer.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted: (if applicable)
Book with obvious signs of use;
Charts and pre-printed designs that have been opened;
Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error.
Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Refunds (if applicable)
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.
If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within a certain amount of days.
Late or missing refunds (if applicable)
If you haven’t received a refund yet, first check your bank account again.
Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted.
Next contact your bank. There is often some processing time before a refund is posted.
If you’ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund yet, please contact us at
info@astitchintime.net.au.
Sale items (if applicable)
Only regular priced items may be refunded, unfortunately sale items cannot be refunded.
Exchanges (if applicable)
We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at info@astitchintime.net.au and send your item to: 247 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay, TAS 7005, Australia.
Shipping
To return your product, you should mail your product to: 247 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay, TAS 7005, Australia
You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
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Email: info@astitchintime.net.au
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Lower Level
247 Sandy Bay Road
Sandy Bay, Tasmania 7005
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