Hands Across the Sea
Matilda Swallow 1820 ~ Reproduction Sampler Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers
Matilda Swallow 1820 ~ Reproduction Sampler Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers
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Each year Hands Across the Sea Samplers publishes a sampler which we consider to be not only beautiful but outstandingly so and worthy to be crowned our Queen of the May. We are pleased to offer to you Matilda Swallow our Queen of the May for 2021
Available as a printed booklet or as a pdf download - pdf will be emailed to you within 24 hours.
Thread Legend
Matilda’s sampler has been reproduced using a palette of thirty-eight colours carefully matched to the colours found on the front of the sampler today. The model was stitched using Soie d’Alger from Au Ver a Soie. We have included below conversions for Soie 100.3 and DMC.
Estimated thread quantities for varying linen counts and the number of strands of thread have been listed below.
1 Strand of Soie 100.3 on 46ct Linen
022 ~ Golden olive
071 ~ Pewter ~ very light
076 ~ Dusty rose ~ light
077 ~ Raspberry ~ light
079 ~ Moss green ~ dark
080 ~ Beige grey ~ light
129 ~ Golden olive ~ very dark
142 ~ Tan ~ ultra very light
152 ~ Olive green ~ very dark
154 ~ Hazelnut brown ~ light
155 ~ Golden brown ~ pale
156 ~ Hazelnut brown
211 ~ Off white
252 ~ Mauve ~ medium
303 ~ Old gold ~ medium
309 ~ Grey green ~ very light
323 ~ Old gold ~ light
479 ~ Mocha beige ~ medium
468 ~ Grey green ~ medium
486 ~ green ~ dark
494 ~ Salmon
524 ~ Raspberry ~ very dark
525 ~ Copper
542 ~ Tan
572 ~ Beige brown ~ medium
584 ~ Mocha brown ~ very dark
588 ~ Antique mauve ~ very dark
607 ~ Dusty rose ~ ultra light
616 ~ Olive ~ dark
634 ~ Mocha beige ~ light
681 ~ Salmon ~ very dark
705 ~ Avocado green ~ very dark
712 ~ Grey green ~ light
740 ~ Beige grey ~ medium
756 ~ Black avocado green
779 ~ Coral ~ dark
Crème ~ Cream
Noir ~ Black
1 Strand of Soie d’Alger on 46ct Linen
516 ~ Moss green ~ dark
524 ~ Golden olive
525 ~ Golden Olive ~ dark
526 ~ Golden olive ~ very dark
615 ~ Copper
935 ~ Coral ~ dark
1735 ~ Grey green ~ dark
1742 ~ Grey green ~ very light
2214 ~ Olive green ~ very dark
2243 ~ Old gold ~ medium
2541 ~ Off white
2621 ~ Golden brown ~ pale
2756 ~ Grey green ~ light
2757 ~ Grey green ~ medium
2924 ~ Salmon ~ very dark
2931 ~ Dusty rose ~ ultra light
2932 ~ Salmon
2943 ~ Raspberry ~ light
3011 ~ Dusty rose ~ light
3024 ~ Mauve ~ medium
3026 ~ Raspberry ~ very dark
3222 ~ Pewter ~ very light
3411 ~ Beige grey ~ medium
3433 ~ Mocha beige ~ medium
3435 ~ Mocha brown ~ very dark
3711 ~ Beige grey ~ light
3725 ~ Avocado green ~ very dark
3726 ~ Black avocado green
3812 ~ Hazelnut brown ~ light
4113 ~ Mocha beige ~ light
4222 ~ Old gold ~ light
4234 x 2 ~ Hazelnut brown
4235 ~ Tan
4241 ~ Tan ~ ultra very light
4534 ~ Beige brown ~ medium
4645 ~ Antique mauve ~ very dark
Brut ~ Cream
Noir ~ Black
1 Strand of Soie d’Alger on 40ct Linen
516 ~ Moss green ~ dark
524 x 2 ~ Golden olive
525 ~ Golden Olive ~ dark
526 ~ Golden olive ~ very dark
615 ~ Copper
935 ~ Coral ~ dark
1735 ~ Grey green ~ dark
1742 ~ Grey green ~ very light
2214 ~ Olive green ~ very dark
2243 ~ Old gold ~ medium
2541 ~ Off white
2621 ~ Golden brown ~ pale
2756 ~ Grey green ~ light
2757 ~ Grey green ~ medium
2924 ~ Salmon ~ very dark
2931 ~ Dusty rose ~ ultra light
2932 ~ Salmon
2943 ~ Raspberry ~ light
3011 ~ Dusty rose ~ light
3024 ~ Mauve ~ medium
3026 ~ Raspberry ~ very dark
3222 ~ Pewter ~ very light
3411 ~ Beige grey ~ medium
3433 ~ Mocha beige ~ medium
3435 ~ Mocha brown ~ very dark
3711 ~ Beige grey ~ light
3725 ~ Avocado green ~ very dark
3726 ~ Black avocado green
3812 ~ Hazelnut brown ~ light
4113 ~ Mocha beige ~ light
4222 ~ Old gold ~ light
4234 x 2 ~ Hazelnut brown
4235 ~ Tan
4241 ~ Tan ~ ultra very light
4534 ~ Beige brown ~ medium
4645 ~ Antique mauve ~ very dark
Brut ~ Cream
Noir ~ Black
1 Strand of Soie d’Alger on 36ct Linen
516 ~ Moss green ~ dark
524 x 2 ~ Golden olive
525 ~ Golden Olive ~ dark
526 ~ Golden olive ~ very dark
615 ~ Copper
935 ~ Coral ~ dark
1735 ~ Grey green ~ dark
1742 ~ Grey green ~ very light
2214 ~ Olive green ~ very dark
2243 ~ Old gold ~ medium
2541 ~ Off white
2621 ~ Golden brown ~ pale
2756 ~ Grey green ~ light
2757 ~ Grey green ~ medium
2924 ~ Salmon ~ very dark
2931 ~ Dusty rose ~ ultra light
2932 ~ Salmon
2943 ~ Raspberry ~ light
3011 ~ Dusty rose ~ light
3024 ~ Mauve ~ medium
3026 ~ Raspberry ~ very dark
3222 ~ Pewter ~ very light
3411 ~ Beige grey ~ medium
3433 ~ Mocha beige ~ medium
3435 ~ Mocha brown ~ very dark
3711 ~ Beige grey ~ light
3725 ~ Avocado green ~ very dark
3726 ~ Black avocado green
3812 ~ Hazelnut brown ~ light
4113 ~ Mocha beige ~ light
4222 ~ Old gold ~ light
4234 x 2 ~ Hazelnut brown
4235 ~ Tan
4241 ~ Tan ~ ultra very light
4534 ~ Beige brown ~ medium
4645 ~ Antique mauve ~ very dark
Brut ~ Cream
Noir ~ Black
2 Strands of Soie d’Alger on 28ct Linen
516 ~ Moss green ~ dark
524 x 3 ~ Golden olive
525 ~ Golden Olive ~ dark
526 ~ Golden olive ~ very dark
615 x 2 ~ Copper
935 x 2 ~ Coral ~ dark
1735 ~ Grey green ~ dark
1742 ~ Grey green ~ very light
2214 x 3 ~ Olive green ~ very dark
2243 ~ Old gold ~ medium
2541 ~ Off white
2621 ~ Golden brown ~ pale
2756 x 2~ Grey green ~ light
2757 ~ Grey green ~ medium
2924 ~ Salmon ~ very dark
2931 ~ Dusty rose ~ ultra light
2932 ~ Salmon
2943 ~ Raspberry ~ light
3011 ~ Dusty rose ~ light
3024 ~ Mauve ~ medium
3026 x 2~ Raspberry ~ very dark
3222 ~ Pewter ~ very light
3411 ~ Beige grey ~ medium
3433 x 2 ~ Mocha beige ~ medium
3435 ~ Mocha brown ~ very dark
3711 ~ Beige grey ~ light
3725 x 2 ~ Avocado green ~ very dark
3726 x 2 ~ Black avocado green
3812 x 2 ~ Hazelnut brown ~ light
4113 ~ Mocha beige ~ light
4222 ~ Old gold ~ light
4234 x 3 ~ Hazelnut brown
4235 ~ Tan
4241 ~ Tan ~ ultra very light
4534 ~ Beige brown ~ medium
4645 ~ Antique mauve ~ very dark
Brut ~ Cream
Noir x 2 ~ Black
2 Strands of DMC on 36ct Linen
151 ~ Dusty rose ~ ultra light
168 ~ Pewter ~ very light
310 ~ Black
347 ~ Salmon ~ very dark
349 ~ Coral ~ dark
422 ~ Hazelnut brown ~ light
436 ~ Tan
580 ~ Moss green ~ dark
644 ~ Beige grey ~ medium
676 ~ Old gold ~ light
712 ~ Cream
729 ~ Old gold ~ medium
730 x 2 ~ Olive green ~ very dark
739 ~ Tan ~ ultra very light
746 ~ Off white
760 ~ Salmon
777 ~ Raspberry ~ very dark
822 ~ Beige grey ~ light
829 ~ Golden olive ~ very dark
830 ~ Golden Olive ~ dark
832 x 2 ~ Golden olive
840 ~ Beige brown ~ medium
921 ~ Copper
926 ~ Grey green ~ medium
927 x 2 ~ Grey green ~ light
928 ~ Grey green ~ very light
934 x 2 ~ Black avocado green
936 ~ Avocado green ~ very dark
3031 ~ Mocha brown ~ very dark
3354 ~ Dusty rose ~ light
3768 ~ Grey green ~ dark
3802 ~ Antique mauve ~ very dark
3803 ~ Mauve ~ medium
3827 ~ Golden brown ~ pale
3833 ~ Raspberry ~ light
3863 ~ Mocha beige ~ medium
3864 ~ Mocha beige ~ light
3828 x 2 ~ Hazelnut brown
2 Strands of DMC on 28ct Linen
151 ~ Dusty rose ~ ultra light
168 ~ Pewter ~ very light
310 ~ Black
347 ~ Salmon ~ very dark
349 ~ Coral ~ dark
422 ~ Hazelnut brown ~ light
436 ~ Tan
580 ~ Moss green ~ dark
644 ~ Beige grey ~ medium
676 ~ Old gold ~ light
712 ~ Cream
729 ~ Old gold ~ medium
730 x 2 ~ Olive green ~ very dark
739 ~ Tan ~ ultra very light
746 ~ Off white
760 ~ Salmon
777 x 2 ~ Raspberry ~ very dark
822 ~ Beige grey ~ light
829 ~ Golden olive ~ very dark
830 ~ Golden Olive ~ dark
832 x 2 ~ Golden olive
840 ~ Beige brown ~ medium
921 ~ Copper
926 ~ Grey green ~ medium
927 x 2 ~ Grey green ~ light
928 ~ Grey green ~ very light
934 x 2 ~ Black avocado green
936 ~ Avocado green ~ very dark
3031 ~ Mocha brown ~ very dark
3768 ~ Grey green ~ dark
3802 ~ Antique mauve ~ very dark
3827 ~ Golden brown ~ pale
3803 ~ Mauve ~ medium
3354 ~ Dusty rose ~ light
3828 x 2 ~ Hazelnut brown
3833 ~ Raspberry ~ light
3863 ~ Mocha beige ~ medium
3864 ~ Mocha beige ~ light
Linen Sizes
The design area is 364 stitches (w) x 422 stitches (h). Our calculations have included a 3″ margin for finishing and framing. We recommend that you use a count and fabric that you enjoy working with.
Our suggested linens for Matilda’s sampler are Legacy Linen’s Victoria Sponge Cake in 30ct, Corn Tassel in 37ct, Foxtail Millett in 45ct, or Sycamore Seedpod in 53/63ct.
28ct linen: Design: 26.00″ x 30.14″ Fabric: 32.00″ x 36.14″
30ct linen: Design: 24.27″ x 28.13″ Fabric: 30.27″ x 34.13″
32ct linen: Design: 22.75″ x 26.38″ Fabric: 28.75″ x 32.38″
36ct linen: Design: 20.22″ x 23.44″ Fabric: 26.22″ x 29.44″
40ct linen: Design: 18.20″ x 21.10″ Fabric: 24.20″ x 27.10″
46ct linen: Design: 15.83″ x 18.35″ Fabric: 21.83″ x 24.35″
56ct linen: Design: 13.00″ x 15.07″ Fabric: 19.00″ x 21.07″
62/52ct linen: Design: 11.74″ x 16.23″ Fabric: 17.74″ x 22.23″
If you'd like to kit up this project with chart, linen and threads required please contact me at the shop on info@astitchintime.net.au to discuss 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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Contact
You can contact the store owner, Kerrilyn, via email or phone or on the shop's Facebook Page - details are below. Please allow 48 hours for a reply.
Email: info@astitchintime.net.au
You can find the shop at:
Lower Level
247 Sandy Bay Road
Sandy Bay, Tasmania 7005
t: 03 62233871
m: 0447 902 923
Trading Hours
Tuesday - Friday: Open 10am - 4pm
Saturday: Open 10am - 2pm
Sunday & Monday: Closed
Website open 24/7
Groups travelling from interstate - if you would like to browse the shop on a Monday, please contact info@astitchintime.net.au to see if an appointment will be available. There are no guarantees, however, if I can make it work for you, I'm happy to open for a couple of hours. The more notice you can give me, the better!
Maps