The Needlework of Edith Levy - Reproduction Sampler Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers

Nicola has generously made this gorgeous sampler available for download now via our store.  The PDF will be emailed to you within 24 hours or you can choose a printed, A4 bound booklet to be mailed.

Thread Legend

Edith’s samplers have been reproduced using Soie 100.3 from Au Ver à Soie. We have provided conversions for Soie d’Alger and DMC.

Only one spool or skein is required when working on 36ct linen and higher. A lower count will require 2 skeins.

Soie 10.3 ~ 681           Soie d’Alger ~ 2922           DMC ~ 321

Linen Sizes

The models were stitched using Zweigart-based linen that was overdyed to the shade of Just the Ticket by Tabycat Linen. The samplers are suitable for stitching on Aida and linen.

Sampler 1 ~ the design area is 91 stitches (w) x 85 stitches (h). Our calculations include a 3″ margin for finishing and framing.

28ct linen: Design: 6.50″ x 6.07″ Fabric: 12.50″ x 12.07″

32ct linen: Design: 5.69″ x 5.31″ Fabric: 11.69″ x 11.31″

36ct linen: Design: 5.06″ x 4.72″ Fabric: 11.06″ x 10.72″

40ct linen: Design: 4.55″ x 4.25″ Fabric: 10.55″ x 10.25″

46ct linen: Design: 3.96″ x 3.70″ Fabric: 9.96″ x 9.70″

56ct linen: Design: 3.25″ x 3.04″ Fabric: 9.25″ x 9.04″

Sampler 2 ~ the design area is 79 stitches (w) x 77 stitches (h). Our calculations include a 3″ margin for finishing and framing.

28ct linen: Design: 5.64″ x 5.50″ Fabric: 11.64″ x 11.50″

32ct linen: Design: 4.94″ x 4.81″ Fabric: 10.94″ x 10.81″

36ct linen: Design: 4.39″ x 4.28″ Fabric: 10.39″ x 10.28″

40ct linen: Design: 3.95″ x 3.85″ Fabric: 9.95″ x 9.85″

46ct linen: Design: 3.43″ x 3.35″ Fabric: 9.43″ x 9.35″

56ct linen: Design: 2.82″ x 2.75″ Fabric: 8.82″ x 8.75″

For the PDF - Once purchased you will receive an email within 24 hours (unless ordered over the weekend, in which case please allow an extra 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.