Hands Across the Sea Samplers Cross Stitch Patterns

The Queen of the May is a tradition that celebrates beauty, renewal, and honour. Each year, we select a sampler that embodies these qualities - a design that rises above the rest, chosen not only for its visual appeal, but for its enduring presence.

Ann's sampler is a study in balance... Read more about Ann Watson 1839 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched over two on 46 Ct. Cocoa by Weeks Dye Works, using Au Ver A Soie - Soie 100.3 threads. Stitch count 215 x 203. Finished size is 9.35 in wide X 8.83 in high.

Au Ver A Soie - Soie d'Alger and DMC alternatives given.

Elizabeth finished her stunning sampler on Wednesday, February 1, in the year 1854. The sampler would have been worked as part of her education. It would have taken many hours to complete and is an amazing achievement. A bobby dazzler of a sampler! Elizabeth created a cohesive, engaging, and... Read more about Elizabeth Stephenson 1854 - Cross Stitch Pattern

"Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do do it with thy might for there is no work nor device nor knowledge nor wisdom in the grave whither thou goest."

Model stitched one over one and two on your choice of 36 Ct. fabric using Soie d'Alger. Stitch Count: 264W x 317H. Design Size:... Read more about Anne Thomas 1854 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Jane's sampler has been reproduced using Soie d'Alger floss. The stitch count is 217 x 290. Stitch on fabric of your choice.

Note: Soie #390 is inactive. The suggested substitution is #289 (not listed).

28ct linen: Design: 15.5" x 20.71" Fabric: 21.5" x 26.71" ... Read more about Jane Hopkins 1875 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a beautiful sampler!

Pattern is stitched on Creme Brulee by Tabbycat Linens using Au Ver a Soie threads. Stitch count is 236 x 248.

28ct linen: Design: 16.86" x 17.71" Fabric: 22.86" x 23.71" ... Read more about Sarah Milthorp - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched one over two on 40 count Vintage Meadow Rue linen using Au ver a Soie d'alger silks. Stitch count is 307W x 276H. Design size is 17.06" x 15.33"

Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a beautiful sampler!

Pattern is stitched on Woodsmoke by Tabbycat Linen using Au Ver a Soie Silk threads. Stitch count is 161 x 165.

Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a sampler from Mary Ann Preece in 1851!

You can use whatever fabric you'd like! Mary Ann Preece calls for Soie 100.3 silk threads. Stitch count is 155 x 162.

Note: Only one skein or spool is required on 36 to... Read more about Mary Ann Preece - Cross Stitch Pattern

Who was Mrs Campbell? Without a first name for Mrs Campbell, it has proved impossible to trace her. We believe that Mrs Campbell was most probably a needlework teacher and that her colourful sampler was used as a teaching tool.

Model was stitched on Woodsmoke by Tabby Cat Linens. Stitch... Read more about Mrs Campbell 1805 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched over 2 threads on a 56 Ct. Velum linen by Foxglove and Lace Linens with Au Ver a Soie, Soie 100.3. Stitch Count: 87 x 257. Finished size over 2 on 56 Ct. linen is 3.11" x 9.18".

"This work I've done to let you see The care my Parents took of me When I am dead and in my grave I hope this Piece of work you'll save"

Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Straw using Soie d'Alger. Stitch count is 345W x 319H. Design size is 17.25" x 15.95"

Stitched in 1826 by a boy of just nine years of age, this eye-catching sampler challenges expectation. It speaks not only of skill, but of discipline, patience, and quiet determination. William worked with precision and care, producing a piece that stands confidently alongside, and in many cases... Read more about William Curtis 1826 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Under the soft gleam of a winter lamp, a square of linen lies unfurled on my worktable - its surface alive with threads of crimson and green that weave together more than just patterns. At first glance, it appears a simple sampler: a neat arrangement of alphabets, numerals, and flourishes stitched... Read more about Threads Of Christmas Past MB 1914 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a lovely sampler with the phrase "The Lord is thy keeper"!

The pattern is stitched on the linen of your choice using either DMC, Soie D'Alger, or 100.3 threads. Stitch count is 132 x 105. Finished size on 40 ct is 6.6" x 5.25.

Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a lovely sampler!

"Sweet courtesy and winning smiles. Manners mild and void of art. These are loves engaging wiles. These are those which win my heart"

Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice... Read more about Hannah Campbell 1838 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers featuring an antique reproduction originally from 1835.

Model stitched over two on 46 ct. Straw with one strand Au Ver A Soie Silk from their D'Alger Range. There are also conversions for the Au Ver A soie 100.3 range together with DMC. Soie 100.3 #245 discontinued. Stitch count 201 x 246 and the finished size is 8.74" x 10.7".

Model was stitched on 52/60 Ct. Sycamore Seedpod linen by Legacy Linen, using Soie Surfine 2681. You can use whatever fabric you prefer, with whatever shade of red you'd like! The chart recommends Soie d'Alger 936 or 945, Soie 100.3 335 (previously 2646), 499, 500 or 779 OR Soie Surfine 2681 or... Read more about Mary 395-1869 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on 56 ct. Zweigart linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 177 x 186.

Also required but not listed is Au Ver A Soie Soie 100/3 - 425.

"Jesus permit thy gracious Name to stand As the first efforts of a female hand And her fingers on the canvas move Engage her tender heart to seek thy love With thy dear children may she have apart And write thy name thyself upon her heart" Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Vintage Sand... Read more about Elizabeth Furniss 1836 - Cross Stitch Pattern

"O my soul, what canst thou do, with eternity in view? Flee to Jesus, flee away not to-morrow, come to-day, come this moment, for to thee, next may be eternity." Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Pecan Butter linen using Soie d'Alger threads. Stitch Count: 320W x 378H. Design Size: 16" x 18.90".

Note: Soie 100.3 thread 499 is not available.

Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Pecan Butter using Soie d'Alger. Stitch Count: 332W x 481H. Finished Size: 16.60" x 24.05">

Note: Soie 100.3 threads 705 and 425 are not available.

This exquisite Victorian sampler was stitched in Norfolk, England by Rosa Gromett when she was just twelve years old. Renowned for their beauty, Norfolk samplers are celebrated for rich color and intricate design-and Rosa's is a particularly fine example.

Rosa executed the sampler... Read more about Rosa Gromett - Cross Stitch Pattern

We are delighted to present to you a stunning sampler that was completed by Maria Wales Newson in the year 1838 when she was 13 years old. There is much to delight your eye and needle in this Bobby Dazzler.

Stitched on your choice of fabric using DMC threads. Stitch count is 295 x 413. Finished size is 22.39 x 28.94 inches for 36 count.

Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a lovely sampler with a house!

Pattern is stitched on fabric of your choice using Au Ver A Soie threads. stitch count is 322 x 279.

28ct linen: Design: 23.00" x 19.93" Fabric: 29".00 x 25.93" ... Read more about Hannah Green 1826 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: Alice Maud Tippett at the young age of 11 years stitched an adorable little sampler using a scrap of Penelope canvas and a beautiful palette of nine colours. The colours harmonise so well! Alice records on her sampler that she attended St Ervan's Board School. When the... Read more about Alice M Tippett 1894 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a fun floral sampler!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Straw from Weeks Dye Works with options for DMC and Au Ver a Soie Silks or d'Alger threads. Stitch count is 155 x 180.

Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a fun sampler!

Model stitched on 46 count Parchment by Fiber on a Whim using Au Ver Soie Soie d'Alger silks. Stitch count is 271w x 329h.

28ct linen: Design: 19.36" x 23.50" Fabric: 25.36" x... Read more about Maria Ewin - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a sampler by Mary Cornwall in 1827!

Pattern is stitched on the linen of your choice using either DMC, Soie 100.3, or Soie D'Alger threads. Stitch count is 102 x 167.

28ct linen: Design: 7.29" x 11.93"... Read more about Mary Cornwall 1827 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a sampler with a young girl!
Model can be stitched on 28 ct. or 32 ct. linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 153 x 220. Finished size on 28 ct is 10.93" x 15.71" and on 32 ct 9.56"x 13.75".

Note: Soie 100.3 607 is not available.

This design by Hands Across the Sea features an alphabet sampler, red flowers including roses, daisies, tulips and carnations and text which reads.

"fear god, honour the king","O may i still from sin depart! A wise and understanding heart Jesus to me given! And let me through... Read more about Mary Wigglesworth 1812 - Christian Cross Stitch Pattern

"Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil for thou art with me."

Model stitched over two on 40 Ct. Parchment from Weeks Dye Works, using Au Ver A Soie - Soie d'Alger. Soie 100.3 and DMC equivalents given. Stitch Count: 303W x 324H. Design Size: 15.15" x 16.20"

Model stitched on 36 Ct. Vintage Meadow Rue using Soie d'Alger. Specialty stitches used are satin stitch, four sided stitch and 2 different variations of a rice stitch. Stitch count is 240W x 271H. Finished Size is 13.33" x 15.06" Color Chart.

Model stitched on 40 Ct. Sand Dune using Soie d'Alger. Specialty stitches used are satin stitch and eyelets. Stitch count is 333W x 386H. Finished size is 16.65" x 19.3"

"Lead me to heaven the seat of bliss where pleasure in perfection is" Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Parchment linen using Au Ver A Soie 100.3. We have also provided Soie d'Alger and DMC conversions. Stitch Count: 191W x 183H. Design Size: 10.61" 10.17"

Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a design that was released at a 2025 workshop for Mrs Parkman's Academy of Needlework. The text reads: "How sweet to wait upon the Lord while he fulfills his gracious word. To seek his face and not in vain. To be belov'd... Read more about Magdalena Outhwaite 1833 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers a lovely reproduction sampler from Elizabeth Disdale. "My Lord my pasture shall prepare; And feed me with a shepherds care; His presence shall my wants supply, And guard me with a watchful eye; My noon-day walks he shall attend; And all my... Read more about Elizabeth Dinsdale - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: We are pleased to present to you two monochrome samplers. Mrta's sampler was stitched in Budapest, Hungary in 1905 and Maggie's in Pretoria, South Africa in 1900. Whilst the girls lived some 7,447 miles apart, they both stitched a primer sampler as part of their education. ... Read more about Needlework From Distant Shores - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a lovely sampler!

Model is stitched on 28 count Hogsbristle by Fox and Rabbit using Au ver a Soie or DMC threads. Stitch count is 200 x 253. Finished Size is 14.29 in wide X 18.07 in high.

Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a lovely sampler!

Pattern is stitched on fabric of your choice using either DMC or Soie d' Alger. Stitch count is 136w x 119h.

Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a red sampler!

Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using either Soie D'Alger threads. Soie 100.3 threads or DMC floss. Stitch count is 311 x 262.

Mary's sampler has been reproduced on 40ct Lakeside Linen in Vintage Buttercream with Soie d'Alger floss. The stitch count is 278 x 354. Stitch on fabric of your choice.

Note: 2 QTY of Soie 100.3 thread 705 is not available.

Model was stitched on a 46ct fabric of your choice with 1 strand of Soie 100.3. Stitch Count: 124W x 176H. Finished size on 40 ct is 5.4" x 7.65".

Note from designer: For 46ct to 56ct linen, we recommend using Soie Surfine #2335 to work the cross stitches over one thread of linen.

Features text:

In youth and age protect me Lord
And grant I may observe thy word
Give me a thankful heart I pray
To serve my God while here I stay
And when this mortal life shall end
I may to happiness ascend

Mary Goodwin finished December the 21 1798
In the... Read more about Mary Goodwin 1798 - Cross Stitch Pattern

19th century reproduction cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers! The model was stitched on 53/63 count "Sycamore Seedpod" by Legacy Linen, using Au Ver A Soie 100.3 threads. Use the Au Ver A Soie conversion we have provided for 46 or 40 count linen. Use the DMC conversion we have provided for 40 count linen. Stitch count: 589 x 270.

Reproduction cross stitch pattern from Hands Across the Sea Samplers! Mary stitched her delightful sampler with cross stitch over two threads of linen and four-sided stitch. The sampler is suitable for needleworkers of all levels of ability and can be stitched on Aida, Linaida or linen.

... Read more about Mary Snow - Cross Stitch Pattern

Antique reproduction sampler from Hands Across the Sea Samplers! Note from the designer:

I have been looking for a "Home Sweet Home" sampler to stitch since the beginning of my needlework journey with samplers. Whilst I like the "motto" needleworks so popular with the... Read more about Ellen Barber 1895 Home Sweet Home - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a sampler with a home in the middle surrounded by a floral vine border!

Pattern is stitched on your choice of linen using either Soie D'Alger silk floss or DMC threads. Stitch count is 271 x 260.

Note: Soie 100/3... Read more about Margaret Ferguson - Cross Stitch Pattern