Hands Across the Sea Samplers Cross Stitch

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

Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using Soie 100.3 from Au Ver a Soie with Soie d'Alger and DMC conversion. Stitch count is 209 x 201.

We are delighted to present Jane Backhouse's beautiful and engaging sampler, worked in 1824 when Jane was just 12 years old. There is so much to enjoy in her work.

Jane used her sampler to demonstrate an impressive range of needlework skills. The sampler is worked mainly in cross stitch... Read more about Jane Backhouse 1824 - 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

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

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 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.

Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers a sampler by Bertha Lausch!

Model is stitched on 56 ct Muddy Duck by Tabbycat Linen using Soie 100.3 from Au Ver a Soie. Stitch count is 158 x 106.

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

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

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"

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

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 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 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: 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

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

Note from the designer: I am thrilled to present to you an original design. Multiply Kindness has been a sampler many years in the making as borders, motifs, verses, and colours swirled around my head. It was not until the latter part of 2019 that those ideas were translated into a graph. Covid... Read more about Multiply Kindness - Cross Stitch Pattern

"When time who steals our years away
Shall steal our pleasures too
The memory of the past will stay
And half our joys renew
Then think no more of future gloom
These joys will always last
For hope will brighten days to come
And memory guild the... Read more about Memories of the Past - Cross Stitch Pattern

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

The model was stitched using Foxtail Millett by Legacy Linen which is available in 45ct. The comparable colours in Legacy's Linen's range are Victoria Sponge Cake in 30ct, Corn Tassel in 37ct and Sycamore Seedpod in 53/63ct.The model was stitched using Soie 100.3 from Au Ver Soie. We have included below conversions for Soie d'Alger and DMC.

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.

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

Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a cute sampler with flowers!

Pattern is stitched on the linen of your choice using Soie 100.3, Soie D'Alger or DMC floss. Stitch count is 155 x 156.

Model stitched one over two on your choice of 36 Ct. fabric using Soie d'Alger. Also required but not listed above 163, Stitch count is 309W x 319H. Design size is 17.17" x 17.72"

Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers features an English school girl sampler design by Mary Clayton.

Model stitched on your choice of 36 Ct. fabric using Soie d'Alger silks. Stitch count is 201W x 183H. Design is 11.17" x 10.17"

"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

"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 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 over 2 threads on a 56 Ct. linen with Au Ver a Soie 100/3 silks. Stitch Count: 266x273. Conversions are provided for Soie d'Alger silk and DMC floss. The design is suitable for stitching on linen or Aida. Spiral bound booklet.

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".

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.

Emily's sampler has been reproduced using two skeins of Au Ver A Soie 100.3 on a 56 fabric of your choice. Stitch Count: 119 x 128.

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.

Rosa's sampler has been reproduced on 56 fabric of your choice with Au Ver A Soie - Silk 100/3. Stitch count is 126x170. Finished size on 40 count is 6.3" x 8.5". Stitched on fabric of your choice.

Also required, but currently out of production - Au Ver A Soie Silk 100/3 #410. ... Read more about Rosa Sugars 1881 - Cross Stitch Pattern

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.

Model stitched on 46 count Weeks Dye Works Cocoa Linen using Au Ver A Soie Silk 100/3 Silk threads. Stitch Count: 232 x 313.

Model stitched on 56 count using Au Ver a Soie 100.3 threads, but you may use whatever count and type of fabric you are comfortable with! Stitch Count: 106W x 116H

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

Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across the Sea Samplers dated 1882!

Model is stitched using Zweigart based linen that was overdyed to the shade Marbled Khaki by xJuDesigns. The sampler is suitable fro stitching on aida, linen, and linaida. Stitch count is 145 x 105.

Note: Only... Read more about Ruth Gibb - 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

Reproduction cross stitch pattern from Hands Across the Sea Samplers dated 1887.

The sampler has been rated as suitable for all levels of ability. The design is worked in cross stitch over one and two threads of linen and running stitch. The sampler could be stitched over 1 or 2 threads... Read more about Annie Bayliss - God Save The Queen - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer:

We are delighted to present to you an original design. Dancing With Your Heart was inspired by a sampler in Nicola's private collection and has been designed as a small sampler that can be framed. With dancers swirling across our linen, we asked Faye Riggsbee... Read more about Dancing with Your Heart - Cross Stitch Pattern

The model was stitched on a Zweigart linen overdyed to the shade of Crme Brulee by Tabby Cat Linens using Soie 100.3 from Au Ver Soie silks. Stitch Count: 294 x 277.

Also required but not listed is Soie 100.3 thread 705.

28ct: Design: 21.00" x 19.79" Fabric: 27.00"... Read more about Sophia Doggett 1804 - 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

This design by Hands Across the Sea Samplers features a variety of flora and fauna surrounding the text "Sarah Fletcher. Brighouse aged 12 1841".

Model stitched on 45ct Jersey Cream Linen from Legacy Linen using Soie 100.3 threads. We have provided DMC and Soie d'Alger thread... Read more about Sarah Fletcher - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on 56 count linen. You may use whichever fabric count you prefer! This chart calls for Soie 100.3, but we have listed the Soie d'Alger and DMC alternatives. Stitch count: 182 x 280