Hands Across the Sea Samplers Cross Stitch Patterns

21-1843
Harriet Godhard 1817 - Cross Stitch Pattern
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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: 87x257. Finished size over 2 on 56 Ct. linen is 3.11" x 9.18".
25-1946
Elizabeth Stephenson 1854 - Cross Stitch Pattern
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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
25-2590
Maria Wales Newson 1838 - Cross Stitch Pattern
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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.
24-1052
Sarah Milthorp - Cross Stitch Pattern
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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
23-1826
Hannah Campbell 1838 - Cross Stitch Pattern
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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
21-2650
Maria Vincenza Lariccha 1837 - Cross Stitch Pattern
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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.
22-2274
Florence Law 1899 - Cross Stitch Pattern
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Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a sampler from Florence Law in 1899!

Pattern is stitched on the linen of your choice using either Soie 100.3. Stitch count is 138 x 131.

28ct: Design: 9.86" x 9.36" Fabric: 15.86" x 15.36"
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22-1305
Mary Wigglesworth 1812 - Cross Stitch Pattern
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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
25-2147
Magdalena Outhwaite 1833 - Cross Stitch Pattern
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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
24-1053
Ann Campion 1845 - Cross Stitch Pattern
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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.
23-1160
Needlework of Edith Levy - Cross Stitch Pattern
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Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a sampler by Edith Levy
Model stitched on 36 ct. linen using Soie 100.3 Silk threads by Au Ver Soie. Stitch count is 91 x 85 (Sampler 1) and 79 x 77 (Sampler 2).

Note: Only one spool or skein is required when... Read more
21-1958
Jane Hopkins 1875 - Cross Stitch Pattern
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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
25-2591
Maria Wales Newson 1832 - Cross Stitch Pattern
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We are delighted to present to you one of two samplers worked by Maria. In 1832 at the age of 7 Maria diligently worked her primer paying tribute to her parents.

Stitched on 28 ct. linen using Au Ver A Soie threads. Stitch count is 220 x 210 and the finished size is 15.71" x 15".
24-2227
Alice M Tippett 1894 - Cross Stitch Pattern
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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
24-2241
Multiply Kindness - Cross Stitch Pattern
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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
23-1006
Elizabeth Garrod - Cross Stitch Pattern
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Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a sampler from Elizabeth Garrod Wells in 1799!

Pattern is stitched on the linen of your choice using either Soie 100.3, Soie SDA or DMC floss. can be stitched on Aida or linen. Stitch count is 127 x 110.

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23-2249
Mary Cornwall 1827 - Cross Stitch Pattern
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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
21-1867
Ann Oliver 1845 - Cross Stitch Pattern
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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.
21-2006
Rosa Sugars 1881 - Cross Stitch Pattern
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Rosa's sampler has been reproduced on 56 fabric of your choice with Au Ver A Soie - Silk 100/3. Stitch count is 126x170. Stitch on fabric of your choice.

Also required, but currently out of production - Au Ver A Soie Silk 100/3 #410.

Note: Only one spool or skein is required... Read more
21-2077
Caroline Page - Cross Stitch Pattern
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Stitch Count: 124W x 176H Model was stitched on a 46ct fabric of your choice with 1 strand of Soie 100.3.

Note from designer: For 46ct to 56ct linen, we recommend using Soie Surfine #2335 to work the cross stitches over one thread of linen.
21-2349
Mary Goodwin 1798 - Cross Stitch Pattern
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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
21-2703
Mary Snow - Cross Stitch Pattern
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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.

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22-1074
Memories of the Past - Cross Stitch Pattern
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"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
22-1544
Esther Pickford - Cross Stitch Pattern
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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
22-1905
Ellen Barber 1895 Home Sweet Home - Cross Stitch Pattern
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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
22-2286
Margaret Beattie - Cross Stitch Pattern
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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.
19-1939
Jane Bannister 1855 - Cross Stitch Pattern
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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"
19-1943
Eliza Bell Cox 1832 - Cross Stitch Pattern
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There is a modest little flower, To friendship ever dear, Oh! Plant it on my humble bed And strew it O'er my bier. Let not the dark sepulchral yew Its sombre branches wave, But let that little fragile flower Alone grow on my grave. No sculptured marble e'er shall shew My long, and lowly home, That... Read more
19-1955
Miss Mary Ann Bournes 1791 - Cross Stitch Pattern
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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. Design is 16.65" x 19.3"
19-2686
Louisa Coulimore - Cross Stitch Pattern
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Model stitched over two on 40 Ct. Vintage Sand Dune using Glorianna Silk. Stitch Count: 246W x 280H. Finished Size: 18.3" x 20"
19-2707
Anne Thomas 1854 - Cross Stitch Pattern
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"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
20-1006
Isabella Uffindell 1829 - Cross Stitch Pattern
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Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Pecan Butter using Soie d'Alger. Stitch Count: 332W x 481H. Design Size: 16.60" x 24.05">

Note: Soie 100.3 threads 705 and 425 are not available.
20-1932
Jane Fiddes 1835 - Cross Stitch Pattern
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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 201x246.
19-1935
Ann Ogden 1843 - Cross Stitch Pattern
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"Teach me to feel another's wo. To hide the fault I see That mercy I to others show. That mercy show to me. This day be bread and peace my lot All else beneath the sun, Thou know'st if best bestow'd or not And let they will be done." Model stitched one over two on your choice of 36 Ct. fabric using Soie d'Alger. Stitch count is 322W x 284H. Design size is 17.89" x 15.78"
19-1938
Elizabeth Weston - Cross Stitch Pattern
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"Next unto God Dear Parents I address Myself to you in Humble Thankfulness For all your care and Charge on me bestowed The means of Learning unto me Allowed Go on I pray and Let me still Pursue Those Golden Arts the Vulgar never knew."

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19-1942
Sarah Daws Circa 1840 - Cross Stitch Pattern
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Model stitched on 40 Ct. Vintage Meadow Rue using Soie d'Alger. Stitch count is 292W x 523H. Design is 14.7" x 36.15"
19-1947
Harriett Salt 1866 - Cross Stitch Pattern
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Model stitched on 56 Ct. linen of your choice using Au Ver A Soie 100.3. Stitch count is 413W x 414H. Design size is 22.94" x 23"
19-1948
Mary Clayton - Cross Stitch Pattern
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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"
19-1950
Amy Cann 1831 - Cross Stitch Pattern
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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"
19-1951
Old Scot Circa 1740-60 - Cross Stitch Pattern
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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. Design is 13.33" x 15.06" Color Chart.
19-1953
Elizabeth Furniss 1836 - Cross Stitch Pattern
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"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
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Hannah Coates 1848 - Cross Stitch Pattern
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"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"
19-2313
Anna Tench 1819 - Cross Stitch Pattern
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Model stitched on 36 Ct. Pecan Butter from Lakeside Linens using Soie d'Alger threads. Stitched mainly in cross stitch over 2 linen threads with a small amount of cross stitch over 1 linen thread. Stitch Count: 266W x 301H. Design size: 14.78" x 16.72"
19-2535
Frances Grassby - Cross Stitch Pattern
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"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"
19-2602
Sarah Mary Larkworthy 1727 - Cross Stitch Pattern
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Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Examplar from Lakeside Linens using Soie d'Alger. Specialty Stitches Used: Algerian Eyelets, Stem Stitch & Satin Stitch. Stitch Count: 242W x 341H. Design Size: 13.44" x 18.94"
20-1005
Ann Tong Uffindell 1835 - Cross Stitch Pattern
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"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.
20-1012
Bathya 1680 - Cross Stitch Pattern
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Model was reversibly stitched over two and three threads on 36 Ct. linen of your choice using Soie d'Alger. Specialty Stitches Used. Stitch Count: 258W x 304H. Design Size: 7.78" X 27.22"
20-1141
A Thomas 1882 - The Nellies - Cross Stitch Pattern
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"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"


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