Sarah Milthorp 1834 - Hands Across the Sea Samplers

Sarah’s sampler has been reproduced using a rich palette of fifteen colours.

The reproduction of Sarah’s sampler is predominantly worked with cross stitch laid over two threads of linen together with some Algerian eyelets. The verse is worked in cross stitch over one thread of linen. The sampler is suitable for confident beginners through to advanced needleworkers.

The design area is 236 stitches (w) x 248 stitches (h). The calculations have included a 3″ margin for finishing and framing.

 28ct linen: Design: 16.86″ x 17.71″ Fabric: 22.86″ x 23.71″

32ct linen: Design: 14.75″ x 15.50″ Fabric: 20.75″ x 21.50″

36ct linen: Design: 13.11″ x 13.78″ Fabric: 19.11″ x 19.78″

40ct linen: Design: 11.80″ x 12.40″ Fabric: 17.80″ x 18.40″

46ct linen: Design: 10.26″ x 10.78″ Fabric: 16.26″ x 16.78″

56ct linen: Design: 8.43″ x 8.86″ Fabric: 14.43″ x 14.86″