Hands Across the Sea Samplers are proud to present to you, a beautiful reversible band sampler from the private collection of Nicola Parkman. Bathya’s sampler has a remarkable history and takes pride of place in Nicola’s collection. You can read about Bathya's sampler on Nicola's web site.

The sampler was charted with Au Ver à Soie® Soie d’Alger silks, although DMC is  provided as an optional thread.

LINEN SIZES

The model was stitched on Lakeside Linen Pecan Butter.

The design area is 140 stitches (w) x 490 stitches (h). Our calculations have included a 3” margin for finishing and framing.

36ct: Fabric: 13.75" x 34" (cut special SQ 13.5x36)

37ct: Fabric: 13.5″ x 33″   (cut special SQ 17.75x36)

40ct: Fabric: 13" x 31" (cut special SQ 13.5x36 or SH 27x36)

46ct: Fabric: 12" x 27"   (cut size SQ 18x27)

55ct: Fabric: 11.5" x 25" (cut size SQ 18x27)

The fabric the original was stitched on is similar in color to DMC 3782. The closest matches are below. Or you can use an Antique White fabric. For the 36 & 40 count linens, if you want the 13.5x36 cut order a Stitcher's Quarter and make a note in the comments that you want a Bathya Cut. It will not be listed in the online catalog.

• 36 & 40 count - Zweigart Light Mocha
  
• 36, 40, 45 & 55 count - Zweigart Antique White
  
• 36, 40, 45/46 count  & 55 count - Lakeside Vintage Maritime White or  Vintage Bisque
  
• 36 or 40 count Vintage Navy Bean
• 37 count - Legacy Linen Corn Tassel

Ann's sampler has been reproduced with Au Ver à Soie d’Alger silks and the skein quantities calculated based on 1 strand on 36ct fabric. We have provided conversions for DMC based on 2 strands on 36ct linen.

The sampler is stitched cross stitch over 2 linen threads. The sampler is suitable for needle workers of all levels of ability.

Soie d’Alger - Soie 100/3 - DMC - NPI

2926 x 1 / 2646 x 1 / 221 x 1 / 226 x 1 ~ Shell pink – very dark

4645 x 1 / 278 x 1 /315 x 1 / 712 x 1 ~ Antique mauve – medium dark

3812 x 1 / 154 x 1 /437 x 1 / 692 x 1 ~ Tan – light

F20 x 2 / 088 x 1 / 543 x 2 / 877 x 2 ~ Beige brown – ultra very light

2144 x 2 / 325 x 1 /580 x 2 / 243 x 2 ~ Moss green – dark

3814 x 1 / 303 x 1 / 680 x 1 / 694 x 1 ~ Old gold – dark

2224 x 1 / 199 x 1 / 733 x 1 / 313 x 1 ~ Olive green – medium

2136 x 3 /491 x 2 / 895 x 3/ 358 x 3 ~ Hunter green – very dark

1713 x 1 / 072 x 1 / 932 x 1 / 321 x 1 ~ Antique blue – light

1746 x 1 / 710 x 1 / 3750 x 1 / 325 x 1 ~ Antique blue – very dark

111 x 1 / 714 x 1 / 3753 x 1 / 876 x 1 ~ Antique blue – ultra very light

2633 x 2 / 093 x 1 / 3772 x 2 / 205 x 2 ~ Desert sand – very dark

1753 x 1 / 022 x 1 / 3852 x 1 /474 x 1 ~ Straw – very dark

4541 x 1 / 217 x 1 / 3864 x 1 / 202 x 1 ~ Mocha beige – light

Blanc x 1 /Blanc x 1 / 3865 x 1 / 991b x 1 ~ Winter white