Counted Cross Stitch Pattern, Elizabeth Dinsdale 1846, Reproduction Sampler, Antique Reproduction, Hands Across the Sea, PATTERN ONLY
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This is for the PATTERN ONLY.
Counted Cross Stitch pattern, Elizabeth Dinsdale 1836
Hands Across the Sea presents to you the needlework of Elizabeth Dinsdale. It is so unusual for three pieces of a young girl’s needlework to stay together through the centuries. They feel honoured to be the present custodians of Elizabeth’s work.
Two of the three samplers bear the date “May the 26th 1843” and three very poignant words “LIFE IS SHORT” emphasised in capital lettering.
Contained within this booklet are two reproductions. Elizabeth’s simple primer worked when she was 12 years of age and the sampler she worked three years later. Several motifs in the sampler have been taken from the third sampler. Note the three urns of flowers and the pairs of deer.
A curious feature of the primer and the unreproduced sampler is that they both have the exact same date. Would Elizabeth have been working both projects at the same time, finishing them on the same date? How we wish we could ask her!
The sampler Elizabeth finished in 1846 shows a maturity in her chosen colour palette. Her verse refers to “midnight”, and she has managed to capture the sense of moonlight playing on the motifs in the top half of the sampler. The moon and stars really do play over the grand Georgian house.
The bottom half of the sampler features two bee skeps and numerous bees busy at work. Bees are fascinating creatures that play a crucial role in our ecosystem. They are responsible for pollinating a third of the food we eat, which makes them essential for our survival. The northern counties are home to a variety of bee species, including the honey bee and the bumble bee.
It was common in the 1800s to “tell the bees” about significant life events. We wonder if Elizabeth shared some stories with the bees?
Elizabeth’s needlework has been reproduced using Au Ver à Soie’s range of Soie 100.3. We have provided conversions for Soie d’Alger (SDA) and DMC.
Linen Sizes:
The design area for the 1843 primer is 89 stitches (w) x 116 stitches (h). Our calculations have included a 3" margin for finishing and framing. The model was stitched on linen that was overdyed to the shade “Just the Ticket” by Tabby Cat Linen.
28ct: Design: 6.36" x 8.29" Fabric: 12.36" x 14.29"
32ct: Design: 5.56" x 7.25" Fabric: 11.56" x 13.25"
36ct: Design: 4.94" x 6.44" Fabric: 10.94" x 12.44"
40ct: Design: 4.45" x 5.80" Fabric: 10.45" x 11.80"
46ct: Design: 3.87" x 5.04" Fabric: 9.87" x 11.04"
56ct: Design: 3.18" x 4.14" Fabric: 9.18" x 10.14"
The design area for the 1846 sampler is 231 stitches (w) x 219 stitches (h). Our calculations have included a 3" margin for finishing and framing. The model was stitched on linen that was overdyed to the shade “Muddy Duck” by Tabbycat Linen.
28ct: Design: 16.50" x 15.64" Fabric: 22.50" x 21.64"
32ct: Design: 14.44" x 13.69" Fabric: 20.44" x 19.69"
36ct: Design: 12.83" x 12.17" Fabric: 18.83" x 18.17"
40ct: Design: 11.55" x 10.95" Fabric: 17.55" x 16.95"
46ct: Design: 10.04" x 9.52" Fabric: 16.04" x 15.52"
56ct: Design: 8.25" x 7.82" Fabric: 14.25" x 13.82"
Thread Legend:
Thread usage ~ the primer will only require one spool or skein. The sampler will also only require one spool of skein with the exception of SDA #526, #4535, and #Noir when two skeins will be required, if working on 28ct linen.
1846 Sampler
100.3 SDA DMC
089 4612 3776 Mahogany
147 3821 677 Old gold
176 2941 353 Peach
179 2225 730 Olive green
196 3422 523 Fern green
274 3734 3011 Khaki green
323 4541 738 Tan
378 3716 3051 Green grey
597 3346 3031 Mocha brown ~ dark
603 3833 3032 Mocha brown
616 526 830 Golden olive
673 4535 3790 Beige grey ~ dark
681 2924 304 Christmas red
740 3341 644 Beige grey
Noir Noir 310 Black
1843 Primer
100.3 SDA DMC
031 4242 422 Hazelnut brown
060 4622 152 Shell pink
073 3423 502 Blue green
129 3745 830 Golden olive
592 4126 838 Beige brown
779 926 817 Coral red
PLEASE NOTE: Patterns are NOT returnable to protect the copyright of the designer.
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