William Curtis 1826
Hands Across The Sea Samplers
$60.00
Stitched in 1826 by a boy of just nine years of age, this eye-catching sampler challenges expectation. It speaks not only of skill, but of discipline, patience, and quiet determination. William worked with precision and care, producing a piece that stands confidently alongside, and in many cases surpasses, the work of his female contemporaries. William's sampler is a study in learning and progression. Beginning with cross stitch over two threads of linen, he moves through four-sided stitch and eyelets, before working his verse in cross stitch over a single thread. Satin stitches complete the sequence, demonstrating a confident command of technique at such a young age.
Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using Soie Silk threads with DMC conversion.
Stitch count is 252 x 263. Finished size on 40 ct is 12.6" x 13.15".
Soie 100/3:
061, 080, 289, 354, 376, 486, 493, 562, 601, 620, 621, 624, 656, 723
Dmc alternative:
986, Ecru, 413, 778, 3726, 931, 22, 3782, 3842, 991, 927, 3781, 890, 32