This sampler is available as a printed booklet and as an instant pdf download. Details of the instant pdf download can be found HERE.

The project has been stitched using cross stitch over one and  two threads, Algerian eyelets, four-sided stitch and a diagonal stitch over two threads. Harriet is rated as suitable for needleworkers of all levels of ability.

Harriet’s booklet is presented to you in a new style for Hands Across the Sea Samplers ~ a 12 page A5 spiral bound booklet printed on heavy weight card stock/paper in a portrait orientation.

Every time we look at Harriet’s delightful sampler, we smile. The reindeer, Christmas trees, and the particular shade of red thread she used remind us so much of Christmas time.

Harriet tells us that she was 16 years of age when she finished her sampler in the year 1817. Harriet Godhard was born in 1801 and is most likely the Harriet that married William Yeowell on December 10, 1828 in Clewer, Berkshire, England. Harriet’s husband, William, was a Licenced Victualler. He was the landlord of the public house known as “The Sun” (originally the “Rising Sun”) at 24, Windsor Street, Chertsey, Surrey.

We have had much enjoyment in reproducing Harriet’s sampler, and we hope that you too will have much pleasure in stitching her.

Our grateful thanks go to Linda Clews for exquisitely stitching the model of Harriet’s sampler. At the very core of Hands Across the Sea Samplers there is a team of needleworkers who are passionate about antique samplers and being able to share those samplers with you.