Sparkly metallic thread in a wide variety of colors from Au Ver a Soie ®
Unlike other metallic threads, when these threads pass through the fabric, the metallic fibers don’t break, preventing the thread from knotting or bunching, even with repeated stitching. For example, in needlepoint composite stitching where you are passing through the same hole of the canvas.
The thread doesn’t twist; it remains very supple and behaves - unlike other metallics. The secret is the construction of the metallic making a round thread. When stitched this means they lay beautifully on linen or canvas.
Hands Across the Sea - Elizabeth Stephenson, 1854 the Queen of the May 2025 ~ Silk Thread Kit
Regular price
$95.00
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Pre Order Available. Estimated Ship Date Mid-Late May 2025
Elizabeth Stephenson, 1854 is a gorgeous sampler and the Queen of the May for 2025 from Hands Across the Sea.
The sampler is executed with cross stitches laid over two threads of linen. There are a small number of cross stitches that Elizabeth “squeezed in”, and these are laid 2 threads wide and one thread wide. The sampler is suitable for needleworkers of all levels of ability.
Choice of purchasing thread kit only, Printed Chart only or as full kit with linen.
Full Kit options:
Includes linen of choice, Chart Booklet + Soie d'Alger or Soie 1003 threads (+Free Shipping).
Linen Choices:
30 ct Fat Half - Victoria Sponge Cake -35" x 36" ~ Recommended for Soie d'Alger Threads only
37 ct Fat HalfCorn Tassel- 35" x 36" ~ Recommended for both Soie d'Alger and Soie 1003 threads
37 ct Fat Half Russian Tea Cake - 35" x 36" ~ Recommended for both Soie d'Alger and Soie 1003 threads
38 ct Fat Half - Fuller's Teazel- 35" x 36" ~ Recommended for both Soie d'Alger and Soie 1003 threads
45 ct FatHalf -Foxtail Millet- 35" x 36" ~ Recommended for Soie 1003 Threads
48 ct FatHalf - Bridecake- 35" x 36" ~ Recommended for Soie 1003 Threads
53/63 ct FatEighth - Sycamore Seed Pod- 18" x 29" ~ Recommended for Soie 1003 Threads
Thread Options:
Au Ver a Soie®, Soie d'Alger - 37 ct version includes 24 skeins. Recommended linen for this thread is 38 ct or lower.
Au Ver a Soie®, Soie d'Alger - 30 ct version includes 31 skeins. Recommended linen for this thread is 30 ct or lower.
Au Ver a Soie®, Soie 1003 includes 22 spools. Recommended linen for this thread is 37 ct or higher.
***Please note, this item is excluded from any discounts or sales.
About the Sampler from the Designer
"Elizabeth finished her stunning sampler on Wednesday, February 1, in the year 1854. The sampler would have been worked as part of her education. It would have taken many hours to complete and is an amazing achievement. A bobby dazzler of a sampler! Elizabeth created a cohesive, engaging, and visually balanced sampler. The sampler draws the viewer’s eye.
Regrettably, Elizabeth did not record her age or a location on her sampler; without this information we could not identify our Elizabeth as there were numerous girls of that name born in the 1840s. We do know that Elizabeth was born in the very early years of the Victorian era. This was a time of strict social structure, traditional gender roles, and rigid expectations, particularly for women and young girls. A Victorian girl’s life was largely shaped by her family’s social class, but across all classes, she was expected to be modest, obedient, and well-mannered. Her upbringing revolved around domestic skills, education, and preparation for marriage and motherhood.
While wealthy girls were groomed for lives of refinement and marriage, working-class girls often faced hard labour and limited opportunities. Regardless of status, most Victorian girls grew up in a world that emphasised obedience, modesty, and domestic skills over personal ambition or independence. Though their experiences varied, they all lived under the rigid expectations of a society that saw their primary role as future wives and mothers."
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Au Ver à Soie ® Soie Perlee Silk Thread Kit - Garnet
SPS-GARNET
Regular price
$15.75
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Package comes with :
Au Ver À Soie ®, Soie Perlee set of 3 colors
Two Bohin Crewel Needle Size 9
Each spool has 16 Meters (17.5 yards) of silk thread
Au Ver À Soie ®, Soie Perlee Thread Applications
Soie Perlee is a twisted 3-ply filament silk
Soie Perlee expands to fill the area when used with light tension, unlike pearl cotton
Very durable for canvas work, compared to pearl cotton threads which lose their sheen quickly
Can be used for cross stitch on linen
Makes for beautiful cording and tassels for needlework finishing
Can be doubled for 18 count canvas tent stitch
This item is excluded from any discounts / promotions
Au Ver à Soie ® Soie Perlee Silk Thread Kit - Green Shoots
SPS-GRES
Regular price
$15.75
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Package comes with :
Au Ver À Soie ®, Soie Perlee set of 3 colors
Two Bohin Crewel Needle Size 9
Each spool has 16 Meters (17.5 yards) of silk thread
Colors include:
SPS 325
SPS 328
SPS 718
Au Ver À Soie ®, Soie Perlee Thread Applications
Soie Perlee is a twisted 3-ply filament silk
Soie Perlee expands to fill the area when used with light tension, unlike pearl cotton
Very durable for canvas work, compared to pearl cotton threads which lose their sheen quickly
Can be used for cross stitch on linen
Makes for beautiful cording and tassels for needlework finishing
Can be doubled for 18 count canvas tent stitch
This item is excluded from any discounts / promotions
Au Ver à Soie ® Soie Perlee Silk Thread Kit - Walnut Brown
SPS-WALNUT
Regular price
$15.75
Save $-15.75
Package comes with :
Au Ver À Soie ®, Soie Perlee set of 3 colors
Two Bohin Crewel Needle Size 9
Each spool has 16 Meters (17.5 yards) of silk thread
Colors include:
SPS 4521
SPS 4525
SPS 4536
Au Ver À Soie ®, Soie Perlee Thread Applications
Soie Perlee is a twisted 3-ply filament silk
Soie Perlee expands to fill the area when used with light tension, unlike pearl cotton
Very durable for canvas work, compared to pearl cotton threads which lose their sheen quickly
Can be used for cross stitch on linen
Makes for beautiful cording and tassels for needlework finishing
Can be doubled for 18 count canvas tent stitch
This item is excluded from any discounts / promotions
Au Ver à Soie ® Soie Perlee Silk Thread Kit - Berry Pink
SPS-BERRYPINK
Regular price
$15.75
Save $-15.75
Package comes with :
Au Ver À Soie ®, Soie Perlee set of 3 colors
Two Bohin Crewel Needle Size 9
Each spool has 16 Meters (17.5 yards) of silk thread
Au Ver À Soie ®, Soie Perlee Thread Applications
Soie Perlee is a twisted 3-ply filament silk
Soie Perlee expands to fill the area when used with light tension, unlike pearl cotton
Very durable for canvas work, compared to pearl cotton threads which lose their sheen quickly
Can be used for cross stitch on linen
Makes for beautiful cording and tassels for needlework finishing
Can be doubled for 18 count canvas tent stitch
This item is excluded from any discounts / promotions
