Hands Across the Sea Eliza Martin 1876 - 56 Wk BAP Challenge

HATS-EMARTIN-SDF

$66.00

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Soie d'Alger Thread Kit Soie 1003 Thread Kit Soie Surfine Thread Kit

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Soie d'Alger version ~ Estimate 2 weeks to ship

The Hands Across the Sea Eliza Martin, 1876 - 56 Week BAP Challenge is the largest Bristol Orphanage sampler yet!

Project Starts on Jan 2027

Thread Options:

Au Ver a Soie®, Soie d'Alger - 37 ct version includes 2 Hanks. Recommended linen for this thread is 38 ct or lower. Color Options : SDF 926, 945, 946 ****Please note: For Soie 'Alger, this requires a 2 week waiting period.
Au Ver a Soie®, Soie 1003 includes 10 spools of the color of your choice. Recommended linen for this thread is 37 ct or higher. Color Options: 499, 523, 644, 681
Au Ver a Soie®, Soie Surfine includes 6 spools of the color of your choice. Recommended linen for this thread is 37 ct or higher. Color Options: 2499, 2523, 2644, 2681

Full Kit options:

Includes linen of choice + Soie d'Alger, Soie 1003 threads or Soie Surfine (+Free Shipping).

Linen Choices:

37 ct 1 Yard Corn Tassel - 36" x 71" ~ Recommended for both Soie d'Alger and Soie 1003 threads
37 ct 1 Yard Lady Baltimore Cake - 36" x 71" ~ Recommended for both Soie d'Alger and Soie 1003 threads
45 ct Fat Half - Foxtail Millet - 35" x 36" ~ Recommended for Soie 1003 or Soie Surfine Threads
48 ct Fat Half - Bride Cake - 35" x 36" ~ Recommended for Soie 1003 or Soie Surfine Threads
48 ct Fat Half - Marchpane - 35" x 36" ~ Recommended for Soie 1003 or Soie Surfine Threads
53/63 ct Fat Half - Sycamore Seed Pod - 36" x 59" ~ Recommended for Soie 1003 or Soie Surfine Threads

***Please note, this item is excluded from any discounts or sales. Sampler Kit does not include chart. Purchase is required separately on Hands Across the Sea.**

Hands Across the Sea Eliza Martin 1876 - 56 Wk BAP Challenge

These dusky shades are perfect for roses and florals, sampler borders, and alphabets, and they bring a lovely depth to antique-style designs. Soie Surfine’s crisp definition shows off every stitch on fine linen, making it especially lovely for lettering and text in counted thread work. Its fine weight lies beautifully on the fabric, giving your stitching a light, delicate look.

A timeless palette for samplers, florals, and heirloom projects.

100 meters per spool · 4 colors

More information about Soie Surfine Silk

Au Ver À Soie® Soie Surfine, is a fine “Z” twist spun silk that is 130/2 with a beautiful luster. Made in France by the Au Ver a Soie company, whose quality has remained steadfast since 1820.

Use for fine hand sewing, appliqué, cross stitch, and machine or hand sewing
Cross stitchers use it on finer count linens — it gives crisp definition so you can see every stitch, without railroading the thread into the linen, giving it a light, delicate appearance
It is recommended to use for text stitching in counted thread work as it gives the lettering more crisp definition
If you are sewing something fine, this is your thread
A favorite for fine hand embroidery and counted thread work
Does not add bulk to seams — silk thread compresses when ironed, unlike cotton — a critical issue when working with fine points in piecing and machine appliqué
For hand appliqué, Sharon prefers this thread as it is easy to use and disappears into the fabric

Au Ver a Soie® Soie Surfine - Tea Rose Silk Thread Kit

Au Ver a Soie® Soie Surfine - Vermillion Silk Thread Kit

SSS-Vermillion

$17.25

A vibrant set of beautiful reds to add to your stitching basket. Inspired by vermillion, the brilliant orange-red pigment prized by artists for centuries, this collection brings together three warm, glowing red shades full of life and energy.

These lively reds are perfect for poppies, strawberries, and florals, as well as bold sampler alphabets and borders, and they bring a cheerful pop of color to any design. Soie Surfine’s crisp definition shows off every stitch on fine linen, making it especially lovely for lettering and text in counted thread work. Its fine weight lies beautifully on the fabric, giving your stitching a light, delicate look.

A timeless palette for samplers, and heirloom projects.

100 meters per spool · 3 colors

More information about Soie Surfine Silk

Au Ver À Soie® Soie Surfine, is a fine “Z” twist spun silk that is 130/2 with a beautiful luster. Made in France by the Au Ver a Soie company, whose quality has remained steadfast since 1820.

Use for fine hand sewing, appliqué, cross stitch, and machine or hand sewing
Cross stitchers use it on finer count linens — it gives crisp definition so you can see every stitch, without railroading the thread into the linen, giving it a light, delicate appearance
It is recommended to use for text stitching in counted thread work as it gives the lettering more crisp definition
If you are sewing something fine, this is your thread
A favorite for fine hand embroidery and counted thread work
Does not add bulk to seams — silk thread compresses when ironed, unlike cotton — a critical issue when working with fine points in piecing and machine appliqué
For hand appliqué, Sharon prefers this thread as it is easy to use and disappears into the fabric

Au Ver a Soie® Soie Surfine - Vermillion Silk Thread Kit

Au Ver a Soie® Soie Surfine - Sampler Reds Silk Thread Kit

SSS-SamplerReds

$23.00

A rich set of reds! Add this beautiful set to your stitching basket. Inspired by the deep, rosy reds found in antique samplers, this collection brings together a range of warm red tones with a hint of pink, much like the strawberries, roses, and alphabets stitched by generations of needleworkers.

These classic reds are perfect for sampler alphabets, borders, strawberries, and florals, and they pair beautifully with greens, blues, and neutrals for a traditional look. Soie Surfine’s crisp definition shows off every stitch on fine linen, making it especially lovely for lettering and text in counted thread work. Its fine weight lies beautifully on the fabric, giving your stitching a light, delicate look.

A timeless palette for samplers, florals, and heirloom projects.

100 meters per spool · 4 colors

More information about Soie Surfine Silk

Au Ver À Soie® Soie Surfine, is a fine “Z” twist spun silk that is 130/2 with a beautiful luster. Made in France by the Au Ver a Soie company, whose quality has remained steadfast since 1820.

Use for fine hand sewing, appliqué, cross stitch, and machine or hand sewing
Cross stitchers use it on finer count linens — it gives crisp definition so you can see every stitch, without railroading the thread into the linen, giving it a light, delicate appearance
It is recommended to use for text stitching in counted thread work as it gives the lettering more crisp definition
If you are sewing something fine, this is your thread
A favorite for fine hand embroidery and counted thread work
Does not add bulk to seams — silk thread compresses when ironed, unlike cotton — a critical issue when working with fine points in piecing and machine appliqué
For hand appliqué, Sharon prefers this thread as it is easy to use and disappears into the fabric

Au Ver a Soie® Soie Surfine - Sampler Reds Silk Thread Kit

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