The Scarlet Letter - Spot Motif, 1640 ~ Silk Thread Kit
SL_SPOTMOTIF_SDF
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$192.50
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Attention customers, conversion to 1003 is only provided if you purchase the thread kit. Purchase of chart only will not provide conversion to Soie 1003.
Spot Motif, circa 1640 is a gorgeous seventeenth century needlework sampler from The Scarlet Letter.
Stitch count: 455 x 296
Choice of purchasing thread kit only, Printed Chart only or as full kit with linen.
Full Kit options:
Includes linen of choice, Printed Chart Booklet + 34 colors of either 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
37 ct Fat Half - Corn Tassel - 18" x 35" - Recommended for Soie d'Alger or Soie 1003 threads
45 ct Fat Quarter - Foxtail Millet - 18" x 35" - Recommended for Soie d'Alger or Soie 1003 threads
*Linen sizes assume over two stitch choice.
For over one stitch choice, you can reduce the piece down to a Fat Eighth for 37 and 45 cts, feel free to contact us for questions.
Thread Options:
Au Ver a Soie®, Soie d'Alger includes 35 skeins. Recommended linen for this thread is 38 ct or lower.
Au Ver a Soie®, Soie 1003 includes 34 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
It was originally executed with fine silks on a linen ground, in tent stitch, and is composed of many different ‘slips” or spot motifs, cleverly fitted together. Many of these motifs have symbolic and/or heraldic significance, and they can be traced directly from the drawings in Peter Stent’s pattern books, published in England in the mid seventeenth century. Almost identical to drawings in Stent are the various creepy-crawlies (snails, caterpillars, wasps, moths), the speckled Lillies of the Mountaine, the columbine, the ape (a symbol of mischief as well as the sense of taste), A Tulipa, and more. While much of the maker’s inspiration was likely gleaned from Stent, other contemporary sources certainly inspired this wonderful, cleverly composed and well-balanced needlework picture.
Like the original, it is executed entirely in tent stitch (petit point), in a palette of 34 colors, and the reproduction measures almost exactly the same size as the original.
Instructions are provided for stitching this over one or two threads of linen on linens of 25, 30/32, 35, and 40 count. The kit is supplied with 35 count linen, designed to be stitched over one thread of linen.
Bring some excitement back to your projects with these colorful flat blade scissors from Bohin.
Can be used for Embroidery, Sewing, Cross Stitch and Needlework projects.
Size : 4.5" ~ 11 cm
Epoxy finish
Made in France.
Dovo 3.5" Hardanger Cutwork Scissor
DOV-4435
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$85.00
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Limited Quantities
These scissors are ideal for cutwork embroidery or Hardanger embroidery! The blades are thinner at the tips, dipping down slightly to make it easier to trim linen next to your stitches.
Available with leather scissor sheath for blade protection. Please note, scissor sheath color may vary.
3.5” in overall length
Blade length is 1”
Fine points with sharp, narrow blades
High Quality
Made in Germany
Stock #44350526
This item is excluded from any discounts or sales.
Dovo Wide Slant Tweezer
DOV-4913
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$35.00
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A great tool to use to clean up thread "bits" after ripping. We love the wide grips on and these are a great accessories in your sewing basket!
Wide grip area makes pulling linen threads easier
A useful tool for every sewing basket
3.25 inches in length
Made in Germany
This item is excluded from any discounts or sales.
Au Ver a Soie® Soie Surfine Silk Thread
SSS 2002
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$5.75
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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
Sharon Schamber recommends this thread for piecing, hand appliqué, and long-arm quilting machines
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
Each spool contain 100 meters
213 colors available
If there is a color you are interested in that is not listed or if you would like additional quantities than what we stock, please reach out to us at hello@hoopandframe.com and we can order it for you.
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Golden Forge Scissors - Flower Etching
XSE-9281
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$98.00
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New Style for 2026!
These are some of the nicest embroidery scissors we have seen in a long time! We love the Golden Blades. So, pretty!
Available in 3 colors with a new additional style: Pink, Cream, Blue
Scissors with Etching have larger finger holes
4" in length
1.5" gold blades
Sharp, pointed blades provide easy close trimming of curves and v-points for hand-embroidery and applique.
When cutting to the thread on linen for drawn thread work, for example these scissors are up to the task.
The craftsmanship is evident by the appearance and cutting action.
Packaged with a leather scissor sheath.
Made in Europe
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