The Scarlet Letter - Spot Motif, 1640 ~ Silk Thread Kit
SL_SPOTMOTIF_SDF
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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.
Au Ver a Soie® Soie Surfine - Tea Rose Silk Thread Kit
SSS-TeaRose
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$23.00
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A romantic set of roses! Add this beautiful set to your stitching basket. Inspired by the rich, old-fashioned colors of heirloom tea roses, this collection brings together warm rose and deep plum tones with a softly vintage feel.
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 - Vermillion Silk Thread Kit
SSS-Vermillion
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$17.25
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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 - Sampler Reds Silk Thread Kit
SSS-SamplerReds
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$23.00
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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 - Azure Silk Thread Kit
SSS-Azure
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$23.00
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A bright set of blues! Add this beautiful set to your stitching basket. Inspired by clear skies and sparkling water, this collection brings together four shades of azure blue, from soft sky to rich, deep blue.
These fresh, clear blues are perfect for skies, water, and flowers, as well as sampler borders and alphabets, and the range of shades makes it easy to add depth and shading to your 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 - 17th Century Blues Silk Thread Kit
SSS-17thCenturyBlues
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$17.25
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A classic set of blues! Add this beautiful set to your stitching basket. Inspired by the timeless blues found in antique samplers, this collection brings together a range of soft, traditional blue tones with a gently faded, heirloom feel.
These versatile blues are perfect for sampler alphabets, borders, and motifs, and they pair beautifully with your favorite reds, greens, 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, 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
