Hands Across the Sea - Isabella Uffindell, 1829 Soie 1003 Thread Kit
Isabella Uffindell, 1829 is a beautiful sampler from Hands Across the Sea.
The sampler has been stitched using cross stitch over two threads with a small number of cross stitches over 1 thread (e.g. Isabella's name, age and the King's initials "GR". This sampler has been rated as suitable for an intermediate stitcher but is not beyond a determined beginner wishing to explore satin stitch.
Kit Options :
Choice of purchasing thread only, printed chart only OR as full kit.
Full Kit options:
Includes linen of choice + 36 spools of Soie 1003 thread, + Printed chart booklet and 2 Tapestry Size 10 Beading Needles (Gift with Purchase) - Free Shipping included
Linen Choices:
Au Ver a Soie®, Soie 1003 kit Includes:
***Please note, this item is excluded from any discounts or sales.
About the Sampler from Nicola Parkman:
"When we reproduce samplers, we not only follow the path that the little girls’ needles and floss originally took but as we research the girls, we also follow a meandering thread back through time casting a light onto their lives.
Isabella and Ann are two very special samplers. They are special not only as they are very, very beautiful samplers but also because they were stitched by two sisters. Both the sisters were 10 years of age when they stitched their samplers, Isabella in 1829 and Ann 6 years later in 1835. As a collector sister samplers particularly fascinate me. I find it so remarkable that two samplers remain together through the centuries."
Hands Across the Sea - Isabella Uffindell, 1829 Soie d'Alger Thread Kit
Isabella Uffindell, 1829 is a beautiful sampler from Hands Across the Sea.
The sampler has been stitched using cross stitch over two threads with a small number of cross stitches over 1 thread (e.g. Isabella's name, age and the King's initials "GR". This sampler has been rated as suitable for an intermediate stitcher but is not beyond a determined beginner wishing to explore satin stitch.
Choice of purchasing thread only, printed chart only OR as full kit.
Full Kit options:
Includes linen of choice + 37 skeins of Soie d'Alger threads, Printed Chart Booklet and 2 Tapestry Size 26 Needles (Gift with Purchase) - Free Shipping included
Linen Choices:
Au Ver a Soie®, Soie 1003 kit Includes:
***Please note, this item is excluded from any discounts or sales.
About the Sampler from Nicola Parkman:
"When we reproduce samplers, we not only follow the path that the little girls’ needles and floss originally took but as we research the girls, we also follow a meandering thread back through time casting a light onto their lives.
Isabella and Ann are two very special samplers. They are special not only as they are very, very beautiful samplers but also because they were stitched by two sisters. Both the sisters were 10 years of age when they stitched their samplers, Isabella in 1829 and Ann 6 years later in 1835. As a collector sister samplers particularly fascinate me. I find it so remarkable that two samplers remain together through the centuries."
Scarlett House - Martha Evans, 1879 Reproduction Sampler ~ Soie d'Alger Thread Kit
Pre Order Available.
Martha Evans, 1879 is a beautiful reproduction historical sampler from The Scarlett House.
Stitch count: 260 w X 258 h
Finished Size: 12.5" x 12.5" on 40 ct
Kit Options :
Choice of purchasing thread only, printed chart only or as full kit.
Full Kit Options:
Includes linen of choice, Printed Chart + 16 skeins of Soie d'Alger threads and 2 Tapestry Size 26 Needles (Gift with Purchase + Free Shipping)
Linen Choices:
16 skeins of Au Ver a Soie®, Soie d'Alger Includes:
***Please note, this item is excluded from any discounts or sales.
Scarlett House - Martha Evans, 1879 Reproduction Sampler ~ Soie 1003 Thread Kit
Martha Evans, 1879 is a beautiful reproduction historical sampler from The Scarlett House.
Stitch count: 260 w X 258 h
Finished Size: 12.5" x 12.5" on 40 ct
Kit Options :
Choice of purchasing thread only, printed chart only or as full kit.
Full Kit Options:
Soie 1003 Thread Kit: Includes linen + 16 spools of Soie 1003 thread, Chart and 2 Tapestry Size 10 Beading Needles (Gift with Purchase)
Linen Choices:
16 Spools of Au Ver a Soie®, Soie 1003 Includes:
***Please note, this item is excluded from any discounts or sales.
Hands Across the Sea - Emilie Kalwar 1890 ~ Soie d'Alger Thread Kit
Pre Order Available - Estimated Ship Date April 2023
Emilie Kalwar 1890 is an delightful geometric historical sampler from Hands Across the Sea Samplers.
The sampler is worked entirely in cross stitch over two threads of linen.
The project is suitable for needleworkers of all levels of ability.
Choice of purchasing thread only, Printed Chart only or as full kit with linen.
Full Kit options:
Includes linen of choice, Printed Chart Booklet + 13 skeins of Soie d'Alger threads and 2 Tapestry Size 26 Needles (Gift with Purchase + Free Shipping)
Linen Choices:
Au Ver a Soie®, Soie d'Alger Includes:
***Please note, this item is excluded from any discounts or sales.
About the Sampler from Nicola Parkman:
"Emilie worked her sampler on approximately 24ct linen with wool threads in 1890. The sampler was backed with a piece of cotton fabric and edged and bound with silk ribbon and four silk bows. In the top section of her sampler Emilie diligently stitched her numbers and two sets of the alphabet, one in a simple, clean font and the other in an impressive font. In the bottom section there is a burst of colour as Emilie laid attractive geometric border patterns.
We have given some thought to Emilie’s surname. The Kalwar are an Indian caste historically found in the northern and central India. However, it is also a surname that is found in German family history records. Using Ancestry, we were able to find an Emilie Charlotte Kalwar who was born in Latvia on July 28, 1864 to Adalph and Elwine. Her birth is recorded in the records of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. If this is the correct Emilie, then she was 26 years old when she stitched her sampler."
Hands Across the Sea - Emilie Kalwar 1890 ~ Soie 1003 Thread Kit
Emilie Kalwar 1890 is an delightful geometric historical sampler from Hands Across the Sea Samplers.
The sampler is worked entirely in cross stitch over two threads of linen.
The project is suitable for needleworkers of all levels of ability.
Kit Options :
Choice of purchasing thread only or as full kit with linen.
Full Kit options:
Includes linen + 13 spools of Soie 1003 thread and 2 Tapestry Size 10 Beading Needles + Free Shipping (Gift with Purchase)
Linen Choices:
13 Spools of Au Ver a Soie®, Soie 1003 Includes:
SMS 079 ~ Hunter Green
SMS 080 ~ Mocha Brown
SMS 199 ~ Olive Green
SMS 203 ~ Golden Brown
SMS 241 ~ Straw
SMS 290 ~ Dark Turquoise
SMS 295 ~ Red Copper
SMS 344 ~ Salmon
SMS 393 ~ Rose
SMS 493 ~ Alizarin
SMS 517 ~ Mocha Beige
SMS 524 ~ Garnet
SMS 685 ~ Turquoise
***Please note, this item is excluded from any discounts or sales.
About the Sampler from Nicola Parkman:
"Emilie worked her sampler on approximately 24ct linen with wool threads in 1890. The sampler was backed with a piece of cotton fabric and edged and bound with silk ribbon and four silk bows. In the top section of her sampler Emilie diligently stitched her numbers and two sets of the alphabet, one in a simple, clean font and the other in an impressive font. In the bottom section there is a burst of colour as Emilie laid attractive geometric border patterns.
We have given some thought to Emilie’s surname. The Kalwar are an Indian caste historically found in the northern and central India. However, it is also a surname that is found in German family history records. Using Ancestry, we were able to find an Emilie Charlotte Kalwar who was born in Latvia on July 28, 1864 to Adalph and Elwine. Her birth is recorded in the records of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. If this is the correct Emilie, then she was 26 years old when she stitched her sampler."
Hands Across the Sea - Mary Ann Preece, 1851 ~ Soie d'Alger Thread Kit
Mary Ann Preece, 1851 is a pretty english sampler from Hands Across the Sea Samplers.
The design is suitable for needleworkers of all abilities. The stitches used are cross stitch over 2 threads of linen and can be stitched on Aida, Linaida, or linen.
Choice of purchasing thread only, Printed Chart only or as full kit with linen.
Full Kit options: Includes linen of choice, Printed Chart Booklet + 12 skeins of Soie d'Alger threads and 2 Tapestry Size 26 Needles (Gift with Purchase + Free Shipping)
Linen Choices:
Au Ver a Soie®, Soie d'Alger Includes:
***Please note, this item is excluded from any discounts or sales.
About the Sampler from Nicola Parkman:
"Working from a palette of 12 colours, Mary Ann stitched a very pretty sampler with wool on loosely woven linen of approximately 26ct. The young girl had a good eye for composition and colour. A meandering border heavily laden with red strawberries surrounds some very pretty motifs. Mary Ann’s chosen sentiment whilst short has great impact, “God is love” (1 John 4:8). It takes centre stage and is worked in a delicate grey green.
We particularly liked the way she arranged the layout of the alphabet using all 26 letters that make up the modern English alphabet today. English is often considered one of the more difficult languages to master due to the incredible amount of inconsistencies in the language. It is not surprising that the development of the modern English alphabet involved several languages, hundreds of years, and a variety of conquerors, missionaries, and scholars. Its history is fascinating and the development of each letter of the alphabet has its own story."
Hands Across the Sea - Mary Ann Preece 1851 ~ Soie 1003 Thread Kit
Pre Order Available. Estimated Ship Date: Late March
Mary Ann Preece, 1851 is a pretty english sampler from Hands Across the Sea Samplers.
The design is suitable for needleworkers of all abilities. The stitches used are cross stitch over 2 threads of linen and can be stitched on Aida, Linaida, or linen.
Kit Options :
Choice of purchasing thread only, Printed Chart only or as full kit with linen.
Full Kit option:
Includes linen + 12 spools of Soie 1003 thread, Printed Chart Booklet and 2 Tapestry Size 10 Beading Needles + Free Shipping (Gift with Purchase)
Linen Choices:
12 Spools of Au Ver a Soie®, Soie 1003 Includes:
***Please note, this item is excluded from any discounts or sales.
About the Sampler from Nicola Parkman:
"Working from a palette of 12 colours, Mary Ann stitched a very pretty sampler with wool on loosely woven linen of approximately 26ct. The young girl had a good eye for composition and colour. A meandering border heavily laden with red strawberries surrounds some very pretty motifs. Mary Ann’s chosen sentiment whilst short has great impact, “God is love” (1 John 4:8). It takes centre stage and is worked in a delicate grey green.
We particularly liked the way she arranged the layout of the alphabet using all 26 letters that make up the modern English alphabet today. English is often considered one of the more difficult languages to master due to the incredible amount of inconsistencies in the language. It is not surprising that the development of the modern English alphabet involved several languages, hundreds of years, and a variety of conquerors, missionaries, and scholars. Its history is fascinating and the development of each letter of the alphabet has its own story."
Needlework Press - Mary Carr, 1840 ~ Soie 1003 Thread Kit
Mary Carr, 1840 is a beautiful reproduction sampler from Needlework Press
The model was originally stitched on 40 ct linen.
Stitch count: 371 h x 348 w
Kit Options :
Choice of purchasing thread only, printed chart only or as full kit.
Full Kit Options:
Soie 1003 Thread Kit: Includes linen + 15 spools of Soie 1003 thread, Printed Chart and 2 Tapestry Size 10 Beading Needles (Gift with Purchase)
Linen Choices:
Soie 1003 colors:
***Please note, this item is excluded from any discounts or sales.
Vickie & Maegan tell us "Mary's sampler has been recreated as best as it could, keeping in mind the deteriorated state of the antique, as well as her sometimes erratic stitches. We enjoy the menagerie at the bottom of her sampler, and like to think the plant at right is a large tomato plant - as it differs significantly from the large flowers elsewhere in Mary's sampler. Sadly without a town name, we were unable to locate our Mary with any degree of certainty."
Hands Across the Sea - Emily Wildhack, 1874 ~ Soie 1003 Thread Kit
Emily Wildhack, 1874 is a beautiful historical sampler from Hands Across the Sea Samplers.
The project is suitable for needleworkers of all levels of ability.
Kit Options :
Choice of purchasing thread only, Printed Chart only or as full kit with linen.
Full Kit options:
Includes linen + 13 spools of Soie 1003 thread, Printed Chart Booklet and 2 Tapestry Size 10 Beading Needles + Free Shipping (Gift with Purchase)
Linen Choices:
13 Spools of Au Ver a Soie®, Soie 1003 Includes:
***Please note, this item is excluded from any discounts or sales.
About the Sampler from Nicola Parkman:
"Emily’s needlework has been reproduced using the slightly mellowed colours found on the front of her sampler. The ten-year-old child used wool and 20ct Penelope canvas to create an elegant sampler that gracefully flows from row to row. Her sampler contains elements that are reminiscent of the artwork on Roman Catholic prayer cards. Emily recorded that she completed her pretty sampler on November 18, 1874 at the Convent of Mercy in Chelsea.
Emily Augustine Marie Wildhack was born on April 13, 1864 in Chelsea, London, to Robert Andrew Frederick Wildhack and Marie Josephine Arcolier. Robert, a courier, was born in Vienna and became a naturalised British subject; Marie was born in Belgium. They married on August 31, 1847 in London. Emily was named after a sister who died in 1860 before reaching her first birthday."
Hands Across the Sea - Emily Wildhack, 1874 ~ Soie d'Alger Thread Kit
Emily Wildhack, 1874 is a beautiful historical sampler from Hands Across the Sea Samplers.
The project is suitable for needleworkers of all levels of ability.
Choice of purchasing thread only, Printed Chart only or as full kit with linen.
Linen Choices:
Au Ver a Soie®, Soie d'Alger Includes:
***Please note, this item is excluded from any discounts or sales.
About the Sampler from Nicola Parkman:
"Emily’s needlework has been reproduced using the slightly mellowed colours found on the front of her sampler. The ten-year-old child used wool and 20ct Penelope canvas to create an elegant sampler that gracefully flows from row to row. Her sampler contains elements that are reminiscent of the artwork on Roman Catholic prayer cards. Emily recorded that she completed her pretty sampler on November 18, 1874 at the Convent of Mercy in Chelsea.
Emily Augustine Marie Wildhack was born on April 13, 1864 in Chelsea, London, to Robert Andrew Frederick Wildhack and Marie Josephine Arcolier. Robert, a courier, was born in Vienna and became a naturalised British subject; Marie was born in Belgium. They married on August 31, 1847 in London. Emily was named after a sister who died in 1860 before reaching her first birthday."
Shakespeare's Peddler - Mary A Williams, 1818 ~ Soie d'Alger Thread Kit
Mary A Williams, 1818 is a beautiful reproduction sampler from Shakespeare's Peddler.
The model was originally stitched on 40 ct linen.
Stitch count: 288 h x 304 w
Sampler includes the following Verse:
Favour is deceitful and beauty is vain but A
Woman that feareth the Lord she shall be praised
Give her of the fruit of her hands and let her own
Works praise Her
The majority of stitches are full cross stitch over two. There are just a few over-one stitches (some bird legs, and the "th" in the date). Above the windows are some satin stitches. The chart includes commentary and a picture of the original sampler. Chart is in full color.
Kit Options :
Choice of purchasing thread only, printed chart only or as full kit.
Full Kit options: Includes linen of choice, Chart + 26 skeins of Soie d'Alger threads and 2 Tapestry Size 26 Needles (Gift with Purchase + Free Shipping)
Linen Choices:
26 skeins of Au Ver a Soie®, Soie d'Alger Includes:
***Please note, this item is excluded from any discounts or sales.
Shakespeare's Peddler - Mary A Williams, 1818 ~ Soie 1003 Thread Kit
Pre Order Available. Estimated Ship Date: March 2023
Mary A Williams, 1818 is a beautiful reproduction sampler from Shakespeare's Peddler.
The model was originally stitched on 40 ct linen.
Stitch count: 288 h x 304 w
Sampler includes the following Verse:
Favour is deceitful and beauty is vain but A
Woman that feareth the Lord she shall be praised
Give her of the fruit of her hands and let her own
Works praise Her
The majority of stitches are full cross stitch over two. There are just a few over-one stitches (some bird legs, and the "th" in the date). Above the windows are some satin stitches. The chart includes commentary and a picture of the original sampler. Chart is in full color.
Kit Options :
Choice of purchasing thread only, printed chart only or as full kit.
Full Kit Options:
Soie 1003 Thread Kit: Includes linen + 24 spools of Soie 1003 thread, Printed Chart and 2 Tapestry Size 10 Beading Needles (Gift with Purchase)
Linen Choices:
***Please note, this item is excluded from any discounts or sales.
Au Ver a Soie Metallic Braid Kit
New sizes for 2022!
This sparkly metallic thread kit is great for festive trims and ornamentation.
Check out a review of this thread by Mary Corbet
Recommended usage and application:
- For cross stitch application, we recommend the Size 4 Metallic Braid and a Tapestry Size 26 needle. If you are planning to stitch on higher thread counts 37ct + , we recommend using Accentuate or Bijoux metallic threads.
- AVAS Metallic Braid Sizes 8 and 12 are great for all kinds of finishing
- For Needlepoint and embroidery application, you can use Metallic Braid Sizes 4, 8 and 12. We recommend either a Size 22 or 24 Tapestry needle.
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