Hands Across the Sea - Sarah Fletcher 1841 ~ Soie d'Alger Thread Kit
HATS_FLETCHER_SDF
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Sarah Fletcher 1841 is a beautiful historical sampler from Hands Across the Sea Samplers.
This sampler is stitched with cross stitch over two threads of linen, with the dedication being cross stitch over one thread of linen, and some small sections of satin stitch.
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 + 11 skeins of Soie d'Alger threads and 2 Tapestry Size 26 Needles (Gift with Purchase + Free Shipping)
Linen Choices:
30 ct Fat Quarter - Victoria Sponge Cake - 18" x 35"
37 ct Fat Quarter - Corn Tassel - 18" x 35"
37 ct Fat Quarter - Russian Tea Cake - 18" x35"
38 ct Fat Quarter - Fuller's Teazel - 18" x 35"
Au Ver a Soie®, Soie d'Alger Includes:
SDF 1814 ~ Grey green ~ light
SDF 2916 ~ Salmon ~ very dark ** #2645 may be substituted
SDF 2936 ~ Dusty rose ~ very dark
SDF 3812 ~ Old gold ~ light
SDF 3835 x 2 ~ Khaki green ~ medium
SDF 4216 ~ Coffee brown ~ dark
SDF 4241 ~ Golden yellow ~ very light
SDF 4242 ~ Old gold ~ medium
SDF 4246 ~ Hazelnut brown ~ dark
SDF 4536 ~ Brown grey ~ very dark
***Please note, this item is excluded from any discounts or sales.
About the Sampler from Nicola Parkman:
"The small mill town of Brighouse stands on the bank of the River Calder in North Yorkshire. In 1753 there were only 55 houses in Brighouse with many local people working in the textile industry from their own homes.
In the 1841 census the Fletcher family can be found living on New Road. In the 1851 census Sarah was in service as a housemaid to a merchant’s family in Wells Close, Hipperholme cum Brighouse. It appears that her father had died by this time, and her mother can be found as the head of the household with Pricilla and two grandchildren. She is noted as a proprietor of houses, indicating a level of financial comfort. Unfortunately, we can find no further mention with a degree of certainty of our Sarah."
Can be used for hand embroidery, cross stitching, crewel work and more!
Imported from Europe
Brand: Access Commodities - Hardwicke Manor Hoops
To protect your embroidery fabric from marking and slipping, please wrap the hoop with twill or bias tape.
Square/Round Wooden Embroidery Hoop - 7" x 5.5"
HOP75500
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Hand-stained beechwood with clear lacquered finish
Width : 5/16"
Available in sizes : 7" x 5.5" and 16.75" x 12"
Rounded corners
Can be used for hand or machine embroidery
Quality construction
Brass Hardware
Recommended Fabric Weights: Light weight fabrics like fine cotton or linen cambric.
Imported from Europe
Brand: Access Commodities - Hardwicke Manor Hoops
To protect your embroidery fabric from marking and slipping, please wrap the hoop with twill or bias tape.
Oval Wooden Embroidery Hoop - 9" x 5"
HOP95000
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$88.00
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This oval hoop is an unique shape that fits right in your had. These hoops have a heavier tightening screw compared to other hoops and are industrial strength. Place the screw at the 11 o'clock position, which will prevent your threads from catching on it as you stitch.
Hand-stained beechwood with clear lacquered finish
Width : 5/16"
Quality construction
Brass Hardware
Can be used for hand or machine embroidery
Recommended Fabric Weights : All Kinds
Imported from Europe
Brand: Access Commodities - Hardwicke Manor Hoops
To protect your embroidery fabric from marking and slipping, please wrap the hoop with twill or bias tape.
Professional industrial bent tailor scissors. These scissors are heavy and have weights on either side where the blades attach in order to create a balance helping the tailor to cut vertically through the cloth.
When cutting, the tailor can slide the shears along the board without bearing any weight which improves stability and accuracy. The heavy weight also reduces the cutting load.
Use to cut medium to heavy duty fabrics or upholstery
Reduces hand fatigue when cutting
Weighted scissors and long blade help to improve stability and accuracy and encourages flow in one move without having to open your scissors halfway through
Handy to use when cutting around curves
Available in either right hand or left hand
Sharp
Overall Length: 11"
Blade Length: 5.25"
Weight: 1 lb 4 oz
Made in France
Giulietta Embroidery Scissors
XSE-9223-WINESHEATH
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$213.00
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Limited Qualities while supplies last.
This beautiful little pair of scissors were re-interpreted from an original hand-forged pair dating from the 1830's. Before the Industrial Revolution this kind of scissor was probably made bespoke by a Cutler, and the design is not as refined as the later Victorian models with much more lacy, thinner curves with slender blades.
Made in the Gothic Revival style, craftsmen at the time were influenced by medieval motifs and flourishes in earlier forms seen in cathedrals. A reaction to Neoclassicism, the style can also be found in other decorative arts such as porcelain, crystal, clock cases, furniture and textiles. Some of those Gothic ornamental details are delicately etched into the handles of these scissors.
This will make a lovely addition to a period workbox display, or sewing basket.
Available with dark auburn color pocked leather sheath
