Hands Across the Sea - Charlotte Amelia Stephens 1834 ~ Silk Thread Kit
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Charlotte Amelia Stephans, 1834 is a beautiful 19th century English Sampler from Hands Across the Sea.
Please note that the border in the sampler requires careful counting when stitching. Sandra found that she had miscounted when stitching the model. Please follow the graph and not the photograph!
Choice of purchasing thread kit only, Printed Chart only or as full kit with linen.
Full Kit options:
Includes linen of choice, Chart Booklet + Soie d'Alger or Soie 1003 threads (+Free Shipping).
Linen Choices:
30 ct 1 yard - Honey Glaze -72" x 36" ~ Recommended for Soie d'Alger Threads only
37 ct Fat Half - Wild Honey- 35" x 36" ~ Recommended for both Soie d'Alger and Soie 1003 threads
38 ct Fat Half - Fuller's Teazel- 35" x 36" ~ Recommended for both Soie d'Alger and Soie 1003 threads
45 ct FatHalf -Foxtail Millet- 17.5" x 18" ~ Recommended for Soie 1003 Threads
Thread Options:
Au Ver a Soie®, Soie d'Alger - 37 ct version includes 36 skeins. Recommended linen for this thread is 38 ct or lower.
Au Ver a Soie®, Soie d'Alger - 30 ct version includes 56skeins. Recommended linen for this thread is 30 ct or lower.
Au Ver a Soie®, Soie 1003 includes 28 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
"
In the March of 2019, I stumbled across a stunning sampler in an auction catalogue. The sampler had been worked by Jane Harris Hogson in 1833. When Jane arrived, there were many oohs and aahs amongst my needlework friends. I decided to gift Jane to my dearest friend Sandra as she had fallen in love with the sampler. We both share a passion for large samplers with sweeping floral borders.
Amazingly, I then came across an almostidenticalsampler for sale which I was lucky enough to acquire. The second sampler was dated 1834 and was stitched by Charlotte Amelia Stevens. There was no doubt that these two samplers were closely connected.
Both girls were 13 years old when they worked their samplers. Other than their names and the years (1833 and 1834) there are no discernible differences. The composition of the samplers, colours, verses and the wording of the dedications are the same. Jane finished her sampler on Friday, September 20, 1833, and Charlotte on Thursday, June 19, 1834.
When Sandra received Jane, she initially planned to reproduce her. However, when I acquired Charlotte, Sandra decided that she would recreate Charlotte, so that the two girls could hang together in her home. It has been an epic four-year journey for Sandra with the girls. The sampler presented to you within this booklet is Sandra’s interpretation of Charlotte and Jane.
At the start of my research, the two girls were initially illusive. Jane’s surname was spelt Hodgson in the family history records. In the 1800s the spelling of names was much less consistent than today. Many people did not read or write, and parish clerks and census enumerators wrote names down in various ways.
I eventually found both girls in the village of Stoke. The village lies in the parish of Stoke Damerel, one of the ancient parishes of Devon. The parish includes stretches of the coast west of Plymouth and north of Devonport...."
Au Ver À Soie® Soie 100/3, is a three ply highly twisted spun silk. Made in France by the Au Ver a Soie company, whose quality has remained steadfast since 1820.
Use for embroidery, counted thread, canvas work, fine sewing, machine and long-arm quilting
Thread thickness is slightly finer than a single ply of Soie d’Alger.
Glides nicely through linen.
Most linen stitchers prefer to use this on 37, 38, 45 and 53/63 count linens Top and bottom of spool lift for securing thread in place.
4 plies of Soie 100/3 will cover 18 count canvas in tent stitch. Try it for a different looking texture!
Soie 1003 provides sharp, crisp delineation of your stitches for canvas and linen applications. Vary the number of plies for outlining in one shade darker to add depth or raised effect
Recommended for couching Real Metal Threads
50 meters of silk per spool
300+ 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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Hands Across the Sea - Sarah Spencer, 1870 – A Little Gem - Soie 100/3 Thread Kit
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Sarah Spencer, c 1870"is the 3rd in a series of “Little Gems” from Hands Across the Sea Samplers. Sarah is suitable for needleworkers of all abilities and would make an ideal “starter” project for those wishing to explore sampler.
**Please note, Sampler Kit doesnot include chart. Purchase is required separately on Hands Across the Sea.**
Choice of purchasing thread only or as full kit.
Full Kit options:
Includes linen of choice + 8 spools of Soie 1003 threadand 2 Tapestry Size 10 Beading Needles (Gift with Purchase)
53/63 Fat Eighth of Sycamore Seed Pod - 18" x 29.5"
Optional choice of purchasing just thread kit without linen.
Au Ver a Soie®, Soie 100/3 Silk Thread colors include:
SMS 072 - Grey Green
SMS 148 - Straw - light
SMS 177 - Salmon
SMS 274 - Khaki green - dark
SMS 295 - Terracotta
SMS 499 - Garnet
SMS 523 - Salmon - very dark
SMS 531 - Avocado green - dark
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About the Sampler from Nicola Parkman:
"Sarah Spencer is a very common name in England so we were unable to research our Sarah. You will note the reversed “S” in Sarah. It is not unusual for young children to reverse letters when they read and write but Sarah stitched the letter correctly in her surname. She could have simply got it wrong and did not take the time to correct her mistake. However, that does not tally with the neatness of her stitching and the diligence she showed in completing her sampler. We think it could be her way to record that although her name was spelt with an “S” it is pronounced differently like a soft vibrated “Z”."
Give Thanks - Silk Thread Kit
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$88.00
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Build your stash!
Curated silk threads shade assortments for seasonal stitching.
Choose either Au Ver a Soie, Soie d'Alger or Soie 1003.
Each kit contains 14 colors
Limited quantities available, while supplies last!
Note: This item is excluded from any sales, discounts or promotions
Soie 1003 Kit includes 14 spools:
SMS 156
SMS 205
SMS 227
SMS 242
SMS 295
SMS 455
SMS 502
SMS 512
SMS 543
SMS 562
SMS 603
SMS 612
SMS 634
SMS 665
Soie d'Alger Kit includes 14 skeins:
SDF 545
SDF 616
SDF 624
SDF 2236
SDF 3193
SDF 3434
SDF 3742
SDF 3833
SDF 4146
SDF 4216
SDF 4226
SDF 4234
SDF 4516
SDF F23
Early Spring - Silk Thread Kit
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$76.00
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Build your stash!
Curated silk threads shade assortments for seasonal stitching.
Choose either Au Ver a Soie, Soie d'Alger or Soie 1003.
Each kit contains 12 colors.
Limited quantities available, while supplies last!
Note: This item is excluded from any sales, discounts or promotions
