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 does not 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 thread and 2 Tapestry Size 10 Beading Needles (Gift with Purchase)
Linen Choices:
- 37 ct Fat Eighth- Legacy Linen Corn Tassel - 18" x 17.5"
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38 ct Fat Eighth - Legacy Linen Fuller's Teazel - 18" x 18"
- 45 ct Fat Eighth - Legacy Linen Foxtail Millet - 18" x 17.5"
- 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
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SMS 295 - Terracotta
- SMS 499 - Garnet
- SMS 523 - Salmon - very dark
- SMS 531 - Avocado green - dark
***Please note, this item is excluded from any discounts or sales.
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”."
