Hands Across the Sea - Mary Ann Groom, 1876 ~ Silk Thread Kit
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Mary Ann Groom, 1876 is a beautiful historical Sampler from Hands Across the Sea
The sampler is suitable for needleworkers of all levels of ability.
The sampler is stitched with cross stitch over two threads of linen with a satin stitch sawtooth border that encloses the verse.
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 Fat Eighth - Victoria Sponge Cake -17.5" x 18" ~ Recommended for Soie d'Alger Threads only
37 ct Fat Eighth - Russian Tea Cake-17.5" x 18" ~ Recommended for both Soie d'Alger and Soie 1003 threads
45 ct FatEighth -Jersey Cream- 17.5" x 18" ~ Recommended for Soie 1003 Threads
48 ct Fat Eighth - Bride Cake - 17.5" x 18" ~ Recommended for Soie 1003 Threads
Thread Options:
Au Ver a Soie®, Soie d'Alger kit includes 6 skeins. Recommended linen for this thread is 38 ct or lower.
SDF 1422
SDF 2144
SDF 2533
SDF 3415
SDF 4624
SDF 5413
Au Ver a Soie®, Soie 1003 includes 6 spools.
Recommended linen for this thread is 37 ct or higher.
SMS 072
SMS 109
SMS 149
SMS 152
SMS 188
SMS 416 - will be substituted with 382
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About the Sampler from the Designer
"We are delighted to present to you this sweet sampler that was worked by Mary Ann Groom in the year 1876 when she was ten years old. We particularly liked the border that frames the young maker’s stitching. Mary Ann worked with a limited palette, yet she has created a colourful sampler with some very pretty motifs.
Although Mary Ann did not record her age or location on the sampler, her granddaughter Jackie carefully noted on the reverse of the frame that
“This was done by my grandmother, mother of Robert Edward Wesley Whitbread, my Dad. Bless him”
Jackie also included her name, address and telephone number. We telephoned Jackie, and she told us that she had inherited the sampler and only sold it when she downsized. Jackie knew very little about her grandparents as they were never talked about. She believed they had died when her father was a child.
Mary Ann was born on April 24, 1866 in Tebworth, a hamlet located in Central Bedfordshire. Her parents were Thomas Groom, a labourer, and his wife Charlotte. She was baptised in the Methodist church in Toddington.
The 1891 census return records that as a young woman Mary Ann worked as a straw-hat maker."
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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$89.00
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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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$77.00
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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
