The Scarlet Letter - Ann Ward, 1808 ~ Silk Thread Kit
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Attention customers, conversion to 1003 is only provided if you purchase the thread kit. Purchase of chart only will not provide conversion to Soie 1003.
Ann Ward, circa 1808 is a Quaker sampler by The Scarlet Letter made in Chester County, Pennsylvania consisting of alphabets, numerals, ligatures* and lineal patterns executed in a variety of stitches
Stitches used include cross, petit point, counted satin, queen, eyelet and four-sided making this a true exercise in needlework skills for a young girl of eleven years old.
Suitable for stitchers of all abilities.
Stitch count: 128 x 174
Choice of purchasing thread kit only, Printed Chart only or as full kit with linen.
Full Kit options:
Includes linen of choice, Printed Chart Booklet + 26 colors of either Soie d'Alger or Soie 1003 threads (+ Free Shipping).
Linen Choices*:
30 ct Fat Eighth - Victoria Sponge Cake - 17.5" x 18"
37 ct Fat Eighth - Russian Tea Cake - 17.5" x 18"
45 ct Fat Eighth - Jersey Cream - 17.5" x 18"
48 ct Fat Eighth - Bride Cake - 17.5" x 18"
*Linen sizes assume a 3" border
Thread Options:
Au Ver a Soie®, Soie d'Alger includes 11 skeins. Recommended linen for this thread is 38 ct or lower. Au Ver a Soie®, Soie 1003 includes 11 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
This is a reproduction of a Quaker sampler made in Chester County, Pennsylvania consisting of alphabets, numerals, ligatures* and lineal patterns executed in a variety of stitches. The uppermost border with the dangling central flower is often seen on American Quaker samplers of this period (see “Rebecca Nut” in The Scarlet Letter collection).
Stitches used include cross, petit point, counted satin, queen, eyelet and four-sided making this a true exercise in needlework skills for a young girl of eleven years old.
On 30/32 count linen the reproduction sampler will most closely approximate the size of the original: 8-1/2″ x 11-1/2″ (the original is 10″ x 12″ stitched on homespun linen with vegetable dyed silk floss).
The project is recommended for any level of skill and is a lovely small way to learn a variety of stitches in an historic context.
*Ligatures are characters consisting of one or more joined letters and are often seen on Quaker samplers.
