Hands Across the Sea - Mary Carter 1712 ~ the 2020 Queen of the May - Soie d'Alger Thread Kit

Mary Carter 1712 ~ the 2020 Queen of the May  is another sampler from Hands Across the Sea Samplers.  By the time Mary was taught needlework, the need to learn a great variety of stitches and complex traditional patterns had reduced. In the 1700s embroidered costumes and furnishings were replaced by extravagant woven and printed fabrics. In this century the format of English samplers was evolving, reflecting the changing perception of their purpose. Kit Options :  Choice of purchasing thread only, printed chart or as full kit. Full Kit options: Includes linen of choice + 32 skeins of Soie d'Alger thread, Printed Chart Booklet and 2 Tapestry Size 26 Needles (Gift with Purchase + Free Shipping) Linen Choices: 30 ct Fat Half - Legacy Linen Pecan Shortbread - 35" x 36" 37 ct Fat Half - Legacy Linen Corn Tassel - 35" x 36" 37 ct Fat Half - Legacy Linen Corkscrew Willow - 35" x 36"  32 skeins of Au Ver a Soie®, Soie d'Alger Kit Includes: SDF 542 x 3 ~ Topaz ~ light SDF 1811 x 1 ~ Sk