Hands Across the Sea - Sarah Daws circa 1840 ~ Silk Thread Kit

Sarah Daws, circa 1840 is a gorgeous sampler from Hands Across the Sea. Sarah stitched her sampler with cross stitch mainly over 2 threads. The lowercase letters of the verse are stitched with cross stitch over 1. There is a scattering of cross stitches over one on a flower stalk. Backstitch has been used to outline the two ladies’ eyebrows and lips. Whilst a large sampler with some 72,000 stitches it is suitable for all levels of ability. 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 - Victoria Sponge Cake -72" x 36" ~ Recommended for Soie d'Alger Threads only   37 ct Fat Half Corn Tassel - 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 Fat Half -Foxtail Millet - 35" x 36" ~