Hands Across the Sea - Matilda Swallow 1820 ~ the 2021 Queen of the May - Soie d'Alger Thread Kit

Matilda Swallow, 1820 is the 2021 Queen of the May sampler from Hands Across the Sea Samplers.  This sampler is suitable for confident beginners to advanced needleworkers.  Kit Options :  Choice of purchasing thread only OR as full kit. Full Kit options: 37 ct option for 1 strand: Includes linen of choice + 40 skeins of Soie d'Alger threads and 2 Tapestry Size 26 Needles (Gift with Purchase + Free Shipping) 30 ct option for 2 strands : Includes linen of choice + 53 skeins of Soie d'Alger threads and 2 Tapestry Size 26 Needles (Gift with Purchase + Free Shipping) Linen Choices: 30 ct Fat Half of Victoria Sponge Cake -35" x 36" 37 ct Fat Half of Corn Tassel - 35" x 36" 38 ct Fat Half of Fuller's Teazel - 35" x 36" Au Ver a Soie®, Soie d'Alger Kit Includes: SDF 516 ~ Moss green ~ dark SDF 524 x 2 ~ Golden olive SDF 525 ~ Golden Olive ~ dark SDF 526 ~ Golden olive ~ very dark SDF 615 ~ Copper (2 skeins for 30 ct version) SDF 935 ~ Coral ~ dark (2 skeins for 30 ct version) SDF 1735 ~ Grey green ~ dark SDF 1742 ~ Grey green ~ very light SDF 2214 ~ Olive green ~ very dark (3 skeins for 30 ct version) SDF 2243 ~ Old gold ~ medium SDF 2541 ~ Off white SDF 2621 ~ Golden brown ~ pale SDF 2756 ~ Grey green ~ light (2 skeins for 30 ct version) SDF 2757 ~ Grey green ~ medium SDF 2924 ~ Salmon ~ very dark SDF 2931 ~ Dusty rose ~ ultra light SDF 2932 ~ Salmon SDF 2943 ~ Raspberry ~ light SDF 3011 ~ Dusty rose ~ light SDF 3024 ~ Mauve ~ medium SDF 3026 ~ Raspberry ~ very dark (2 skeins for 30 ct version) SDF 3222 ~ Pewter ~ very light SDF 3411 ~ Beige grey ~ medium SDF 3433 ~ Mocha beige ~ medium (2 skeins for 30 ct version) SDF 3435 ~ Mocha brown ~ very dark SDF 3711 ~ Beige grey ~ light SDF 3725 ~ Avocado green ~ very dark (2 skeins for 30 ct version) SDF 3726 ~ Black avocado green (2 skeins for 30 ct version) SDF 3812 ~ Hazelnut brown ~ light (2 skeins for 30 ct version) SDF 4113 ~ Mocha beige ~ light SDF 4222 ~ Old gold ~ light SDF 4234 x 2 ~ Hazelnut brown (3 skeins for 30 ct version) SDF 4235 ~ Tan SDF 4241 ~ Tan ~ ultra very light SDF 4534 ~ Beige brown ~ medium SDF 4645 ~ Antique mauve ~ very dark SDF Brut ~ Cream SDF Noir ~ Black (2 skeins for 30 ct version) ***Please note, this item is excluded from any discounts or sales. About the Sampler from Nicola Parkman: "Matilda showed great diligence and industry with her needle. The verse she chose for her sampler “The Lord my pasture shall prepare and feed me with a shepherd’s care” is the first verse of the hymn “The Good Shepherd” written by Joseph Addison. The dominant motif in Matilda’s sampler is the magnificent Temple of Fame nestled between two fruiting trees and guarded by two red lions. The lions symbolise strength, courage, dignity, and pride. Two angels with trumpets signifying that they are the voice of God hover either side of the temple."