Claudia Breasson 1888 - Reproduction Sampler by Reflets de Soie hoop 633 / 2645 / 22

633 / 2645 / 22 ~ Alizarin

and Grace born in Stansfield in 1834

The stitches used are mainly cross stitch over two with the verse and dedication in cross stitch over one

The handles of these smooth-cutting Shozaburo thread scissors are finished in modern style and wrapped in Iga braids

The incorporation of beads and crystals adds even more dazzle to the intricate designs

Claudia Breasson 1888 - Reproduction Sampler by Reflets de Soie hoop 633 / 2645 / 22Reproduction Sampler chart by Isabelle Mazabraud of Reflets de Soie in France Stitched by 8 year old Claudia Breasson in 1888. In the original some of the stitches were crosses over 3, while the Reproduction shows these as crosses over 2 so they are not quite identical! Stitch count is 259 by 260. Color is your choice. Threads suggested are Au ver a Soie 946 or DMC 814 Linen : Zweigart 3009 40 count and charted for Soie dAlger or DMC