Claudia Breasson 1888 - Reproduction Sampler by Reflets de Soie hoop The incorporation of beads and

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

Enchanting silk and goldwork bird

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

DMC Stranded Cottons:- white (2 skeins)

and Grace born in Stansfield in 1834

Claudia Breasson 1888 - Reproduction Sampler by Reflets de Soie hoop The incorporation of beads andReproduction 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