Corliss 1870 Trousseau Monogram Dish Towel Kit

Description

Join Corliss as she builds her trousseau. A young girl in the 19th Century was responsible for setting up a trousseau including clothing, quilts and household items all with cross stitched initials and monograms. One of the first items she would produce after she had learned basic marking sampler skills and patchwork was the hem stitch.

This kit includes all of the materials you need  AND a pdf downloadable  with the instructions to complete your own monogrammed dishtowel.

Inside the kit you will find:

• Londonderry Linen Thread 18/3 – #1845 Cabernet
• Londonderry Linen Thread 50/3 – #5080 Ash Grey
• 5″ x 5″ piece of waste linen (this is not the wet method)
• Bohin Chenille Needle #9
• 28″ Toweling Fabric – 100% cotton
• 2 – binding clips
• Chart for Monogrammed Alphabet
• Ephemera of  an 1870’s Kitchen

Other recommended items:

• Seam Ripper **
• Additional Binding Clips**
• Embroidery Scissors

(**denotes an add on item available on my website)

If you are ordering multiple items, we will make every effort to combine shipping where possible. In such cases we issue a refund after checkout.

Please be aware there is a VAT (Value Added Tax) for items shipped to UK/EU locations.

Please feel free to email with any questions before ordering. Thanks!