My Needle’s Worke Box

My Needle’s Worke Box. This would be a good project to start the winter off  with. This little box, which measures nearly four inches, is the perfect size for holding your needlework tools. Verse on the lid reads ‘the needle does my heart engage’. Says it all really. 

Inside the box are a pincushion, and four pockets to hold a needlebook and two embroiderered threadwinders. Directions for making a scissor weight are also included. 
Worked on 32 count linen with dyed threads.     

Chart  $29.90

A Sheltering Tree

 Blackbirds

A couple of quick country style projects with an autumnal flavour

Charts $16.90

Jane Austen’s Sewing Box by Jennifer Forest

Craft Projects and Stories from Jane Austen’s novels. If you are a Janeite you will already know that there are quite a few Jane Austen related projects around now.

If you need a break from stitching, this delightful book will take you into Jane Austen’s Regency World . Author Jennifer Forest examines Jane Austen’s novels and letters to show how women’s ‘worke’ reflects the life and times of this fascinating period in history.

There are 18 projects re-created from those made by Austen’s characters.

A great read:  $45.00

Traveling Stitcher

If you feel that a bit of the book has rubbed off on you how about making yourself this little hussif to take your needlework in when you go on little journeys. Pack includes chart and crescent colour threads.

Price: $49.90

Items to go in your stitching basket

Silver floral scissor reel

Clip this jazzy little number onto your hoop or your sewing basket or you, and attach the scissors which pull out on a retractable reel whenever you need them. No longer will they disappear down the side of the chair or fall on the floor.

Available in pink or blue.

Price:  $29.90

Retractable Tape Measure

Another very useful little gadget. Has a cord to hang around your neck and tape is retractable. Black Floral design on white or White on black.

Price: $6.90

And if Tapestry is your thing ...