What's New
Whats New
October 2011
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Christmas is coming. Here are two designs that we have recently received from Alessandra Adelaide. They are charts only so you can choose your fabric. Christmas Drop is 99 x 189 stitches and A Trio of Trees is 140 x 184 stitches. Both designs only use 3 colours which makes for easy stitching. Charts $29.90 |
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| New French Quakers. Dolphin Quaker and Phoenix Quaker
These are designed to display as a pair. Both are 201 x 130 stitches. Symbols are given for DMC and Soie d’Alger so if you want to make them special you can. They would also look great on silk gauze as miniatures. Or worked over 1 thread on linen they would make delightful needlebook covers. Charts $22.00 each |
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Micheal & Elizabeth Feller The Needlework Collection: 1 If you thought The Goodhart Sampler Collection was fabulous, wait til you see this. Over several decades Micheal and Elizabeth feller have lovingly brought together and restored many fine pieces of needlework and in this publication of Volume ! of their collection you too can appreciate some of that beauty that has inspired them. Two copies in store, more coming November $120.00 |
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The Hanging Gardens of Semiramis. Another stunning design from Martina of Chatelaine Designs. These are big projects with lots of detail. And a large range of threads and beads. Not for the faint-hearted. Conversions to DMC are available in many instances. Design is worked on Belfast Linen 265 x 205 stitches. Chart $35.00 |
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Middle Eastern Rug Designs.. Tapis Baktiari (left) 312 x 433 stitches and Tapis Arabesque 223 x 323 stitches, are two beautiful new designs we have recieved recently. Designed to be stitched on silk gauze with silk thread, either of these would be a really special project. Hard to choose really. Charts $32.00 each |
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June 2011
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The Techniques of Ruskin Lace Making Double DVD set. A step by step guide to this unique form of traditional needlework, which originates from the English Lake District in the 19th Century. Close up demonstrations of over 35 processes and patterns with clear explanation from Ruskins foremost expert Elizabeth Prickett. DVD $40.00 |
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Dans ma Rue 7. One of a series of delightful French Embroidery Kits. Comes with instructions, design printed on natural linen and DMC threads. Kit $52.00 |
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Homeward Bound Newest design from Emie Bishop. A combination of cross stitch, hardanger and simple embroidery stitches. Worked on 32 count linen with DMC threads. Chart $19.90 |
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The Red Pirate Lady Latest Mirabilia Designs. Chart and embellishment pack $58.00 |
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Past & Present A lovely sampler which combines several counted thread techniques including cross stitch, blackwork, pattern darning and hardanger worked on 28# linen with DMC threads. Chart $39.90 |
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Crewel Embroidery Very detailed charts for these delightful patterns on linen twill using Appletons crewel wools. Royal Persian Blossom Chart $50.00 |
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Royal Persian Sprig Chart $38.00 |
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May 2011
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Inspirations Magazine. Issue 70 in store now. $19.90 This is an excellent issue, jam-packed with gorgeous things for you to make. If you haven't received your copy, order it now. If you want to receive a standing order send in your details and we will add you to the list. This magazine is no longer available at newsagents |
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Australian Smocking and Embroidery. Issue 94 in store $21.90 A charming variety of projects including a very sweet pair of girls pyjamas and several gorgeous baby dresses. If you want to receive a standing order send in your details and we will add you to the list. |
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April 2011
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New from Stitchsmith Designs
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Aroha (Love) $160.00 Each |
Piwakawaka (Fantail)
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Love
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Stitchin’ Retro This is a different kind of vintage inspired embroidery. It is very simple patterns worked using only 5 stitches and based on domestic embroidery of the 30’s and 40’s. There are loads of transfers and loats of ideas for embellishing everyday items. This is a great book for introducing kids to embroidery the way grandma used to do it. $24.00 |
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Stitch Magazine. The latest issue of this very poular magazine is now instore. This is the UK Embroiderer’s Guild Magazine and it always has lost of interesting techniques on offer as well as articles and lots of info. A good weekend read. $18.00 |
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Rabbit Garden Sewing Set This is a cute little set that would be very quick to stitch and make a nice gift for a stitching friend. It includes a ruler case designed for the Kelmscott Pearl Ruler and a scissor case and a wee pincushion. Chart only $29.90 |
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Amazing Colour This is a counted canvaswork piece which makes a very bright and cheery sampler. It is designed for 18 count canvas and uses a mix of dyed and solid colour threads. You could use any colours you want on this and it is a great way to use up your own thread collection. It is an excellent sampler of canvaswork techniques and would be great fun if you are looking to explore something different. Chart pack (many pages) $54.90 |
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Elizabethan Revival. A classic design from Mary Hickmott. Worked on 25# Lugana with coton a broder and stranded cotton with a touch of gold braid. Finished size of cushion is 38cm square. Chart $9.90 |
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February 2011
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Inspirations Magazine. Issue 69 in store now. $19.90 This is an excellent issue, jam-packed with gorgeous things for you to make. If you haven't received your copy, order it now. If you want to receive a standing order send in your details and we will add you to the list. This magazine is no longer available at newsagents |
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Australian Smocking and Embroidery. Issue 93 in store $21.90 As above, let us know if you would like to receive a regular copy. |
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ABC Pinkeep This is one in a series of Vintage Designs by Brenda Gervais. This one is worked on 25# linen with DMC threads. You will need to be creative about the base. Model has used old Singer oil cans Chart only $19.90 |
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Sewing Bird Pinkeep. Worked on 28# linen with DMC threads Chart Only |
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Love and Be Loved Pinkeep. Worked on 32# linen with DMC threads and Weeks Dyeworks threads Chart Only |
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Oo La La This is a must for fashionistas. Very cute design with shoes and a little black dress. Comes with Handbag charm Chart only $18.90 |
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Two new designs from Mary Hickmott. Secret Garden and Seaside Living Charts $14.00 each |
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Bargello Biscornu. New from Victoria Sampler. This is a charming Biscornu which uses gold thread, silk ribbon, beads and hardanger and bargello stiches. Two colourways are offered. Victorian Christmas and Victorian Violet. Chart $29.90 Accessory packs also available |
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Creative Needle in Hardanger Embroidery. A new collection of doilies for the Hardanger fans Leaflet $25.00 |
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Japanese Sashiko Inspiration. 25 ways to explore a traditional technique. Capture the essence of Japanese design with Sashiko, the traditonal of using decorative stitching to create striking patterns on fabric with linesw of simple running stitch Softcover book $49.90 |
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October 2010
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| Blackwork: Fifty simple embroidery projects in traditional black and white.
This book comes from the same people who brought you Made in France and has the same stylish simplicity which makes the books so popular. The book is full of elegant designs for the home worked in black on white and natural linen and white and charcoal linen. The effects are very striking and achievable even for beginners Softcover $41.00 |
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Christmas Elegance These charming designs are worked on 35 or 40 count linen with only two colours of overdyed thread. They make delightful tree decorations or you could make them into notebook covers for a Christmas gift or to keep your Christmas Records (something I intend to do every year but never quite get around to) Chart only $24.90 |
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Homemade Vintage Over 40 quick and easy sewing projects for the home and for gifts. Just the pictures of the fabric on shelves is enough to get salivating. Not a lot of embroidery but loads of inspiration for those of you clever enough to adapt. Most of the projects lend themselves to monograms and quick embellishment Softcover $41.00 |
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Needle Tweets These are quirky little projects which make a novel and humorous gift for a stitching friend. Each Tweet is a tiny needle case or place to keep a special marking pin. Kits come in 3 colourways yellow, pink and mauve. Each kit contains pattern, embellishments, overdyed wool, linen and thread, felt forthe beak and ribbon for the tail. Tail feather pin and DMC threads not inlcuded. Kit $25.50 |
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Sadie's Stocking This is eagerly awaited newest Stocking Design from Shepherd's Bush. Not actually in store yet but on its way. Shipment is waiting for the charms to arrive, but get your orders in quickly if you want one for this Christmas. I am hoping my newest grandchild in waiting is going to be a girl so I have an excuse to do this one, it is so pretty. Charts $14.90 Charms $39.90 |
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Singing the Blues The latest design from Little House Needleworks. Worked on 28 count linen with crescent colours silk or cotton. Design size is 15cm square. Chart $14.90 |
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Winter White This collection of eight ornament designs is in vintage style and uses up bits from collections of lace and buttons and beads to make gorgeous Christmas decorations. Use old blanketing or felt and dyed wool from the collections we have in store. Instructions and patterns $30.60 |
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August 2010
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| The latest Inspirations Magazine is in store now.
We have a few copies left. This issue includes a William Morris Applique Cushion, a beautiful crewel needlecase, a stumpwork name brooch, crewl placemats, an embroidered angel ornament, a stumpwork picture of a Partridge in a Pear Tree, a beaded stocking and more. All yours for $16.00 If your want to ensure you always receive your copy, ring us now to subscribe. Quarterly. |
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| New from JBW Designs
is a four part series of ornaments called Twas the Night. There are 3 ornaments per booklet and each booklet includes charms for all 3 ornaments. These can be stitched as individual tree ornaments, there are 12 in all, or as a Christmas Sampler. If you purchase all 4 booklets you get the border pattern for the sampler free. Each booklet with charms $26.90 |
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| My Heart is True
Designs and Nicoletta Farrauto. There are 9 projects. $39.90 To see more from Blackbird designs Click here... |
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| NZ Tui
This is the newest Design from The Stitchsmith. This is a tapestry kit worked on 10# canvas with Appleton wools. Kit is $145.00 For more designs from The Stitchsmith Click here... |
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| Jabco Pins
$29.90 each
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| Just Nan Charm Pins $16.90 each
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| New French Designs
$19.90 each chart only
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