Inspired by my grandmother's collection of stitching notions, I decided that my entry into the sampler world needed to be a tomato. A red, sampler tomato. Everything we love about the stitching aesthetic in one place. And here she is - ripe and ready for you to enjoy.
Kit Includes: Beads, treasures, perforated paper/pvc, floss, needles, magnet, chart and instructions. Finished size: 2.5" x 2.5".
While we still have kits in stock with Perforated Paper, newer Mill Hill kits are now being made with Perforated PVC. We were skeptical at first, but... Read more
Tomatoes are growing on the vine in this Plum Street Sampler design. Shown finished as a pincushion.
The model was stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Cafe au Lait with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks & DMc floss. Stitch Count: 57W x 68H. Finished Size: 3.17w x 3.78h.
Note from the designer: Not long after releasing my first berry designs, I began teaching a finishing class, usually hosted by one of you, my retailers - and typically included a simple berry chart designed for the location and/or season (some may look familiar to you!). After ten years, this book... Read more
Cross stitch pattern for a pinkeep from Stacy Nash Primitives featuring chickens and chicks. Stitched on 36 count Dames of the Needle "Mad Hatter's Tea Towel" with Weeks Dye Works threads.
Finished Size: 9 1/2" wide by 9 1/2" high
Stitch Count: 173 wide by 173 high
The model stitched on 28 Count Zweigart Parchment Linen as 2 over 2 (except the figures stitched with DMC 310 Black,stitched as 3 over 2). There is a pincushion pattern within the main design. There are 17 different colors on the pattern and all called for DMC. DMC 931 Antique Blue - MD and DMC Ecru... Read more
Easel model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Doubloon linen and Drum model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Summer Khaki linen. Both designs use Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 176W x 30H. Finished size: 11" x 1.87". Comes with snowflake buttons.
Cross stitch patterns from Hands on Design featuring a small tray that says "Tomayto Tomahto" and a tomato pincushion.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Gray and 32 ct Aztec Red from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch counts are 109 x 31 pincushion and 73 x 73 tray.
Note from the designer: Three sweet berries inspired by sampler elements from my collection, we often hear the morning dove, goldfinch, and/or nightingale or owl from morning into the night. Previously a club exclusive now available for general release, the design and color palette are classic,... Read more
"Peacock Pincushion" is an exclusive design released at The Silver Needle in 2023, after receiving numerous inquiries since its released exclusively for The Silver Needle last year, I decided to re-release this pattern.
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Raw Natural Linen by Zweigart using DMC and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 100 x 100.
This pretty petite pincushion features a shaded purple pansy with soft yellow accents. It also has a yellow flower sequin in the center and embellishments on the border. Comes with a blue violet bead, petal pink bead and star flake sequin.
Model stitched on 32 ct. Weeks Lilac Linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 35 x 35.
A pretty pin cushion is a welcome sewing companion. This floral pin cushion has petal shaped sections that circle around embroidery scissors keeping them close by to snip threads as you go. Includes 3.75" scissors. Size: 3.75" x 3.75" x 2.25"
Provides a safe place to store pins and needles. Use strawberry emery to sharpen and clean pins and needles. 2.5" wide, ideal for use with extra-long pins.
Pattern by Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a ohio star quilt block inspired design.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Chinchilla linen with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 89 x 89 and the finished size is 445" x 4.45".
Provides a safe place to store pins and needles. Use strawberry emery to sharpen and clean pins and needles. Assorted colors (blue, pink or purple). 2 3/4"x1 3/4"
Long Flag model stitched over two on 32 ct Natural Linen. Stitch Count: 91 x 35. Cut size: 12" x 9".
"Free" is stitched on 32 Ct. Touch of Gray. Stitch Count: 34 x 36. Cut size: 9" x 9".
Liberty is stitched on 32 ct French Polka Dot Natural. Stitch Count: 49 x 49. Cut size: 9" x 9". All use Gentle Art Sampler Threds and Weeks Dye Works floss.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Parchment by Weeks Dye Works using Classic Colorworks & Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch count 65x65. Finished Size: 5" x 5" (Also includes instructions to make it into a pincushion).
Note: To achieve a variegated look of Avocado use DMC 733/732.
This package contains 16 count evenweave cotton fabric, wool and acrylic yarn, one needle and instructions. Finished Size: approximately 3 1/2" x 2" x 1 1/4".
A Sewing box with two extra pincushions. Model stitched on 30 Ct. Gray linen by Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch counts and finished sizes vary.
Featuring two cute little designs show finished as pincushions. On has a tomato pincushion and says "Stitch", the other has scissors, thread, and says "Maker."
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Milk and Honey using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 31 x 38 and 36 x 31. Finished sizes are 1.7" x 2.1" and 2" x 1.7".
This pattern from Stacy Nash features three nautical pinkeep designs.
Patterns are stitched on 46 ct Antique Lace by Seraphim Linen using Weeks Dye Works threads.
Stitch Counts:
Whale 145 x 112
Ship 77 x 73
Compass 68 x 65
Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring an heirloom tomato pincushion with saying "Prosperity and good fortune." Comes with hand dyed buttons.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Tycho from Picture This Plus using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch counts: Pin pillow - 102 x 88. Berry - 127 x 72.
Model stitched over two threads on 28 Ct. Touch of Blue using Weeks Dye Works. Comes with a piece of Weeks Dye Works felted wool. Shown with Pin-Min from Just Another Button Company (JPM483) and Needle Nanny from Zappy Dots (ZAP-113).
Stitch Count for Pincushion: 56W x 56H (2 pcs) 224W x... Read more
Model stitched over two threads on 28 Ct. French Lace using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Comes with a piece of Weeks Dye Works felted wool. Shown with Pin-Mini Set from Just Another Button Company (JPM458).
Stitch Count for Pincushion: 56W x 56H (2 pcs) 224W x 15H.... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Beautiful Beige linen with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count - top and bottom 58x58 (2 pieces). Design Size: 5" x 5" Side Panel: 34x232. Design Size: 3 x 17" Shown with Just Another Button Company - W is for Woof (JP219). Comes with Weeks Dye Works felted wool.
Models stitched on 28 ct. linen (any color as the entire design is stitched) with DMC floss. Biscornest finished size is 3 1/4" x 3 1/4". Fob finished size is 1 1/2" x 1 1/2". Finishing instructions included. Biscornest Stitch count is 46 x 46 each side. Fob Stitch count is 32 x 32.
Pattern by Just Nan featuring a cute springtime design with a bunny, baby chicks, and flowers. Can be finished as a pincushion!
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Periwinkle Prism Cashel linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 37H x 69W and the finished size is 2.64" x 4.93". Shown with a violet pin.
Model stitched on 32 Count Raw Belfast Linen by Zweigart using DMC floss. Includes Antique Brass Button, Beads, Pins, and Green Leaf. Stitch Count: 24H x 57W
An old black Singer sewing machine brings back memories of mom patiently trying to teach me how to sew! Chart comes with gold scissor and thimble charms. Stitch Count: 86H x 120W.
Strawberry Pin Cushion is an original design from Whilst Iris Naps Designs. Should you wish to recreate the mattress pin-cushion finish shown in the model stitch, instructions can be found here. The charts for the top and side patterns could, of course, be used in any number of other ways, together... Read more
Note from the designer: Raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries - three sweet berries with a French twist. This club exclusive from a few years ago is now available for general release.
This linen berry is stitched one over two threads on R&R Reproductions 36ct club exclusive Vanilla... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Chessie & Me featuring the American flag flying over a patriotic home!
Model stitched on 36ct Grey Linen from Weeks Dye Work, using 1 strand of floss unless otherwise indicated. Threads used are Weeks Dye Works. Specialty stitches included: four-sided stitch, smyrna cross.