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.
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 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
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.
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.
"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.
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
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.
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.
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
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".
"Be you to others kind and true as you would have others be to you." Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. American Chestnut linen with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 83W x 81H. Finished size is 4.61 in wide X 4.5 in high.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Amber linen with Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Counts - Pincushion: 56x56 (2 pieces) Design Size: 4" x 4" and 224x15. Design Size: 16" x 2" Fob: 42x42. Design Size: 3" x 3" Shown with Pin-Min from Just Another Button Company. Comes with a piece of Weeks Dye Works felted wool.
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Dusty Miller linen using Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss and pin set by Just Another button Company (JP209). Pincushion block top and bottom stitch count 58x58, cut size 10x10 (x2), side panel 34x232, cut 8x23.
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".
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
A 16-page anthology which includes 6 previously released Collector's Heart designs. Never published as chart-only, this volume includes Collector's Hearts from 2002, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011 and 2013. Some of the designs are refreshed with different finishes, or new thread palettes. There is also one... Read more
"We stitch for relaxation, we stitch for fun, we stitch together or sometimes alone...we should always enjoy the stitch. "
Stitched on 32 count Angel Wing Belfast from Fabrics by Stephanie, with DMC threads. Finished with Lady Dot Creates Witch Face Green, and a Trinket Box from 141 Design Company. Stitch count 103 x 55 and 47 x 36
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"
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.
This Skinny Mini design from October House Fiber Arts features a row of scissors!"
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Cream & Sugar by Fiber on a Whim with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 124 x 37. Finished size: 7" x 2".
Model stitched on 36 count Antique White linen from Zweigart using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch count is 127 x 72. Finished size is 7" x 4".
Model stitched over two on 40 Ct. Magnolia linen from Lakeside Linens using Gentle Arts & Weeks Dye Works. Also shown but optional is Just Another Button Company Just Pins pack jp178 (stitch & sew) Stitch count 93 x 93. Finished size is 4.65" x 4.65".
"Remember Me." "Friends are We." Both Models are stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Ligonier Latte by R&R Reproductions using Classic Colorworks & Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count for Mermaid: 73H x 52W. Stitch count for Whale: 72W x 51H. Finished Sizes are approx. 4.56 in wide X 3.25 in high.
Models stitched over 2 threads on "linen" colored linen by Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss and DMC floss. Stitch Counts: Back Pocket Pillow: 90x94. Design Size: 6" x 6" Scissor Charms: 27x27, 2" x 2", 26x27, 2" x 2", 34x40, 3" x 3". Shown with Flamingo solo pin from Just Another Button Company #JP449.
This cross stitch pattern from Puntini Puntini features two cute pillow pincushions designs, one that says "Feeling Berry Good" and one that says "Berry Best Friends".
Stitched on 32 ct Dirty linen with DMC floss. Berry Best Friends has a stitch count of 79 x 32 with a... Read more
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
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