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
I find myself drawn to creating pincushions & needlebooks - small, beautiful & functional works of art. Enjoy this 1st in a series of what I hope will be perfect mates: Pins & Needles.
The models were stitched on 32 ct Flax Belfast & 18 ct white perforated paper with Classic Colorworks... Read more
Models stitched on 32 Ct. White Belfast linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: Pinpillow - 48x48. Design Size: 3" x 3" (comes with bee charm), Hexie Pin Keep - 68x58. Design Size: 5" x 4" (comes with Lady Dot Chenille), Biscornu - 57x57 - need 2 pieces. Design Size: 4" x 4" Shown with pins from Just Another Button Company (JP211). Finishing instructions included.
Here's a cross-stitch pattern from Tiny Modernist featuring a charming vintage French pincushion!
The pattern is designed to be stitched on 40-count Silver Moon fabric using DMC threads. The stitch count is 56 x 56, and the finished size for 20-count fabric will be approximately 2.8 x 2.8 inches.... Read more
Both models stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Colonial Parchment from Fabrics by Stephanie with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Pattern comes with a piece of shallott velveteen which is enough to finish either the short stack drum OR the flap jack pillow. Shown with Pin-Mini Grown with Love pin set from... Read more
Inspired by my love of all vintage pincushions, but especially my favorite little tomato found at a flea market years ago. Each pin is made from what is called hard enamel which means that it is smooth and the colors are baked in with a metal outline around the outside of each shape. The Vintage... Read more
No more picking up spilled pins one by one-sweep them up with your Grabbit. No more stopping work to push pins into a cloth cushion. No more shaking, tipping, fumbling for pins.
Liberty Drum and Pincushion is a prim, sampler-inspired patriotic design which also honors the French aspirations of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity. The centerpiece of the drum design is a tree taken from my Louise Chappuis 1844 reproduction sampler, but here, it's topped by two eagles, centered... Read more
Louise Papas is a long time Jen Kingwell Collective contributor with her beautiful range of quilt and cushion patterns. She is a Melbourne based designer who has spent a brief stint in London. Her work is suitable for both machine & hand piecing, with her designs often featuring many quilting techniques including applique and scrappy style fabric choices.
Originally, I planned for these to be included in the Animals sampler design above, but the project quickly grew into something to big to be included in that chart pack.
These designs are so fun and can be stitched in any color, on any linen, and finished in any way possible! Each pincushion has a Stitch Count of: 74 Wide by 52 High. FOr Camels and Tigers needs DMC0313.
Add a bit whimsy to your sewing space with a different pincushion for every month. A few scraps and a little piecing makes them fun and functional notions.
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Seafoam using Gentle Arts Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count for Pin Cushion: 81x81. Design Size: 6" x 6" Stitch Count for Needlebook and Needlepark: 45x45. Design Size: 4" x 4" Also uses Just Another Button company pins JP113.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Country French linen with Weeks Dye Works, Gentle ARt Sampler threads and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 91W x 104H. Design Size: 6" x 7"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Colonial Parchment from Fabrics by Stephanie with Gentle Art Sampler threads and DMC floss. Comes with a 9x10 piece of Blue Corn Velveteen to finish the short stack drum or the flap jack pillow. Short Stack - Stitch Count: 32x201. Design Size: 2" x 13" Flap Jack Pillow - 80x64. Design Size: 5" x 4"
Model stitched on a fat quarter 35 Ct. Cocoa using Needlepoint Inc. and Gloriana Threads. A 5.5" x 3.5" piece of 30 Ct. silk gauze used to make scissor fob. Finishing instructions included.
Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Peddler's Espresso from Dames of the Needle/From the Linen using Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 195x52. Design Size: 12.19" x 3.25".
Model stitched two over two on 30 Ct. Cream linen using Classic Colorworks and Gentle Art Sampler Threads (or all DMC 356/3857, 3863/3864). Stitch Count for Pin Cushion: 59W x 25H. Design Size: 4" x 1 2/3" Stitch Count for Scissor Fob: 59W x 25H. Design Size: 2" x 7/8"
Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Classic Homespun from R&R Reproductions using Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count for Berry: 127x72. Design Size: 7" x 4". Stitch Count for Cushion: 53x62. Design Size: 3" x 3"
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Icelandic Grey using DMC floss. Stitch Count for Top Round Part: 47H x 47W. Design Size: 3.5" x 3.5". Stitch Count for Side Piece: 28H x 165W. Design Size: 2" x 12". Color Chart.
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Sand using Gloriana Threads, Classic Colorworks Belle Soie, Thread Gatherer Silk N' Colors and Mill Hill Beads. Also required, but not listed above Au Ver a Soie 100/3 #80 or DMC Perle Cotton #12 Ecru or 712. Stitch Count for Tray: 71x71. Design Size: 4" x 4". Drum: 144x37, 8" x 2". Fob: 19x29x2, 1" x 1 3/4" x 2".
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Parchment using Gloriana Silk Floss and Au Ver A Soie - Soie d'Alger. Stitch Count: 300W x 250H. Design Size: 13" x 10.15".
Both models stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Vellum using Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count for Berry: 127x72. Design Size: 7" x 4". Stitch Count for Pin Pillow: 56x65. Design Size: 3" x 4". Embellishments Included.
Blue irises adorn this needlebook, scissor fob and pincushion design.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Light Sand Linen by Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works threads. Also required but not listed: Mill Hill beads 10079 and 10076. Stitch count is 189 x 93.
Cross stitch pattern from Running With Needles & Scissor featuring a lovely pin cushion with a design that invokes liberty!
Models are stitched on 36 count linen; fabric suggestion listed; using weeks dye works, gentle arts, and classic colorworks threads. DMC conversions listed. Stitch count for candlestick 54x36. Stitch count for pillow is 164x82.
This Marjorie Massey pattern comes with two designs - a Prairie Girl Sampler and a small pincushion that says "With my Needles & Thread." Instructions are in French.
Pattern is stitched on 35 or 32 ct tea dyed linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 106 x 259.
Includes iron on transfer, detailed colored stitch guide and pincushion pattern. Learn several new embroidery stitches while making this fun sampler pincushion for those more experienced stitchers.
Magnet Pin Caddy grabs pins securely and stores them safely. Clean up spilled pins quickly. The center groove makes picking up pins from the caddy easy. Includes a cover.
The Ultimate Pin Caddy. This unique pin storage box has a transparent lid featuring a triple pin slot so pins can be slid through without removing lid. Lid nests under caddy when not in use. Keeps pins safe from children and pets. The strong magnet aligns pins in a parallel direction on the center... Read more
Add a touch of nostalgia to your holiday decor with the iconic Dritz Tomato Pin Cushion transformed into a collectible ornament. Realistic pin cushion design in handcrafted ceramic, 2" diameter.
"In a world of roses, be a sunflower" - but this was designed for a small class in Texas, so it's blue bonnets! That said - I've included a chart with the sunflower' from the original adage. It's full of cheery color and pops on the pretty blue fabric, but neutral shades... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Murky Lugana from Picture This Plus with Gentle Art Sampler threads, Classic Colorworks floss and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 47x53. Finished size: 3.5" x 4".