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.
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.
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 about Betsy Ross Quaker And Pincushion - Cross Stitch Pattern
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 about Life is Sweet (9 Designs) - Cross Stitch Pattern
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 about Birdsong Berries - Cross Stitch Pattern
The Aegean Ornaments cross stitch folk embroidery pattern features a delightful group of traditional motifs stitched which can be finished as ornaments, coasters, pincushions, or other small projects of your choosing.
The Byzantine Beasts folk embroidery pattern is a charming menagerie of animals inspired by Byzantine and Greek folk art, and each animal sits atop a traditional folk embroidery border. Worked in cheery shades of turquoise, teal, green, terra cotta, and yellow, this design can be finished as a... Read more about Byzantine Beasts - Cross Stitch Pattern
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 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".
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".
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 about Strawberry Pin Cushion - Cross Stitch Pattern
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.
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.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Beautiful Beige line with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count - top and bottom 58x58 (2 pieces). Design Size: 4" x 4" side panel 34x232. Design Size: 3" x 17" Shown with Just Another Button Company - M is For Meow Pinset (JP218). Comes with Weeks Dye Works felted wool.
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.
"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.
"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
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.
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
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"
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.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Pumpkin linen by Weeks Dye Works with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 113H x 87W. Comes with beads. Finishing instructions included. Shown with a Pumpkin Stack Pin.
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.
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 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).
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.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Barn Owl Beige by Silkweavers or 40 Ct. Examplar by Lakeside Linens. Stitch Count for this design by itself is 67x71. Finished size is 3 5/8" w x 3 3/4" h. Associated threads are those used just in this design.
Model stitched on 30 Ct. Tin Roof by Weeks Dye Works, using Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works and DMC Shown with Pins from Just Another Button Company (JP127). Stitch counts and finished sizes are;
Pincushion: 115 x 115. Finished Size: 8" x 8"
Basket: 91 x 91. Finished Size: 7" x 7"
Pattern by Heartstring Samplery featuring a Patriotic themed design that makes a great pin drum!
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Ale Linen by Picture This Plus using Gentle Art Sampler threads (DMC conversion included). Stitch Count: 62 x 71 and the finished size is 3.88" x 4.44".
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.
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 about Vintage Paris Pin Cushion - Cross Stitch Pattern
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"
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.
Model shipped over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Doubloon Linen by Picture This Plus with Belle Soie Silk floss. Stitch counts are all 80 x 90. Finished Sizes are 5 x 5.
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