The Walker Sisters was the book released at the Blackbird Designs Farewell Retreat held at Dyeing to Stitch in September 2024.
Hannah Walker - Aged 6 - 1814: Stitched on 36 ct fabric using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 123w x 145h. Finished size is 6 7/8" x... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring an vintage inspired sampler design with the phrase "The rhythm of my needle gently as it goes making little switches sweetly as it sews".
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. linen with Weeks Dye Works floss (includes DMC Conversion). Stitch count is 166 x 303. Finished size is 8.3" x 15.15".
Hand dyed pom pom trim from Lady Dot Creates. Perfect for edgings on pincushions and other stitched pieces. It fills in the gaps and is very easy to use.
Note from the designer: I'm very proud of this reproduction -- it's been in progress for almost two years now, and it's finally here!!! It's suitable for all stitchers and fabrics -- no specialty stitches, no over-one, no alphabets. Just a big, beautiful, checkerboard house and lots... Read more
A MISCELLANY: A Collection of Seventeenth Century Canvas work Elements from the Natural World
The subjects in this needlework design are taken from a seventeenth century canvas work, formerly in the collection of The Scarlet Letter, consisting of nine panels stitched primarily in shades... Read more
Hand-dyed items vary a bit from batch to batch. Dependent on dye, water, base product, temperature, drying process. It's thick, fluffy, and perfect for edgings on pincushions and other stitched pieces - it fills in the gaps and is very easy to use.
Kit Includes: Beads, charms, 14 ct perforated paper/pvc, floss, needles, chart and instructions. Finished size: 3.5" x 2.5" Use as an ornament with included beaded hanger.
While we still have kits in stock with Perforated Paper, newer Mill Hill kits are now being made with... Read more
Julia Rachel De La Mare, 1849, A Fuersney, Channel Island Sampler.
The Antique: This lovely vibrant sampler is in the style common to the time called Berlin Woolwork, named such after the printed patterns originating from Berlin where individual motifs such as florals, birds, the center... Read more
Vintage Rose (4269) Zweigart 32 count Lugana. Rose shades in a swirled patterned fabric with colors lighter and similar to those of DMC 3727 and 778, but lighter like 3713. 52% cotton/48% rayon. 55" wide. (Zweigart 3984).
Long Dog's Pennance is an extremely pleasurable, if somewhat lengthy, act of self-punishment for all those wrong doings that you'd rather not talk about but which, nevertheless, weigh heavily on the mind.
It can be performed in bite sized pieces over several months or years. But, if... Read more
100% linen. A beautiful hand dyed and washable fabric available in a variety of counts and colors. Lakeside linens are available in both "Regular" and "Vintage". The Regular version has minimal shading while the Vintage is more distressed. With the Vintage version there may be color... Read more
100% linen. A beautiful hand dyed and washable fabric available in a variety of counts and colors. Lakeside linens are available in both "Regular" and "Vintage". The Regular version has minimal shading while the Vintage is more distressed. With the Vintage version there may be color... Read more
Previously a retreat exclusive, I reproduced this lovely little flower basket from a French antique needlepoint, adding a simple border.
Model stitched on 36-ct "French Pear" by Number12StitchCo (a soft green) using overdyes. Stitched with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and... Read more
Lugana 25-Count Vintage cloth by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet offers the ease of stitching over one thread or two using your favorite embroidery floss to create the perfect vintage project. Package includes a 27in x 36in piece of 25-count evenweave vintage cloth. Made in Germany by Zweigart. 60% Rayon/40% Cotton