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This is a continuation in the 'Stitches' series and all patterns fit into the Acorn box by Olde Colonial Designs. They can alternately be framed. Box top is in colour, framed piece is monochrome. They are both wonderful in their own way.

Design size: TBA

Models stitched on: 32 ct for the box top, 35 ct for the framed piece.

Perfectly made to fit inside the "Royalty" Box these accessories to the Royalty ABC Sampler include the needlebook, a scissors pocket and a wonderful crown scissors fob. There is an embellishment package that includes all the silk necessary to stitch them, the beads, ribbon and charm needed for finishing.

Design sizes: TBA

Models stitched on: TBA

An alphabet sampler with a wonderful old world royalty theme.

Chart includes pattern for bell pull and box top. Chart for the Royalty ABC Accessories available separately.

Design size: TBA

Model stitched on: TBA

Beautiful band sampler in either Victorian Rose and Teal or Victorian Red and Green, evoking memories of Christmas past.  Options for long or short sampler, or needleroll.

Design size:

Long sampler - 329h x 72w.  On 28ct Platinum Cashel - 23.5" x 5.1"
Short sampler - 226" x 72".  On 28ct Raw Linen - 16.1" x 5.1"
Needleroll - 55" x 52".  On 28ct Platinum Cashel - 3.9" x 3.7"

Sweet peas climb this lovely garden gazebo, while a verse and pretty bands are stitched below.

Design size: 244h x 64w (17.5”x 4.5” on 28 ct linen or 14 ct Aida)

Beautiful band sampler with a seaside theme.  A lighthouse and sailboats, and a gull on a post decorate top & bottom, while bands of flowers and specialty stitches decorate the middle.

Design size: 30w x 115h (2 .1" Wide x 8.2" High on 28ct linen/14ct Aida)

Models stitched on Miracle Mint and Ice Blue Cashel linen.

Classic, elegant birth sampler with a variety of stitches and techniques.  Sure to become a treasured heirloom!

Two sizes and two colourways to suit both genders.  Stitch the whitework before the baby arrives, then fill in the colours once you know whether it is a girl or boy.

This beautiful gazebo is covered with silk ribbon roses in an idyllic garden scene.  Beautiful bands stitched in a variety of interesting and fun stitches spread below.  Finish as a bellpull or frame for gorgeous effect!

A companion piece to Silk Wysteria (available by Special Order)

Accessory pack available (see Accessories below)

Lovely lilacs adorn these beautiful items to enhance your stitching!

Design sizes:

SAMPLER (NEEDLE ROLL) :
69h x 54w,   4 1/2" high x 3 1/3" wide
Cut 11" X 10" for framing. (Cut only 11" X 7" for needleroll.)
CHATELAINE
32 stitches wide, 54"long X 6" wide
SCISSORS FOB
8 stitches wide X 10 high

Designed by Thea Dueck

Models stitched on 32ct Confederate Grey Belfast Linen

An elegant way to announce baby's arrival!  In tone on tone with many specialty stitches.

Design size: 110w x 190h, 7.86" x 13.57" on 14ct/28ct fabric.

Model stitched on 28 ct White Cashel linen.

This colorful design combines specialty stitches with blackwork.  Choose your own colours for a unique look!

Design size:  72 x 72,  5.2" x 5.2" on 28-count fabric.

Skill level: intermediate.

Unique vertical bands of Hardanger embroidery adorn this lovely stocking, interspersed with a delicate curving vine and specialty stitched bands.

BONUS: ornament pattern!

Design size: 146w x 236h (10.4" wide x 16.8" h on 28ct linen)

Model stitched on 28 ct Taupe Cashel linen.

Embellishment/thread pack available (see Accessories below)

Beautiful band sampler showing a pumpkin farm at harvest time.

Design size: 72w x 177h (5.1" x 12.6" on 28ct linen)

Model stitched on 28ct Clay Cashel linen.

Accessory packs available (see below)

A captivating sampler featuring Carolyn and Jeannette Douglas's combined talents. Worked on 28 ct fabric.  Includes hardanger and counted thread stitches.

Sale copies are slightly shop-worn (wear marks at spine edge)

One of the charts in Jeannette Douglas' Stitches series - this one features a nautical theme.  Boats, shellfish, seahorses, and sea stars.  Beautiful wavy bargello borders set it off.

A brand new pattern in the Stitches Series to bring out the Scottish in you. This was a treat to design, although I had to try several different colours before I was thrilled to find Victorian Garden which matched the picture in my brain! Enjoy the subtle purples, and the soft mauves, fun.

Lovely stack of three matching but not identical biscornus - unusually shaped pincushions.  Stack them on top of each other and tie with a pretty ribbon - pretty enough to leave out where all can see.

There are four sets of stackers available - one for each season - see Accessories tab for the other three.  This chart is for Winter

Lovely stack of three matching but not identical biscornus - unusually shaped pincushions.  Stack them on top of each other and tie with a pretty ribbon - pretty enough to leave out where all can see.

There are four sets of stackers available - one for each season - see Accessories tab for the other three.  This chart is for Spring.

Lovely stack of three matching but not identical biscornus - unusually shaped pincushions.  Stack them on top of each other and tie with a pretty ribbon - pretty enough to leave out where all can see.

There are four sets of stackers available - one for each season - see Accessories tab for the other three.  This chart is for Summer.

Lovely stack of three matching but not identical biscornus - unusually shaped pincushions.  Stack them on top of each other and tie with a pretty ribbon - pretty enough to leave out where all can see.

There are four sets of stackers available - one for each season - see Accessories tab for the other three.  This chart is for Autumn.

The popular Once Upon a Tree pattern is now available for general release. It is a tree done in the 4 seasons of nature. Each season is done in different stitches and different colours. The tree trunk remains the same throughout. There is an embellishment pkg. available with all the threads and beads necessary to do the piece. They are skeined by season.

As with the other pieces in this series, it focuses on a motif and how many different ways the motif can be stitched. If you are new to this series, pineapples are a symbol of welcome so we welcome you to this great series. It fits into the same box used through out the series, the JD061 box from Olde Colonial Designs.  Substitutes from P & G Enterprises are available for the box.

This traditional band sampler is a tribute to a lovely Canadian publication. As you can see in published works, this piece was originally designed for the magazine – ‘A Needle Pulling Thread’. I wrote the poem to reflect the name yet still remind us of the charm that old, tried and true stitches hold for us.

Sweet little biscornu that doubles as a Christmas ornament!  Easy specialty stitches make this biscornu something special.  Options for two colourways.

This sampler is 37 rows of a variety of stitches with stitch diagram instructions for specialty stitches.

Design size:  53 x 262 (3 3/4" x 18 7/8" on 28 ct over two / 14 ct fabric).

Model stitched on discontinued fabric - suggested substitute 28ct Cashel Ice Blue, or a hand dyed fabric in medium blue.

This pattern was originally taught at Acorns and Threads in Portland, OR. I have changed the middle to reflect a more general wording that we can all use, and it became the inspiration for a totally new series! It is what I seem to do best, mix old yet make new! Enjoy!

Design size: 127 x 99 (7 3/4" x 6" on 32 ct evenweave or 16 ct Aida)

This design is 14 boxes of specialty stitches, each box has instructions with stitch diagrams when needed. A diagram of alternate sayings is available for the Take Time To… series. Click on the PDF link below to view this document.

Design size:  66 x 66 (4 1/4" x 4 1/4" over 2 on 32 ct or over 1 on 16 count)

Other "Take Time To..." charts availabe in Accessories tab or special order.

This design is 17 boxes of specialty stitches, each box has instructions with stitch diagrams when needed. A diagram of alternate sayings is available for the Take Time To… series. It will be uploaded soon, and link will be posted here.

Design size:  66 x 66 (4 1/4" x 4 1/4" on 32 ct over 2 or 16 ct over 1)

Accessory pack available by special order