This section of the shop includes cross stitch projects which are combined with additional stitches or counted techniques.Some of the items have been made in to needlebooks, pinkeeps or poppets.It would be helpful if you have worked from a chart before
These pretty little projects borrow the names of famous ballets. The idea came to me when I saw the Firebird ballet on television and coincidentially I was sent a set of lovely multicolours threads the following day.
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£9.00
Code: 402A
These pretty little projects borrow the names of famous ballets. The idea came to me when I saw the Firebird ballet on television and coincidentially was sent samples of multicoloured threads. It must be worked on linen to be effective.
Code: 402B
Code: 402C
Code: 402D
Code: 402E
Code: 402F
This traditional little design is stitched on non-evenweave linen in stranded cottons (floss).
£8.50
Code: 457
This exquisite pocket sampler is made by hand and when folded is kept closed with a weighted eyelet band. It has decorated pockets on both sides, a needlebook and needle pad, pearl buttons, vintage glass beads, blending filament and full colour instructions.
£35.00
Code: 486
This brightly coloured band sampler would be an ideal first attempt at this very popular type of counted embroidery. The borders are taken from an old Czech sampler, kindly allowed by Zweigart and Sawitski.
£18.50
Linen Aida
Code: 490
Hemstitch Flowers is the first in a series of challenging projects not intended for the novice. It includes hemstitch square and additional counted stitches. Worked on 28-count Cashel linen.
£15.00
Code: 491
This is an exquisite project to stitch with a large variety of counted stitches and small Hardanger motifs worked on 28-count unbleached linen. My example was completed with a folded hem, but this could be framed if preferred. You need to have worked on linen before and be used to counting from a chart
£25.00
Code: 515
A handmade, folded pocket worked on pure unbleached linen. The design is worked partly in stranded cottons and in Stef Francis space dyed silk. It is embellished with a few mixed glass seed beads.
£20.00
Code: 531
This exquisite little biscornu is counted on ivory and unbleached linen which may be worked as a patchwork pattern or as supplied. The design is worked in a combination of Hardanger embroidery and cross stitch. The stitching is worked in a variety of stranded cottons (floss) and space dyed Oliver Twists threads and is decorated in random vintage beads
Code: 551
This pretty little stitch sampler is the perfect start to your counted thread addiction. Worked on 26-count Dublin linen in stranded cottons (floss).
£5.00
Code: FSS/1
There are two designs in this range of scented cross stitch projects. Each tumble is made up of three individual projects with a different design on each one. The completed sachets may be displayed as shown where they will scent a room, or may be split up and used to scent drawers or wardrobes. To order just select from the drop down menu.
Meadow Sweet Foxglove
Code: LVT
A special gift for the bride - A Horseshoe to carry and a Ring Box to match. Stitched on cream linen and embellished with seed pearls
Code: PBW/B
This very useful folded case has been beautifully made for us in Hungary using Zweigart linen 14- count aida and are cleverly lined in real soft black suede. Ideal slip case to keep your phone safe. Each pack includes an alphabet chart but no threads.
£9.99
Code: Ph/CS
This special project was inspired by, and charted from, the sampler created by Catherine Archer whilst a pupil at the Muller Orphanage in Bristol, England, during the 1800s. The complete chart for this sampler is available in Charted Antique Samplers. There are four pieces to complete the set which are all stitched on unbleached 28-count Cashel linen. The kits include the fabric and the antique style red checked ribbon as well as fully illustrated instructions.
£22.00
Hussif Accessories Complete Collection (add £18.00)
Code: SCL 500
This pretty set of stitcher's accessories is made in three sections: a band sampler, a pin keep and a scissor chatelaine. The band sampler is completed with a folded hem and then lined to make a needlefold or scissor case.
Code: TT1
These kits are designed to give you a taste of a technique that involves counting from a chart but are not in cross stitch. Each kit includes instructions, diagrams, threads, fabric and a wrapped needle.
Code: W/CS
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