Title: Christmas Sewing Tins and Candy Cane Scissors
Models stitched on 36-ct. White Edinburgh, Zweigart
Thread Used: DMC 6-strand Embroidery Floss and The Gentle Art Sampler Threads

This set includes a Scissors Tin, Scissors Fob and Pin/Needle Tin. The tins used in this design are the large and small Altoid tins. The inspiration for this set was the Candy Cane Scissors from Uncommon Scissors. I wanted the design to not only reflect candy canes and holly, but other Christmas motifs. The two cardinals on the top of the Scissors Tin with pine boughs, holly sprays, peppermints and candy canes adds that holiday feeling. The Pin/Needle Tin lid has a tiny apple basket and holly design. Both boxes are lined on the bottom and on the inside lid. Look inside the Pin/Needle Tin and you will find a little cardinal sitting on a branch on the pin cushion top. There are also peppermints stitched on the inside of this tin. These are quick and fun to stitch. There are eight different charts in this design.

There are 22 specialty stitches used in this design which includes 6 different leaf stitches. You will also learn how to stitch a peppermint using the Wound Cross.

These designs would also work up as nice Christmas ornaments stitching them on 28-ct. or 32-ct. linen.
Inside View
Black Cats in the 'Punkin' Patch
Scissors Case & Scissors Fob

Models stitched on 32-ct. Summer Khaki and 32-ct. Platinum, Zweigart Scissors Case overall measurement: 4"W x 10 3/4"L Scissors Fob: 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Thread Used: The Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Simply Wool; DMC 6-strand Embroidery Floss

There are 20 specialty stitches used in this design. Learn to make the cob web on the Scissors Case back using couched threads and needleweaving. There are buttons added for interest: pumpkins, stars and cats' paws. Each cat used in this design is a little different along with the assortment of other spooky motifs. You will also learn to make twisted cord using a variety of colors in two different ways. All stitch diagrams and finishing instructions are included with the publication. This is a great project to add to your Halloween collection. The black cat scissors used in this design are available from Kelmscott Designs and can be ordered by your local needlework shop.
Inside view.
Outside view.
Gingerbread & Delicious Delights Sampler
Model stitched on 32-ct. Cream Belfast
Design Area: 3 7/8"W x 6"L
Thread Used: The Gentle Art Sampler Threads and DMC 6-strand Embroidery Floss

There are 18 different specialty stitches used in this design. The Wound Wheel and Ridged Spider stitches work great for the peppermints and other candy in the design. You will learn to stitch a Rhodes Heart and work pine cones in Queen Stitches. The little Gingerbread house has numerous stitches to add texture and interest. The individual motifs could also be used for tree ornaments. The sampler was framed in a purchased
5" x 7" unfinished frame and painted in a Hunter Green. A great project for those of you who like to do your own thing. This sampler is also a companion to my other Gingerbread designs.
Hospitality Collection Hospitality Collection
Shaker Scissors Box & Scissors Fob

Overall Size of Shaker Box: 4-3/4"L x 2-7/8"W x 1-3/4"H
The models were stitched on 32-ct. Lt. Examplar, Lakeside Linens
Thread Used: The Gentle Art Sampler Threads and DMC 6-strand Embroidery floss

There are fourteen different specialty stitches used in this design. The beautiful Cherry Shaker box has a drop top lid to hold the linen top and is available from Orleans Carpenters. You could also use a mache box in place of the wooden box and those are readily available from craft stores. The pineapple theme is used on the box lid, inside box bottom and on the tiny scissors fob. The fob is attached to the beautiful gold Pineapple scissors available from Uncommon Scissors. This would be a most Welcome piece for pineapple collectors.
shaker box Inside view.
Colonial Legacy Colonial Legacy
Vintage Pin Cushion & Needlebook/Scissors Case

The models were stitched on 32-ct. Lt. Examplar from Lakeside Linens
Overall pin cushion size: 4" x 3" x 2"H
Overall Needlebook size: 4 1/4W x 7"L
Thread Used: The Gentle Art Sampler Threads, DMC 6-strand Embroidery Floss
There are 11 specialty stitches used in this design. The Vintage Pin Cushion is available from Sudberry House and can be ordered through your local needlework shop. The Needlebook/Scissors Case contains two linen pages for needles and the decorative pocket holds 2 1/2" embroidery scissors. The scissors used in the model's case are gold Storklettes from Kelmscott Designs.
Colonial Legacy Inside view of the Pin Cushion.
Outside view of the Needlebook/Scissors Case Outside view of the Needlebook/Scissors Case.
Inside view of the Needlebook/Scissors Case Inside view of the Needlebook/Scissors Case.
Eggstra Special Sampler
Model stitched on 32-ct. Belfast, Bo Peep Pink
Design Area: 7 1/4"W x 7 3/4"H
Thread Used: The Gentle Art Sampler Threads and
DMC 6-strand Embroidery Floss
Mill Hill Beads, #2019, Crystal Honey

This beautiful sampler uses 19 different specialty stitches. What a perfect gift for a new born baby's room or a great piece to add to your spring or Easter collection. This sampler can be framed, used as a footstool cover or made into a pillow. Start stitching on this piece as there will be a mate to follow this one.

Little Foxes Country Retreat Sampler
Model stitched on 32-ct. Cornsilk, Lakeside Linens Thread Used: The Gentle Art Sampler Threads and DMC 6 strand Embroidery Floss

What a joy to create this beautiful sampler and to share the story as to the inspiration for this piece. We take a number of camping trips during the summer and we like to visit old historical villages, mining towns and watch for wildlife. The buggy in this sampler was found in Roseberry, Idaho, along with lots of antiques and historical buildings. I will be doing more samplers from my stash of Roseberry photos in the near future. The two foxes visited us on a recent camping trip where we were off by ourselves. One evening we discovered one of the foxes curled up on the patio next to our trailer like a little sleeping dog and the second fox watching her little one nearby. My husband grabbed his camera and the two foxes began to follow him. He took photo after photo and we enjoyed them playing in the grass and dandelions for several hours. Each evening we were there, the foxes would come to visit. I am including some of the photo images taken during this trip so you can enjoy some of our experience.

This sampler uses 37 different specialty stitches and 45 different colors of overdyed floss. The publication includes all graphs and stitch diagrams.
Angels are a Cut Above Angels are a Cut Above
Scissors Case & Fob
Models stitched on 32-ct. Ice Blue Belfast, Zweigart
Thread Used: The Gentle Art Sampler Threads, Kreinik, Fine Gold Braid, #002, and DMC 6 strand Embroidery Floss
Angel Scissors, Gold 3 3/4", Kelmscott Designs

This design was created especially for the beautiful Angel scissors from Kelmscott Designs and are available from your local needlework shop. This is a great design for those who collect embroidery scissors as well as Angels. There are 15 different stitches used in this design. The front and back of the scissors case are laced together using Vertical and Diagonal Chevron, which is a nice finishing technique. The scissors fob is also finished lacing the Vertical Chevron stitches. This is a technique you will enjoy trying. The verse on the back of the scissors case is the same as the title, "Angels are a Cut Above". The publication includes the charts, instructions for all stitches and finishing techniques.
The Queen's Rose Garden Sewing Case The Queen's Rose Garden Sewing Case
Model stitched on 32-ct. Spearmint from Lakeside Linens and 32-ct. Fairy Dust, Zweigart.
Thread Used: The Gentle Art Sampler Threads and DMC 6 strand Embroidery Floss
Elizabeth I, 2 1/2" Gold Embroidery Scissors, Kelmscott Designs
Mother of Pearl Floral Thread Rings (3), Kelmscott Designs

This design was created for the Elizabeth I embroidery scissors. Please note that the photo shows the linen more blue and the actual Spearmint linen is more green in color. The front and back of the sewing case as well as the lining is done in Spearmint linen. The scissors pocket, needle page and needle page flap on the inside of the sewing case are done in Fairy Dust linen. The back of the case has a verse stitched in Cross Stitch over one linen thread. The mother of pearl floral thread rings are attached to the lining above the scissors pocket. Throughout this design there are various beds of roses, bees buzzing around, wrought iron gates and a blackbird bathing in the Queen's fountain with blackbirds flying overhead waiting for their turn. The bottom of the needle page is finished to look like lace and a nice finishing technique you will like to try.

There are 18 different stitches used in this design. The publication includes the charts, templates for the scissors pocket, stitch diagrams and finishing instructions.
The Queen's Rose Garden Sewing Case The Queen's Rose Garden Sewing Case
Front, Back & Inside view of the case
 

 

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