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Blue Iris Biscornu
PDF Pattern to stitch a biscornu with slender blue irises, enhanced with special stitches, gold thread, and gold beads.
Magnolia Heart
PDF pattern to stitch this lovely heart as a pretty keepsake gift for an engagement or a wedding. It would also be perfectly suitable as a Mother’s Day gift, or even a Valentine’s Day present!
This design features a range of Magnolia buds and blooms, enhanced with special stitches, silver thread, and sequins.
Lizzie Stitching Wallet
PDF Pattern to stitch this beautiful and practical stitching wallet, either to keep inside your travel stitching bag, or to make an ever-so-special gift to a fellow stitcher. Folded, it’s no bigger than the hand, yet it’s big enough to hold a pair of scissors (11cm max), several needles, and small useful bits & pieces, such as a needle threader.
This design features hydrangea blooms and delicate Lisianthus flowers. It’s enhanced with special stitches, beads and mother-of-pearl sequins. Stitched and finished entirely by hand. No sewing machine required at any point.
Peacock Stitching Set
♥ 3 FOR 2 offer ♥ FREE Needlebook ♥
PDF Pattern to stitch the full set of Peacock stitching accessories: pin-cushion biscornu, scissor case & fob, needlebook.
Don’t just store your stitching tools – do it with style and panache! These designs feature proud peacocks and their glorious feathers, enhanced with beads and sequins.
Zoe SAL membership
Join this Stitch-ALong to stitch & finish the Zoe Box!
By the end of this SAL, you will have stitched and assembled a pretty little box. It will be stitched on all sides (including inside the box) as well as on the lid.
Please see the description tab for more information.
NOTE: Membership is purchased ONCE for the whole SAL – there are NO hidden fees for each part, and you are free to join at any stage until the last part is published. Membership will close to new participants at that point, and the full pattern will be released once the SAL is finished.
Lilac Stitching Set
♥ 3 FOR 2 offer ♥ FREE Needlebook ♥
PDF Pattern to stitch the full set of Lilac stitching accessories: pin-cushion biscornu, scissor case & fob, needlebook.
These designs feature beautiful lilac flowers and busy bumblebees, enhanced with special stitches, beads, sequins and silver thread.
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Zoe SAL membership
Join this Stitch-ALong to stitch & finish the Zoe Box!
By the end of this SAL, you will have stitched and assembled a pretty little box. It will be stitched on all sides (including inside the box) as well as on the lid.
Please see the description tab for more information.
NOTE: Membership is purchased ONCE for the whole SAL – there are NO hidden fees for each part, and you are free to join at any stage until the last part is published. Membership will close to new participants at that point, and the full pattern will be released once the SAL is finished.
Peacock Stitching Set
♥ 3 FOR 2 offer ♥ FREE Needlebook ♥
PDF Pattern to stitch the full set of Peacock stitching accessories: pin-cushion biscornu, scissor case & fob, needlebook.
Don’t just store your stitching tools – do it with style and panache! These designs feature proud peacocks and their glorious feathers, enhanced with beads and sequins.
Lizzie Stitching Wallet
PDF Pattern to stitch this beautiful and practical stitching wallet, either to keep inside your travel stitching bag, or to make an ever-so-special gift to a fellow stitcher. Folded, it’s no bigger than the hand, yet it’s big enough to hold a pair of scissors (11cm max), several needles, and small useful bits & pieces, such as a needle threader.
This design features hydrangea blooms and delicate Lisianthus flowers. It’s enhanced with special stitches, beads and mother-of-pearl sequins. Stitched and finished entirely by hand. No sewing machine required at any point.
Wild Rose Biscornu
PDF Pattern to stitch this elegant biscornu. This design features wild roses and fruits, and it’s beautifully enhanced with beads and a dainty decorative border.
Wisteria Biscornu
PDF Pattern to stitch this biscornu as a pretty pin cushion, a useful paperweight, a lovely fragranced pomander, an elegant wedding ring cushion, or simply as an ornament!
This design features blooming wisteria and pretty butterflies, enhanced with sequins and beads.
Violet Stitching Set
♥ 3 FOR 2 offer ♥ FREE Needlebook ♥
PDF Pattern to stitch the full set of Violet stitching accessories: pin-cushion biscornu, scissor case & fob, needlebook.
These designs feature delicate violet posies, enhanced with beads and golden thread.
Snowdrop Biscornu
PDF Pattern to stitch this biscornu with delicately arranged snowdrops, enhanced with special stitches, silver thread, white beads and mother-of-pearl sequins.
Violet Biscornu
Pattern to stitch this pretty biscornu. It can be used as a pin cushion, a paperweight, a fragranced pomander, an elegant wedding ring cushion, or simply as an ornament!
This design features delicate violet posies, enhanced with beads and golden thread.
Peacock Biscornu
PDF Pattern to stitch this striking biscornu pin-cushion – don’t just pin your needles, do it with style and panache!
This design features a proud peacock and his glorious feathers, beautifully enhanced with beads and sequins. Once assembled, this biscornu is about 10.5 x 10.5 cm (4″) wide and 4 cm (1.5″) thick.
Lilac Stitching Set
♥ 3 FOR 2 offer ♥ FREE Needlebook ♥
PDF Pattern to stitch the full set of Lilac stitching accessories: pin-cushion biscornu, scissor case & fob, needlebook.
These designs feature beautiful lilac flowers and busy bumblebees, enhanced with special stitches, beads, sequins and silver thread.
Wild Rose Basket
PDF Pattern to stitch this elegant little basket – perfect as a desk tidy! This design features wild roses and fruits, and it’s beautifully enhanced with beads and a dainty decorative border.
Flora Pouch
PDF Pattern to stitch this pretty pouch and matching key fob. This set is ideal as a hand-bag companion, to store ear pods or tiny items (such as a supermarket trolley token, for example).
Denim inspired, in shades of blues and browns, this design is enhanced with silver thread, special stitches, beads, and sequins.
Cornflower Biscornu
Pattern to stitch this pretty biscornu as a pin cushion, a paperweight, a pomander, or simply as an ornament!
This design features cornflowers in bloom, and it’s enhanced with special stitches, beads, and golden thread.
Once assembled, it’s about 10 cm (4″) wide and 4 cm (1.5″) thick.
Lavender Sachet
Pattern to stitch this stylish lavender sachet and its matching fob.
This design features tied posies of lavender with blue butterflies, and it’s enhanced with silver beads, and special stitches.
Once Upon a Rose Biscornu
Pattern to stitch a soft & dreamy biscornu as a wedding ring cushion, or (without the ribbon & wedding rings) as a pin cushion, a paperweight, a fragranced pomander, or even simply as an ornament! This design would also make a very pretty Mother’s Day gift.
Once assembled, it’s about 10 cm (4″) wide and 5 cm (2″) thick.
This design features a wreath of white roses and buds, and it’s enhanced with beads and sequins for a stunning sparkly finish.
Wild Rose Scissor Case
PDF Pattern to stitch this elegant scissor case. This design features wild roses and fruits, and it’s beautifully enhanced with beads and a dainty decorative border.
Perfect for scissors up to 11 cm (4.5″) long.
Christmas Wreath Biscornu
Pattern to stitch this festive biscornu – use it as a pretty ornament for a side table or a mantelpiece, or even tie a ribbon to it, and hang it on your Christmas tree!
This design features traditional flowers, foliage and berries, and it’s enhanced with lovely gold thread and beads.
Once assembled, it is about 9 cm (3.5″) wide.
Apple Blossom Scissor Case
PDF Pattern to stitch this scissor case. This design features beautiful apple blossoms and fairy-tale butterflies, and it’s delicately enhanced with a few beads.
Perfect for scissors up to 11 cm (4.5″) long.
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