Chain stitch
on 1st June 2021
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Learn how to stitch a chain stitch line.
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Jacquie SAL • Magic Needlebook
Join this Stitch-ALong to stitch & finish the Jacquie Magic Needlebook!
Fancy being the David Copperfield of the stitching world? Forget stitching a regular needlebook. This truly special item will make you a master of illusion!
The magic isn’t just in the final product (although it is a big part of it!) – this project is a pick-and-mix dual level needlework pattern: intermediate and/or expert. You can stitch just the intermediate version, or just the expert one, or you can create magic of your own and decide which expert stitches to include in your very own version.
A magical project in every sense of the word!
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Anthea Calendar • July
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Stitch the Anthea design for July – you can use it as part of the Anthea Calendar, or customise it with your own caption, using the ABC included in the pattern.
This design features sprigs of lavender tied up with a pretty bow. It’s enhanced with a few beads.
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Stroll on the Beach
“QUICK CHALLENGE” • PDF Pattern to learn how to stitch a Woven picot stitch.
This design features a pretty selection of shells, a pair of sandals and a 3D star fish. You can almost hear the sound of the wave as one of them almost reaches the shells!
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Anthea Calendar • August
PDF pattern as DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
Stitch the Anthea design for August – you can use it as part of the Anthea Calendar, or customise it with your own caption, using the ABC included in the pattern.
This design features hydrangea blooms and delicate Lisianthus flowers. It’s enhanced with special stitches, beads and mother-of-pearl sequins.
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Woodland Hedgehog
“QUICK CHALLENGE” • PDF Pattern to learn how to stitch a Colonial knot.
This design features a cute little hedgehog in a lovely autumnal woodland setting.
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Butterfly Trail
“QUICK CHALLENGE” • PDF Pattern to learn how to stitch a Rhodes butterfly.
This design features a flurry of pretty butterflies, in all sorts of sizes and shapes.
Enhanced with golden thread and special stitches.
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Anthea Calendar
The Anthea Calendar SAL is now fully published, so there will not be any new patterns published. There is no deadline to stitch it, however, so new members are welcome at any time!
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Zoe Box
PDF Pattern to stitch and finish this stunning box.
This design features a tree of life growing through the four seasons, with a cute little creature symbolising that season on each side. It’s enhanced with a variety of special stitches, as well as beads, sequins, and silver thread. A little treasure of a box, stitched inside as well as outside.
Once assembled, it’s about 10 cm wide and 14 cm high. (approx. 4″ w x 5.5″ h)
Jacquie SAL • Magic Needlebook
Join this Stitch-ALong to stitch & finish the Jacquie Magic Needlebook!
Fancy being the David Copperfield of the stitching world? Forget stitching a regular needlebook. This truly special item will make you a master of illusion!
The magic isn’t just in the final product (although it is a big part of it!) – this project is a pick-and-mix dual level needlework pattern: intermediate and/or expert. You can stitch just the intermediate version, or just the expert one, or you can create magic of your own and decide which expert stitches to include in your very own version.
A magical project in every sense of the word!
Please see the description tab for more information.
Ring a Ring o’ Foxes Biscornu
PDF Pattern to stitch this lovely biscornu in warm and bright autumnal shades.
This design features foxes running around after each other, amongst a feast of leaves and berries. It’s beautifully enhanced with beads and a touch of gold thread.
Once assembled, it’s about 11cm (4.5″) wide and 4cm (1.5″) high.
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.
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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.
Daisy BiscoBourse
PDF Pattern to stitch a very stylish BiscoBourse – a touch of vintage with a modern twist.
This design features a floral wreath and it’s beautifully enhanced with a varying selection of special stitches. Simply choose the pattern to suit your skills, or take up a challenge and learn new stitches!
Once assembled, this BiscoBourse is about 13 cm wide and 6 cm high.
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Cherry Blossom Cushion
PDF Pattern to stitch this lovely and peaceful oriental scene.
This design features exotic birds and a matching butterfly on a backdrop of cherry blossom. It’s beautifully enhanced with golden beads and thread, as well as a few delicate sequins and special stitches.
Once assembled, it’s approx. 29 x 29 cm (11.5″ x 11.5″)
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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 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.
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Christie Mini Frames (set of 6)
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PDF Pattern to stitch 6 beautiful festive designs, featuring the “Merry Christmas” caption, a snowflake, a Christmas tree, a heart wreath, a candle in a bauble, and the caption “Peace & Joy to the world”.
BONUS CHART: also includes the “Joyeux Noël” version.
These designs are all enhanced with special stitches, gold thread, beads and sequins.
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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.
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Sparkly Christmas Humbugs
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Pattern to stitch this 4 festive humbugs, to decorate your Christmas tree, or to offer as a small gift to your Christmas Day guests.
These designs feature a rings of traditional Christmas floral motifs on a background of graceful ribbons, beautifully enhanced with golden threads, beads and special stitches, for a luxurious and sparkly finish.
Once assembled, this humbug is about 6cm (2.5 inches) high.
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.
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Navy & Mint Mini Frames (set of 6)
PDF pattern as DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
Stitch these six festive designs, in trendy shades of navy blue and mint green.
This set features a polar bear, a Christmas tree, an owl, a Christmas stocking, a snowman and a Christmas wreath, and it’s beautifully enhanced with beads, metallic threads and special stitches.
Each design fits in a frame with a 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) aperture.
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Wintry Blooms Tissue Case
PDF Pattern for a tissue case with lovely wintry flowers in pastel shades, and silver thread, beads and sequins for a rich sparkly feel.
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Seasonal Wreaths (set of 4)
“QUICK CHALLENGE” • Set of 4 PDF Patterns to learn how to stitch a spiderweb stitch, a ribbed spiderweb stitch and a Lazy Daisy stitch.
They can be stitched and framed separately, or stitched together and framed in a single square frame.
Enhanced with beads and special stitches.
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Woven bars • Hardanger
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Hardanger: learn how to stitch a woven bar
Stem stitch
on 19th March 2021
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Learn how to use stem stitch to stitch a line, an outline, and to fill that outline.
