PROJECTS FOR STITCHING GROUPS Below are small projects that are great for embroiderers groups. Big discounts when kits or instructions are purchased in bulk for a group project. If the kit you would like to do as a group is not on this webpage then please email me for discounts on orders of 6 kits or more of one type of kit. Blackwork Star  |  Cross-Stitch Meets Blackwork Hapsburg Lace Scissors Case  |  Hapsburg Lace Bookmark  |  Shadow Work Tulip or Iris   I offer embroidery classes and commissions in all types of embroidery, please Contact me for any requests. Home Page!  |  Free On-going Critique and Free Correspondence with all kits!  |    View Shopping Cart Gallery of Customers Embroideries of my Kits

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BLACKWORK STAR This fun counted technique is suitable for all levels of embroiderers. The blackwork star is worked from a chart and an easy to read instruction booklet which has step by step instructions and diagrams on how to work the blackwork star. The star is embellished with gold spangles and beads and Japan thread and the background is worked in random stitched gold stars. The design can be worked on any count fabric over two threads of the fabric in black DMC floss or feel free to go wild and work the design in coloured floss, variegated thread or metallic thread. Typically 32 or 28 count fabric is used. The original were worked on 32 count. I am offering free correspondence and free on going critique for this kit, for more details go to - Free on going critique. EMBROIDERY SIZE Star shape only – not including the gold stars background 32 Count Fabric:  Height: 3 3/4 inches (9 1/2 cm)     Width: 3 3/4 inches (9 1/2 cm) 28 Count Fabric:  Height: 4 1/2 inches (10 3/4 cm)     Width: 4 1/2 inches (10 3/4 cm) KIT CONTENTS 14 Page Instruction Booklet  •  A Piece of 14 inch by 14 inch Antique White Fabric  •  One Skein of Black DMC Floss  •  One Spool of Gold No. 1 Japan Thread  •  One Spool of Gold 002J Kreink #4 Braid  •  One Yard of Gold No. 7 Japan Thread  •  40 Gold #14 Spangles  •  24 Gold #12 Spangles  •  75 Gold Beads  •  One No. 28 Tapestry Needle  •  One No. 20 Tapestry Needle COST    6 or Kits with Linen Fabric: $21.75 Canadian Dollars Each (25% Discount) Quantity: Select Fabric 32 Count Anitque White Belfast Linen Fabric 28 Count Anitque White Cashel Linen Fabric View Cart 6 or Kits with Even Weave Fabric: $20.25 Canadian Dollars Each (25% Discount) Quantity: Select Fabric 32 Count Antique White Monika Fabric 28 Count Antique White Jobelan Fabric View Cart 6 or More Patterns: $7.50 Canadian Dollars Each (25% Discount) Quantity: Select Fabric 32 Count Belfast Linen Fabric 28 Count Cashel Linen Fabric View Cart RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT The kit comes with one No. 28 crewel embroidery needle. You have the option to order extra needles in different sizes below and the option to order a stretcher bar embroidery frame and tacks to work the embroidery in. (Parcel Mail costs apply to stretcher bar frames). Packet of John James Tapestry Needles: $2.50 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Size: 28 - Packet of 5 (Smallest) 26 - Packet of 6 24 - Packet of 6 View Cart 12 inch by 12 inch Stretcher Bar Frame and Thumb Tacks: $15.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

"Contemplation" "Going About Their Business" "Hummingbird Haven" "Landscape" "Relaxation" "Swan Reflections" Click on images for enlargements  Wholesale

CROSS-STITCH MEETS BLACKWORK This fun counted technique is suitable for all levels of embroiderers. The pattern comes with a easy to read chart and a booklet with step by step instructions and diagrams on how to work cross-stitch and the blackwork patterns. The design can be worked on any count fabric in black DMC floss or feel free to go wild and work the design in coloured floss, variegated thread or metallic thread. Typically 14 or 16 count or 28 or 32 count fabric is used. The originals were worked on 32 count. For information on the different count fabric that can be used Click Here. I am offering free correspondence and free on going critique for this kit, for more details go to - Free on going critique. EMBROIDERY SIZE Design size on 14 or 28 count fabric: 7 3/16 inches (18 ¼ cm) wide by 10 ½ inches (26 ¼ cm) high Design size on 16 or 32 count fabric: 6 ¼ inches (16 cm) wide by 9 inches (23 cm) high For more sizes Click Here For a description of the types of fabric that can be used Click Here RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT Small Embroidery Scissors 12 inch by 14 inch Stretcher Bar Frame for 12, 16, 28, and 32 count fabric: You can purchase the frame after the kits below. High Lighting Pen KIT COST 6 or More Cross-Stitch Meets Blackwork Patterns with Antique White Fabric, Black DMC Floss and Needle (can be assorted): $17.25 Canadian Dollars Each (25% Discount) Quantity: Design: Contemplation with 14 Count Aida Contemplation with 16 Count Aida Going About Their Business with 14 Count Aida Going About Their Business with 16 Count Aida Hummingbird Haven with 14 Count Aida Hummingbird Haven with 16 Count Aida Landscape with 14 Count Aida Landscape with 16 Count Aida Relaxation Haven with 14 Count Aida Relaxation Haven with 16 Count Aida Swan Reflections with 14 Count Aida Swan Reflections with 16 Count Aida View Cart 6 or More Cross-Stitch Meets Blackwork Patterns with Antique White Fabric, Black DMC Floss and Needle (can be assorted): $18.75 Canadian Dollars Each (25% Discount) Quantity: Design: Contemplation with 28 Count Jobelan Contemplation with 32 Count Etamin Going About Their Business with 28 Count Jobelan Going About Their Business with 32 Count Etamin Hummingbird Haven with 28 Count Jobelan Hummingbird Haven with 32 Count Etamin Landscape with 28 Count Jobelan Landscape with 32 Count Etamin Relaxation with 28 Count Jobelan Relaxation with 32 Count Etamin Swan Reflections with 28 Count Jobelan Swan Reflections with 32 Count Etamin View Cart 6 or More Cross-Stitch Meets Blackwork Patterns with Antique White Fabric, Black DMC Floss and Needle (can be assorted): $19.50 Canadian Dollars Each (25% Discount) Quantity: Design: Contemplation with 28 Count Cashel Linen Contemplation with 32 Count Belfast Linen Going About Their Business with 28 Count Cashel Linen Going About Their Business with 32 Count Belfast Linen Hummingbird Haven with 28 Count Cashel Linen Hummingbird Haven with 32 Count Belfast Linen Landscape with 28 Count Cashel Linen Landscape with 32 Count Belfast Linen Relaxation Haven with 28 Count Cashel Linen Relaxation Haven with 32 Count Belfast Linen Swan Reflections with 28 Count Cashel Linen Swan Reflections with 32 Count Belfast Linen View Cart PATTERN COST 6 or More Cross-Stitch Meets Blackwork Patterns (can be assorted): $11.25 Canadian Dollars Each (25% Discount) Quantity: Design: Contemplation Going About Their Business Hummingbird Haven Relaxation Landscape Swan Reflections View Cart EQUIPMENT All Cross-Stitch Meets Blackwork kits come with one No. 28 crewel embroidery needle. You have the option to order extra needles in different sizes below and the option to order a stretcher bar embroidery frame and tacks to work the embroidery in. (Parcel Mail costs apply to stretcher bar frames). Packet of John James Tapestry Needles: $2.50 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Size: 28 - Packet of 5 (Smallest) 26 - Packet of 6 24 - Packet of 6 View Cart 12 Inch by 14 Inch Stretcher Bar Frame and Thumb Tacks: $15.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

Embroidery Scissors Case Scissors Case for Gingher 3 1/2 inch Embroidery Scissors Click on images for enlargements   Scissors Case Design by Beppy Berlin, Center Border Motif from Fancy Work & Fantasies - F208 Endearments Old & New by Carol Costello

HAPSBURG LACE SCISSORS CASE This scissors case is for 3 1/2 inch long by 1 3/4 inch wide embroidery scissors such as Gingher embroidery scissors and case can be worked by beginner to advanced embroiderers, if you enjoy counted thread such as cross-stitch you will enjoy working the scissors case. The scissors case is worked using pearl cottons on an 18 count mono canvas. In the example opposite white pearl cottons have been embroidered onto 18 count brown coloured mono canvas. Lacy Hapsburg lace stitches are worked leaving spaces between the patterns for ribbons to be inserted. Beads are sewn down to emphasize some areas of the case. Each pattern is charted out and explained in detail how it is worked. This case looks great using any coloured mono canvas with a contrasting pearl cotton colour, I offer brown (also known as natural) or antique blue canvas (see bookmark below for antique blue canvas) in my kit with white pearl cotton and a light blue ribbon. If you purchase the instruction booklet alone you can choose your own colour canvas and contrasting pearl cotton thread (more than one colour can be used) and different colour cord to give your case a unique look. If you dislike French knots, beads have proven to be an appealing substitute (to the embroiderer and the admirer), the choice is yours. I am offering free correspondence and free on going critique for this kit, for more details go to - Free on going critique. EMBROIDERY SIZE Height: 4 1/2 inches (11 1/4 cm)     Width: 2 1/4 inches (5 1/2 cm) KIT CONTENTS Instruction Booklet  •  Chart  •  18 Count Mono Canvas  •  One Spool of No. 8 Perle Cotton Thread  •  One No. 24 Tapestry Needle  •  One Yard of Blue Ribbon  •  Blue Seed Beads  •  Sticky Back Felt COST 6 or More Kits: $12.00 Canadian Dollars Each (25% Discount) Quantity: Select Canvas Colour: Brown Canvas Antique Blue Canvas View Cart 6 or More Patterns: $7.50 Canadian Dollars Each (25% Discount) Quantity: View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

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HAPSBURG BOOKMARK / MINI SAMPLER This bookmark can be worked by beginner to advanced embroiderers, if you enjoy counted thread such as cross-stitch you will enjoy working the bookmark. The bookmark is worked using pearl cottons on an 18 count mono canvas. In the example opposite white pearl cottons have been embroidered onto 18 count antique blue mono canvas. The lacy stitches are worked in rows, taking care not to cross the threads over open holes at the back of the canvas because the lacy effect would be lost. Ribbons are inserted between some rows of the Hapsburg lace patterns to give a touch of colour. Each pattern is charted out and explained in detail how it is worked. The bookmark looks great using any coloured mono canvas with a contrasting pearl cotton colour, I offer antique blue or brown (also known as natural) canvas (see the sampler for the natural brown colour) in my kit with white pearl cotton and pale blue and pale pink ribbons. If you purchase the instruction booklet alone you can choose your own colour canvas and contrasting pearl cotton thread (more than one colour can be used) and different colour ribbon and beads to give your bookmark a unique look.  I am offering free correspondence and free on going critique for this kit, for more details go to - Free on going critique. EMBROIDERY SIZE Height: 8 inches (20 cm)     Width: 2 inches (5 1/2 cm) KIT CONTENTS Instruction Booklet  •  Chart  •  18 Count Mono Canvas  •  One Spool of No. 8 Perle Cotton Thread  •  One No. 24 Tapestry Needle  •  One Yard of Ribbon  •  Seed Beads  •  Sticky Back Felt COST 6 or More Kits: $12.00 Canadian Dollars Each (25% Discount) Quantity: Select: Antique Blue Canvas & Purple Ribbon Antique Blue Canvas & Blue Ribbon Antique Blue Canvas & Pink Ribbon Brown Canvas & Pink Ribbon Brown Canvas & Blue Ribbon Brown Canvas & Purple Ribbon View Cart 6 or More Patterns: $7.50 Canadian Dollars Each (25% Discount) Quantity: View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

Tulip Front Tulip Back Iris Front Iris Back

FLOWERS, BUTTERFLIES AND CANADIAN FLAG The Tulip and the Iris are a fun simple shadow work project that can be worked as a mini project in an embroiderers group. Working the embroidery: The Shadow Work stitch is a simple backstitch worked on the front of the work alternating back and forth along two lines that are parallel to each other (bands), on the back of the work herringbone is created by the stitches crossing from one edge of the band to the other. The herringbone shows through the fabric at the front of the work as an opaque band. The ends of the threads are easily finished off in the stitches at the back of the work so that they do not show up obviously in the embroidery. Each design can be displayed in a card window mat  or in a clear perspex frame or key ring. The instructions includes diagrams for working the herringbone stitch and finishing ends and an enlarged picture of the back of the embroidery so you can see how the herringbone stitch lays. I also explain how to mount the embroidery can be mounted so that the embroidery can be displayed from both sides. I am offering free email correspondence and free on going critique for this kit, for more details go to - Free on going critique. EMBROIDERY SIZE Each design is approximately the following size: Height:  2 1/2 inches (5 cm)     Width: 1 3/4 inches (4 1/4 cm) KIT CONTENTS Instruction Booklet  •  DMC Embroidery Floss  •  No. 10 Crewel Embroidery Needle  •  A Piece of Polyester Organza Fabric 11 inches Square (27.5 cm Square) KIT COST 6 or More Kits (Tulip and Iris Designs): $15.00 Canadian Dollars Each (25% Discount) Quantity: View Cart 6 or More Patterns (Tulip and Iris Designs): $7.50 Canadian Dollars Each (25% Discount) Quantity: View Cart MOUNTING SUPPLIES Two Sided Perspex Frame: $5.99 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart I recommend stretcher bar frames to work Shadow Work in as you can get excellent tension on all four sides of the embroidery resulting in smoother stitches. For information about the frames visit my Embroidery Frames webpage. (Parcel Mail costs apply to stretcher bar frames). 9 Inch Stretcher Bar Frame and Thumb Tacks: $15.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart All Shadow Work kits come with one No. 10 embroidery needle. As these fine embroidery needles can be difficult to come I have given you the option to order extra needles below. Packet of 15 Crewel Embroidery Needles Size 10: $2.50 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart Packet of 3 Metal Top Wire Needle Threaders: $1.39 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

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