Welcome to our What's New Page which will be updated regularly for your interest.

Note: All prices are in Australian dollars
 

MAY 2012

BOOKS

ELIZABETHAN STITCHES A Guide to Historic English Needlework by Jacqui Carey
Soft cover $45.00

For those of you with an interest in Historical Needlework, this is a book you MUST have. The latest book written by Jacqui Carey. Jacqui describes 24 Case Studies she has investigated. Also, her wonderful descriptions with close-up photographs and clear diagrams of 31 Elizabethan stitches and these Case Studies.

PORTUGUESE WHITEWORK by Yvette Stanton
Soft cover $34.95
 

 
VICTORIA MAGAZINE May/June 2012        $9.50

Blue and White Issue

SAMPLER & ANTIQUE NEEDLE WORK #67       $12.50

INSPIRATIONS MAGAZINE # 74       $13.95

JBW DESIGNS by Judy Whitman

French Country Strawberry Chart only $8
Monogrammed Mini Tote Chart only $8
Rose Motif Sampler Chart only $10
The Rabbit Alphabet Chart only $10

 

APRIL 2012

BLACKBIRD DESIGNS

Loose Feathers 2012 - Mary Ann Blackburn      Book Only    $20

MARCH 2012

WINDFLOWER EMBROIDERY DESIGNS
Two new patterns from Jan Kerton’s wide range of designs.

PENGUINS Pattern $25
This pattern includes pattern and instructions with photos, velour, paper stabilizer and felt.
The kit contains enough material to make three penguins.

BOUNCING BUNNIES Pattern $25
This pattern includes pattern and instructions with photos, velour, paper stabilizer and felt.
Also, suggestions for DMC stranded cottons and wool threads.

BOOKS

MADE IN FRANCE - CROSS-STITCH SAMPLERS by Marjorie Massey Hard cover $34.95
Another addition to this popular series. A very French approach to a number of samplers including many with alphabets and numerals.
The book contains 8 loose-leafed patterns and ideas for stitching your designs.

NEEDLEPAINTS 100% Egyptian Cotton 10 metre skeins $5.50 per skein
This range of beautiful threads have been re-introduced and are suggested for embroidery and cross-stitch patterns.

VICTORIA MAGAZINE March/April 2012        $9.50

SPECIAL IRELAND ISSUE

NEW BOOK

FOR MY FRIEND          $33.00      NOW IN STOCK !

Twelve Projects, some are Cross-stitch, also to make or bake

THE SCARLET LETTER

THE ANN SCUTT SAMPLER of Circa 1675 Chart only $22

JANET BURNET A Scottish Sampler June 1830    Chart only $20

NEW ENGLAND SAMPLER Circa 1810    Chart only $18

LONG DOG SAMPLERS

FLEMISH GIANT Chart only $22

FEBRUARY 2012

SAMPLER & ANTIQUE NEEDLE WORK #66       $12.50

JANUARY 2012

INSPIRATIONS MAGAZINE # 73       $13.95

BLACKBIRD DESIGNS

Loose Feathers - WINTER - 2011      Chart Only    $12

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NEW BOOK

Home Sweet Home          $34.95

Created by Carolyn Pearce, published by Country Bumpkin Books

Home Sweet Home is a delightful workbox in the shape of a whimsical English cottage filled with lovely accessories and covered in an exquisite garden of stitches. This workbox is sure to become not just a treasured heirloom, but a valuable accompaniment to every stitching project.

We stock many of the threads and linen, required for this beautiful project.

Zweigart Cashel Linen in Olive Green - 25cm x 25cm piece

GUMNUT YARNS

New thread colours for "Blossoms" 2012 now in stock.

DECEMBER 2011

BLACKBIRD DESIGNS

Christmas Garden      Chart Only    $24
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A 12 page booklet containing three projects and a lot of pictures of each of these.

The Christmas Garden Sampler stitched on 30 count linen.
A small Travel Bag and a small Gift Box
 

Crowning the Tree          Chart only      $16

A Stocking, a little larger than those of 2 years ago.  The finished size of this stocking is 3"  x  6.5".

SAMPLER & ANTIQUE NEEDLE WORK #65       $12.50

VICTORIA MAGAZINE November/December 2011 $9.50

BLACKBIRD DESIGNS

WEEKEND Quilts and Projects by Barb Adams and Alma Allen $33

Includes Hand Applique instructions, great designs and templates for four quilts, a bed or table runner, a cushion, hooked rug, treasure box and pin-keep. Also a small cross-stitch chart.

A STITCHER'S JOURNEY $33

This book of small easy designs and suitable for gifts, has been a favourite in our shop for the past few months.

Somehow, I have neglected to add it to our “Blackbird” page.

This book has been inspired by a sampler book from the Kildare Model Place School in Ireland, dated around 1842.

Alma has included an interesting history of the book You will find 15 charts for small samplers, pincushions, sewing boxes with great ideas for finishing your “smalls”.
 

NOVEMBER 2011
 

BLACKBIRD LOOSE FEATHERS 2011   AUTUMN   Chart only    $12

The second part of a three part Sampler, stitched on R & R Reproductions 30 ct "Irish Crème". We have this linen to stitch the three designs, for $18 a piece.
The chart also includes designs for a "Pumpkin Blossom Sewing Box" and "Pumpkin Blossom Pincushion".
Threads used are from The Gentle Art and Crescent Colours.

 

NEW BOOKS

COLOUR CONFIDENCE IN EMBROIDERY - TRISH BURR $49.95
Hardcover. A valuable resource book using colour for all of your embroidery.

"Trish provides a greater awareness of how colour affects our embroidery, and what brings it to life."

"Each aspect is clearly illustrated by example and includes tools for selecting colours, choosing shades that enhance our embroidery, why some shades blend better than others and the importance of contrast with light and shadow." Description by Trish Burr

There are five new projects of little birds for you to stitch.

A beautiful book to keep or for a gift.
 

THE LIBERTY BOOK of HOME SEWING $39.95
Hardcover

A beautiful book of Liberty’s well loved designs. This book has a number of inspiring small gifts as well as items for your home.

Each have very easy to follow instructions.

Beautiful for just enjoying, as well. A lovely gift for all ages.
 

OCTOBER 2011

MILL HILL CHRISTMAS KITS

Mill Hill Beaded and Cross-stitched on Perforated Paper. $9.00 each
Everything included for you to stitch with. Threads, needles, beads, perforated paper and clear instructions.
Golden Tannenbaum MH16-1301
Sapphire Snow MH16-1302
Ruby Forest MH16-1303
Garnet Spiral MH16-1304
Emerald Wreath MH16-1305
Diamond Holiday MH16-1306


WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS

A special Christmas magazine, featuring 30 years of beautiful Christmas décor from Nancy Clarke, the former Chief Floral Designer for The White House.
A magazine to keep, showing many White House rooms.
Great ideas for Trees, Wreaths, Centerpieces and Garlands with some instructions to make your own.

SHEPHERD'S BUSH CHRISTMAS STOCKING for 2011 - 'THOMAS'

'Thomas' Chart only: $9

'Thomas' Charm Pack : $25

Threads are Perle 5's from Weeks Dye Works, Crescent Colours and DMC and we keep these in stock.


GINGHER SCISSORS       Designer Series 2011       $55 a pair

"TESSA" 4" Embroidery Scissors, packaged with a leather sheath

OUT OF STOCK
 

WINDFLOWER EMBROIDERY - VELOUR PACKS $12 each

HIPPO FABRIC PACK
Contains velour in grey, pink and blue, also stabilizer paper to stitch your Hippo, again.

PANDA FABRIC PACK
Contains velour in black and white and stabilizer paper to stitch your Panda, again.

LION FABRIC PACK
Contains yellow velour and stabilizer paper to stitch your Lion, again.

GIRAFFE FABRIC PACK
Contains a piece of spotted yellow velour and a piece of plain toning yellow velour to stitch your Giraffe, again.

MONKEY FABRIC PACK
Contains a piece of light brown velour and a piece of pale brown velour. Also stabilizer paper to stitch another Monkey.

SEPTEMBER 2011

GLORIANA THREADS - FLORIMELLS
Many new colours in stock

THE SCARLET LETTER

RUTHY ROGERS Circa 1789 Chart only $22

From the collection of the American Art Museum in New York
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Stitch count: 165 Wide x 234 High Stitches used: Cross, Stem filling, Queen, outline and counted satin.

Recommended for advanced needleworkers.

DONA DOROTHEA GAZANO Y GARCIA - The Scarlet LetterChart only $22

A Spanish Sampler from the mid 19th Century.

Stitch count: 293 Wide x 207 High Stitches used are Cross stitch over one, Cross stitch over two, Sawtooth over one and counted thread Satin Stitch.

Recommended for advanced needleworkers.
 

NEW BOOK from ALISON SNEPP

Mitring Corners and Hem stitching on Even-weave fabrics

Revised in 2011             $32

With Alison's renowned knowledge and detail, this 'must have' book has very clear photography and easy to follow technical descriptions. There are a number of different patterns for hemstitching, using various stitches.

JUST CROSS STITCH ORNAMENTS 2011        $10

Just Cross Stitch Ornaments 2011 magazine, offers 76 new Christmas Ornament designs from the top Designers.

KACOONDA SILK RIBBONS    7mm  2mtr Hanks    $7.00 each

BLACKBIRD DESIGNS _ New Book

A Schoolgirls Work - Samplers from the Spencer Museum of Art  $33 

WINDFLOWER EMBROIDERY KITS

UNDERWATER FUN BLANKET KIT $95
Turtles, Seahorses, Starfish, little fish and shells !
Jan's kit includes coloured velours, wools for embroidery, toy filler, needles, stabilizer paper and very clear instructions.
Wool blanketing is not included.
Jan has included a copy of her "Windflower Stitch Guide".


BALANCING HIPPOS KIT 20
Kit contains grey, pink and blue velour and stabilizer paper. Instructions are included.
You will need toy filler, needles and four DMC stranded threads.
Wool blanketing is not included.




 

THE PRAIRIE SCHOOLER 2011 Santa chart only $5.50

JBW DESIGNS by Judy Whitman

FRENCH COUNTRY REINDEER STOCKING Chart only $10
CHRISTMAS WELCOME Chart only $7
NEEDLE ROLL & NEEDLE CASE Chart only $7
FRENCH COUNTRY ORNAMENTS II Chart only $7
FRENCH COUNTRY HEARTS I Chart only $7
FRENCH COUNTRY HEARTS II Chart only $7
'TWAS THE NIGHT ORNAMENTS II Chart only $7
'TWAS THE NIGHT ORNAMENTS III Chart only $7
'TWAS THE NIGHTORNAMENTS IV Chart only $7

LITTLE HOUSE NEEDLEWORKS

SUMMER SPLENDOR chart only $7
BAKED GOODS chart only $7
PEPPERMINT TWIST chart only $7
ALL IS CALM chart only $7
WINTER SHEEP chart only $7
FROSTY FLAKES chart only $7
THE MERRY SKATER chart only $7
HALLELUJAH Chart only $7

PERMIN 32 count Linen 140 cms wide $92 per mtr

3 NEW colours available

Beach Walk = DMC #642
Pink Sand = DMC #452
Sea Spray = DMC #160/157

'VELOUR' WOOL BLANKETING 100% pure wool

NEW colour available - MID BLUE Cot piece, Bassinette piece or by the metre. Also available in Ivory.

BOHIN HAND EMBROIDERY NEEDLES Made in France $3.90 per pack

BEADING Needles: 10 / 12
CREWEL / EMBROIDERY 9, 10, Mixed: 3 / 9, 5 / 10
MILLINERS / STRAWS 7, 8, 9, 10, Mixed: 3 / 9
CHENILLE 18, 20, 22, 24
TAPESTRY 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28