Theresa's Basket is where to find the newest designs, fibers and products which meet the stringent quality control standards of ... well ... Theresa! Occasionally I throw in something older, but that's been requested again recently, or I think it has great style. This list changes monthly, but you will be able to go back and look at previous months' lists by following the month links above. Supplies needed are listed along side each design, but if you have questions, send me an e-mail, and I'll do my best to fill you in on whatever you need to know. If you've seen something new (or old) elsewhere that you'd like me to get for you, I'm always happy to fill special orders.
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| Elenor Ferrow 1842 by Shakespeare's Peddler Fabric: 32 ct. Natural Belfast Linen Fibers: Weeks Dye Works Hazelnut, Tarragon, Rust, Cinnbar, Angel Hair, Taupe, River Rock; Sampler Threads Chamomile, Cinders, Tarnished Gold, Apple Cider, Onyx, Piney Woods, Mulberry Price: $12 |
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| Pumpkin Hill (Punchneedle) by With Thy Needle & Thread Fabric: pre-stamped weavers cloth included with instructions Fibers: Valdani 3-strand floss Ebony Almond (3), Spring Leaves (3), Spun Gold, Seaside, Dried Leaves, Subtle Elegance, Cinnamon Swirl, Terra Cotta Twist, Toffee, Dusty Leaves, Tea Dyed Stone, Dark Antique Gold, Ancient Gold, Blackened Khaki Brown Price: $14 |
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| Tending the Pumpkins by With Thy Needle & Thread Fabric: pre-printed weavers cloth included with instructions Fibers: Valdani 3-trand floss Terra Cotta Twist (3), Subtle Elegance, Aged Black, Spun Gold, Spring Leaves, Dried Leaves, Shimmering Denim, Washed Orange, Tea Dyed Stone Price: $14 |
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| Six Fat Men by Lizzie*Kate Fabric: 28 ct. Amber Linen Fibers: Crescent Colours Blackbird, Colonial Copper, Queen Bee, Really Teally; begonia (2), chestnut, crimson, deep sea, graphite, grasshopper, molasses, monkey grass, palomino, tiger’Äôs eye, whitewash (5); Sampler Threads Huckleberry Price: $4.50 per part (there are six parts total...you can buy each part separately. Available now are Snow House, Snowed In and Snow Friends.) |
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| All Hallow's Eve by Chessie & Me Fabric: 36 ct. Vintage Meadow Rue Linen (Lakeside Linens) Fibers: Belle Soie Attic Tea, Eiffel Tower, Herb Garden, Lasagna, Old Crow, Teddy Bear, Tortoise Shell, Vanilla Pudding, Weathered Vine, Wheatgrass Price: $10.00 |
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| Pine Tree Inn by Little House Needleworks Fabric: 30 ct. Tin Roof (Weeks Dye Works) Fibers: DMC floss; Crescent Colours English Ivy Price: $6 |
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| Hallelujah by Little House Needleworks Fabric: 30 ct. Straw Linen (Weeks Dye Works) Fibers: DMC Floss; Crescent Colours Bamboo, Hazelnut; Sampler Threads Forest Glade, Mulberry Price: $6 |
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| Melicent Turner by Little House Needleworks Fabric: 30 ct. Cocoa (Weeks Dye Works) Fibers: Belle Soie Baguette, Espresso, Poison Apple, Teddy Bear, Weathered Vine Price: $10 |
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| The Apple Orchard by Country Cottage Needleworks Fabric: 28 ct. Vintage Exemplar (Lakeside Linens) Fibers: DMC floss; Crescent Colours Crab Cakes, Old Oak Tree; Sampler Threads Chives Price: $8 |
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| Here Kitty Kitty by Country Cottage Needleworks Fabric: 28 ct. Vintage Light Exemplar (Lakeside Linens) Fibers: DMC floss; Sampler Threads Avocado, Heirloom Gold; Weeks Dye Works Carrot Price: $8 |
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| My Dwelling Place by Little House Needleworks Fabric: 18 ct. Lambswool Linen (stitch over-one with two strands) Fibers: DMC Floss; Weeks Dye Works Palomino, Swamp Water; Sampler Threads Old Hickory; Crescent Colours Bramble Bush, Hazelnut, Barn Door, Blacksmith Blue, Olive Branch, Weeping Willow Price: $8 |
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| The Breath of Autumn by Chessie & Me Fabric: 32 ct. Country Mocha Belfast Linen Fibers: Belle Soie Attic Tea, Buttercup, Butterscotch, Harvest, herb Garden, Lasagna, Moss, Old Crow, Paprika, Teddy Bear, Tortoise Shell, Tumbleweed Price: $10 |
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| Pumpkin Row by Chessie & Me Fabric: 32 ct. Vintage Sand Dune (Lakeside Linens) Fibers: Anchor Floss; Weeks Dye Works Amber, Bullfrog, Copper, Fawn, Grasshopper, Onyx, pumpkin, Terra Cotta Price: $10 |
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| When We Do by Lizzie Kate Fabric: included with graph Fibers: Crescent Colours Boysenberry Jam, Caterpillar, Cocoa Bean; Sampler Threads Endive, Old Blue Paint (threads not included) Price: $16 |
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| Berry Delicious by Just Another Button Co. Kit comes with buttons, pins, stuffing, wools, and very thorough instructions...you need a needle and some thread! Price: $46.00 |
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| Twin Bats Pin by Just Nan Price: $10 |
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| Woodsy Owl Pin by Just Nan Price: $10 |
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| Sparkle Spider Pin by Just Nan Price: $10 |
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| Morning Star by Blackbird Designs Fabric: 30 ct. French Vanilla (R&R Reproductions) Fibers: Crescent Colours Barn Door, Calico Kitty, Cocoa Bean, Country Lane Price: $9 |
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| Autumn Sampler by With Thy Needle & Thread Fabric: 30 ct. Iced Cappuccino (R&R Reproductions) Fibers: Sampler Threads Mulberry, Gold Leaf, Maple Syrup, Cornhusk (3), Cinnamon, Apricot Blush, Wood Smoke, Flax, Harvest Basket, Picket Fence, Fragrant Cloves, Parchment, Aged Pewter, Ginger Snap, Apple Cider (2), Mountain Mist, Old Hickory, Pumpkin Pie, Carmel Corn, Toasted Barley, Wood Trail (2), Portabella, Toffee, Heirloom Gold, Endive, Brick Path Price: $10 |
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| Witch Hazel by With Thy Needle & Thread Fabric: 35 ct. Straw (Weeks Dye Works) Fibers: Sampler Threads Cornhusk (2), Buttercrunch, Brandy, Nutmeg, Apricot Blush, Piney Woods, Straw Bonnet, Picket Fence, Woodrose, Fragrant Cloves, Walnut, Aged Pewter, Apple Cider, Wood Trail, Heirloom Gold, Endive Price: $10 |
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| Mansion House at Fox Hollow by With Thy Needle & Thread Fabric: 30 ct. Parchment Linen (Weeks Dye Works) Fibers: Weeks Dye Works Straw (5), Havana (4); Sampler Threads Aged Pewter (2), Lexington Green, Roasted Marshmallow, Picnic Basket Price: $19 |
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| Ann Dickinson by With Thy Needle & Thread Fabric: 30 ct. Iced Cappuccino (R&R Reproductions) Fibers: DMC Floss Price: $19 |
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| Berries & Blooms by With Thy Needle & Thread Fabric: 40 ct. Days Gone By (Silkweaver) Fibers: Weeks Dye Works Oak; Sampler Threads Dried Thyme, Picket Fence, Wood Rose, Pomegranate Price: $14 |
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| Let Me Flee by Samplers & Such Fabric: 40 ct. Lambswool Linen Fibers: DMC floss Price: $16 |
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| Halloween Eve by Blackbird Designs Fabric: 30 ct. Confederate Grey (Weeks Dye Works) Fibers: Crescent Colours Brandied Pears, Colonial Copper, Copper Penny, Timber; Sampler Threads Autumn Leaves, Brandy, Cinnamon, Dark Chocolate (3), Endive, Espresso Bean (3), Harvest Moon, Mustard Seed, Nutmeg, Pumpkin Pie, Sable, Sarsaparilla, Tarnished Gold Price: $9 |
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| Harvest Sampler by Heartstring Samplery Fabric: 40 ct. Putty (Weeks Dye Works) Fibers: Sampler Threads Mulberry, Tarnished Gold, Harvest Basket, Autumn Leaves, Heirloom Gold; Weeks Dye Works Molasses, Bullfrog, Whiskey Price: $10 |
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| Her Blessings by Shepherd's Bush Kit comes with linen, silks and embellishments Price: $80 |
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| Salem Village by Notforgotten Farm Fabric: 40 ct. Parchment Linen (Weeks Dye Works) Fibers: DMC floss Price: $10 |
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| Witches Garden Sampler by Notforgotten Farm Fabric: 40 ct. Lambswool Linen Fibers: DMC Floss Price: $10 |
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| Just Cross Stitch Ornament Issue 2011 Price: $7.99 |
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| Celtic Gold Vintage Linen by Lakeside Linens I was able to get a few more half yards of this discontinued color. $25.00/quarter 36 count; $27.00/quarter 40 count (other counts not available) |
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| 40 ct. Provence Lavender Linen by Permin Brand new color in this count! Price: $16.50/quarter |
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| Mary Lamin's Lord's Prayer Sampler by Homespun Elegance Fabric: 30 ct. Old Mill Java (R&R Reproductions) Fibers: Sampler Threads Bayberry, Flax, Grape Leaf, Woodrose, Brethren Blue; DMC Floss; Weeks Dye Works Juniper, Seaweed; Crescent Colours Roasted Chestnut Price: $16 |
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| Snow Babies by Homespun Elegance Fabric: 30 ct. Mink (R&R Reproductions) Fibers: DMC floss; Sampler Threads Roasted Marshmallow, Mulberry, Bayberry Price: $8 |
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| Autumn 2011 Limited Edition Colors by The Thread Gatherer Price: $16 for the set |
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| Sophie's Pincushion by Shepherd's Bush Kit comes with flosses, ribbon, fabric and instructions. Price: $20 |
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| The Raven by La D Da Fabric: 35 ct. Havana (Weeks Dye Works) Fibers: Needlepoint Silks 965, 998, 976 Price: $8 |
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| Crows a Plenty by Homespun Elegance Fabric: 30 ct. Old Mill Java (R&R Reproductions) Fibers: Weeks Dye Works Swamp Water, Kudzu, Schneckley; Sampler Threads Tarnished Gold, Harvest Basket; Crescent Colours Desert Mesquite Price: $9 |
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| Fresh Beet by SamSarah Designs Fabric: 30 ct. Straw (Weeks Dye Works) Fibers: Crescent Colours Argyle Socks, Blackbird, Tufted Yellow, Wild Berries; Sampler Threads Baby Spinach (2), Chives, Green Apple, Morning Glory, Old Hickory, Parchment; Weeks Dye Works Blue Jeans, Bright Leaf, Lancaster Red, Parchment (2) (this is for entire series) Price: $8 |
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| Garden Daily by SamSarah Design Studio Fabric: 30 ct. Blue Jeans Linen Fibers: Crescent Colours Bamboo, Black Coffee, Clay Pot, English Ivy, Frog Legs, Hickory Sticks, Ora's Iris, Queen Bee, Sassy Brass, Steamed Broccoli, Sunflower, Wild Berries, Ye Olde Gold Note: a dozen pieces fit around the perimeter of this center block, but you can also stitch this by itself! Accessory pack available. Price: $8 |
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| Shine On by SamSarah Design Studio Fabric: 30 ct. Blue Jeans Fibers: Crescent Colours Bamboo, English Ivy, Heatherleigh, Ora's Iris, Steamed Broccoli, Sunflower, Wild Berries Accessory Pack available Price: $4 |
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| Scurrying Squirrel by SamSarah Design Studio Fabric: 30 ct. Baby's Breath Linen and Light Khaki Gingham (Weeks Dye Works) Fibers: Crescent Colours Country Lane, Argyle Socks, Bean Sprout, Brandied Pears; Weeks Dye Works Bright Leaf, Chestnut, Red Rocks, Teal Frost; Sampler Threads Forest Glade, Garden Gate, Harvest Moon, Oatmeal, Pumpkin Pie (these are for the squirrel piece...Indian corn uses other threads. Finishing instructions are included!) Price: $8 |
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| Wee Pumpkin Pockets by Just Nan Fabric: 32 ct. Stone Grey Belfast Fibers: DMC Floss Extras: Limited Edition WhimZi boxes and tokens available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST Price: $9 |
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| Just Cross Stitch Halloween Book Almost 100 pages of Halloween designs by top designers. So fun to look at, and a great addition to any stitcher's library. Price: $16.95 |
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| Halloween Party by Just Nan Fabric: 32 ct. Stone Grey Belfast Fibers: DMC Floss; Sampler Threads Orange Marmalade, Tomato, Onyx, Carrot Price: $11 (embellishments included) |
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| Cute Hoots by Just Nan Fabric: 30 ct. Peoria Purple or Carrot Linen (Weeks Dye Works) Fibers: DMC floss; Weeks Dye Works Hazelnut Price: $13 each owl -- comes with embellishments and trimmings |
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| Emma & Eliza Meet the Owls of October by Just Nan Fabric: 32 ct. Light Terra Cotta Belfast Linen Fibers: DMC Floss; Kreinik #4 015L Price: $25 (comes with embellishments, some silk, and finishing instructions for this six-sided owl pincushion!) |
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| Tiny Tidings XVI by Lizzie Kate Fabric: 28 ct. Country French Cafe Mocha Linen Fibers: Weeks Dye Works Amber, Blue Jeans, Bright Leaf, Chestnut, Cocoa, Emerald, Garnet, Holly, Honeysuckle, Hunter, Kris' Bon Bon, Louisiana Hot Sauce, Madison Rose, Mascara, Meadow, Monkey Grass, Morris Blue, Whiskey, Whitewash Price: $13.00 (comes with embellishments) |
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| Coming to Town by Lizzie*Kate Fabric: 28 ct. New Khaki Lugana Fibers: Weeks Dye Works Bright Leaf, Holly, Hunter, island Breeze, Louisiana Hot Sauce, Mascara, Meadow, Peony, Whitewash; DMC Floss; White Wisper Price: $6.50 (comes with embellishments) |
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| Merry Be Pincushion by Shepherd's Bush Kit comes with linen, threads/silks, embellishments and ribbon. Price: $20 |
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| MMEW 1847 by Samplers and Such Fabric: 40 count Fawn (Lakeside Linens) Fibers: DMC Floss Price: $16.00 |
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| Penny America by Tree of Life Samplings Price: $10 |
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| Raven Bewitched by Blackbird Designs Fabric: 30 ct. Old Mill Java (R&R Reproductions) Fibers: Sampler Threads Cherry Bark, Espresso Bean, Garden Gate, Old Purple Paint, Raven (2), Wood Trail; Crescent Colours Hickory Sticks Price: $10 |
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| Saltbox Chickens by Island Cottage Needlearts Kit comes with hand-dyed linen, threads, finishing materials AND the barn thread palette! Price: $25 |
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| Casting a Spell by Blackbird Designs Fabric: 30 ct. Confederate Grey Linen (Weeks Dye Works) Fibers: Sampler Threads Dark Chocolate, Espresso Bean, Harvest Basket, Pumpkin Pie, Tarnished Gold Price: $12 |
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| Cross-Stitch & Needlework July 2011 The piece shown is from this magazine (and by Blackbird Designs!) Supplies are 32 count Days Gone By Linen (Silkweaver); Belle Soie Mudpie, Attic Tea, Evergreen, Tortoise Shell, Butterscotch, Poison Apple, Rose of Sharon, Sandy Beach, Terra Potta Price: $5.95 |
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| Simple Joys Pincushion by Shepherd's Bush Kit comes with silks, trim, embellishments, linen and instructions. Price: $20.00 |
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| Sing We Then Merrily by Heartstring Samplery Fabric: 40 ct. Angel Hair Linen (Weeks Dye Works) Fibers: Sampler Threads Forest Glade, Buckeye Scarlet, Carmel Corn, Toffee; Weeks Dye Works Mocha, Curry Price: $10 |
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| Tiny Garden Roll by Shepherd's Bush Kit comes with linen, threads, ribbons, embellishments and instructions. Price: $16 |
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| Sweet Stitches Fob by Shepherd's Bush Kit comes with linen, threads, ribbon, embellishments and instructions. Price: $16 |
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| The Tree Speaks by Carriage House Samplings Fabric: 40 ct. Angel Hair (Weeks Dye Works) Fibers: Needlepoint Silks 993, 694, 548, 546, 915, 855, 553, 241, 561, 772, 725, 991B Price: $10 |
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