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.
Read more about my automatic programs, where your 12th month is FREE! If you missed out on the start of any of the programs, just get caught up, and join in on the fun!
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| For Ann: Pin Keep & Scissor Fob by Shakespeare's Peddler Fabric: 40 count Light Cappuccino (R&R Reproductions) Fibers: Crescent Colours Country Lane, Jakey Brown, Plymouth Rock; Sampler Threads Parchment, Mulberry, Grecian Gold; Weeks Dye Works Palomino, Havana Price: $9.00 |
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| Ann Harrison 1830 by Shakespeare's Peddler Fabric: 28 count Muffin Glenshee Linen (The Heart's Content) Fibers: Needlepoint Silk 126, 181 (2), 183 (2), 205 (2), 207 (3), 315 (4), 336 (2), 356 (2), 476, 622, 673, 763, 842, 894, 915, 967, 987, 993 Note: Comes with five pages of comments about the original and instructions for stitching the sampler. Price: $25.00 |
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| Tournicoton Minis: Petits Oiseaux, Petits Lapins, Petit Coeur by Tournicoton These are three separate charts -- Petit Coeur is on the left (heart); Petits Oiseaux is in the middle (birds); Petits Lapins is on the right (Rabbits). Price: $9.00 each -- they're stitched in Gloriana Silks on cream linen. |
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| Collection de Maisons by Tournicoton Stitch in DMC on your favorite fabric! Price: $12.50 |
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| Jardin de Feuilles by Tournicoton Fabric: Sand Edinburgh Linen (36 count) Fibers: DMC/Anchor floss; Kreinik 153V, 002; Weeks Dye Works Blue Spruce Extras: Mill Hill 40553, 40479, 03036, 62020 Price: $15.00 |
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| L'automne d'Anne by Tournicoton Stitch in DMC on your favorite fabric! Price: $11.00 |
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| Tiny Tidings XIII by Lizzie Kate Fabric: 28 count Light Mocha Cashel Linen Fibers: Sampler Threads Cranberry, Victorian Pink; Weeks Dye Works Curry, Emerald, Holly, Hunter, Louisiana Hot Sauce, Meadow, Pecan, Whitewash Price: $12.00 (comes with all embellishments!) |
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| Santa's Got the Goods by Lizzie Kate Fabric: 28 count New Khaki Lugana Fibers: Weeks Dye Works Holly, Hunter, Louisiana Hot Sauce, Morris Blue, Scuppernong, Whitewash; Sampler Threads Tea Rose; DMC floss Price: $6.50 (comes with embellishments!) |
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| Don't Get Your Tinsel in a Tangle by Lizzie Kate Fabric: 28 count Mushroom Lugana Fibers: Weeks Dye Works Blue Topaz, Hunter, Louisiana Hot Sauce, Pecan, Seaweed, Whitewash; Sampler Threads Spring Grass Price: $4.00 |
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| Deck the Halls by Just Nan Fabric: 28 count Flax Cashel Fibers: DMC floss; DMC #8 Perle Cotton White; Kreinik Blending Filament 002 Price: $18.00 (comes with all embellishments!) |
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| Blitzen Glistens by Just Nan Fabric: 32 count Natural/Opalescent Belfast Linen Fibers: DMC floss; Kreink #4 3232 Price: $11.00 (comes with embellishments) |
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| Lavender Angel by Just Nan Fabric: White/Opalescent Belfast Linen Fibers: DMC floss Price: $6.00 |
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| Ladybug Santa by Just Nan Fabric: 30 count Weeks Dye Works Sky Linen Fibers: DMC floss; Kreinik 002HL #4 Braid Price: $4.00 |
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| Flower Power: October by Ewe & Eye & Friends Fabric: 36 count Natural Edinburgh Linen Fibers: Weeks Dye Works Chestnut, Cognac, Hazelnut, Kudzu, Lancaster Red, Straw; Sampler Threads Cidermill Brown Note: THIS WILL BE A MONTHLY SERIES -- and this is the first one. If you'd like to get these automatically, let me know... Price: $8.00 |
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| Hocus Pocus: Top Tie by Pine Mtn. Designs Kit comes with top-tie pillow, floss, needle and instructions. Stuffing pillow sold separately. Price: $19.90 |
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| Fallen Roses by Lavender & Lace Fabric: 28 count Cobblestone Cashel Fibers: DMC flossBR> Price: $14.00 |
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| Rich Praise by Cross Eyed Cricket Fabric: 30 count White Linen Fibers: DMC floss; Silk N Colours Aqua Clouds, Olive Branch Price: $10.00 |
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| Rosings by The Stitching Parlor Fabric: 36 ct. Vintage Sand Dune Linen Fibers: Crescent Colours Onion Skin, Barrel Cactus, Muddy Puddle, Khaki MOcha, Bramble Bush, English Ivy, Bean Sprout, Razzleberry, Ye Olde Gold, House Wine, Snowball, Purple Toile, Secondhand Rose, Caribbean Waters, Pansy Purple, Rainy Day, Moss Hickory Sticks; DMC Floss Price: $12.00 |
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| The Berry Motif by The Needle's Prayse Fabric: 35 count linen Fibers: AVAS: 1713, 2124, 1835, 1836, 2235, 1715, 1714, 4624, 2916, 2912 Price: $12.00 |
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| Bouquet for August by Cedar Hill Fabric: 28 count Irish Cream linen Fibers: DMC floss; Whiskey WDW (or get a Crescent Colours conversion with the floss for $32.00) Price: $7.00 |
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| The Acorn & Berry Motif by The Needle's Prayse Fabric: 35 count linen Fibers: AVAS 2126, 2124, 1835, 1836, 2235, 4625, 1715, 4624, 2916, 2914, 2912 Price: $12.00 |
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| Witch's Moon by Cross Eyed Cricket Fabric: 30 count Carol's Buttercrunch Linen Fibers: DMC floss; Kreinik #4 Braid 005 and 012HL; Silk N Colours WOods of Gold, Acorn Woods Price: $10.00 |
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| Emily Dickinson Sampler by The Sampler Girl Fabric: 30 count Weeks Dye Works "Linen" Fibers: Sampler Threads Grape Leaf, Avocado, Cinnamon, Antique Rose, Briar Rose; Crescent Colours Whatley Woodlands, Blue Beatrice, Really Teally; DMC floss Price: $9.00 |
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| Bone Appetit by Cross Eyed Cricket Fabric: 30 count Garden State Java Linen (R&R) Fibers: DMC floss; Kreinik #4 Braid 015HL, 015 Extras: Button pack by Just Another Button Co. Price: $8.00 |
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| Peacocks Rule by Milady's Needle Fabric: 40 count Tundra (Lakeside Linens) Fibers: Crescent Colours Sassy Brass, Rainy Day, Balsam Fir, Bejeweled, Almost Auburn, Caribbean Waters, Just Rust, Razzleberry, Hickory Sticks Price: $7.00 (ruler sold separately) |
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| Witch's Hill by Notforgotten Farm Fabric: not specified Fibers: DMC floss Price: $8.00 |
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| 34 count Wren Wing Linen by Access Commodities Price: $19.50/quarter |
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| Summer on the Square/Winter on the Square by Just Another Button Co. Fabric: 28 count Little Boy Blue Linen Fibers: Sampler Threads Baby Spinach, Dungarees, Freedom, Morning Glory, Pebble, Raven, Sable, Tarnished Gold, Weathered Barn, Spring Grass; Weeks Dye Works Eggplant, Honeysuckle, Juniper, Scuppernong Button pack: $13.25 for Summer buttons; $13.75 for Winter buttons. Square is stitched in same colors -- each chart will show where you put your buttons. Price: $FREE with purchase of button packs |
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| Lady Scarecrow by Country Garden Stitchery Fabric: 28 count Coffee Bean Linen Fibers: Sampler Threads Holly Berry, Old Brick, Gold Leaf, Royal Purple, Shutter Green, Fragrant Cloves, Harvest Moon, Gingersnap, Mustard Seed Extras: Button pack by JABCo Price: $6.50 |
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| Sampler & Antique Needlework Quarterly Fall 2008 Issue Price: $6.99 |
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| Heart to Heart by La D Da Fabric: 40 count Antique Cotton (R&R) Fibers: Sampler Threads Black Crow, Green Pasture, Cornhusk, Old Red Paint, Dried Thyme Price: $8.00 |
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| Eve by Plum Street Samplers Fabric: 40 count Vintage Light Exemplar (Lakeside Linens) Fibers: NPS 209, 993, 622, 351, 344, 901, 951, 695, 698, 358, 584, 693, 692, 184, 867 Price: $10.00 |
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| Toil & Trouble by Plum Street Samplers Fabric: 40 count Pear (Lakeside Linens) Fibers: Sampler Threads Blueberry, Barn Grey, Mulberry, Raven, Soot, Sarsaparilla, Nutmeg, Summer Meadow, Gold Leaf, Apple Cider, Mustard Seed, WEathered Barn, Gingersnap, Cinnamon, Burnt Orange, Dried Thyme, Tarnished Gold, Oatmeal Price: $9.00 |
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| Home is Where You Hang Your Needlework by Homespun Elegance Fabric: 30 count Mink (R&R) Fibers: Belle Soie Red Fox, Espresso Extras: Charms by Homespun Elegance Price: $9.00 |
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| 2008 Snowman Ornament: Snow Merry by Homespun Elegance Fabric: 30 count Aztec Red (Weeks Dye Works) Fibers: DMC floss; Weeks Dye Works Oak, Blue Spruce; Sampler Threads Straw Bonnet Price: $8.00 |
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| Eliza Phelps by Notforgotten Farms Fabric: Not Specified Fibers: DMC floss Price: $8.00 |
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| Cinnamon Stick Santa XXI: Gifts To You by Homespun Elegance Fabric: 10 ct. Lou's Haystack Tula Fibers: #5 Perle WDW Caper, Brick, Holly, Blue Spruce; #8 Onyx Weeks Dye Works Perle; Rainbow Gallery W90, W89; Weeks Dye Works Cocoa, Rum Raisin, Schneckley; DMC floss; Sampler Threads Cidermill Brown (multiple skeins needed of some -- a conversion to DMC is provided) Extras: Embellishments by Homespun Elegance Price: $10.00 |
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| 2008 Santa Ornament: Santa Please Bring Me by Homespun Elegance/STRONG> Fabric: 28 count Vintage Exemplar (Lakeside Linens) Fibers: DMC floss; Weeks Dye Works Brick, Molasses, Blue Spruce; Rainbow Gallery W68 and W63 Price: $8.00 |
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| 2008 Sampler Ornament: ABC Noel House by Homespun Elegance Fabric: 30 count Dolphin (Weeks Dye Works) Fibers: DMC floss; Weeks Dye Works Palomino, Blue Spruce, Molasses, Oak; Sampler Threads Straw Bonnet Price: $8.00 |
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| Sampler Santa by Homespun Elegance Fabric: 32 count Antique Copper (Wichelt Imports) Fibers: DMC floss; Wisper W63; Crescent Colours Belle Soie Wheatgrass, Espresso, Sister Scarlet Price: $9.00 |
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| Simply Autumn by Homespun Elegance Fabric: 10 count Country Mocha Tula Fibers: DMC floss; Crescent Colours Ye Olde Gold, Camouflage, Colonial Copper; Weeks Dye Works Onyx, Blue Spruce, Hazelnut, Chrysanthemum, Putty Extras: Embellishments by Homespun Elegance Price: $8.50 |
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| Happy Halloween by Sue Hillis Fabric: 28 count New Khaki Lugana Fibers: DMC floss Price: $8.00 |
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| Mercy Me by Notforgotten Farm Fabric: Not specified Fibers: DMC floss Price: $8.00 |
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| Return to the Sea by The Sampler Girl Fabric: 30 count Weeks Dye Works "Linen" Fibers: DMC floss; Crescent Colours Bean Sprout, Really Teally, House Wine, Brown Sugar; Olde Willow Quaker School Blue Price: $10.00 |
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| Queen Bee by Little House Needleworks Fabric: 30 count Creek Bed Brown Fibers: DMC floss; Crescent Colours Antique Lace, Hickory Sticks, Queen Bee Price: $6.00 |
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| Chocolate Box by Little House Needleworks Fabric: 28 count Vintage Maritime White (Lakeside Linens) Fibers: DMC floss; Crescent Colours Little House Brown, Caterpillar, Cocoa Bean Price: $6.00 |
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| Strawberry House by Little House Needleworks Fabric: 30 count Creek Bed Brown (R&R) Fibers: DMC floss; Crescent Colours Ladybug, Caterpillar, Bean Sprout Price: $6.00 |
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| Celtic Quilts: Crown of Squares by Ink Circles Fabric: 32 ct. Chantilly Creme (Lakeside Linens) Fibers: Sampler Threads Sweet Pea (2), Dungarees, Black Corw, Briar Rose (2), Pink Azalea (2), Raspberry Parfait Price: $8.00 |
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| Beyond My Heart by Blackbird Designs/Loose Feathers Fabric: 30 count Iced Cappuccino (R&R) Fibers: Sampler Threads Chamomile, Shutter Green, Evergreen, Mountain Mist, Daisy, Cidermill Brown, Jasmine Price: $9.00 |
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| Petit Points & Toile de Lin by Marjorie Massey Over 140 pages of French designs done monochromatically -- a must for any sampler or European design lover. Price: $31.20 |
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| November Baubles by SamSarah Designs Fabric: 28 count Newport Natural/Cream Linen Fibers: Sampler Threads Baby Spinach, Gold Leaf, Liberty, Maple Syrup; Weeks Dye Works Angel Hair, Cinnabar, Mulberry Extras: Button pack by JABCo Price: $5.00 |
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| Findings: The Material Culture of Needlework and Sewing by Mary C. Beaudry/Yale Press Archaological Findings of sewing and needlework lead to discoveries about what these smasll traces of female experience reveal about the societies and cultures in which they were used. Findings include pins, needles, thimbles, scissors and other sewing accessories and tools. Price: $55.00 (hardcover) |
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| New Floss Colors - Weeks Dye Works New Colors are Berry Splash, Blue Heron, Tobacco Road, King Mackerel Price: $2.00 each |
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| Atmosphere 30 count Linen by Access Commodities Price: $13.25/quarter |
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| Glass Pins by Access Commodities These fine French Glass Head Silk Pins will not leave holes in delicate fabrics, are easy to grasp and will not melt under your iron. Use them for pinkeeps or finishing. Presented in a compact, reusable container. Ooh la la! Select multi-colored or white. Price: $6.00/40 pins |
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| Coilless Safety Pins by Access Commodities These safety pins are coil-less, meaning you won't snag your fabrics on the little coil with tthese lovely, rustproof pins. They are packaged in a reusable container. Price: $6.00/40 safety pins |
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| Stainless Steel Pins by Access Commodities These fine French straight pins are rust proof, sharp, and great for blocking and finishing. Packaged in a reusable container. Price: $7.00/200 pins |
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| Sweet Little Sewing Basket by Homespun Elegance LIMITED EDITION!!! Kit comes with linen, basket, polyfill and felt. Select color: mustard, green, blue, cream and brick. If you don't specify, I'll choose for you. While supplies last. Price: $16.00 |
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| September Top Ties: School Yard by Pine Mtn. Designs Kit comes with pre-sewn Pillow sham with organza ties, DMC floss, needle and instructions. Filling pillow sold separately. Price: $19.90 |
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| Petit Chat by Alessandra Adelaide Needleworks Price: $8.00 |
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| Tartaruga by Alessandra Adelaide Needleworks Price: $8.00 |
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| Elefante by Alessandra Adelaide Needleworks Price: $8.00 |
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| Gallo by Alessandra Adelaide Needleworks Price: $8.00 |
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| Stretching Cat by Alessandra Adelaide Needleworks Price: $8.00 |
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| Ippopotamo by Alessandra Adelaide Needleworks Price: $8.00 |
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| Friends for Christmas by Alessandra Adelaide Needleworks Price: $18.00 |
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| Stitching Treasure Box by Homespun Elegance LIMITED EDITION: Kit comes with painted/distressed treasure box, two deisgns and polyfill. Price: $12.00 |
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| Back Door Ornaments by CherryWood Design Studios Fabric: 28 count Raw Linen; 18 count Raw linen Fibers: Sampler Threads Cranberry, Blue Spruce, Cranberry Simply Wool, Blue Spruce Simply Wool Extras: Button pack by Just Another Button Co. Price: $6.00 |
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| Feed My Soul Stitches by The Cat's Whiskers Fabric: 32 ct. Pearl Grey Linen DMC floss Yes, complete finishing instructions are included! Price: $10.00 |
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| Gardening by Little House Needleworks Fibers come with graph (6 skeins Crescent Colours); you'll need 32 count Cream or Antique White linen Price: $14.00 |
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