Theresa's Basket is where to find the newest designs, fibers and products which meet the stringent quality control standards of ... well ... Theresa! 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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Summer Breeze by Cat's Whiskers/Dinky Dyes Fabric: Mint Green Cashel 28 ct. Linen Fibers: Included with graph (special edition silk Summer Breeze.) You also get miniature pearl buttons, chart and instructions for finishing. Price: $14.00 |
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Spiced Tea by Little House Needleworks/Crescent Colours Fabric: 32 ct. Vintage Exemplar (Lakeside Linens) Fibers: Belle Soie silks included with chart Price: $13.00 |
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Dot Box by Cottage Mills These wonderful storage systems are perfect for beads, charms, buttons and all those little bits and pieces you collect for your cross stitch. Multiple sizes of little containers in each case make organizing fun. Plus, if you need just one of the compartments, you can remove it from the carrying case and throw it in your stitching bag. A must for people who love to be organized (or at least aspire to be...). Price: $16.00 for small size (32 pieces); $30.00 for large size (53 pieces) |
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Thomas by Notforgotten Farm Fabric: 18 ct. Stained Aida Cloth Fibers: DMC floss Price: $8.00 |
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Snowman Trio by Stitchy Kitty Fabric: 28 ct. Bluebell Jobelan Fibers: Weeks Dye Works Americana, Blue Bonnet, Bubble Gum, Carrot, Mascara, Ocean, Peoria Purple, Rust, Strawberry Fields; Sampler Threads Geranium; DMC floss Extras: Button pack by Just Another Button Co. Price: $7.50 |
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Rolling Hills of Winter by By the Bay Needleart Fabric: 32 ct. Twilight Blue/Smokey Pearl Linen Fibers: DMC floss; Weeks Dye Works Hydrangea Price: $12.00 |
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Ol'Snowman Mitten (punchneedle) by Stone & Thread Printed Fabric comes with directions. You will need threads to complete the design. Price: $14.00 |
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Un Natale da Ricamare This booklet contains 16 exclusive designs from Giulia Punti Antichi, MTV Designs, Per Segno Per Filo, Olde Willow Stitchery, The Thread Gatherer and more. 72 pages! Price: $17.00 |
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New Silk N Colours by The Thread Gatherer New colors are Bark & Branches, Forest Ash, Peek-A-Boo Pink, Sidewalk Chalk, Chrsitmas Carol, Firefly Nights, Slug Bug, Hopscotch Days Price: $6.80/skein |
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Mustard Pots by Thea Gouverneur This kit comes with linen and threads. Price: $42.00 |
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Jam Pots by Thea Gouverneur This kit comes with linen and threads. Price: $42.00 |
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January's Cool Crowd by Pine Mtn. Designs Kit comes with pre-sewn pillow sham with organza ribbon ties, floss, needle and instructions. Pillow form sold separately. This will be a monthly series for 2008 -- join the auto, and get your 12th month free! Price: $19.90 |
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Five Desserts by Thea Gouverneur This kit comes with linen and threads. Price: $41.00 |
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Chill Bag by Shepherd's Bush This kit comes in the bag you stitch on! Threads and button included. Price: $12.00 |
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Cottage Garden by Country Cottage Needleworks/Crescent Colours Fabric: 28 ct. Natural Pearl Linen Fibers: Full Skeins of Crescent Colours included with graph Price: $12.00 |
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Winter Limited Edition Threads by Sampler Threads/The Gentle Art This limited edition set of ten five-yard skeins of Sampler Threads comes with ten winter colors for your stitching pleasure. Colors are Silver Bells, Egg Nog, Banana Nut Bread, Wreath, Christmas Tree, Rudolph's Nose, Wrapping Paper, Plum Pudding, Chimney Sweep, and Reindeer. While supplies last. And a great deal (just 90 cents/skein). Price: $9.00 |
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Sampler Thread Bag Set by The Gentle Art This really cool red and black canvas bag with a black zipper is something you can put projects in (about 10 by 12 inches). BUT, what's even better is it comes with a complete set of the above limited edition Winter Threads (see picture above) AND a complete set of the Gentle Art's Simply Wool Collection (19 skeins). While supplies last. Price: $60.00 |
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Judith Hayle Samplers by Edwina Ehrman Get it now -- past publications by Needleprint have gone out of print quickly. This lovely 90-page book is lavishly illustrated with photographs, maps, prints and more. This is not a pattern book, but a great addition to any sampler lover's library. Price: $40.00 (I have seen this on other sites for $45-$50!) |
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The Chase Casket Designing Ladies 2007 by Finger Work Fabric: 32 ct. Vintage Tundra Linen (Lakeside Linens) Fibers: Sampler Threads Lambswool; Au Vera Soie F8, 2136, 2912, 4136, 3848, 1426, 2236, 2924, 1714, 2532, 3831; Gloriana Threads Elizabethan Green Price: $15.00 |
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Star Bright Snowman (re-release) by Ewe & Eye & Friends Fabric: 35 ct. Pewter Cervinia Italian Linen Fibers: DMC floss Price: $7.00 |
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'Tis the Season by Val's Stitchin' Stuff Fabric: 28 ct. Mulberry Cashel Linen Fibers: Crescent Colours Belle Soie Icing, Fresh Raspberry, Collard Greens, Noir, Chester's Blue, Blue Lagoon, Carrot Cake, Love Dove; DMC floss Extras: Button pack by Just Another Button Company Price: $7.00 |
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Christmas Thread Board by Historic Stitches This hand-painted board is decorated on the back, too! Price: $36.00 |
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Coq au Pins by Twisted Oaks Designs Fabric: Jazz 28 ct. Jazlyn (Picture This Plus) Fibers: Thread packet by Dinky Dyes $12.00 Extras: Mill Hill 02012, 82012; note, this pattern can also be finished as a rectangular Quaker-style sampler, and there are patterns for needlework accessories, too. So cute! Price: $15.00 |
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Lavender Whisper Belfast (32 ct.) by Zweigart Price: $18.50/quarter (18 by 27 inches) |
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Sampler 1749 by Permin of Copenhagen Kit comes with linen and flosses. Price: $75.00 |
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Sampler 1830 by Permin of Copenhagen This kit comes with fine linen (40 count-ish) and threads.BR> Price: $70.00 |
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Wren on Branch by Eva Rosenstrand Kit comes with linen (32 count-ish) and threads. Price: $88.00 |
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Be Mine Valentine by Lizzie Kate Fabric: 32 ct. Natural Belfast Fibers: Weeks Dye Works LInen, Love, Purple Haze, Scuppernong; Sampler Threads Bluejay, Red Grape Price: $4.00 |
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Baubles: March by SamSarah Design Studio Fabric: 28 ct. Newport Natural/Cream linen Fibers: Sampler Threads Dark Chocolate, Dried Thyme, Nutmeg; Weeks Dye Works Bright Leaf, Chesapeake, Crimson, Lancaster Red, Purple Haze Extras: Button pack by Just Another Button Company Price: $5.00 |
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2008 Double Flip-It's by Lizzie Kate The first two sets of words are now here (as of 12-28 -- Dream/Love and Remember/Give). They're $8.00 per graph (two words per graph). So, this year will be CHEAPER than previous years, where each single pattern was $4.50 (so, $9.00 for two). The frame is by Eastside Moulding and is $59.40. You will also need a special cut of 32 ct. Lambswool for $12.00. You will need multiple skeins of a few colors of threads, so make sure you've got enough: Sampler Threads Tea Rose (3), Huckleberry (2); Weeks Dye Works Begonia, Chestnut (2), Collards (3), Guacamole (4), Moss, Navy (2), Teal Frost (2), Williamsburg Red. Join the auto, and get a 2008 Lizzie Kate Annual Santa graph for free at the end! |
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Pre-sale: Goode Huswife Sampler Packet available February '08 I'm taking pre-orders for this wonderful booklet of old Goode Huswife patterns that have been out of print for a few years! Some of these graphs individually have been going for over $100 on ebay!!! This packet includes the following graphs: 1798 Quaker, Nine Patch, The Birth Sampler, Ellen Birdseye, A Primitive Bird, Mattie Graves Quilt, With My Needle, Elizabeth Easton, Live Simply and June Morning. Reserve now, and I'll bring you back one from Market in Nashville in February. Price: $79.00 |
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A Friendship Sampler by Carriage House Samplings Fabric: 40 ct. Pearled Barley (Lakeside Linens) Fibers: Belle Soie Teddy Bear, Attic Tea, Vanilla Pudding, Cinnamon Stick, Old Crow, Eiffel Tower, Espresso, Mudpie, Moss, Noir, Fawn Price: $12.00 |
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Be Merry by Pine Mtn. Designs This kit comes with pre-sewn pillow sham with organza ties, DMC floss, tapestry needle, and complete instructions. Pillow to stuff it with is sold separately. Price: $19.90 |
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Gold Matte-Finish Embroidery Scissors by Dovo/Solingen Price: $45.75 |
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Ladybug Scissors by Dovo/Solingen Price: $10.50 |
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Manicure Set by Dovo/Solingen A fingernail and a toenail clipper in a lovely leather case with the Dovo name and German quality. Price: original price $100.00 sale price: $90.00 |
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Tweezers by Dovo/Solingen Price: $22.75 |
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What a Hoot! by The Cat's Whiskers Fabric: 32 ct. Toasted Almond Linen Fibers: DMC floss Extras: Putford or Seaton Scissors (Black or Gold) $9.00 Price: $10.00 |
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Dasher by Mirabilia/Nora Corbett Fabric: 32 ct. Twilight Blue Linen Fibers: DMC floss; Rainbow Gallery Wisper W88; Caron Waterlilies 204, 241; Kreinik #4 011HL, 1432 Mill Hill: 10001, 10009, 10032, 10034, 18010, 13005 (2), 13053, 13063 (2), 13099 Price: $11.00 |
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Country Garden in November by Country Garden Stitchery Fabric: 28 ct. Country French Old Lace Linen Fibers: Sampler Threads Dried Thyme, Cherry Wine, Grecian Gold, Pumpkin Patch, Gingersnap, Butternut Squash Extras: Mill Hill 02078 Price: $6.00 |
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Country Garden in December by Country Garden Stitchery Fabric: 28 ct. Country French Golden Needle Linen Fibers: Sampler Threads Mistletoe, Cherry Wine, Brandy, Pink Azalea, Peacock, Buttermilk Extras: Mill Hill 02019 Price: $6.00 |
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Cross Stitch & Needlework Magazine January '08 Issue This issue features a beautiful Victorian Christmas Eve chart by Mirabilia Designs. Price: $5.95 |
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Brights by Country Garden Stitchery Fabric: 32 ct. Waterlily Linen Fibers: DMC floss Price: $7.00 |
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Pumpkin Topiary by Country Garden Stitchery Fabric: 28 ct. Chai Tea Jobelan Fibers: DMC floss; Kreinik Cord 104C Extras: Mill Hill 02011 Price: $6.50 |
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Floral Splendor by Country Garden Stitchery Fabric: 40 ct. Pearled Barley (Lakeside Linens) Fibers: DMC Floss; Winter Sky Silk N Colours Extras: Mill Hill 00283 Price: $6.50 |
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Just Cross Stitch Magazine December 2007 Issue Price: $4.99 |
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The Ultimate Needle Book by Jache Designs Fabric: 32 ct. Cream Belfast Fibers: Gloriana Silks Merry's Mauve, Cottage Woods; Needlepoint Silks 887, 563 Price: $15.50 |
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Scarlet Ribands by Long Dog Samplers/STRONG> Price: $32.50 |
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Thanksgiving Bird by Heart in Hand Fabric: 32 ct. Summer Khaki Belfast Fibers: Weeks Dye Works Hazelnut, Juniper, Linen, Molasses; Sampler Threads Black Crow, Brandy, Dried Thyme, Flax, Maple Syrup Extras: Pumpkin Button Price: $4.00 |
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Sampler Bookplates by In the Company of Friends Price: $8.50/packet |
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Project Tags by In the Company of Friends Price: $10.00/packet |
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Quaker Pynkeepe by Historic Stitches Kit comes with graph and hand-painted box (painted inside and out!) You will need 40 ct. Iced Cappuccino Linen (R&R) and Milady's Teal Crescent Colours Floss. Price: $50.00 |
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Haunted Thread Winders by Historic Stitches These hand-painted charmers are a must for any Halloween-stitcher! Price: $48.00 |
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Merlin and Arthur by Heaven and Earth Designs See samples of what Heaven and Earth Designs pieces look like when stitched at www.heavenandearthdesigns.com. They're stunners! Price: $15.00 |
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St. Nick in His Study by Heaven and Earth Designs See samples of what Heaven and Earth Designs pieces look like when stitched at www.heavenandearthdesigns.com. They're stunners! Price: $15.00 |
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Santa Claus at the North Pole by Heaven and Earth Designs See samples of what Heaven and Earth Designs pieces look like when stitched at www.heavenandearthdesigns.com. They're stunners! Price: $15.00 |
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Up Up and Away by Heaven and Earth Designs See samples of what Heaven and Earth Designs pieces look like when stitched at www.heavenandearthdesigns.com. They're stunners! Price: $15.00 |
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Seek Joy in All Things Pinkeep Pillow by Stacy Nash Primitive Designs Fabric: 28 ct. linen Fibers: DMC Floss Price: $10.00 |
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Homespun Stocking & Mitten Ornament by Stacy Nash Primitives Fabric: 28 ct. linen Fibers: DMC Floss Price: $10.00 |
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Brave Hearts by Little House Needleworks Fabric: 28 ct. Natural Linen Fibers: Belle Soie Icing, Mudpie, Mer Blue, Collard Greens, Teddy Bear, Poison Apple (Crescent Colours Floss conversion also provided) Extras: Frame by "The Family Tree" (aka Crescent Colours) Price: $7.00 |
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Garden Girl by Country Cottage Needleworks Fabric: 28 ct. Natural Pearl Linen Fibers: DMC Floss Price: $7.00 |
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Cowboy Dreams by Country Cottage Needleworks Fabric: 28 ct. Light Mocha Cashel Fibers: DMC Floss; Crescent Colours Brown Sugar, Bandana, Milady's Teal, Weeping Willow Price: $7.00 |
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Bits & Pieces Journal by Blackbird Designs A cute spiral-bound sideways journal for keeping notes. Pages are all printed with pictures and quotes about stitching and quilting. Price: $16.00 |
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Heirloom Nativity Sampler by The Victoria Sampler Fabric: 28 ct. Smoky Pearl Cashel Fibers: Accessory pack comes with all threads and embellishments ($70.90) Price: $12.05 |
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Beautiful Finishing 2 by The Victoria Sampler Fabric: 28 ct. Dirty Cashel Fibers: Accessory pack comes with threads and embellishments ($25.00) Price: $15.40 |
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Home for Christmas by The Victoria Sampler Fabric: 28 ct. Dirty Cashel Fibers: Accessory pack comes with hand-dyed threads needed for the design ($32.00) Price: $9.00 |
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Violet Mist Cashel (hand-dyed) by Zweigart/Silkweaver Price: $26.00/quarter |
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2008 Cross-Stitch Pattern a Day Calendar This calendar is in a sturdy box that's built to stand up on your desk. Treat yourself to a different pattern every day of the year! Price: $15.90 |
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