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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| Ragamuffin #2: A Quaker Sampler by Shakespeare's Peddler Fabric: 32 ct. Light Exemplar Vintage (Lakeside Linens) (you need a full half) Fibers: Gloriana Florimell Antique Black (3); Gloriana Silks Vanilla (2) (please note, this is the only thread you're going to stitch with TWO strands); Au Ver a Soie 1814, 3723 (2), 1845 (2), 3812, 2212; Needlepoint Silks 224, 901 Price: $17.00 |
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| July's Angel by Raise the Roof Designs Fabric: 30 ct. Sheep's Straw (R&R Reproductions) Fibers: Sampler Threads Oatmeal, Cranberry, Uniform Blue, Sarsaparilla, Apricot Blush, Grecian Gold, Onyx, Tea Rose, Grape Leaf, Cidermill Brown Buttons/pins by Just Another Button Company Price: $6.00 -- kit is $30.00 |
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| Stitcher's Station by Liberty Hill Box comes with painted ruler and thread winder -- so, so cute, and out of production now. Get one before they're gone. Price: $52.00 |
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| Ocean 32 ct. Wexford Linen by Zweigart/Silkweaver A quarter yard is generous -- 33 1/2" by 18". Very pretty fabric...soft, and a little more "evenweave-y" than most linens. Price: $20.00/quarter |
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| Sampler & Antique Needlework Quarterly Magazine Fall 2012 by Hoffman Publishing Price: $6.99 |
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| Abracadabra Wexford Linen by Zweigart/Silkweaver A little more "evenweave-y" than most linens -- and a generous cut on the quarter yard -- 33 1/2" by 18". Price: $20.00/quarter |
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| Stitch Beautifully Post-It Notes by Access Commodities SIX pads per packet. These make great little tuck-in gifts for fellow needleworky friends. Price: $5.00 |
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| Needle ID Cards by Access Commodities Ingenious!!! Six color-coded cards let you lay your needles on top to identify the type and size. (If you're like me, you've got a mess of needles here, there and everywhere.) Types of needles are sharps, tapestry, chenille, milliners, English crewel embroidery, and betweens. Each ID card is about the size of a credit card and is thick and sturdy. Back of each card gives a little information about needles and the history of stitching. A great gift for a friend or for yourself. These come in a plastic carrying case. Price: $10.00 |
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| Eat Well by SamSarah Design Studio This is part of a 13-part series, and while each of the parts can be stitched together, they're cute separately, too! Price: $4.00 (embellishments are $1.20) |
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| Beatrix Thread Keep by Kelmscott Designs A very cute wooden thread palette (mother of pearl thread winders sold separately.) Price: $10.00 |
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| Sweet Mousie Pincushion by Just Another Button Company Kit comes with everything but a needle and some thread to put it together. Very thorough instructions. And SOOOOOO cute!!! Price: $24.00 |
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| Love to Sew Button Card by Just Another Button Company A great little set of embellishments for your projects -- also makes a sweet gift for a friend. Buttons come packaged neatly on a card. Price: $24.00 |
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| Furry Friends Button Card by Just Another Button Company A great little set of embellishments for your projects -- also makes a sweet gift for a friend. Buttons come packaged neatly on a card. Price: $20.00 |
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| Button Box Button Card by Just Another Button Company A great little set of embellishments for your projects -- also makes a sweet gift for a friend. Buttons come packaged neatly on a card. Price: $12.00 |
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| Curiosities and Mischief Button Card by Just Another Button Company A great little set of embellishments for your projects -- also makes a sweet gift for a friend. Buttons come packaged neatly on a card. Price: $24.00 |
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| Be My Love 1759 by Plum Street Samplers Fabric: 40 ct. Vintage Pearled Barley Fibers: Sampler Threads Cherry Bark, Old Brick, Chamomile, Tradewind, Piney Woods, Lambswool, Brethren Blue, Wood Trail, Oatmeal Price: $9.00 |
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| Strawberry Stitches by Jeannette Douglas Designs Fabric: 32 ct. Vintage Lentil (Lakeside Linens) Fibers: Available in an accessory pack with the charms. $46.00. Price: $17.00 |
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| Star Spangled Garden by Country Cottage Needleworks Fabric: 28 ct. Country French Blue Linen Fibers: DMC floss; Crescent Colours Ladybug, Blue Beatrice; Weeks Dye Works Ivy, Dirt Road Price: $8.00 |
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| Friendship Claddaugh Needleminder by Kelmscott Designs Price: $9.00 |
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| Bloom by Just Another Button Company Fibers: DMC Floss; Weeks Dye Works Aztec Red (2) Price: $18.20 (comes with buttons) |
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| Love Awaits by Just Another Button Company Fibers: DMC or Anchor Floss; Weeks Dye Works Aztec Red, Sally's Sunshine, Hibiscus, Whitewash, Red Pear Price: $15.70 (comes with buttons) |
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| Fa La La by Just Another Button Company Fabric: 30 ct. Guacamole (Weeks Dye Works) Fibers: Weeks Dye Works Scuppernong, Grasshopper, Turkish Red, Capri, Ocean, Moss, Whitewash, Begonia, Indian Summer, Bluecoat Red, Louisiana Hot Sauce, Liberty, Caper, Collards; Anchor/DMC floss Price: $18.20 (comes with buttons) |
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| Jumping Cat by Dames of the Needle Fabric: 35 ct. Straw (Weeks Dye Works) Fibers: Sampler Threads Baby Spinach, Corn Husk, Lambswool, Ohio Lemon Pie, Black Carriage, Fragrant Cloves, Maple Syrup, Picket Fence Price: $7.50 |
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| Goode Sister by Trenner Needleworks Fabric: 354 ct. Natural Linen Fibers: Weeks Dye Works Bullfrog, Chestnut Price: $8.00 |
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| A Little Liberty by Lizzie Kate Fabric: comes with pattern Fibers: Weeks Dye Works Cocoa, Hunter, Sky, Whitewash; Crescent Colours Finley Gold, Licorice Red, Wavy Navy Price: $12.00 (comes with fabric/embellishments) |
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| Sweet Simple Things by Lizzie Kate Fabric: comes with linen Fibers: Crescent Colours Frosted Sage, Rosy Glow, Sweetest Heart; Sampler Threads Endive, Maple Syrup, Straw Bonnet, Weathered Barn Price: $16.00 (comes with fabric/embellishments) |
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| Do What Your Wife Said by Lizzie Kate Fabric: 32 ct. Lambswool Linen Fibers: Weeks Dye Works Blue Heron, Cocoa, Madison Rose, Molasses, Romance; Sampler Threads Endive Price: $4.00 |
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| Wouldn't It Be Great by Lizzie Kate Fabric: 32 ct. Lambswool Linen Fibers: Crescent Colours Caterpillar, House Wine, Morning Glory, Ye Olde Gold; Weeks Dye Works Cocoa, Moss; DMC floss Price: $8.00 |
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| Stitch Beautifully Vinyl Bag by Access Commodities 5 by 8 heavy-duty vinyl bag with strong zipper. Price: $4.00 |
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| 2012 Just Cross Stitch Halloween Issue Price: $9.99 |
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| Halloweenies by Plum Street Samplers Fabric: 36 ct. Vintage Sand Dune Linen Fibers: Sampler Threads Raven, Piney Woods, Nutmeg, Pumpkin Patch, Grecian Gold; Crescent Colours German Chocolate, Used Brick, Antique Lace Price: $9.00 |
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| Roxie Red Bird by Just Another Button Company Kit includes wool ball, buttons, pins, and complete instructions. Price: $26.00 |
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| Lazy Turtle by Just Another Button Company Kit includes everything but needle, thread and glue...and it comes with very complete instructions. Price: $28.00 |
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| Little Birdie Pincushion by Just Another Button Company Kit includes everything you need to make the pincushion but a needle and thread. Price: $38.00 |
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| Ellie Elephant by Just Another Button Company Kit includes wool ball, buttons, pins, and complete instructions. Price: $22.00 |
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| Fleshtone Wexford Linen by Zweigart/Silkweaver A quarter yard is generous -- 33 1/2" by 18". Very pretty fabric...soft, and a little more "evenweave-y" than most linens. Price: $20.00/quarter |
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| Golden Promise Wexford Linen by Zweigart/Silkweaver A quarter yard is generous -- 33 1/2" by 18". Very pretty fabric...soft, and a little more "evenweave-y" than most linens. Price: $20.00/quarter |
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| Anne Lansac 1843 by GigiR Designs Fabric: Parchment 35 ct. (Weeks Dye Works) Fibers: Sampler Threads Freedom, Mountain Mist, Endive, Grecian Gold, Tarnished Gold, Flax, Picnic Basket, Old Hickory, Straw Bonnet, Heirloom Gold, Burlap, Fudge Ripple, Carmel Corn, Tarnished Gold (amounts you need may vary -- thread usage is not included) Price: $20.00 |
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| Circle Square Scissors by Kelmscott Designs Price: $11.50 |
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| Storklettes by Kelmscott Designs Cute little scissors -- available in chocolate, black (shiny) and primitive (dull black) Price: $11.50 |
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| Mini Ovals by Kelmscott Designs 1/4" mother of pearl buttons -- shiny front and natural back Price: $6.00/pack |
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| Strawberry Hill Sampler by With Thy Needle & Thread Four projects to keep your needles busy! Price: $16.00 |
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| Days Gone By by With Thy Needle & Thread Punchneedle pattern comes with pre-printed weavers cloth. Price: $14.00 |
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| Parsnip Pie by With Thy Needle & Thread Punchneedle pattern comes with pre-printed weavers cloth. Price: $14.00 |
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