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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.

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Happy Hearts Needlecase
by Birds of a Feather
Here you see the front and back view of an extremely cool zippered needlecase that also has room fr your favorite little scissors. All you do is pick your own threads, needlepoint as you'd like, then whip-stitch the lining shut. Several pages of soft fabric sewn into the fold are the perfet spot to park your needles. And you will be the ENVY of any stitching event if you have one of these.
Price: $67.00


Gypsy Girl Needlecase
by Birds of a Feather
Here you see the front and back view of an extremely cool zippered needlecase that also has room fr your favorite little scissors. All you do is pick your own threads, needlepoint as you'd like, then whip-stitch the lining shut. Several pages of soft fabric sewn into the fold are the perfet spot to park your needles. And you will be the ENVY of any stitching event if you have one of these.
Price: $67.00


Spring Garden Needlecase
by Birds of a Feather
Here you see the front and back view of an extremely cool zippered needlecase that also has room fr your favorite little scissors. All you do is pick your own threads, needlepoint as you'd like, then whip-stitch the lining shut. Several pages of soft fabric sewn into the fold are the perfet spot to park your needles. And you will be the ENVY of any stitching event if you have one of these.
Price: $67.00


Mossy Glen Needlecase
by Birds of a Feather
Here you see the front and back view of an extremely cool zippered needlecase that also has room fr your favorite little scissors. All you do is pick your own threads, needlepoint as you'd like, then whip-stitch the lining shut. Several pages of soft fabric sewn into the fold are the perfet spot to park your needles. And you will be the ENVY of any stitching event if you have one of these.
Price: $67.00


Happy Pumpkin Scissor Fob
by Shepherd's Bush
This kit comes with pumpkin-colored scissors, bright green linen, flosses, embellishments and finishing supplies (you will need a little bit of batting to stuff it.) Nice, thorough instructions.
Price: $24.00


Chrsitmas Gazebo
by The Victoria Sampler
Fabric: 28 ct. Smokey Pearl Cashel Linen
Embellishments and all fibers come in a handy accessory packfor $46.00
Price: $10.25


Family Sampler
by Shepherd's Bush
This kit comes with hand-dyed linen, silks, and lovely buttons and charms.
Price: $50.00


Q is for Quilter
by The Victoria Sampler
Fabric: 28 ct. Platinum Cashel
Fibers/Embellishments are available as a separate accessory pack
Price: $10.25


Gold-Plated 2 3/4" Embroidery Scissors 214-283
by Dovo
These fine German scissors are worthy of any princess, real or imagined.
Price: $52.15


3 1/2" Rose Gold Scissors 213-353
by Dovo
These scissors have a finish that is hard to describe -- it looks genuinely old, just a little warm color here and there on the handles, and the words "Victorian Treasure" in script are etched on the blade. Magnifique!
Price: $61.10


Happy Haunting
by Shepherd's Bush
This kit comes with hand-dyed linen, funky buttons and a gob of silks. Verse: Come away a'haunting, among the shadows deep, making merry mischief, then home to bed we'll creep.
Price: $62.00


Pumpkin Hill
by Shepherd's Bush
This kit comes with hand-dyed linen, silks and a swirly pumpkin button. Verse: Spooky sounds, send a chill, autumn night, on pumpkin hill.
Price: $30.00


Pochette des 5 modeles, facon Quaker
by Sous Mon Arbre
Five graphs are available as a packet (they are not available separately). Stitch in good ole DMC floss, and the graphs are in full color!
Price: $44.00


Home is Where...
by Sous Mon Arbre
Two graphs in one packet with a French flair. Full-color graph, and they recommend you try your favorite colors of fabrics and fibers to stitch.
Price: $21.00


Harbour Village
by The Victoria Sampler
Fabric: 28 ct. Rue Green Cashel
Embellishments and Silks/Flosses are available as a convenient Accessory packet.
Price: $12.05


Kindred Spirits
by Primitive Needle
Fabric: 40 ct. Days Gone By (Silkweaver)
Fibers: Belle Soie Noir, Carrot Cake, Kiwi
Price: $8.00


Autumn Spell
by Just Nan
This is a limited edition design -- you get the frame and graph. While supplies last.
Price: $19.50


Elegant Kris Kringle: Cinnamon Stick Christmas XX
by Homespun Elegance
Fabric: 7 ct. Sand Klostern using #5 Weeks Dye Works Perle Cotton, DMC floss and Rainbow Gallery Wisper. You also can stitch this as a cute ornament using flosses/Weeks Dye Works.
Price: $10.00


Mehitable Frisbee
by Primitive Needle
Fabric: 40 ct. Legacy Linen (Picture This Plus)
Fibers: Needlepoint Silks 904, 998 and Belle Soie Cinnamon Stick and Noir
Price: $10.00


Good Words: Fly
by The Gathering Place
Fabric: 32 ct. Lentil (Lakeside Linens)
Fibers: Sampler Threads Brandy, Cinnamon, Tarnished Gold, Soot; DMC floss
Price: $7.50


2007 Sampler Ornament: Peace on Earth
by Homespun Elegance
Fabric: 28 ct. Amber Linen
Fibers: DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works, Crescent Colours
Price: $8.00


2007 Snowman Ornament: All is Calm
by Homespun Elegance
28 ct. Amber Linen
Fibers: DMC floss, Crescent Colours, Weeks Dye Works
Price: $8.00


2007 Santa Ornament: Merry Stitches
by Homespun Elegance/STRONG>
Fabric: 28 ct. Amber Linen
Fibers: Sampler Threads Cranberry, Straw Bonnet, Tarnished Gold, Flax; DMC floss
Price: $8.00


Box of Stitches
by The Drawn Thread
Fabric: 36 ct. Cream Edinburgh Linen
Fibers: Needlepint Silks 321, 324, 325, 182, 184A, 121, 124, 127; Gloriana Silks Elizabethan Green, Granny Smith; Au Ver a Soie 100/3 Cream
Price: $16.00


Sampler of Stitches: MNO
by The Drawn Thread
Fabric: 30 ct. Custard Cream Dower Linen
Fibers: Needlepoint Silks 934, 931, 325, 321, 348, 342, 693, 982; Au Ver a Soie Soie Perlee 080; 100/3 Cream 080
Price: $12.00


Sampler of Stitches: PQR
by The Drawn Thread
Fabric: 30 ct. Custard Cream Dower Linen
Fibers: Needlepoint Silks 934, 931, 931A, 325, 321, 348, 342, 693, 851, 982; Au Ver a Soie Soie Perlee 080; 100/3 Cream 080
Price: $12.00


The Riddle
by The Drawn Thread
Fabric: 32 ct. Vintage Fawn Linen (Lakeside Linens)
Fibers: Needlepoint Silks 991bb, 926, 346, 344, 351, 998, 912, 226, 223, 222, 706; Gloriana Silks Pacific Blue, Jacaranda, Lacquered Gold, Slate Blue Light
Verse: A man there was, tho' some did count him mad, the more he cast away, the more he had. He that bestows his goods upon the poor, shall have as much again and ten times more.
Price: $22.00


All Tied Up: October Spooks
by Pine Mtn. Designs
Kit comes with tied-up pillow sham, floss, needle, and instructions.
Price: $19.90


Mahogany-colored Hippo Magnet
This trusty little helper will hold onto your needles while you "park it" for a bit. About 2 1/2 inches long, and so funny!
Price: $22.50


Chalk-colored Hippo Magnet
This trusty little helper will hold onto your needles while you "park it" for a bit. About 2 1/2 inches long, and so funny!
Price: $22.50


Little Ballerinas
by Country Cottage Needleworks
Fabric: 28 ct. Natural Pearl Linen
Fibers: Crescent Colours: Poblano Pepper, Pink Champagne, Toasted Marshmallow, Spun Sugar; DMC floss
Extras: Frame by The Family Tree/Crescent Colours
Price: $7.00


Little League
by Country Cottage Needleworks
Fabric: 28 ct. Natural Pearl Linen
Fibers: Crescent Colours: Wavy Navy, Tartan Plaid, Calico Kitty, Chili Pepper, Weeping Willow; DMC floss
Extras: Frame by The Family Tree/Crescent Colours
Price: $7.00


Acorn Hill
by Little House Needleworks
Fabric: 28 ct. Vintage Lentil (Lakeside Linens)
Fibers: Belle Soie Silks: Mudpie, Attic Tea, Cinnamon Stick, Old Crow, Pumpkin Carriage, Sister Scarlet, Vanilla Pudding (also is conversion to Crescent Colours Flosses)
Price: $7.00


Ghosties & Ghoulies
by Cricket Collection
Fabric: 30 ct. Carved Pumpkin, 30 ct. Kingery Teal, 30 ct. Butternut, 30 ct. Midsummers Nite (R&R)
Fibers: DMC Floss; Kreinik #4 015, 202HL, 153V, 003HL, 684, 005, 026, 011HL, 003HL; Sheep's Silk Ink Black; Silk N Colours Fading Ink
Price: $8.00


Things That Go Bump in the Night
by Cricket Collection
Fabric: 30 ct. Black Sheep Black, 30 ct. Garden State Java, 30 ct. Monster Green, 30 ct. 18th Century Rook (R&R)
Fibers: DMC Floss; Kreinik #4 005, 008, 015, 3533, 003HL, 029, 012HL; Kreinik 1/16 Ribbon 015; Silk N Colours Halloween Confetti; Sheep's Silk Ink Black
Price: $8.00


Autumn Sampler
by Little House Needleworks

You get enough silks to finish the design (Belle Soie by Crescent Colours). Fabric needed is 32 ct. Antique Ivory Linen.
Price: $15.50


Daisy
by Country Cottage Needleworks

Five skeins of Crescent Colours flosses come with the design!
Price: $12.00


Cappuccino
by Little House Needleworks

You get enough Belle Soie Silks to stitch the design! Fabric is 32 ct. Vintage Exemplar Linen
Price: $12.00


Red Thread: Road Trip
by Bent Creek

Fabric: 32 ct. Light Mocha Belfast
Fibers: Weeks Dye Works Cocoa, Bark, Galvanized; Sampler Threads Liberty, Weathered Barn, Cidermill Brown; DMC floss
Price: $4.50


Red Thread: Picnic
by Bent Creek

Fabric: 32 ct. Light Mocha Belfast Linen
Fibers: Weeks Dye Works Cocoa, Purple Haze, Kudzu, Bark, Galvanized; Sampler Threads Liberty, Berry Cobbler, Weathered Barn, Slate, Tarnished Gold, Cidermill Brown; DMC floss
Price: $4.50


Tiny Tidings XII
by Lizzie Kate

Fabric: 32 ct. Natural Belfast
Fibers: Sampler Threads Nutmeg; Weeks Dye Works Carrot, Cocoa, Crimson, Curry, Emerald, Graphite, Holly, Hunter, Louisiana Hot Sauce, Mascara, Terra Cotta, Twilight, Whitewash
Extras: Embellishment Pack
Price: $7.00


Vineyard Birds
by Praiseworthy Stitches

Five skeins of Crescent Colours flosses come with the design!
Price: $12.00


Still Waters
by Plum Street Samplers

Fabric: 36 ct. Vintage Strawflower Linen (Lakeside Linens)
Fibers: Needlepoint Silks 606, 209, 622, 986, 765, 951, 693, 694, 987, 186, 184, 926, 321, 742, 245, 243, 333, 582, 886, 587, 471, 991B, 867
Price: $12.00


Wildflowers in Sage and Stripes
by Praiseworthy Stitches

Fabric: 28 ct. Dusty Green Jobelan
Fibers: DMC floss; Sampler Threads Corn Husk, Brandy, Gold Leaf, Copper, Cameo Pink, Lavender Potpourri, Chamomile, Butternut Squash, Buttermilk
Extras: Mill Hill 40123
Price: $6.00


Good Deeds
by Little House Needleworks

Five skeins of Crescent Colours flosses come with the design!
Price: $12.00


Fruit of the Spirit
by Plum Street Samplers

Fabric: 32 ct. Sand Dune (Lakeside Linens)
Fibers: Needlepoint Silks: 143, 775, 993, 622, 966, 294, 982, 472, 694, 147, 404, 355, 587, 184, 715, 124, 221, 867; Silk N Colours The Lavenders, Nan's Mulberry
Price: $10.00


Toil & Trouble
by Erica Michaels

Fabric: 32 ct. Copper Penny (Wichelt Imports) linen
Fibers: Weeks Dye Works: Blue Topaz, Charcoal (3), Citronella, Eggplant, Iris, Lucky, Mascara, Meadow, Periwinkle, Pumpkin, Saffron, Strawberry Fields, Thyme, Tin Roof
Extras: Mill Hill 42012, 42014, 42031, 42033, 42040
Price: $7.50


Salem Witch
by The Primitive Needle

Fabric: 36 ct. Barn Owl (Birds of a Feather) and 32 ct. misc. linen
Fibers: Belle Soie Old Crow, Lasagne; Needlepoint Silks 998, 342, 476
Price: $9.00


Summer Splash Limited Edition Thread Colors
by The Gentle Art/Sampler Threads

NOTE: I was only allowed to purchase 20 sets of these flosses and this item is SOLD OUT AND NO LONGER AVAILABLE. If you want to make sure not to miss these sets in the future, join my automatic by sending me an order and explaining that you'd like to get these special sets as an auto. Otherwise, it's always first-come/first-served. Sorry!


Sleepy Hollow
by Cross Eyed Cricket

Fabric: 30 ct. Blue Moon Java (R&R)
Fibers: DMC floss; Weeks Dye Works Pewter, Indian Summer, Honeysuckle, London Fog, Eggplant, Carrot
Price: $11.00


Fox Trot
by Mosey N Me

Fabric: 32 ct. Flax Belfast
Fibers: Sampler Threads Mulberry, Baby Spinach, Shaker White, Gold Leaf, Gingersnap, Freedom, Sweet Pea, Raven
Price: $14.00


An Expression of Gratitude
by Blue Ribbon Designs

Fabric: 40 ct. Exemplar (Lakeside Linens)
Fibers: Belle Soie Butterscotch, Carrot Cake, Cinnamon Stick, Collard Greens, Lasagne, Mudpie
Price: $11.00


EA 1798 Ackworth School
by The Marking Sampler

Fabric: 40 ct. Meadow Rue (Lakeside Linens)
Needlepoint Silks: 851, 913 (3), 933 (2)
Price: $20.00


Fruit Smoothie
by Blue Ribbon Designs

Fabric: 40 ct. Navy Bean (Lakeside Linens)
Fibers: Sampler Threads Avocado, Bittersweet, Cherry Wine (2), Dungarees, Grape Arbor, Lavender Potpourri, Melon Patch, Mustard Seed, Oatmeal, Ohio Lemon Pie, Pine, Poppy, Soot
Price: $10.00


Country Garden in July
by Country Garden Stitchery

Fabric: 28 ct. Antique White Linen
Fibers: Sampler Threads Poinsettia, Pomegranate, Melon Patch, Shutter Green, Sweet Pea, Butternut Squash
Extras: Mill Hill 2002
Price: $6.00


Country Garden in August
by Country Garden Stitchery

Fabric: 28 ct. Old Lace Linen
Fibers: Sampler Threads Copper, Poppy, Red Plum, Pomegranate, Melon Patch, Shutter Green, Sweet Pea
Extras: Mill Hill 2002
Price: $6.00


Tree of Life
by La D Da

Fabric: 32 ct. Meadow Rue (Lakeside Linens)
Fibers: Sampler Threads Gold Leaf, Mulberry, Burnt Orange, Apple Cider
Price: $8.00


Quaker Friends Sampler
by Queenstown Sampler Designs

Fabric: 36 ct. Pearled Barley (Lakeside Linens)
Fibers: Needlepoint Silks 101, 472, 502, 561, 564, 565, 571, 832, 991B, 993
Price: $12.00


Peaceful Paradise
by Midsummer Night Designs

Fabric: 40 ct. Vintage Exemplar (Lakeside Linens)
Fibers: DMC floss; Sampler Threads Hyacinth, Fragrant Cloves, Old Blue Paint, Raven, Dungarees; Weeks Dye Works Whiskey; Crescent Colours Desert Mesquite, Black Coffee, Cherry Tomato, Eve's Leaves, Khaki Mocha, Blooming Crocus, Wild Berries, Old Oak Tree
Price: $14.00


30 ct. Linen: Angel Hair
by Weeks Dye Works


Price: $19.00/fat quarter


30 ct. Linen: Aztec Red
by Weeks Dye Works


Price: $19.00/fat quarter


30 ct. Linen: Banana Popsicle
by Weeks Dye Works


Price: $19.00/fat quarter


30 ct. Linen: Beige
by Weeks Dye Works


Price: $19.00/fat quarter


30 ct. Linen: Cappuccino
by Weeks Dye Works


Price: $19.00/fat quarter


30 ct. Linen: Carrot
by Weeks Dye Works


Price: $19.00/fat quarter


30 ct. Linen: Chartreuse
by Weeks Dye Works


Price: $19.00/fat quarter


30 ct. Linen: Dolphin
by Weeks Dye Works


Price: $19.00/fat quarter


30 ct. Linen: Dove
by Weeks Dye Works


Price: $19.00/fat quarter


30 ct. Linen: Gold
by Weeks Dye Works


Price: $19.00/fat quarter


30 ct. Linen: Guacamole
by Weeks Dye Works


Price: $19.00/fat quarter


30 ct. Linen: Gunmetal
by Weeks Dye Works


Price: $19.00/fat quarter


30 ct. Linen: Havana
by Weeks Dye Works


Price: $19.00/fat quarter


30 ct. Linen: Lilac
by Weeks Dye Works


Price: $19.00/fat quarter


30 ct. Linen: Linen
by Weeks Dye Works


Price: $19.00/fat quarter


30 ct. Linen: Morris Blue
by Weeks Dye Works


Price: $19.00/fat quarter


30 ct. Linen: Onyx
by Weeks Dye Works


Price: $19.00/fat quarter


30 ct. Linen: Parchment
by Weeks Dye Works


Price: $19.00/fat quarter


30 ct. Linen: Peoria Purple
by Weeks Dye Works


Price: $19.00/fat quarter


30 ct. Linen: Scuppernong
by Weeks Dye Works


Price: $19.00/fat quarter


30 ct. Linen: Sky
by Weeks Dye Works


Price: $19.00/fat quarter


30 ct. Linen: Sophie's Pink
by Weeks Dye Works


Price: $19.00/fat quarter


30 ct. Linen: Straw
by Weeks Dye Works


Price: $19.00/fat quarter


30 ct. Linen: Tin Roof
by Weeks Dye Works


Price: $19.00/fat quarter

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