This Old Basket: October

This Old Basket is a new feature here on Shakespeare's Peddler. Sometimes I run across (or go out looking for) older charts that are still so cute. If you weren't paying attention at the time, maybe you missed them. Or maybe you thought you'd go back and order one of these at some point, and forgot. Or maybe (as is the case now), reindeer pieces are popular, and I wanted to showcase a few of them. I'll update this similar to the way I update Theresa's Basket, but the fun thing here is that the pieces might be two years old, or ten! I hope you enjoy looking through some old favorites (and, oh yeah, they're in stock for purchase!)

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Bits & Pieces I
by Cross Eyed Cricket
Original Release Date: 1993
Fabric: 28 ct. Khaki Jobelan and 28 ct. Charcoal Jobelan
Fibers: DMC Floss
Price: $6.00


Bits & Pieces II
by Cross Eyed Cricket
Original Release Date: 1993
Fabric: 28 ct. Light Moss Green Jobelan and 28 ct. Delicate Teal Jobelan
Fibers: DMC Floss
Price: $6.00


Crowns in My Pocket
by Cross Eyed Cricket
Original Release Date: 1990
Fabric: 30 count Natural Linen or 30 ct. Ivory Linen
Fibers: DMC Floss
Price: $6.00


The Christmas Caper
by C. Harper
Original Release Date: 1998
Fabric: 28 ct. Black Jobelan
Fibers: DMC Floss; Kreinik #4 braid 054F
Price: $6.00


Christmas at Home
by Stoney Creek Collection
Original Release Date: 2006
I thought the sampler on the right was particularly beautiful -- it's stitched on 28 ct. Lambswool Linen with DMC floss, Rainbow Blending Filament 407 and 000, Colorwash 518; Sampler Threads Apple Cider and Cinders; and SJ Designs 3mm Beads Gold (2)
Price: $7.95


Santa Rides
by Prairie Schooler
Original Release Date: 1994
Fabric: 35 ct. Natural Linen
Fibers: DMC Floss
Price: $5.00


The Reindeer Sampler
by JBW Designs
Original Release Date: 2000
Fabric: 28 ct. Country French Latte Linen
Fibers: Sampler Threads Forest Glade, Evergreen, Maple Syrup, Celery, Cherry Wine; DMC floss; Perle Cotton #12 White
Extras: Frame by Hog River; Embellishment pack by JBW Designs
Price: $2.50


Sampler Tree III
by JBW Designs
Original Release Date: 2004
Fabric: 28 ct. Country French Creme Linen
Fibers: Sampler Threads Evergreen, Avocado, Grape Leaf, Forest Glade, Shutter Green, Dried Thyme, Poinsettia, Red Grape, Briar Rose
Extras: Mill Hill 03050 beads; Charm pack by JBW Designs; pillow by Trail Creek Farms
Price: $3.00


Reindeer Parade
by JBW Designs
Original Release Date: 2002
Fabric: 28 ct. Natural Milan Linen
Fibers: DMC Floss; Sampler Threads Dried Thyme, Avocado, Cherry Wine, Evergreen
Extras: Mill Hill beads 40479; charm pack by JBW Designs
Price: $3.00


Jack be Nimble
by Notforgotten Farms
Original Release Date: 2005
Fabric: Your favorite tea-dyed fabric
Fibers: DMC Floss
Price: $8.00


Kindness Sampler
by Birds of a Feather
Original Release Date: 2002
Fabric: 32 ct. Meadowlark Linen (Birds of a Feather)
Fibers: Weeks Dye Works Chestnut (3), Cocoa (2), Cinnabar, Kudzu, Terra Cotta, Tiger's Eye, Peach, Whiskey, Chrysanthemum
Price: $7.00


Bird Sampler
by Birds of a Feather
Original Release Date: 2001
Fabric: 36 ct. Sandpiper Linen (Birds of a Feather)
Fibers: Sampler Threads Midnight, Cherry Bark, Pumpkin Patch, Maple Syrup, Tropical Ocean, Brandy, Soot, Nutmeg, Tarnished Gold; DMC floss
Price: $7.00


Red Reindeer
by Birds of a Feather
Original Release Date: 2000
Fabric: 36 ct. Meadowlark Linen (Birds of a Feather)
Fibers: Weeks Dye Works Conch, Terra Cotta, Cocoa, Hosta, Whiskey, Tin Roof, Bark
Price: $7.00


Winter Sampler
by Birds of a Feather
Original Release Date: 2001
Fabric: 36 ct. Meadowlark Linen (Birds of a Feather)
Fibers: Weeks Dye Works Light Khaki, Onyx (2), Charcoal, Sweet Potato
Price: $7.00


Electric Boo!
by Marilynn and Jackie's Collection
Original Release Date: 2005
Fabric: 32 ct. Natural linen; 36 ct. Charcoal Linen (Lakeside Linens)
Fibers: Kreinik #4 027 and 085 and Wildflowers Molten Lava, Graphite, Santa Fe, Evergreen, Lime Rickey, Blackwatch, Pomegranate, Graphite -- for moon/dark linen piece #4 Braid 5011, 005, 326, 027, 008HL, 005 and Wildflowers Highland Mist, Lime Rickey, Eggplant, and Paprika
Price: $6.50


Redware Sunflower
by Notforgotten Farms
Original Release Date: 2004
Fabric: 18 ct. Aida (or your favorite tea-dyed fabric)
Fibers: DMC floss
Price: $8.00


Winter Silhouette
by Imaginating
Original Release Date: 2003
Fabric: 14 ct. Navy Blue Aida
Fibers: DMC Floss
Price: $5.00


Happy Hearts Sampler
by Birds of a Feather
Original Release Date: 2002
Fabric: 36 ct. Meadowlark Linen (Birds of a Feather)
Fibers: Weeks Dye Works Terra Cotta, Onyx, Chesapeake, Brick, Curry, Angel Hair, Cinnabar, Pebble, Tiger's Eye, Kudzu, Peach; DMC floss
Price: $7.00


Holiday Seasons
by Birds of a Feather
Original Release Date: 2002
Fabric: 32 ct. Sparrow Linen (Birds of a Feather)
Fibers: Weeks Dye Works Fire, Charcoal, Curry, Cypress, Carrot, Pistachio, Chrysanthemum, Periwinkle, Crimson, Hibiscus, Blue Bonnet; DMC floss
Price: $8.00


Berries & Pins
by Carriage House Samplings
Original Release Date: 2005
Fabric: 40 ct. Ink Spot Black (R&R); 40 ct.Vintage Fawn (Lakeside Linens)
Fibers: Needlepoint Silks 335, 998, 208, 725, 623, 511, 584, 302, 33, 316, 771, 876, 401, 861
Price: $9.00


Reindeer's Night Off
by Silver Lining Creations
Original Release Date: 1996
Fabric: 28 ct. Misty Blue Linen
Fibers: DMC floss; Kreinik #4 032; Blending Filament 042
Extra: Mill Hill 62032
Price: $5.00


White Star
by Marilynn and Jackie's Collectibles
Original Release Date: 1996
Fabric: 14 ct. Navy Aida
Fibers: DMC Floss
Price: $5.00


Santa Claus
by Birds of a Feather
Original Release Date: 2001
Fabric: 32 ct. Sparrow Linen (Birds of a Feather)
Fibers: Weeks Dye Works Onyx, Periwinkle, Carrot, Emerald, Fire, Hibiscus; DMC floss
Price: $7.00


Christmas Trees II
by Prairie Schooler
Original Release Date: 2000 (note: Christmas Trees I is no longer in print and is unavailable)
Fabric: 18 ct. Olive Aida
Fibers: DMC floss
Price: $7.00


Weeping Tree Sampler
by The City Stitcher
Original Release Date: 1994
Fabric: 28 ct. Light Mocha Cashel
Fibers: DMC floss
Price: $5.00


Sally Spencer Sampler
by Birds of a Feather
Original Release Date: 2003
Fabric: 32 ct. Meadowlark Linen (Birds of a Feather)
Fibers: Sampler Threads Buckeye Scarlet, Black Crow, Brethren Blue, Melon Patch, Buttermilk, Tropical Ocean
Price: $7.00


All Hallow's Eve
by Notforgotten Farm Samplers
Original Release Date: 2003
Fabric: 18 ct. Aida
Fibers: DMC floss
Price: $8.00


Kyle's ABC's
by Marilynn and Jackie's Collectibles
Original Release Date: 2005
Fabric: 16 ct. Antique White Aida or 36 ct. Blue Grass Linen (Lakeside Linens)
Fibers: DMC floss
Price: $7.00


Scared Silly
by Birds of a Feather
Original Release Date: 2001
Fabric: 32 ct. Sparrow Linen (Birds of a Feather)
Fibers: Weeks Dye Works Charcoal (2), Fire, Pistachio, Light Khaki, Curry, Periwinkle, Carrot, Chrysanthemum
Price: $7.00


Christmas Stocking Ornaments
by Hands to Work
Original Release Date: 2004
Fabric: 40 ct. Mockingbird Linen (R&R)
Fibers: Needlepoint Silks 767, 584, 692, 245, 976
Price: $8.00


Swing Tree
by Marilynn and Jackie's Collectibles
Original Release Date: 1998
Fabric: 16 ct. White Aida
Fibers: DMC floss
Price: $5.50


Warm Sandy Beaches
by Michelle Ink Needlework Designs
Original Release Date: ??
Fabric: 32 ct. Vintage Wisteria (Lakeside Linens)
Fibers: Needle Necessities 1542; Gloriana 137; Rainbow Gallery M832, H609, PB204, PB203, PB34, PB48; Weeks Dye Works Lilac, Flamingo, Light Khaki; Silk N Colors Plum Nilly, Sushi Flower, Spearmint, Thistle Garden
Extras: Mill Hill 42017
Price: $14.00 (charms come with graph)


Relaxation
by Michelle Ink Needlework Designs
Original Release Date: 2005
Fabric: 32 ct. Crystal Meditation (Picture This Plus)
Fibers: Weeks Dye Works Lemonade, Squash, Light Khaki, Morris Blue, Chartreuse; Silk N Colors Thistle Garden, Poppies; Needle Necessities 1413; Rainbow Gallery PB10; Kreinik 055F
Extras: Mill Hill 42031
Price: $12.00 (charms included with graph)


French Country I: Rabbit
by JBW Designs
Original Release Date: 2006
Fabric: 29 ct. Natural Glenshee Linen
Fibers: Weeks Dye Works Romance or Sampler Threads Cherry Wine
Extras: Pillow by JBW Designs
Price: $3.00


French Country II: Lamb
by JBW Designs
Original Release Date: 2006
Fabric: 29 ct. Natural Glenshee Linen
Fibers: Weeks Dye Works Romance or Sampler Threads Cherry Wine
Extras: Pillow by JBW Designs
Price: $3.00


Thoughts of Home
by JBW Designs
Original Release Date: 1996
Fabric: 28 ct. Raw Linen
Fibers: Sampler Threads Blue Spruce, Evergreen< Red Grape, Banker's Grey, Peach ICe Cream, Midnight, Blueberry, Lavender potpourri, Highland Heather, Celery, Avocado, Oatmeal, Woodsmoke, Slate, Apricot Blush, Sable
Extras: Mill Hill Treasures 12046, 12052, 12074
Price: $6.00