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A Dash of Whimsy

Original needlework designs sprinkled with a dash of whimsy

The Bee to the Flower

Stitch Count: 77 wide x 56 high
Design Size: 5.5" x 4"
Fabric: Model stitched on Wichelt 28 count Lugana Ray of Light.
Fibers: Thread Gatherer Silk 'N Colors and DMC


Thanks to our friend and fellow stitcher, Zeena, for sending us the Kahlil Gibran quote that inspired this piece.





















Bah, Humbug

Sometimes the happiest of elves can turn into a Scrooge from all the hustle and bustle before Christmas. Help keep your spirits bright throughout the holiday season with this colorful and charming design.


Stitch Count: 135 wide x 62 high
Design Size: 8.4" x 3.875"
Fabric: Model stitched on Confederate Grey 32 ct linen.
Fibers: DMC






Owl and the Pussycat Accessories Case and Scissor Fob 


Colorful owls and cats parade around this charming accessories case and decorate both sides of the matching scissors fob. Includes finishing instructions for both pieces.


Stitch Counts:
Accessories case: 98 wide x 120 high
Scissors fob: cat is 15 wide x 14 high; owl is 10 wide x 11 high


Finished sizes:
Accessories case: 7” x 3.5”
Scissors fob: 2.5” x 2.5”

Fabric: Zweigart 28 ct. Country Mocha Vintage Cashel Linen
Fibers: Simply Wool from The Gentle Art (conversions to Sampler Thread cotton floss or DMC stranded cotton also included)

Addditional materials needed: fabric for lining and a snap for the accessory case; fiberfill and twisted cord for scissors fob





Owls’ Night Out


These fine-feathered owls have shed their normal gray and brown attire for more colorful garb for a special night out.


Stitch Count: 69 wide x 71 high

Design size:  4.375” x  4.375”

Fabric: Wichelt 32 count Silver Blue linen

Fibers: Sampler Thread from The Gentle Art


















Queen Bee


Stitch Count: 83 wide x 83 high

Design size: 5.2 x 5.2
Fabric: Lakeside Linens 32 count Clay
Fibers: Pearsall's Silks
and The Thread Gatherer Silk n Colors (DMC conversion included.)

Queen Bee takes her rightful place at the center of the hive, while her worker bees busily gather nectar for their honey.