Sue Hillis : The Silver Needle, Fine Needlecraft Materials


Tree Ornaments -- Something Old and Something New We have a collection of 4 leaflets by Sue Hillis that are turning into quite a nice collection of tree-shaped ornaments. Sue has re-done some of her older designs that had been past favorites -- giving them a make-over -- and adding a few new designs to complement them! Noel en Rouge features over-one monochromatic Christmas Trees. Stitch them in any color you want, on any fabric you like!!! #2 Features needlework-inspired trees! You get a floss tree, a spool tree and a scissor tree! Leaflet #3 features traditional trees -- I love, love that feathery one on the right with the teeny star embellishments! Leafelt #4 is Christmas Candy! NOEL isn't a tree shape like the other two, but it'd look great tucked on your tree with it's candy counterparts. Something for everyone in this set of leaflets, kind of nice that they aren't all the same at all!!!
Candy Corn with Personality! Sue Hillis has released a pair of leaflets with the CUTEST Candy Corn designs on them... you have to stitch the whole set of 8! Worked on Hand-dyed linen of orange and yellow... the most charming part of these is the Candy Corn FABRIC! Check it out! It is a 28ct evenweave Lugana-type of fabric that Sue has commissioned to be screened just for her designs. The fabric features large-striped areas of white, yellow and orange -- in the correct order -- so your corns turn out authentically! Just the coolest stuff, the first fabric prototype has a bit of gray between the color changes... but our's will not have that. (It is due in the shop this week.) Just the cutest idea... stitch a bunch of these, and hang them on a knarley Halloween Tree! The stitching all finishes approx 4 x 4; the finishing template on the back cover is a bit larger. Love the cute rik-raks and trims on these, too!
Piracy A viable career option! Looking for 'just the perfect' graduation gift? This might be it! Something for the rebel graduate, this is offered as a small chart, coded for DMC floss. It finishes approx 4 x 6, and will fit in a 4 x 6 or 5 x 7 frame beautifully. Make them smile, and glad they're out of school!!!
Halloween Memories Everyone is gathered here... what a colorful crew! 5-1/2 x12-1/2. On 14/28ct, the blocks by themselves are easy to do... you could even stitch them and finish as individual alphabet blocks! Then, all the creatures could stand alone, as well. I love that little skeleton! Anyway, lots of bright DMC color, this makes a great holiday greeting... way fun to hang for the season! Offered as a leaflet.
Noel en Rouge Christmas in Red, this is a trio of red or white, stitched on red or white! Stitched over one or two threads, you have two sizes of trees to begin with, and the cover pic shows you the two different colorways. Simple and very pretty... the red fabric color is called Victorian Red... we carry it in several different types. The DMC red color is 815 -- but you could use a pretty red overdyed that you have, as well. Lots of options!
Autumn Stitches This is an awesome collection of a Shaker Sewing Basket, with matching pin cushions, needle cases, fobs, and little stand-ups! Stitched in Autumn colors of DMC flosses on 28ct Lugana, the box top fits the Sudberry House Large Shaker basket. The book contains all the charts for the smalls... as well as 12 MORE charming little ornaments that deal with stitching, autumn and nautical themes! So many charming things in this 37-page book -- you can follow any of the 8 different ways offered to finish things, and create like a mad woman!!! The charts are large and clear, and the pictures in here are stunning. I lost count at 75 different pics of the projects and finishing steps! Anyway, I love the leafy acorn border on the basket top, and some of the 3 x 3 square designs will make the cutest little stand-up cubes and such! Sue has done a lovely job presenting this delightfully charming set! You'll love it!
A Sweet Stitch 'How Sweet The Time To Cross A Stitch!' Oh... this is a pretty stitching set that features the lime green Whitman's Sampler Candy Tin that is available from Russell Stover Candy Co right now! (The tin might be the biggest challenge to obtain... they make it in yellow and pink, too, so get whichever you can -- and get two!) Sue Hillis has designed a lid lining piece, a needlecase, biscornu, scissor fob... all sorts of neat little pieces to store inside your pretty Springtime Tin! A soft color palette of pink, green and yellow... Sue has presented everything is a LOVELY spiral-bound 22-page booklet with STUNNING pictures -- I counted 45! -- of every bit of the finishing and assembly process for the entire set. You get actual pics for making twisted cord, fob assembly -- out of one piece of fabric, AWESOME, awesome, awesome pics of Biscornu assembly, even tips about proper ironing and stain removal of your stitching! There is a bit of warning information regarding hand-dyed fabrics, and great recommendations about products to use and avoid when cleaning your needlework. Even if you never do the entire thing, the finishing instructions in here are wonderful to refer to on other projects -- the pictures are a delight to use! The whole thing is so delicate and pretty!
Cute Pajamas 'Always wear cute pajamas... you never know who you might meet in your dreams!' This is SO sweet! You need to stitch this for any lady -- young or old -- in your life! (including YOU!) Offered as a leaflet with a set of silver-tone slipper charm embellishments, choose any fabric you like (on 28ct its 6-1/2 x 8), and pull out your DMC flosses to stitch the 5 pair of PJs and the bitty bunny slippers!!! I think this speaks of romance... of things that are yet to be... of things that could be... those dreams are the limit!!! Released a couple of years ago... I stumbled across these leaflets in the shop while I was re-arranging, and fell in love with the design all over again!
Pirates Creed Well, this pattern came to my attention, because 'The Thursday Girls' were checking it in, and one of them announced that 'HERE was something to stitch and post for 'The Tuesday Girls!' At which point, all work stopped, and we laughed and laughed! Ok... probably not something you want to stitch and hang at HOME... sends a 'Poor Parental Message'... but at work??? Could this be useful in any way??? Offered as a small leaflet, the pattern comes with a pirates flag charm, and finishes approx 5 x 7 on a 28ct. You might have 'just the perfect place' to hang this... or maybe not... but it is cute, just the same!
First Steps Aren't these the cutest little shoes??? Can't you picture the little people who wear them??? One of Sue Hillis's newest releases, this leaflet features three different shoe designs stitched 5 different ways. Included is a full alphabet and number set, so you can personalize the shoes of your choice. Each finishes approx 3 x 4 or 5-ish on 28ct, and is stitched with DMC flosses. Change shoe colors if need be... what a darling baby announcement?! You could even get the original shoes bronzed, frame them in a shadow box, and feature this stitching in the box! Moms and Grandmas... get busy!
America the Beautiful We've seen an increased demand for this old-favorite design recently! Originally published in 1985, it's a map of the United states, complete with little pictures that depict each state's famous crops or industry. It measures a whopping 17 x 29" on 14/28 ct.. quite a statement for a wall! It was designed before the days of beads, buttons and charm embellishments... but there are lots of places that sort of thing would be fun on this. Enjoy!
Uncle Sam's Parade Oh, I just love this old-fashioned parade of little kids following Uncle Sam! Tricycles, a Radio Flyer, a red wagon and lots of flags and balloons -- everything a good parade always has! Stitched on 28ct linen, it finishes a whopping 10 x 21-1/2 inches...and is stitched with lots and lots of regular DMC floss colors. Just charming... I'll let the picture speak for itself! Available as a single leaflet.
An American's Pledge I can't really add anything else to this sentiment... it's already perfect! Stitched on anything you like, The Pledge Of Allegiance finishes approx 13 x 16 on a 14/28ct fabric. Regular DMC flosses... it has wonderful shading in the flag ribbons... and will be an asset to any room it graces! Available as a single leaflet design.
The Graduate Full of rich navy, cinnamon, and golds, this is a stunning graduation remembrance -- very classy! Stitched on 28ct, it finishes approx 7 x 8," with an alphabet, with spaces provided for personalization. Included are two antiqued brass charms: a key that sits on top of the books, and a lamp-of-learning to place beside the graduate's name. Available as a leaflet with the charms.
Wedding Day A simple wedding day remembrance, this is stitched on Natural Linen in the picture, but can be worked on almost any fabric you choose -- maybe something to match the wedding colors? Soft greens and cremes, there are three charms included, a double heart and two wedding bells, that attach to the design. It's been a popular choice for our customers for a number of years, because it looks so nice, yet is easy to stitch and finish in time for the big event!