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Flowers For Matilda

Originally a two day retreat taught in the Perth Hills in 2010.

Discover the story of Matilda, a young English woman who follows her husband into the Australian outback to help him run his sheep station.

The downloadable pdf file includes the charts, patterns and finishing instructions for the dilly bag, biscornu, scissor fob hat, billy can thimble holder and needle sleeping swag.

To complete the project you will need:
Linen: 35cm H x 45cm W 28 count Cashel Linen ‘Natural’
Thread: 1 skein each of:
DMC: 414 - Steel Grey Dk, 604 - Light Cranberry, 820 - Royal Blue V. Dk
The Gentle Art Sampler Threads: 0110 - Dried Thyme, 0350 - Mulberry, 0850 - Hyacinth, 1140 - Oatmeal, 7063 - Onyx (two skeins)
The Gentle Art Simply Wool: 7057W - Roasted Marshmallow
Fabric & Notions: 0.5m of medium weight calico, 10 tea bags, brown string (twine), 2 Marri gumnuts with holes drilled in the top, or two large brown beads, black felt and brown felt, small black or silver eyelets and eyelet setter, tiny corks for hat, small amount of polyester toyfill, Mill Hill pebble bead (any colour),
Scissoroo Scissors® in 1st Edition tin, piece of 1mm or 2mm thick board cut to shape, doublesided carpet tape, #5 or #8 Perle cotton (any colour)
Scissoroo Scissors & Tin Available To Purchase Here
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On The Twelfth Day ...
Of Christmas, My True Love Sent To Me


This design was originally released under my old business name ‘The Cat’s Whiskers Design Studio’.

The downloadable file includes the chart and comprehensive stitching instructions and finishing instructions for the ornaments.
Whilst I have supplied the colours my models are worked in, this design can be worked in colours to match your holiday decor.
To complete this project you will need:
Framed Sampler: Fabric Cut: 26″ high x 15″ wide Zweigart 32 count Belfast Linen ‘Platinum’
6 skeins DMC Stranded Cotton No. 797
Ornaments: Fabric Cut: 20″ high x 15″ wide Zweigart 32 count Belfast Linen ‘Summer Khaki’
6 skeins Anchor Stranded Cotton No. 20
AU$5.50
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The Stitcher's Christmas
Toy Box


This design was originally released under my old business name ‘The Cat’s Whiskers Design Studio’.

A box full of stitchers' toys for happy Christmas stitching!
The download file which is 20 pages long, includes charts and comprehensive stitching and finishing instructions for the box and toys.
To complete this project you will need:
Linen: 32 count Belfast Gold/Raw
Total Cut for Main Box and Accessories: 14" x 39"
Cut for Box: 1 piece 14" wide x 16" high
Cut for Accessories: 1 piece 23" wide x 14" high
Threads: Dinky-Dyes Silks
# 52 Emerald (1 skein), # 90 Orchid (2 skeins)
#116 Bottlebrush (2 skeins), #142 Gidgee (2 skiens)
#143 Lost Gold (2 skeins), #148 Janie’s Christmas (2 skeins)
Ribbons: Dinky-Dyes Silk Ribbons
#148 Janie’s Christmas - 4mm width: 16 metres, 7mm width: 10 metres
AU$11.00
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A Mouse In Old Amsterdam
Stitched Box Wrap, Box and Mouse Pin Cushion/Scissor Holder


A stitched band, based on old Dutch samplers is wrapped around a fabric covered box, housing a cute little mouse pin cushion and scissor holder.
The download file includes charts and comprehensive stitching and finishing instructions for the stitched band and the mouse. All the measurements to complete the box are also included.
To complete the stitched band you will need:
45cmW x 25cmH (18″W x 9″H) 28 count Cashel Linen ‘White’
DMC 310, 317, 798, 799, 809, 815, 948, 975, 3051, 3822
To complete the mouse and box you will need:
Basic Box Making Manual - Square Box & Lid
A3 piece of 2mm cardboard
2 x Fat Flats (50cm x 52cm) of fabric
Polyester toy filling
Small amount of felt
2 x black beads for Mouse eyes
Medium-weight fusible interfacing
Heat'n'Bond ® Lite iron on adhesive
Cartonnage and stitching tools
AU$13.00
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