Had this kit idea

Once again.....I had an idea brewing around in my head and started to stitch it out.

I've been actually working on this for about 9 weeks.

This is how it began.....

Once I got more of the design done I realized that this might just make a nice kit.  I consulted a few trusted friends for their opinion and got thumbs up all around :)  Love you gals!

So, I got to work charting and writing instructions and gathered up all the supplies needed.  I set to work cutting wool and fabric, staining twine, bagging buttons and seam binding.  Lots of busy work, but in my opinion busy fun!

It's just about ready.....and I can't wait to show you!

I'll be back in a few days to show you the finished piece and give you all the details on how to purchase it and what is included..... Pretty much everything you need.  That always makes things easier...doesn't it?

I hope you'll check back.....I'm excited!

Smiles, ~Nan 

*Sweet Little Limited Edition Kit*

I designed and stitched this sweet Autumn pinkeep and thought maybe some of you would like to make one too.  So, I'm putting together a few kits. 

 I just love the saying "Bountiful Blessings".  

I actually feel that way all year round and not just at Thanksgiving. 

It's stitched on 32ct linen with 1 strand of floss over 2 linen threads and is a pretty fast and fun stitch.  For a nice surprise, on the back, I've added a wool Fall leaf with a brass acorn charm tied to it.

The kit includes:

32ct R & R Irish Creme linen

4 skeins of DMC floss

R & R Cocoa ric rac

Tan plaid shirting fabric

Army blanket wool

Brass acorn charm

Brown hemp string

Color cross-stitch graph

Leaf template

& complete finishing instructions

 $28.00 plus shipping

The kits are limited quantity and will be offered only through me and my friends at Dyeing to Stitch shop.  You may email me at threadworkprimitives@verizon.net

I look forward to your emails and comments.  

Happy Stitching!

~Nan

Thinking 'bout a kit

Happy Sunday all. 

I'm sure a lot of you frequent Pinterest....

I know I do and I always find so 

much inspiration there.

My mind has been in such a creative mode 

these days.  While relaxing on Pinterest

one morning and I came across this

picture of a very old needlebook that

was made during the Civil War.

Picture courtesy of Pinterest.

I fell in love with it immediately

and wanted to do my own,

less expensive : ) version of it.

So, I set to work creating the

design and working out all

the finishing details.

And this was the result....

It turned out pretty sweet and

I got to thinking maybe some of 

my blogging friends would like to 

make one too.  I was thinking of 

putting together a kit to release

around the beginning of May. 

This would be an exclusive kit in 

limited quantities since I will include

a piece of the antique blue and cream

ribbon for you to add to the inside

of your finished needlebook.  

Here is the inside.

 I'd love to hear what you think and

I will provide more details in the

coming weeks. 

Thanks for stopping by and 

Happy Stitching.

~Nan