Wired Butterfly • Stumpwork
on 23rd March 2022
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Learn how to create a wired butterfly
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Teal & Pink Wrist Pincushion & Weights pattern
TYPE: downloadable cross-stitch embroidery PDF pattern
LANGUAGES: French / UK English / US English
SKILLS: Advanced
STITCH COUNT: 40 x 40 stitches (for each side of each mini-biscornu)
STITCHED SIZE (when using 28ct fabric): 7.5 x 7.5 cm (3″ x 3″)
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Field Flowers Biscornu pattern
TYPE: downloadable cross-stitch embroidery PDF pattern
LANGUAGES: French / UK English / US English
SKILLS: Expert
STITCH COUNT: 60 x 60 stitches (for each side of the biscornu)
STITCHED SIZE (when using 28ct fabric): 11 x 11 cm (4.5″ x 4.5″)
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High Seas Heart pattern
TYPE: downloadable cross-stitch embroidery PDF pattern
LANGUAGES: French / UK English / US English
SKILLS: Intermediate
STITCH COUNT: 66 x 72 stitches (for each side of the heart)
STITCHED SIZE (when using 28ct fabric): 12 x 13 cm (4.75″ x 5″)
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Marie-Annick Book Cover SAL pattern
The Marie-Annick Book Cover SAL is now fully published, so there are no new instalments to come. There is no deadline to stitch it, however, so new members are welcome at any time! This pattern was designed in memory of Marie-Annick. Find out more about her HERE.
By the end of this SAL, you will have stitched and assembled a pretty little book cover.
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NOTE: Membership is purchased ONCE for the whole SAL – there are no extra fees for each section.
Please also note that you will need a sewing machine to finish this design into a book cover. If you do not have access to a sewing machine, you can always stitch this design onto a ready made book cover (as Marie-Annick used to do), or simply frame it instead.
New Home pattern
TYPE: downloadable cross-stitch embroidery PDF pattern
LANGUAGES: UK English / US English / French
SKILLS: Intermediate
STITCH COUNT: 40w x 90h stitches
STITCHED SIZE (when using 28ct fabric): 16.5 x 7.5 cm (6.5″ x 3″)
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Stitching is the Answer pattern
TYPE: downloadable cross-stitch embroidery PDF pattern
LANGUAGES: French / UK English / US English
SKILLS: Intermediate
STITCH COUNT: 70 x 70 stitches
STITCHED SIZE (when using 28ct fabric): 13 x 13 cm (5” x 5”)
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Anthea Calendar
The Anthea Calendar SAL is now fully published, so there will not be any new patterns published. There is no deadline to stitch it, however, so new members are welcome at any time!
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Zoe Box
PDF Pattern to stitch and finish this stunning box.
This design features a tree of life growing through the four seasons, with a cute little creature symbolising that season on each side. It’s enhanced with a variety of special stitches, as well as beads, sequins, and silver thread. A little treasure of a box, stitched inside as well as outside.
Once assembled, it’s about 10 cm wide and 14 cm high. (approx. 4″ w x 5.5″ h)
Jacquie Magic Needlebook
The Jacquie Magic Needlebook SAL is now fully published, so there are no new instalments to come. There is no deadline to stitch it, however, so new members are welcome at any time!
What makes this little book a magic needlebook, you say? It is totally reversible and double-hinged, so there is no front or back!
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Lizzie Stitching Wallet
PDF Pattern to stitch this beautiful and practical stitching wallet, either to keep inside your travel stitching bag, or to make an ever-so-special gift to a fellow stitcher. Folded, it’s no bigger than the hand, yet it’s big enough to hold a pair of scissors (11cm max), several needles, and small useful bits & pieces, such as a needle threader.
This design features hydrangea blooms and delicate Lisianthus flowers. It’s enhanced with special stitches, beads and mother-of-pearl sequins. Stitched and finished entirely by hand. No sewing machine required at any point.
Ring a Ring o’ Foxes Biscornu
PDF Pattern to stitch this lovely biscornu in warm and bright autumnal shades.
This design features foxes running around after each other, amongst a feast of leaves and berries. It’s beautifully enhanced with beads and a touch of gold thread.
Once assembled, it’s about 11cm (4.5″) wide and 4cm (1.5″) high.
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Peacock Stitching Set
PDF Pattern to stitch the full set of Peacock stitching accessories: pin-cushion biscornu, scissor case & fob, needlebook.
Don’t just store your stitching tools – do it with style and panache! These designs feature proud peacocks and their glorious feathers, enhanced with beads and sequins.
Snowflake Biscornu • free PDF cross-stitch pattern
PDF Pattern to stitch a fun biscornu – this pattern includes 1 side only, which needs to be stitched twice to make it into a double-sided biscornu. Alternatively, only stitch the square outline and the twirls on the second piece, and make it into a single-sided biscornu with a plain back.
Note: this pattern is downloadable free of charge, but remember that it is NOT free of rights. Please, only download it for your personal use. If in doubt, please contact me.
Nerida Stitching Wallet SAL
The Nerida Stitching Wallet SAL is now fully published, so there are no new instalments to come. There is no deadline to stitch it, however, so new members are welcome at any time!
By the end of this SAL, you will have stitched and assembled a beautiful stitching wallet to hold needles, scissors and other small bits and pieces such as a needle threader for example.
Please see the description tab for more information.
NOTE: Membership is purchased ONCE for the whole SAL – there are no extra fees for each section.
Hearts Biscornu • free PDF cross-stitch pattern
PDF Pattern to stitch a sweet pink biscornu – this pattern includes 1 side only, which needs to be stitched twice to make it into a double-sided biscornu. Alternatively, only stitch the square outline and the special stitches on the second piece, and make it into a single-sided biscornu with a plain back.
Note: this pattern is downloadable free of charge, but remember that it is NOT free of rights. Please, only download it for your personal use. If in doubt, please contact me.
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Wild Rose Biscornu
PDF Pattern to stitch this elegant biscornu. This design features wild roses and fruits, and it’s beautifully enhanced with beads and a dainty decorative border.
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Poinsettia Star
Pattern to stitch this festive star – use it as a tree topper, or as a hanging ornament.
This design features a vibrant poinsettia flower in the centre, surrounded with a feast of Christmas roses and mistletoe. It’s beautifully enhanced with beads and golden threads.
Once assembled, it is about 15 x 15 cm (6 x 6 inches).
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Daisy BiscoBourse
PDF Pattern to stitch a very stylish BiscoBourse – a touch of vintage with a modern twist.
This design features a floral wreath and it’s beautifully enhanced with a varying selection of special stitches. Simply choose the pattern to suit your skills, or take up a challenge and learn new stitches!
Once assembled, this BiscoBourse is about 13 cm wide and 6 cm high.
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Christie Mini Frames (set of 6)
PDF Pattern to stitch 6 beautiful festive designs, featuring the “Merry Christmas” caption, a snowflake, a Christmas tree, a heart wreath, a candle in a bauble, and the caption “Peace & Joy to the world”.
BONUS CHART: also includes the “Joyeux Noël” version.
These designs are all enhanced with special stitches, gold thread, beads and sequins.
Cherry Blossom Cushion
PDF Pattern to stitch this lovely and peaceful oriental scene.
This design features exotic birds and a matching butterfly on a backdrop of cherry blossom. It’s beautifully enhanced with golden beads and thread, as well as a few delicate sequins and special stitches.
Once assembled, it’s approx. 29 x 29 cm (11.5″ x 11.5″)
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Blue Iris Biscornu
PDF Pattern to stitch a biscornu with slender blue irises, enhanced with special stitches, gold thread, and gold beads.
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Lilac Stitching Set
PDF Pattern to stitch the full set of Lilac stitching accessories: pin-cushion biscornu, scissor case & fob, needlebook.
These designs feature beautiful lilac flowers and busy bumblebees, enhanced with special stitches, beads, sequins and silver thread.
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Violet Stitching Set
PDF Pattern to stitch the full set of Violet stitching accessories: pin-cushion biscornu, scissor case & fob, needlebook.
These designs feature delicate violet posies, enhanced with beads and golden thread.
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Sparkly Christmas Humbugs
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Pattern to stitch this 4 festive humbugs, to decorate your Christmas tree, or to offer as a small gift to your Christmas Day guests.
These designs feature a rings of traditional Christmas floral motifs on a background of graceful ribbons, beautifully enhanced with golden threads, beads and special stitches, for a luxurious and sparkly finish.
Once assembled, this humbug is about 6cm (2.5 inches) high.
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Papa Noël Pendant
PDF Pattern to stitch this pretty 3-sided pendant. Alternatively, you could also make it into 3 separate flat ornaments.
This design features Father Christmas’s face on one side, as well as gifts and toys on the other two sides. It’s beautifully enhanced with beads, and golden thread.
Once assembled, it’s about 16cm (6″) high.
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Rose Chocolat Stitched Jewellery
Pattern to stitch this luxurious jewellery set, consisting of a mini-biscornu pendant, and a bracelet.
This design features beautiful and delicate letters stitched in 1 strand over 1 thread of fabric, as well as beads, silver threads and special stitches.
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Rose Chocolat Humbug
Pattern to stitch this luxurious humbug. It’s designed to be left open to hide a treat or two inside it, or small stitching items such as a thimble, a thread cutter or a needle threader for example.
This design features beautiful and delicate letters stitched in 1 strand over 1 thread of fabric, as well as beads, silver threads and special stitches.
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Sweet Roses Mother’s Day Card
Pattern to stitch a pretty card with pink roses interlaced to shape a heart, as well as a golden frame to stitch the ready designed caption or a sentence of your choice using the included ABC. This pretty pattern is also embellished with a few sequins and special stitches.
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Sweet Roses Heart
Pattern to stitch this pretty heart as a hanging ornament.
This design features a trail of delicate little roses arranged into a heart, and it’s beautifully enhanced with a few metallic threads.
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Sweet Roses Biscornu
Pattern to stitch this pretty biscornu as a wedding ring cushion.
This design features a trail of delicate little roses arranged into hearts. The subtle letters in the background spell the word Love.
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Sweet Roses Humbug
Pattern to stitch fun humbug – it has an opening at the front to hide a little surprise or two. Ideal as a wedding favour filled with sugared almonds.
This design features a trail of delicate little roses around the humbug, and it’s beautifully enhanced with golden threads.
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Sweet Roses Card
Pattern to stitch this romantic card and it’s lovely sentiment: “Love begins in a moment, Grows over time, Lasts for eternity.”
This design features delicate little roses arranged into a heart, and it’s beautifully enhanced with golden threads.
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Cornflower Card
Pattern to stitch this pretty card for Mother’s Day.
This design features cornflowers in bloom, and it’s enhanced with special stitches, beads, and golden thread.
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Sepia Rose Biscornu
Pattern to stitch this romantic biscornu as a wedding ring pillow.
This design features rose buds and hearts, and it’s beautifully enhanced with silver threads, beads and special stitches.
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Frosty Star
Pattern to stitch this delicate star – a perfect tree topper for your blue and white themed Christmas decor!
This design features various elegant snowflakes and it’s beautifully enhanced with golden threads, beads and special stitches.
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Butterfly Needlebook
Pattern to stitch this lovely needlebook in shades of brown and teal.
This design features butterflies and twirly motifs, and it’s beautifully enhanced with silver beads and special stitches.
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Butterfly Scissor Case
Pattern to stitch this lovely scissor case in shades of brown and teal.
This design features butterflies and twirly motifs, and it’s beautifully enhanced with silver beads and special stitches.
Perfect for scissors up to 10 cm (4″) long.
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Butterfly Biscornu
Pattern to stitch this lovely biscornu in shades of brown and teal.
This design features butterflies and twirly motifs, and it’s beautifully enhanced with silver beads and special stitches.
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Maman Noël Pendant
PDF Pattern to stitch this pretty 3-sided pendant. Alternatively, you could also make it into 3 separate flat ornaments.
This design features Mother Christmas’s face on one side, a gingerbread biscuit on another, and a Christmas pudding on the last side. It’s beautifully enhanced with beads.
Once assembled, it’s about 16cm (6″) high.
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Rudolph the Reindeer Pendant
PDF Pattern to stitch this pretty 3-sided pendant. Alternatively, you could also make it into 3 separate flat ornaments.
This design features Rudolph’s red-nosed face on one side, a bunch of carrots on another, and bells on the last side. It’s beautifully enhanced with beads, golden thread and special stitches.
Once assembled, it’s about 16cm (6″) high.
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Elrik the Elf Pendant
PDF Pattern to stitch this pretty 3-sided pendant. Alternatively, you could also make it into 3 separate flat ornaments.
This design features Elrik’s cheeky face on one side, his tools on another, and his shoes on the last side. It’s beautifully enhanced with beads, golden thread and special stitches.
Once assembled, it’s about 16cm (6″) high.
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Sonny the Snowman Pendant
PDF Pattern to stitch this pretty 3-sided pendant. Alternatively, you could also make it into 3 separate flat ornaments.
This design features Sonny’s snowman face on one side, his mittens on another, and his top hat on the last side. It’s beautifully enhanced with beads.
Once assembled, it’s about 16cm (6″) high.
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