Wooly Thread

Projects/Kits

Kacoonda Pin Bin

This is the newest kit from Kacoonda. You put your thread ends into it and you use the puffy sections for pins and for threaded needles. It is made of felt (the same felt as for the pincushion in the Floppy Feet kit). There is simple and charming thread and ribbon embroidery around it. The finished size is approx. 7cms (almost 3") high and 10cms (4") diameter. The kit includes pattern with detailed instructions and photo, felt, ribbon, silk threads and patchwork fabric for trimming around the top.

The Pomegranate Sampler

by Talliaferro Classic Needleart

Talliaferro's "The Pomegranate Sampler" pattern and instructions - The finished design is 7.75" x 10". Price: $30. The Appleton pack with the colors needed to stitch the design is available for $25.

Paradiso I

by Talliaferro Classic Needleart

Image Size: 8-5/16" x 9-3/16"

Paradiso I is the first of a series of three Persian style blossoms and a pomegranate, all worked in a more contemporary palette of blues and taupes. The foundation drawings are full of movement, lending a lightness and modern feel to a design of ancient, traditional elements. A study in heightened relief, the various motifs are padded and worked with stitches chosen to provide a diversity of textures

Kacoonda Pincushion Kit

This finished pincushion measures 15cm or 6″ tall, from the base of the pincushion to the tip of the bunny’s head. It is made from hand dyed, soft wool felt, threads and luxurious silk ribbons from the ‘Kacoonda Threads’ range of products.

Royal Persian Sprig

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TALLIAFERRO Classic Needleart -

is the most beautiful new crewel design on the market! It is a brand new, very high quality design with instructions. It measures about 5.5" x 8" when finished. It is designed by TALLIFERRO Classic Needleart. This is not a complete kit, but does offer the full size pattern and complete instructions.

Royal Persian Spray

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TALLIAFERRO Classic Needleart -

This is the most beautiful new crewel design on the market! It is a brand new, very high quality design with instructions. It measures about 12" x 8.5" when finished. It is designed by TALLIFERRO Classic Needleart. This is not a complete kit, but does offer the full size pattern and complete instructions.

Royal Persian Bud

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TALLIAFERRO Classic Needleart -

This is the most beautiful new crewel design on the market! It is a brand new, very high quality design with instructions. It measures about 5.5" x 8" when finished. It is designed by TALLIFERRO Classic Needleart. This is not a complete kit, but does offer the full size pattern and complete instructions.

Royal Persian Blossom

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TALLIAFERRO Classic Needleart

This is the most beautiful new crewel design on the market! It is a brand new, very high quality design with instructions.

It measures about 12" x 14" when finished. It is designed by TALLIFERRO Classic Needleart.

This is not a complete kit, but does offer the full size pattern and complete instructions.

The Appleton crewel required to complete the design is also available in a package of 22 skeins.

Wool & Hoop Kits

This line of kits is from Wool & Hoop in Texas. It is not the traditional crewel design but 'the new crewel' as designer Katherine Shaughnessy calls it. These are quick and easy projects to complete - even for the novice. You can complete the kit as it is or just use the designs to embellish something you already have. Either way, these are fun, new, and refreshing crewel designs.

Each kit contains everything you need to complete the 3" x 3" project:

pre-printed linen fabric

Appleton crewel wool thread

needle
hoop

complete instructions

and even a blank greeting card with envelope

Price: $19.95 for one or $14.95 each when you buy 2 or more.

Jenny McWhinney Basketball Kit

These kits is made by the renowned Jenny McWhinney from Australia. Her work has appeared in several publications. This kit is for a square pillow embroidered with a basketball motif. All you need to complete the project is included in the kit. The project first appeared in Inspirations magazine issue #38. That magazine has the pattern and instructions and is included in this offer. Price $35 (includes Inspirations magazine issue #38).