BEEHIVE NEEDLEWORKS
"The daily labours of the Bee, Awake my soul to Industry."


                                               

                                               
                                    


~ PINKEEPS,  PIN PILLOWS, AND PINCUSHIONS ~

Each chart packet includes a colour photograph of the completed needlework
project, stitching chart, stitch diagrams, floss list (with DMC thread
conversions), measurements for alternative fabric thread count, as well
as clear and detailed instructions for completing the sampler.



~ Tabithy Eaton Pin Pillow ~

The Tabithy Eaton Pin Pillow has been worked on 35 count, raw linen, with silk floss from Needlepoint, Inc.  This sampler is worked entirely in Cross Stitch (over one and over two) for a delicate appearance.  The pillow has a stitch count of 109 x 55, and measures approximately 6 1/4" x   3 1/8".  This needlework project is suitable for all skill levels.



~ Peacock Pin Pillow ~

The Peacock Pin Pillow has been worked on 32 count, "Examplar" linen from Lakeside Linens.  The cotton floss used for the pillow is over-dyed by Weeks Dye Works.  The project is worked entirely in Cross Stitch, with a stitch count of 76 x 35. Suitable for the beginning needleworker. 



~ Cranberry Deer Pinkeep ~

The Cranberry Deer Pinkeep had been worked on 32 count, "Examplar" linen from Lakeside Linens.  The pinkeep is worked entirely in Cross Stitch, with cotton floss from DMC.  The stitch count is 81 x 45.  Suitable for beginning needleworkers.



~ Strawberry Tree Pin Pillow ~

The Strawberry Tree Pin Pillow has been worked on hand-dyed 36 count linen, using "Quaker Cottons" which were hand-dyed by Olde Willow Stitchery Threads.  This project is worked entirely in Cross Stitch, with a stitch count of 73 x 70.  Suitable for beginning needleworkers.



~ Red Swan Pin Pillow ~

The Red Swan Pin Pillow is worked on hand-dyed, unevenweave linen (approximately 36w/30 h), giving the sampler the appearance of early linen.  The pillow is worked entirely in Cross Stitch, with hand-dyed floss from The Gentle Art.  Should you choose to use an alternative linen, instructions for adapting the pattern is included.  The pin pillow is worked entirely in Cross Stitch, with a stitch count of 61 x 66.  Suitable for beginning needleworkers.



~ Quaker Heart Pinkeep ~

The Quaker Heart Pinkeep is a two-sided needlework project inspired by Quaker designs.  It has been worked on 32 count, hand-dyed linen, using cotton floss which has been hand-dyed by The Gentle Art.  The pinkeep is worked entirely in Cross Stitch, with a stitch count of
49 x 49 for the front, and 35 x 31 for the back.  Suitable for beginning needleworkers.









~ Joyful Yuletide Pin Pillow ~

The Joyful Yuletide Pin Pillow has been worked on 32 count, unbleached linen, using cotton floss by DMC.  The stitches used to complete this quick holiday project include Cross Stitch and Algerian Eye.  The stitch count is 89 x 60.  Suitable for beginning needleworkers.



~ Posey  Pinkeep ~

The Strawberry Tree Pinkeep has been worked on 28 count, hand-dyed linen, using floss by DMC.  The pinkeep is worked entirely in Cross Stitch, with a stitch count of 62 x 58.  Suitable for the beginning needleworker.