Blooma with Strand
‘BLOOMA’
Designed by Miesje Chafer ThreadBear is the creation of designer and maker Miesje Chafer. I have permission to put together Strand Thread and canvas to go with the downloadable PDF’s that you will need to buy directly from ThreadBear Kits There is a link to purchase the PDFs, this will be a different shopping cart.** Download PDF from ThreadBear Kits here PDF contains charts for both the Red and the Black Colourway. The Strand pack includes: 9 x 10m skeins of Strand yarn 1 x 30m skein of Strand yarn 25cm square of 12 Count interlock canvas Tapestry Needle. Blooma Red Strand pack $30 BUY NOW Blooma Black Strand pack $30 BUY NOW Finished size 15cm x 15cm approx on 12 count canvas ** As I enjoyed stitching this design with our lovely Strand yarn, I wanted to share the enjoyment with you. As a fellow designer I believe that it is important that other designers get proper compensation from their design work. Downloading PDFs is more eco friendly than shipping printed paper around the world.
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Carnival with Strand
‘CARNIVAL’
Designed by Miesje Chafer ThreadBear is the creation of designer and maker Miesje Chafer. I have permission to put together Strand Thread and canvas to go with the downloadable PDF’s that you will need to buy directly from ThreadBear Kits There is a link to purchase the PDFs, this will be a different shopping cart.** Download PDF from ThreadBear Kits here The Strand pack includes: 12 x 10m skeins of Strand yarn 25cm square of 12 Count interlock canvas Tapestry Needle. Carnival Strand pack $32.50 BUY NOW Finished size 15cm x 15cm approx on 12 count canvas ** As I enjoyed stitching this design with our lovely Strand yarn, I wanted to share the enjoyment with you. As a fellow designer I believe that it is important that other designers get proper compensation from their design work. Downloading PDFs is more eco friendly than shipping printed paper around the world.
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Archeys Frog Needlepoint Kit
Archeys Frog Kit – SPECIAL
Archey’s Frog is native to New Zealand and is found in a small area near Coromandel in the North Island. Native frogs are quite different to introduced species – they have no external eardrum, no webbing between their toes and the pupil of each eye is circular rather than a slit. The male of this species of frog raises the young. The Maori name for frog is Pepeke. Full Kit was $40 now only $25 BUY NOW Finished size 10 x 10 cm All needlepoint kits have the design stamped on the canvas in colour. They come complete with STRAND unique mohair/wool yarn to finish the design and a needle. A chart is also included. Design is printed on 18 count canvas.
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Bargello Cushion
Bargello Cushion Kit
Designed by Nancy Robb This Cushion has been charted and stitched based on an original sample stitched by Nancy Robb. Full Kit $149 BUY NOW Pattern $20 BUY NOW Finished size: 30 x 42 cm Bargello Cushion Kit includes: 14 hole per inch canvas. A high quality steel needle. A wool pack of Strand Yarn’ A colour stitching chart An instruction sheet A Full Colour Guide We can back and pipe your cushion with a co-ordinating cotton fabric.
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Copper Japan T70 T71 T72 reels
Benton & Johnson Japan Copper T70, T71 and T72
Japanese thread is a goldwork thread made of a cotton core wrapped with a strip of metal foil. This means that is is quite soft and easy to manipulate while stitching and has a lovely shine. ‘Japanese thread’ is used widely in goldwork all over the world, notably China, India and Britain as well as Japan. Like all our metal threads, it is made by Benton and Johnson in the UK. Use Japanese thread by couching over it (usually in pairs for a smooth line, but singly if you prefer). Use either a matching or contrasting sewing thread with a coating of beeswax. In this range the colours are burnished which have a matte surface and an antique appearance. The Japanese threads are synthetic and will not tarnish. Imitation Japanese Threads in this range are available from No. 8 (K4) which is the smallest to No. 13 (K1) which is the largest. Imitation Japanese Threads range from T69 which is the largest to T72 which is the smallest. T72: Approximately 0.15mm across the width of the thread. T71: Approximately 0.25mm across the width of the thread. T70: Approximately 0.5mm accross the width of the thread. T69: Approximately 0.75mm accross the width of the thread. Priced by the metre. Update the number of metres in the shopping cart, multiple metres of the same thread will be one continuous piece. T72 $1.00 per metre BUY NOW T71 $1.00 per metre BUY NOW T70 $1.00 per metre BUY NOW
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Japan Gold K1
Benton & Johnson Japan Gold K1, K2, K3 and K4
Japanese thread is a goldwork thread made of a cotton core wrapped with a strip of metal foil. This means that is is quite soft and easy to manipulate while stitching and has a lovely shine. ‘Japanese thread’ is used widely in goldwork all over the world, notably China, India and Britain as well as Japan. Like all our metal threads, it is made by Benton and Johnson in the UK. Use Japanese thread by couching over it (usually in pairs for a smooth line, but singly if you prefer). Use either a matching or contrasting sewing thread with a coating of beeswax. In this range the colours are the brightest gold with the glossiest reflective surface. The Japanese threads are synthetic and will not tarnish. Imitation Japanese Threads in this range are available from No. 8 (K4) which is the smallest to No. 13 (K1) which is the largest. No. 8 (K4): Approximately 0.5mm across the width of the thread. No. 9 (K3): Approximately 0.70mm across the width of the thread. No. 12 (K2): Approximately 0.85mm accross the width of the thread. No. 13 (K1): Approximately 1.0mm accross the width of the thread. Priced by the metre. Update the number of metres in the shopping cart, multiple metres of the same thread will be one continuous piece. No. 8 (K4) $1.00 per metre BUY NOW No. 9 (K3) $1.00 per metre BUY NOW No. 12 (K2) $1.30 per metre BUY NOW No. 13 (K1) $1.30 per metre BUY NOW
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Jap Gold T70 T71 T72
Benton & Johnson Japan Gold T70, T71 and T72
Japanese thread is a goldwork thread made of a cotton core wrapped with a strip of metal foil. This means that is is quite soft and easy to manipulate while stitching and has a lovely shine. ‘Japanese thread’ is used widely in goldwork all over the world, notably China, India and Britain as well as Japan. Like all our metal threads, it is made by Benton and Johnson in the UK. Use Japanese thread by couching over it (usually in pairs for a smooth line, but singly if you prefer). Use either a matching or contrasting sewing thread with a coating of beeswax. In this range the colours are burnished which have a matte surface and an antique appearance. The Japanese threads are synthetic and will not tarnish. Imitation Japanese Threads range from T69 which is the largest to T72 which is the smallest. T72: Approximately 0.15mm across the width of the thread. T71: Approximately 0.25mm across the width of the thread. T70: Approximately 0.5mm accross the width of the thread. T69: Approximately 0.75mm accross the width of the thread. Priced by the metre. Update the number of metres in the shopping cart, multiple metres of the same thread will be one continuous piece. T72 $1.00 per metre BUY NOW T71 $1.00 per metre BUY NOW T70 $1.00 per metre BUY NOW
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Jap Silver T69 T70 T71 T72
Benton & Johnson Japan Silver T69, T70, T71 and T72
Japanese thread is a goldwork thread made of a cotton core wrapped with a strip of metal foil. This means that is is quite soft and easy to manipulate while stitching and has a lovely shine. ‘Japanese thread’ is used widely in goldwork all over the world, notably China, India and Britain as well as Japan. Like all our metal threads, it is made by Benton and Johnson in the UK. Use Japanese thread by couching over it (usually in pairs for a smooth line, but singly if you prefer). Use either a matching or contrasting sewing thread with a coating of beeswax. In this range the colours are burnished which have a matte surface and an antique appearance. The Japanese threads are synthetic and will not tarnish. Imitation Japanese Threads range from T69 which is the largest to T72 which is the smallest. T72: Approximately 0.15mm across the width of the thread. T71: Approximately 0.25mm across the width of the thread. T70: Approximately 0.5mm accross the width of the thread. T69: Approximately 0.75mm accross the width of the thread. Priced by the metre. Update the number of metres in the shopping cart, multiple metres of the same thread will be one continuous piece. T72 $1.00 per metre BUY NOW T71 $1.00 per metre BUY NOW T70 $1.00 per metre BUY NOW T69 $1.00 per metre BUY NOW
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Benton & Johnson Copper Purl Pearl no 1
Benton & Johnson Copper Pearl Purl 1
Pearl Purl thread is a fine wire effectively made into a coil like a spring. The wire is rounded which means that when you look at the wire it looks like a string of rounded beads or like the back of knitting hence the name purl. Can be cut up into short lengths and attached like beads, or it is often used slightly stretched around the edge of stitching or metallic kid designs. The thread is couched down with a waxed thread between the beads. Pearl Purl 1 is 0.9mm in diameter. 30cm length $3 BUY NOW 50cm length $5 BUY NOW 1 Metre length $10 BUY NOW
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Copper Smooth Passing
Benton & Johnson Copper Smooth Passing No 6
Passing thread is made up of a fine wire tightly wrapped around a thread core. The thread is straight and smooth in appearance. It can be couched singularly or as a pair with a matching or contrasting thread. It is often used in Or Nue Embroidery. Number 4 is finer than Number 6 Priced by the metre. Update the number of metres in the shopping cart, multiple metres of the same thread will be one continuous piece. No. 6 $1.00 per metre BUY NOW
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Gilt Pearl Purl no 1
Benton & Johnson Gilt Pearl Purl 1
Pearl Purl thread is a fine wire effectively made into a coil like a spring. The wire is rounded which means that when you look at the wire it looks like a string of rounded beads or like the back of knitting hence the name purl. Can be cut up into short lengths and attached like beads, or it is often used slightly stretched around the edge of stitching or metallic kid designs. The thread is couched down with a waxed thread between the beads. The Gilt threads are made of silver with a fine layer of gold. Pearl Purl 1 is 0.9mm in diameter. 30cm length $3.90 BUY NOW 50cm length $6.50 BUY NOW 1 Metre length $13 BUY NOW
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Gilt Pearl Purl Super
Benton & Johnson Gilt Pearl Purl Super
Pearl Purl thread is a fine wire effectively made into a coil like a spring. The wire is rounded which means that when you look at the wire it looks like a string of rounded beads or like the back of knitting hence the name purl. Can be cut up into short lengths and attached like beads, or it is often used slightly stretched around the edge of stitching or metallic kid designs. The thread is couched down with a waxed thread between the beads. The Gilt threads are made of silver with a fine layer of gold. Pearl Purl is finer than No 1. 30cm length $3.30 BUY NOW 50cm length $5.50 BUY NOW 1 Metre length $11 BUY NOW
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Gilt Smooth Passing no 6
Benton & Johnson Gilt Smooth Passing No 4 and No 6
Passing thread is made up of a fine wire tightly wrapped around a thread core. The thread is straight and smooth in appearance. It can be couched singularly or as a pair with a matching or contrasting thread. It is often used in Or Nue Embroidery. Number 4 is finer than Number 6 Priced by the metre. Update the number of metres in the shopping cart, multiple metres of the same thread will be one continuous piece. No. 4 $1.00 per metre BUY NOW No. 6 $1.00 per metre BUY NOW
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Benton & Johnson Pearl Purl Silver No 1
Benton & Johnson Silver Pearl Purl 1
Pearl Purl thread is a fine wire effectively made into a coil like a spring. The wire is rounded which means that when you look at the wire it looks like a string of rounded beads or like the back of knitting hence the name purl. Can be cut up into short lengths and attached like beads, or it is often used slightly stretched around the edge of stitching or metallic kid designs. The thread is couched down with a waxed thread between the beads. Pearl Purl 1 is 0.9mm in diameter. 30cm length $3 BUY NOW 50cm length $5 BUY NOW 1 Metre length $10 BUY NOW
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Pearl Purl Silver Super
Benton & Johnson Silver Pearl Purl Super
Pearl Purl thread is a fine wire effectively made into a coil like a spring. The wire is rounded which means that when you look at the wire it looks like a string of rounded beads or like the back of knitting hence the name purl. Can be cut up into short lengths and attached like beads, or it is often used slightly stretched around the edge of stitching or metallic kid designs. The thread is couched down with a waxed thread between the beads. 30cm length $3 BUY NOW 50cm length $5 BUY NOW 1 Metre length $10 BUY NOW
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Silver Smooth Passing
Benton & Johnson Silver Smooth Passing No 4 and No 6
Passing thread is made up of a fine wire tightly wrapped around a thread core. The thread is straight and smooth in appearance. It can be couched singularly or as a pair with a matching or contrasting thread. It is often used in Or Nue Embroidery. Number 4 is finer than Number 6 Priced by the metre. Update the number of metres in the shopping cart, multiple metres of the same thread will be one continuous piece. No. 4 $1.00 per metre BUY NOW No. 6 $1.00 per metre BUY NOW
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Blue Oriental Rug Motif Needlepoint KitBlue Oriental Rug Motif Needlepoint Kit
Blue Oriental Rug Kit – SPECIAL
ORIENTAL RUGS offer a glimpse of an unknown and mysterious world. Here is a chance to explore it! Our design uses common motifs and borders. A gul, the Persian word for flower is the inspiration for this design. In a rug in would form an all over pattern field. Full Kit $40 now only $25 BUY NOW Finished size 10 x 10 cm All needlepoint kits have the design stamped on the canvas in colour. They come complete with STRAND unique mohair/wool yarn to finish the design and a needle. A chart is also included. Design is printed on 18 count canvas.
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Blue Swallows Cross Stitch
Blue Swallows Cross Stitch
Designed by Mary Self “The original idea for this design was a Bakelite brooch of three swallows that was left to me by my Great Aunt Nellie. The shapes of René Lalique’s glass swallow jewellery from the same period, was the inspiration used to create this pattern” Available as a Full Kit or as a Printed Pattern or as a PDF pattern that will be emailed to you Full Kit $39 BUY NOW Printed Pattern $20 BUY NOW PDF Pattern $8 BUY NOW Finished size: 27 x 7 cm Cross Stitch Kit includes 14 count Natural Aida Cloth A high quality steel needle Pre-cut six stranded cotton threads A colour cross stitch chart A colour guide picture An instruction sheet
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Kaffe Fassett Charlotte
Charlotte Constrast
Designed by Kaffe Fassett From the Kaffe Fassett Collective 100% Cotton, 110cm wide Charlotte Fat Quarter $7 BUY NOW Charlotte per metre $28 BUY NOW
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Clamshell Bargello Cushion
Clamshell Bargello Cushion Kit
Designed by Mary Self I have always loved Clamshell quilts – but they are not easy to make. One of our local quilters made a beautiful one a few years ago with a black and white stripe bias around the clamshells. This inspired this design. Full Kit $164 BUY NOW Pattern $20 BUY NOW Finished size: 30 x 42 cm Clamshell Bargello Cushion Kit includes: 14 hole per inch canvas. A high quality steel needle. A wool pack of Strand Yarn’ A colour stitching chart An instruction sheet A Full Colour Guide We can back and pipe your cushion with a co-ordinating cotton fabric.
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Kaffe Fassett Cloisonne Teal
Cloisonne Teal
Designed by Kaffe Fassett From the Kaffe Fassett Collective 100% Cotton, 110cm wide Cloisonne Teal Fat Quarter $7 BUY NOW Cloisonne Teal per metre $28 BUY NOW See the Madonna and Dog Jennifer Pudney Needlepoint Kit here
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Comfort of Home Needlepoint Kit
Comfort of Home Needlepoint Cushion Kit
Designed by Mary Self Inspired by Jane Austen Quote “There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort” Full Kit $157 BUY NOW Canvas Only $89 BUY NOW Finished size: 40 x 28 cm Needlepoint Cushion Kit includes: A colour printed design on 12 hole per inch canvas. A high quality steel needle. A wool pack of Strand Yarn An instruction sheet A Full Colour Guide We can back and pipe your cushion with a co-ordinating cotton fabric.
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Anna Marie Horner Coreopsis Plum
Coreopsis Plum
Designed by Anna Marie Horner From the Make my Day collection 100% Cotton, 110cm wide Coreopsis Plum Fat Quarter $7 BUY NOW Coreopsis Plum per metre $28 BUY NOW
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Anna Marie Horner Coreposis Shadow
Coreopsis Shadow
Designed by Anna Marie Horner From the Make my Day collection 100% Cotton, 110cm wide Coreopsis Shadow Fat Quarter $7 BUY NOW Coreopsis Shadow per metre $28 BUY NOW
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Dahlia Needlepoint Cushion
Dahlia Needlepoint Kit
Designed by Arna Horn Soft delicate colours Full Kit $190 BUY NOW Canvas Only $89 BUY NOW Finished size: 40 x 28 cm Needlepoint Cushion Kit includes: A colour printed design on 12 hole per inch canvas. A high quality steel needle. A wool pack of Strand Yarn An instruction sheet A Full Colour Guide We can back and pipe your cushion with a co-ordinating cotton fabric.
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Daisy Chain Needlepoint Cushion Kitset
Daisy Chain Needlepoint Cushion Kit
Designed by Mary Self Full Kit $153 BUY NOW Finished size 42cm by 29cm Needlepoint Cushion Kit includes: A colour printed design on 12 hole per inch canvas. High quality steel beading and Tapestry needles. A wool pack of STRAND unique mohair/wool Yarn An instruction sheet A colour guide in a Black Carry bag to keep your project in We can back and pipe your cushion with a co-ordinating cotton fabric, see our cushion making up service.
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Damask Flower Lime
Damask Flower Lime
Designed by Kaffe Fassett From the Kaffe Fassett Collective 100% Cotton, 110cm wide Damask Flower Lime Fat Quarter $7 BUY NOW Damask Flower Lime per metre $28 BUY NOW
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Damask Flower Magenta
Damask Flower Magenta
Designed by Kaffe Fassett From the Kaffe Fassett Collective 100% Cotton, 110cm wide Damask Flower Magenta Fat Quarter $7 BUY NOW Damask Flower Magenta per metre $28 BUY NOW
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Dragonfly’s Delight Crewel Embroidery Kit
Dragonfly’s Delight Crewel Embroidery Kit
Designed by Nancy Robb The pattern in this kit is from a sample designed and stitched by the late Nancy Robb. It reflects her love of crewel embroidery and the style of the times. Full Kit $150 BUY NOW Fabric Pack $68 BUY NOW Finished size: 32 x 34 cm The Fabric Pack includes: Wool Twill fabric with design outline printed on to the fabric. Embroidery needle to suit your thread Stitch Booklet Full Colour Picture The full kit also includes 28 skeins Appletons Crewel yarn
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Anna Marie Horner Echinacea Glow Fabric
Echinacea Glow
Designed by Anna Marie Horner The Echinacea Flower is also known as the Cone Flower. 100% Cotton, 110cm wide Echinacea Glow (pinks) Fat Quarter $7 BUY NOW Echinacea Glow (pinks) per Metre $28 BUY NOW See the Home is Where the Heart Is Jennifer Pudney Needlepoint Kit here
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Anna Marie Horner Echinacea Glow Algae Fabric
Echinacea Glow Algae
Designed by Anna Marie Horner The Echinacea Flower is also known as the Cone Flower. 100% Cotton, 110cm wide Echinacea Glow Algae (Greens) Fat Quarter $7 BUY NOW Echinacea Glow Algae (Greens) per metre $28 BUY NOW
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Echinacea Glow Embroidery Kit
Echinacea Glow Embroidery Kit
Designed by Anna Marie Horner and stitched by Mary Self Welcome to our Echinacea Glow kit, using a fabric designed by Anna Marie Horner. The Echinacea Flower is also known as the Cone Flower. The fabric is embellished with two simple stitches and 2 strands of stranded cotton. You will have enough threads to stitch two flowers of each colour. The 30cm of fabric allows you to stitch a bunch of flowers altogether or a number of single flowers for mounting separately. It is up to you. Echinacea Glow (Pinks) Full Kit $49 BUY NOW Echinacea Glow Algae (Greens) Full Kit $49 BUY NOW If you would like to use the fabric for something else or stitch with your own ideas you can! Echinacea Glow (pinks) Fat Quarter $7 BUY NOW Echinacea Glow (pinks) per Metre $28 BUY NOW Echinacea Glow Algae (Greens) Fat Quarter $7 BUY NOW Echinacea Glow Algae (Greens) per metre $28 BUY NOW Finished size: 30cm x 110cm See the Home is Where the Heart Is Jennifer Pudney Needlepoint Kit here The Full Kit includes: 30cm Echinacea Glow Fabric in either Glow or Algae colourway Stranded Cotton threads in eight colours Embroidery needle to suit your thread Colour intsruction sheet Full Colour Picture
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Elephant Garden Cushion
Elephant Garden Needlepoint Cushion Kit
Designed by Mary Self Inspired by Indian Folk Embroidery Full Kit $153 BUY NOW Finished size 38cm by 27cm Needlepoint Cushion Kit includes: A colour printed design on 12 hole per inch canvas. High quality steel Tapestry needle. A wool pack of STRAND unique mohair/wool Yarn An instruction sheet A Full colour guide We can back and pipe your cushion with a co-ordinating cotton fabric. Contact us here
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Kate Wells Elephant Needlepoint Cushion Kit
Elephant Needlepoint Cushion Kit
Designed by Kate Wells Full Kit $169 BUY NOW Canvas Only $45 BUY NOW Finished size: 40 x 30 cm Needlepoint Cushion Kit includes: A colour printed design on 12 hole per inch canvas. A high quality steel needle. A wool pack of Strand Yarn An instruction sheet We can back and pipe your cushion with a co-ordinating cotton fabric. Contact us here
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Essex Linen 1005 Aqua
Essex Linen 1005 Aqua
Contents: 55% LINEN, 45% COTTON Width: 112cm, 43'' wide A great fabric for many embroidery projects. I enjoy stitching on this fabric as the linen provides a soft yet firm fabrics to support the stitching. Fat Quarter (50cm x 55cm) $7.00 BUY NOW Perfect size for most embroidery projects Half Metre (50cm x 112cm) $14.00 BUY NOW Enough for the front and back of a cushion By the Metre $28.00 BUY NOW
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Essex Linen 1039 Bordeaux
Essex Linen 1039 Bordeaux
Contents: 55% LINEN, 45% COTTON Width: 112cm, 43'' wide A great fabric for many embroidery projects. I enjoy stitching on this fabric as the linen provides a soft yet firm fabrics to support the stitching. Fat Quarter (50cm x 55cm) $7.00 BUY NOW Perfect size for most embroidery projects Half Metre (50cm x 112cm) $14.00 BUY NOW Enough for the front and back of a cushion By the Metre $28.00 BUY NOW
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Essex Linen 114 Chambray
Essex Linen 114 Chambray
Contents: 55% LINEN, 45% COTTON Width: 112cm, 43'' wide A great fabric for many embroidery projects. I enjoy stitching on this fabric as the linen provides a soft yet firm fabrics to support the stitching. Fat Quarter (50cm x 55cm) $7.00 BUY NOW Perfect size for most embroidery projects Half Metre (50cm x 112cm) $14.00 BUY NOW Enough for the front and back of a cushion By the Metre $28.00 BUY NOW
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Essex Linen Hot Pink 1163
Essex Linen 1163 Hot Pink
Contents: 55% LINEN, 45% COTTON Width: 112cm, 43'' wide A great fabric for many embroidery projects. I enjoy stitching on this fabric as the linen provides a soft yet firm fabrics to support the stitching. Fat Quarter (50cm x 55cm) $7.00 BUY NOW Perfect size for most embroidery projects Half Metre (50cm x 112cm) $14.00 BUY NOW Enough for the front and back of a cushion By the Metre $28.00 BUY NOW
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Essex Linen 1232 Midnight
Essex Linen 1232 Midnight
Contents: 55% LINEN, 45% COTTON Width: 112cm, 43'' wide A great fabric for many embroidery projects. I enjoy stitching on this fabric as the linen provides a soft yet firm fabrics to support the stitching. Fat Quarter (50cm x 55cm) $7.00 BUY NOW Perfect size for most embroidery projects Half Metre (50cm x 112cm) $14.00 BUY NOW Enough for the front and back of a cushion By the Metre $28.00 BUY NOW
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Essex Linen 1268 Oyster
Essex Linen 1268 Oyster
Contents: 55% LINEN, 45% COTTON Width: 112cm, 43'' wide A great fabric for many embroidery projects. I enjoy stitching on this fabric as the linen provides a soft yet firm fabrics to support the stitching. Fat Quarter (50cm x 55cm) $7.00 BUY NOW Perfect size for most embroidery projects Half Metre (50cm x 112cm) $14.00 BUY NOW Enough for the front and back of a cushion By the Metre $28.00 BUY NOW
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