Thistle-Threads

Christmas Garland 2024

The 2024 Christmas ornament featuring sampler stitches and a special type of gold trim called gilt mignardise as well as a special die stamped gilt spangle as topper on the tree. Spangles and trim available in Thistle Threads shop

Christmas Baubles

The 2023 Christmas ornament featuring sampler stitches and five types of special die stamped gilt spangles as baubles on the tree. Spangles and trim available in Thistle Threads shop

Blackwork Fantasy

A needlework nibble to try out passementerie threads such as braids, silk purls, and facette

Lacet Gloves

Make a set of these tiny 2.5" long toy gloves to go inside your embroidered casket. They were inspired by a set that were found in the Martha Edlin Casket at the V&A. Many caskets had small embroidered toys the girls made, some as starter projects

Lacet Pansy

Try these instructions to make your own pansy to place a drawer of your casket - or use the instructions to inspire you to make a whole bouquet of flowers to display in a small bud vase.

Flame Stitch Pincushion

This Needlework Nibble project was inspired by the small pincushion inside the Martha Edlin casket . Worked in similar colors, it makes a very fast and easy on the eyes project! It is worked on 24-count rain barrel linen and backed with silk velvet