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Nashville Needlework Market 2025

Nashville Needlework Market 2025 Releases:

3D double-sided “Sheep Quilt”. Black felt head, ears and tail, fringe on the quilt (different pattern for each side) and woolly coat stitched with Simply Wool by The Gentle Art.

“Blue Lace”. Intricate floral-geometric round pattern stitched on ‘Wheat’ Belfast by Fiber on a Whim using Gloriana hand-dyed silk.

3D Christmas tree ornament “Silent Night” (pair with last year “Winter Day”). Model was stitched on beautiful ‘Sapphire’ Belfast by Fiber on a Whim. There are two different beaded snowflakes on the top and the bottom of the ball. A row of houses and trees (DMC) in soft snow stitched using Simply Wool by The Gentle Art.

“Festive Collection” sleds. 3 patterns on perforated paper for Mini sled ornaments by Foxwood Crossings. Red-white-green with optional gold beads and borders like candy canes.

“Merry Mail” – one more chapter in Cats Tales series. Winter countryside, black beaded cat sending holiday cards while curious robin watching Model was stitched on light grey like a winter day ‘Stone’ Belfast by Fiber on a Whim.

Ask your favourite needlework shop to pick up copies for you at the Market.

New releases

‘Happiness’ CPHC23
Included: Mother of Pearl charms:
crescent and 2 stars 
Model stitched on 32Ct. ‘Twilight Blue’ Linen by Wichelt/Permin.
Finished size: 4.75 x 3.75 inches approx. 

Teardrop ‘Bells’ CPTB23
3d Christmas tree ornament
Model stitched on 16Ct. ‘Navy’ Aida
by Zweigart.
Finished size: 1.75 x 2 inches. 

 

‘Christmas Star’ CPXS23
Model was stitched on 14ct. ‘White’ perforated paper by Mill Hill. 
Finished size: 2.5 x 2.5 inches approx. 

‘Home Witchy Home’ CPWH22
Model was stitched on 32ct. linen evenweave ‘Affogato’
by Fiber on a Whim. Finished size: 4 x 4 inches approx. 

Home Witchy Home

While the witch is away, the cats play.

Cross stitch and beads Digital Pattern (PDF).

Model was stitched on linen evenweave 32ct. ‘Affogato’ by Fiber on a Whim.
Finished size: 4 x 4 inches approx.

 

Pattern PDF includes:
– List of materials
– Step-by-step instructions for stitching and finishing
– Symbol and colour key for used threads and beads
– Full colour and symbol chart
– Black and white symbol chart
– Enlarged charts for some elements (with/without back stitches)
– Photo

Flight through the night

Black beaded cat riding a broom against the full moon over a city skyline.
Model was stitched on ‘Haunted’ linen 32ct. by PTP. Finished size is approximately 3.5″ square.

Pattern PDF includes:
– List of materials
– Step-by-step instructions for stitching and finishing
– Symbol key for used threads and beads
– Full colour and symbol charts (with/without back stitches)
– Black and white symbol charts for easy printing (with/without back stitches)
– Enlarged charts for some elements
– Photo

Fireworks Cat

Black cat is watching fireworks.
4th of July decoration.

Model was stitched on cotton evenweave Murano (Lugana) 32Ct.
Finished size: 3½ x 3½ inches approximately.

Pattern PDF includes:
– List of materials
– Symbol and colour key for each stitch and bead
– Step-by-step instructions for stitching and finishing
– Full colour chart
– Black and white chart (for easy printing)
– Colour photo for reference

Thanksgiving Cat

Black beaded cat disguised as a turkey celebrating harvest among pumpkins with wheat and sunflowers in the background.
The design is bordered with pumpkins and leaves.
Additional chart included for the border with letters inside pumpkins to form words ‘Thankful November’.

Model was stitched on Edinburgh 36ct.
Stitched area: 64×64 stitches
Finished size: 4×4 inches (10×10 cm.)
Can be stitched on other count and colour fabrics.

Pattern PDF includes:
– List of materials
– Symbol and colour key for each stitch and bead
– Step-by-step instructions for stitching and finishing
– Full colour chart
– Black and white chart
– Colour photo for reference

Boxing Cat

Gingerbread style eight-pointed star ornament with beaded cat playing peek-a-boo in a gift box against a decorative snowflake of stitch and beads.

Model was stitched on cotton evenweave Linda 27Ct. ‘White’.
Finished size: approximately 3¼” in diameter.
You can easily change colour scheme and choose other types of fabric as well.

Pattern PDF includes:
– List of materials
– Symbol and colour key for each stitch and bead
– Step-by-step instructions for stitching and finishing
– Full colour chart
– Black and white chart
– Colour photo for reference

Watermelon Cat

Model was stitched on Belfast linen ‘Apple Green’ 32Ct.
Stitched area: 53×53 stitches. Finished size of a cushion is 3¾” (9.5cm) square.
Can be framed or made as a small pincushion ornament/sachet.
Can be stitched on other count fabrics – approximate size for 14/28ct.: 4.2″ (10.7cm), for 18/36ct.: 3.3″ (8.3cm).
Pattern PDF includes:
– List of materials
– Symbol and colour key for each stitch and bead
– Step-by-step instructions for stitching and finishing
– Full colour chart
– Black and white chart
– Colour photo for reference