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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.

Nashville Needlework Market 2024

Nashville Needlework Market 2024 Releases:

‘Winter Day’ 3D Christmas Tree Ball.
Model stitched on 32ct. ‘Wheat’ Belfast by Fiber on a Whim.
Stitched area: 144 x 72 stitches.
Diameter ~ 3 inches (ball)

 

 

 

‘Halloween Cat’
Model stitched on 32 ct. ‘Pumpkin’
Murano (Lugana 32ct.) by Zweigart.
Finished size: 2 x 3.5 inches approx. (toy).

 

 

 

 

‘Witch Cats Board’ with charm.
Model stitched on 32Ct. ‘Pumpkin’ Belfast linen by Fiber on a Whim.
Stitched area: 203w x 111h stitches.
Finished size: 12 x 7¾ inches approx.

 

‘Among Tulips’ with charm.
Model stitched on 32ct. ‘Cappuccino’ Belfast linen by Fiber on a Whim.
Finished size:  3.5 x 3.5 inches approx.

 

 

 

‘Gardener’s Cat’.
Model stitched on 32ct. ‘Blue grey’ Belfast linen by Zweigart.
Finished size:  3.5 x 3.5 inches approx.

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. 

Rocking Horse

Festive small rocking horse.
Can be a toy, framed or a small pillow.

Model was stitched on linen evenweave Permin/Wichelt 32ct. “Red”
Finished size: 3.5w x 2.5h inches (toy or 4w x 2.5h inches with base).

Pattern PDF includes:
– List of materials
– Step-by-step instructions for stitching and finishing
– Symbol colour and B/W key
– Full colour symbol chart
– Black and white symbol chart (for easy printing)
– Enlarged charts of some elements
– Colour photos for reference

Design Details:
– Floss: DMC
– Color Count: 7
– Stitch type: full cross stitches, back stitches, straight stitches and beads for decoration

 

Green Bell

Easy to stitch festive bell with bright red and yellow pattern against forest green background.

Stitched area: 53 x 53 stitches.
Finished size: approximately 2.5 inches.
Model stitched on 14ct. Aida.
My other bells are stitched on 16ct. fabric,      but I couldn’t find 16ct. green Aida so I used 14ct. Aida, nevertheless finished size of this bell is approximately equal to other bells.

 

Pattern PDF includes:
– List of materials
– Step-by-step instructions for stitching and finishing with photos
– Symbol and colour key
– Colour and symbol charts
– Black and white symbol charts (for easy printing)

Floss: Anchor + DMC (I used Anchor Stranded Cotton because their red shades are warm and has no purple undertone
Colour count: 6
Stitch type: cross stitches, 4 beads and back stitches for finishing.

Snow Bell

Easy to stitch festive bell with white and light blue pattern of fancy bells and snowflake against dark navy blue background.

Stitched area: 59 x 59 stitches.
Model was stitched on 16ct. Aida
Finished size: approximately 2.5″ (6cm).

Pattern PDF includes:
– List of materials
– Step-by-step stitching and finishing instructions with photos
– Black and white symbol charts

Spring Bell

Easy to stitch lovely festive bell.

Stitched area: 59 x 59 stitches.
Model was stitched on 16ct. Aida
Finished size: approximately 6cm.

You can choose other counts and types of fabric as well.

Pattern PDF includes:
– List of materials
– Step-by-step finishing instructions with photos
– Full colour charts
– Black and white charts (for easy printing)
– Colour and b/w symbol key for DMC threads