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Three Little Mittens ***SOLD***

***SOLD*** These three mittens are not little at all, in fact they are oversized! 8" W (at thumb) x 12" H (not including wire hanger). Jo Scholl created the cross stitch featured on each mitten, designs by Karen Hyslop. I hand dyed wool to compliment the thread colors in the cross stitch. Traditional holiday designs were embroidered on each stocking to create festive, old-time charm. A wire is used for hanging, and crinkled ribbon and bells add to the holiday spirit. Click picture for a closeup look of each mitten. The price listed is for one mitten, so if interested indicate red, green or gold. Please email me if you would like to purchase. beckhoop@yahoo.com. Shipping included in price. Holiday greetings!
$42.00

A Merry Little Christmas ***SOLD***

***SOLD*** Hang this festive “envelope” on your front door as a reminder to all not to forget to mail a letter to Santa! Jo Scholl did the cross stitch which is a design by Jenny Hoffman. I added the wool background and embellished with traditional holly and berries using hand dyed wool from my stash. A bit of grunge was added for a primitive look, and a wooden stick is attached for hanging with crinkled ribbon. Size is 16" W x 9 1/2" H. Shipping is included. Please email me if interested beckhoop@yahoo.com. Holiday Greetings!
$52.00

“Star of Wonder” Drum Pinkeep with Scissors Fob*****SOLD*****

This drum is an adaptation of one of the “Caroling Berries” by Erica Michael’s. It’s stitched with overdyed silk threads on linen, and is firmly stuffed with a mix of sawdust and crushed walnut shells. The sides and bottom are 2 coordinating Moda fabrics, and I’ve added a few glass head pins, some black mourning pins, and 2 charms.. The drum measures 3 3/4” in diameter, and almost 3” tall, and comes signed and dated, and the ball scissors fob is 1” in diameter. Travel fare is $15 with tracking from Canada. Please click on the photo to see additional pictures. Sorry, but no orders.
$89.00

“Silent Night” Drum Pinkeep with Scissors Fob*****SOLD*****

This drum is an adaptation of one of the “Caroling Berries” by Erica Michael’s. It’s stitched with overdyed silk threads on linen, and is firmly stuffed with a mix of sawdust and crushed walnut shells. The sides and bottom are 2 coordinating Moda fabrics, and I’ve added a few glass head pins, some black mourning pins, and 2 charms.. The drum measures 3 3/4” in diameter, and almost 3” tall, and comes signed and dated, and the ball scissors fob is 1” in diameter. Travel fare is $15 with tracking from Canada. Please click on the photo to see additional pictures. Sorry, but no orders
$89.00

Christmas Delight **SOLD **

*** SOLD *** This piece resembles the days of yesteryear from Christmas past. Jo Scholl did the cross stitching, and I added crinkled ribbon and a vintage look cotton border to compliment the colors of the thread. A bit of grunge adds age to the offering. The design comes from Milady's Needle, Gloria Moore. The piece is mounted in a wooden frame that I painted and stained. Size of the frame is 11 1/2" high x 13 1/2" wide. The frame can sit on an easel or hang by a hook positioned on the back. Please email me if interested beckhoop@yahoo.com. Shipping included in price.
$45.00

Merry Christmas to Ewe *** SOLD ***

*** SOLD *** My friend Jo Scholl does a splendid job creating a cross stitch for me to take and make into a primitive offering. This sweet little sheep will warm your heart. Simplicity says it all! The design comes from Elizabeth's Designs. The stitching is done on linen aida cloth, and the piece is mounted in a wooden frame I painted and stained to match the threads. Size of the frame is 12 1/4" high x 8 1/4" wide. I have it sitting on an easel, but you will have the option to hang on the wall. Email if you are interested in purchasing beckhoop@yahoo.com. Shipping included in price.
$42.00

***SOLD***Halloween Cat Pinkeep

I love this vintage looking cat, he was definitely one of my favorite Halloween designs to stitch. The bottom pinkeep was made using a black fabric with orange dots. The cross stitched piece was stitched on purple linen. I added a row of beads to the bottom portion and orange ricrac to the top portion. I made a creepy skull pin and also added an antique glass swirl pin. Kindly asking $65.00 and $7.50 for travel.
$65.00

“BOO” THIMBLE PURSE****BOTH SOLD****

These little Halloween Thimble Purse Necklaces are stitched on linen with overdyed threads, and are fully lined with a coordinating fabric. The Boo pumpkin is a design by The Stitcherhood, and they’re completely hand stitched and sewn. They each have a tiny pumpkin emery measuring under 3/4” by 1/4”, that is firmly stuffed with crushed walnut shells. The purses are very tiny, and measure 3” high from the top of the clasp, 2 1/4” across at the bottom, and the clasp is only 1 1/2” wide. Each comes with its own vintage thimble, and has 1/4” ribbon so that you can wear it as a necklace if desired. Travel fare is $10 with tracking. ****Please note that travel time normally takes 1-2 weeks from Canada. Click on the photo to see additional pictures. Sorry...no orders please.
$62.00

Oct 31 Drum*****SOLD****

This drum by Blackbird Designs, is stitched with overdyed silk threads on linen, and is firmly stuffed with a mix of sawdust and crushed walnut shells. The sides and bottom are 2 coordinating Moda fabrics, and I’ve added a few glass head pins, vintage buttons, and a charm to the top. This drum is a nice size, measuring 5” in diameter, about 2 3/4” tall, and it comes signed and dated. Travel fare is $15 with tracking from Canada. Please click on the photo to see additional pictures.
$75.00

Gobble **SOLD**

**SOLD** This sweet fall piece is a collaboration between my friend Jo Scholl who created the cross stitch and me completing the wall hanging with wool appliqué from my hand-dyed stash. The design is from Jenny Hoffman. Not only do the colors represent the fall season but welcome the coming holiday. Dimensions are 8-1/4" wide x 9-1/2" long. A crinkled ribbon is tied to an old wooden branch for hanging, and a bit of grunginess was added to enhance the primitive look. Email me to purchase beckhoop@yahoo.com. Shipping included.
$37.00

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