We have a number of items that make excellent gifts for stitchers and the list below reflects primarily newer items in the past few months. If you're not sure what the stitcher in your life would like we also offer Gift Certificates in any amount you wish.

During December we have a selection of button bracelets from Susan Clarke Originals. The Lacy Glass bracelets are $40/ea and the Enameled Button bracelets are $80/ea. We only have these until Christmas so come check them out for great gift ideas.

Sea Salt or Sugar scrubs from Saltspring Soapworks in British Columbia. Mango Tango is a raw sugar scrub, Tropical Citrus and Green Tea are both sea salt scrubs. $16/jar (approx. 10 oz.)

Shaker boxes by Orleans Carpenters #5 Birdseye Oval Carrier $48/ea #6 Birdseye Oval Carrier $52/ea #8 Birdseye Oval Carrier $58/ea #5 Cherry Oval Carrier $39/ea #6 Cherry Oval Carrier $42/ea #8 Cherry Oval Carrier $48/ea #3 Birdseye Swing Handle Box $56/ea #4 Birdseye Swing Handle Box $65/ea #5 Birdseye Swing Handle Box $80/ea #3 Cherry Swing Handle Box $42/ea #4 Cherry Swing Handle Box $48/ea #5 Cherry Swing Handle Box $56/ea

For those who love alphabets there are two excellent books from France - Les Livres des Lettres, Vol 1 (paperback) & Les Livres des Lettres, Vol 2 (paperback). $45/ea

Thread Thesaurus - this is a wonderful new reference book with details about the wealth of threads available in the needlework market these days. $35/ea

Essential Guide to Embroidery from Murdoch Publishing (England). This is a fabulous new book covering a wide range of embroidery techniques. Each chapter was written by a well known English expert and is an excellent reference book. $58/ea

REO has some great silver accessories for the stitcher: Sterling Silver round thread cutter decorated with vines and a spot for a tiny monogram. $47.50/ea Turtle Tape Measure - its head pulls out the tape measure $58/ea Fish Bodkins - set of three Sterling Silver bodkins in the shape of fish $33/set Filagree Bodkins - set of three Sterling Silver bodkins with a decorative surface $30/set

Wood treasure boxes in Walnut, Black, Pale Yellow, Pale Green, Red, Natural and Walnut/Natural. from Romancing The Past. Each box has a small 2 1/4" opening for needlework or a photo. $22/ea

HP Designs imports fabulous lacquer boxes from Asia that are great for showing off your stitched pieces. We have Blue Tulipwood, Cooper Leaf, Gold Leaf, Holly, Calligraphy, Silver Leaf, Red and Black. Prices range from $84 to $165.

A great way to carry or organize those projects are clear, heavy duty plastic needlework bags or heavy plastic mesh zipper bags. Daisy - XL handle bag (20" x 20") $15/ea Daisy - Large handle bag (17" x 17") $13/ea Daily - Medium handle bag (12" x 12") $10/ea Kit Keeper (6" x 8") $6/ea Mesh Bag - 12" x 16" $6/ea Mesh Bag - 12" x 14" $5/ea Mesh Bag - 9" x 11" $4/ea Mesh Bag - 8" x 10" $3/ea Mesh Bag - 5.5" x 8" $2.50/ea Mesh Bag - 4" x 9" $2/ea

Gripit - Fiber Hider decorated with a Hummingbird, Turtle or Butterfly/Bee; $30/set of two tools.

Needleworks! - Victorian Butler's Brush Tiny, Linen or Canvas in Vermeil ($36/ea) as well as Sterling Silver ($30/ea). Also Needle Stay in Vermeil ($36/ea) and Sterling ($30/ea).Pin Pal (pins to your clothing or needlework and has a magnet to hold your needle - $30/ea). They also have great sets of stitching tools (threader, scissors fob, thread catcher) in a variety of colors ($44/set).

Accessories Unlimited of Maine - Linen bags which are suitable for embellishment with needlework. Available in Natural and Black. $40/ea

Needle Polisher in Abalone or Mother of Pearl ($15/ea), Dymondwood Thread Cutter $13/ea), Shell Pincushion in Abalone, Mother of Pearl or Dymondwood ($16/ea)

Ott-Lite© floor lamp ($270/ea) or table lamp ($230/ea) in Antiqued Brushed Nickel or Mocha Pearl. These feature marbelized glass shades and fit many decors.

Swarovski crystal scissors fobs ($15/ea).

Last updated December 11, 2002
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