March 21, 2026

a huge batch of books, threads and tools from a couple of downsizers. Please email me at ndleartnut@aol.com with your requests! Some still going to The Food Bank@

Stitching Rabbit

Stitching Rabbit is by Once in a Blue Moon that is 5.5 x 7 design on 18 count. Retail $90 Price $54 Item S37

Long Luna by Zecca

Long Luna is by Karen Hennessey/Zecca 022 that is a 6 x 24 design on 18 count. (Ruth Schmuff has written a guide for this but it was not included) Retail $284 Price $175 Item S38

Mixed threads

#8 Kreinik in 021HL, Threadworx overdyed #4 Kreinik color 41004, Silk Lame Braid 18 in 62 and 149. Retail $23 Price $13.75 Item S93

Magnifier glasses

Two pair of magnifying glasses with sued cases. Top one is a +3.00 by Foster Grant with rhinestones. Bottom half lens is 2.25+ by Fun Specs. Price $8 Item S90

Boo Boo Brush

New in package Boo Boo Brush by Yarn Tree. Handy tool that helps with frogging (removing stitches) Helps remove tuffs of thread left on your stitching when frogging Comes with a brush on each end - one small, one large Size: 9" long Detailed instructions for use are given on the label Retail $9 Price $5.40 Ite L17

4 Laying Tools

4 laying tools as shown, a stiletto with pink tassel, wooden with ribbon, plastic with beads amd tassel, wood handle, Price $10 Item S89

Japanese Koma

A set of Japanese Koma, square edged wooden spools used in Japanese and other Oriental embroidery for holding thread under the correct tension. Commonly used for metallic thread that is not stitched in or for beads. Retail $20 Price $12 Item S92

Golds

1.5 mm Torsade by Kreinik, Gilt fine Grecian Twist, a length of gold braid and #5 Japan gold. Great for trim pieces couched onto any design. Price $8 Item S

Japanese Silver #7

Japanes Silver #7. 3 Full skeins $4.95) , 2 partial skeins and one skein of Fine Smooth Lumi for tacking it in place. Price $12 Item S88

27 Mill Hill Bead collection

27 containers of beads. All Mill Hill except the last one. Colors are from left to right, top to bottom rows. Row 1: 123 (2), 332, 525. Row 2: 2001, 2009, 2023, 2026 (2), 2046. Row 3: 3007, 3008 (2), 3009, 3022, 3024, 3038, 3054, 3057. row 4: 42014, 42028, 42035, row 5: 62023, 62033, 62041. Final row: 72005 and Sj Designs size 14 color 1859. Retail $54 Price $27 Item S36

Beads, needles, thread

Mill Hill Beads 2002, 165. John James size 10 beading needles, half full, Sundance beads size 14 color 420, two spools of beading thread one white, one pick Retail $15.50 Price $9 30 Item L16

Overdyed Threadworx floss

Two Threadworx overdyed floss that are 1062 abd 1132. Retail $8.60 Price $5 Item S87

18 Rainbow Gallery

18 Rainbow Gallery that are Flair: 02 (2), 521, 530, 531, 545 (2), 561 (2), 573, 590, 591 (2), 594. Fuzzy Stuff 26, 27, Petite Frosty Rays 061, and Neon Rays 73. Retail $72.50 Price $43.50 Item L15

Shiny Stuff

Shiny Stuff is DMC 30712 metallic, E5200 Pearlescent, Kreinik blending filament 002, DMC Diamont 3821, Renaissance sprinkles 24. Retail $24.68 Price $14.80 Item L14

Six mixed

Six mixed threads that are: High Cotton Azure 518 dye lot 205 (2), Watercolours Azure SKie 230 same dye lot (2), High Cotton Sangria dye lot 207, Needle Necessities 137. Retail $26.87 Price $16.25 Item L13

Six Silks

Six Silks that are: Soie d Alger 142T, 536, 4111E, 4631, 1442, and Needlepoint Silk 991bb. Retail $32.50 Price $19.50 Item L12

11 DMC 5 Mixed

11 DMC Perl 5 mixed bag that are: 554, 796 (2), 740, 700, 3345, 5283 (2), 321, 310. Retail $23.10 Price $11 Item S68

DMC Perle 3 Red to pink

17 DMC Perle Red to pink that are: 221, 321 (3), 602 (4), 962, 604 (5), 605 (3). Retail $35.70 Price $17 Item L1

DMC Perle 3 yellow to orange

7 DMC Perle 3 yellow to orange that are: 726, 758, 729, 436, 782, 301, and 946. Retail $14.70 Price $7 Item L10

DMC 3 White to Black

6 DMC Perle 3 white to black that are: B5200, 648, 413, 310 (3) Retail $12.60 Price $6 Item L09

DMC Perle 3 Greens

10 DMC Perle Greens that are: 368 (4), 320 (3), 367, 319, and 3345. Retail $21 Price $10 Item L08

DMC Perle 3 blues

DMC Perle 3 blues that are: 799, 813, 992, and 824. Retail $8.40 Price $4. Item L07

16 Pink Perle 5

16 Pinks Perle 5 that are 699, 48, 953, 963, 776 (2), 899, 335 (2), 606, 601, 107, 309, 336, 899, 3689. ring not included. retail $32.85 Price $16 Item L03

brown to purple DMC perle 5

18 brown to purple DMC perle 5 that are: 840, 841(2), 842, 801, 839, 437(3), ecru, 840, 356(2), 950, 632, 208, 333, 208. Retail $39.42 Price $18 Item L06

20 Blue DMC Perle

20 Bue DMC perle 5 that are: 799, 813 (2),796 (2), 3325(2), 4215, 800, 4240, 809, 827, 3325, 809, 799, 796, 995, 598, 807 (2) Retail $ 43.80. ring not included Price $20 Item L05

17 Greens DMC Perle 5

17 Greens DMC Perl5 that are: 3347, 319, 500, 905, 367, 703, 911, 368, 907, 703, 886, 959, 993, 913, 703, 702, 912. ring not included. Retail $37.23 Price $17 Item L04

White/Yellow DMC 5

13 White and yellow DMC perle 5 that are 726, 745, 746(3), 3865, ecru, 762(2), blanc (4). ring not included. Retail $28.47 Price $13 L01

15 DMC Perle reds

15 DMC Perle 5 in reds and a lavender that are: 309, 321 (7), 326, 554, 814, 815, 915 (2), 4210. Ring not included. Retail $32.85 Price $15 L02

A-Z of Goldwork with Silk Embroidery

A-Z of Goldwork with Silk Embroidery is a spiral bound 155 page book with 540 step by step photographs and instructions for more than 100 stitches and techniques. 8 original designs with instructons and diagrams. Very Good to Pristine. Retail $35 Price $21 Item S82

The Techniques of Japanese Embroidery by Shuji Tamura

The Techniques of Japanese Embroidery by Shuji Tamura is a 128 page spiral bound book from the Japanese Embroidery Center that includes a history, motifs, equipment, methods, stitches. Techniques and design source book that includes fabrics, threads and framing up instructions. 90 color phtos and 50 stitch techniques. Very good condition. Retail $24 Price $14.50 Item S83

Color Theory I

Color Theory I is a notebook class by Pat Morse. Topics include color theory, color wheel, grayscale, values, contrast and more. Price $10 Item S84

Silk & Metal Thread, Elsa Cose

Intrducrion to Silk & Metal Thread Embroidery amd Silk & Metal Thread Course by Elsa T. Cose. 51 page Bound book. The reference material in the front of the book is general information, planned to help you undertake a silk and metal project of your own, or to work one of the four projects in the book: The bird on the cover, box turtles, a trapunto border, and a Chinese flower, all using both silk and metal threads. The directions approximate a workshop experience, with each step building on the previous one. The course book is 31 pages to create the pictured project that is a step by step guide using 4 different metal threads and helpful finishing tips. Retail for both $41 Price $25 Item S85

Stumpwork-Why Not?

Stumpwork-Why Not? is by Daphne Ashbu & Jackie Woolsey. 92 page spiral bound that covers the techniques of traditional 17th century raised embroidery having been brought up to date in this book and using modern threads and fabrics, used to work leaves, flowers, fruit, animals, birds and insects with prjects for pansies, fruit, elephant and more. Very good condition. Retail $18 Price $11 Item S95

The Complete Book of Stumpwork Embroidery by Jane Nicholas

The Complete Book of Stumpwork Embroidery by Jane Nicholas. 198 page hardbound book Pristine condition. In bygone times, the style of raised embroidery called stumpwork was the culmination of a young woman's education. Jane Nicholas, a leading modern embroiderer, has researched stumpwork for more than 20 years to create this dazzling compendium of its intricate techniques and colorful 3-dimensional effects. Beginning with detailed instructions on different ways of creating raised padded shapes, she goes on to offer a virtual cornucopia of nature-based designs--flowers, fruits, birds, animals, and insects--arranged in delightfully realistic patterns and interspersed with charming quotations. Elegant, useful, and inspiring, her book is a must-have for all dedicated embroiderers. Retail $40 Price $24 Item S95

A-Z of Stumpwork

A-Z of Stumwork is a 28 spiral bound pristine book in the A-Z series that is a reference and design source for stumpwork with over 400 step by step photos and 20 designs that inclue mushrooms, a cat, wild rose, berries and more. Retail $20 Price $12 Item S96

A-Z of Thread Painting

A-Z of Thread Painting by Sue Gardner is the original spiral bound book in pristine condition that is 128 pages with over 180 step-by-step photographs and 26 fabulous designs from the worlds best embroiderers that include animals, birds, flowers, fruit. Price $20 Item S97

Stitching Toward Perfection by Shay Pendray

Rare find-Stitching Toward Perfection by Shay Pendray. 38 pages that covers 5 ways to start a thread, working with bullions and beads, ending a thread, needles, frames, fibers and more. Retail $16.50 Price $10 Item S81

The Needlepoint Book Jo Ippolito Christensen

Needlepoint Book is the only needlework guide you’ll ever need—now including 436 stitches and 1,680 illustrations. Since its original publication in 1976, The Needlepoint Book has become known as the bible for all stitching enthusiasts—the one resource for every needlepoint aficionado. Whether you’re new to the craft or have been practicing for years, this guide covers your stitching journey from inspiration to achievement with specific guidelines on how to make the painted canvas yours. Featuring all-new projects and stitch patterns for every level of expertise, you will learn practical skills, such as how to: - Choose your project with purpose - Tell its story with stitches and fibers - Create mood with color and texture - Fill that blank background - Select and use embellishments such as beads and sequins Included in this revised and expanded edition is a crash course on how to use new fibers; updated information on materials, as well as how to work with and care for them; dozens of new stitches; and diagrams and stitch guides for select projects included in book. Also featured are thirty-two pages of color photographs with all-new projects; dozens of new stitches explained with photos and drawings; and a new ribbon stitch chapter. The Needlepoint Book is the one book to own on the topic. In one comprehensive volume, it has everything you'll need to create your own artistic, high-quality heirloom. Very good condition Orig $60 Price $36 Item S80

Goldwork techniques, projects and pure inspiration-Hazel Everett

Pristine, 133 page book. Goldwork: Techniques, Projects and Pure Inspiration by Hazel Everett is a highly-regarded book that serves as a comprehensive guide to goldwork embroidery, suitable for both beginners and experienced stitchers. It covers essential materials, techniques, and provides clear, step-by-step instructions for various projects, from simple samplers to more complex designs like flowers and seasonal decorations, often combining goldwork with silk shading. The book is praised for its detailed explanations, clear diagrams, and inspirational photography, making it a valuable resource for learning and mastering the art of goldwork. Key features of the book: Comprehensive instruction: Details on threads, needles, equipment, and the order of work. Clear guidance: Easy-to-follow instructions with clear diagrams and high-quality photos. Project-based learning: Includes multiple projects, from technique samplers (like roses and mushrooms) to seasonal decorations, with all necessary materials and steps provided. Inspiration: Features numerous examples of the author's own work to inspire stitchers. Author expertise: Written by Hazel Everett, a skilled goldwork embroiderer and Royal School of Needlework (RSN) apprentice, who explains techniques in a practical and visually stunning way. Retail $25 Price $15 Item S79

The Midas Touch-Alison Cole

The Midas Touch-Alison Cole. Pristine, This book has an overlap of both goldwork embroidery and stumpwork embroidery. Its captivating designs are well executed and glorious. The Midas Touch features sections on Basic Supplies and Requirements, Techniques and a Project section. The eleven projects range from small pieces suitable for beginners to this style of embroidery to larger, more complex designs for those already hooked on Goldwork and Stumpwork embroidery. Laid out with clear diagrams, colour photographs and hints and tips, this book is a valuable resource for the embroiderer. Projects in The Midas Touch include: Fuchsia Fantasy, Morris Wreath, Golden Flutterby, Window of the Red Poppies, Golden Rose, Bridal Hat and Bouquet, Frilled Neck Lizard, Bejewelled Dragonfly, Paisley Pashmina, Peacock Feather Bag and Or Nue Butterflies Rare to find. Prices vary from $40 to $120! Price $40 Item S78

Beginner's Guide to Goldwork- Ruth Chamberlin

Beginner's Guide to Goldwork- Ruth Chamberlin. 80 page pristine condition book. Ruth Chamberlin's exquisite work is an inspiration in this lavishly illustrated practical guide to embroidering with gold threads. With all of the techniques needed to produce Ruth's beautiful designs explained in clear, step-by-step photographs, this superb book will appeal to both beginners and experienced embroiderers alike. Price $25 Item S77

New Ideas in Goldwork by Tracy A Franklin

New Ideas in Goldwork by Tracy A Franklin. New Ideas in Goldwork by Tracy A. Franklin is a comprehensive guide to goldwork embroidery, blending traditional techniques with modern, experimental approaches, suitable for all skill levels from beginner to advanced. The book covers the fundamentals, including materials, basic stitches like laid work and cut purl, and innovative ways to apply metal threads, using detailed photographs and diagrams to teach design and application. It serves as both a reference for classic styles and a source of inspiration for new creations. 128 pages, very good condition. Master two basic techniques of laid work and cut purl work: these form the fundamentals for doing a design correctly. Follow the illustrations and instructions on different stitch types, including how to apply gold and metal threads in inventively intricate ways. The incredible color, detail, and good design are absolutely exciting! Retail $20 Price $12 Item S81

Traditional Japanese Embroidery Instructions for the Basic Techniques

Explore the intricate world of Japanese embroidery with these detailed instructions for basic techniques. Authored by various experts, this set covers 46 techniques in total, offering a comprehensive guide for needlework enthusiasts. Itcomes with a slipcase and features photographic images and illustrations to guide you through each step of the process. This set includes a bi-fold board book with 12 sections, making it easy to refer back to the techniques as you work. Perfect for anyone interested in embroidery, this original publication by Kurenai-Kai is a valuable addition to any collection. Very Good condition. Retail $125 Price $75 Item S80

Sadi Thread & Shisha Glass Embroidery-Betty Luke

Sadi Thread & Shisha Glass Embroidery-Betty Luke Discover the exquisite possibilities of working in the ancient decorative embroidery techniques of sadi and shisha. Sadi thread is made of fine metal twisted into coils, which can be cut, stretched, or curved into shapes and then couched, beaded, or laid onto fabric. Shisha is mirror glass, hand cut into small shapes that are attached to fabric by a frame of threads, a covering of sheer material, or other means. 19 fully illustrated original designs are included here, enabling you to use this lavish form of embellishment to create stunning effects on garments, accessories, cushions, table linens, and more. Detailed instructions for the techniques specific to sadi and shisha offer you the basis you need to create your own designs for these unique materials. Retail prices vary from $11 to $70 Price $15 Item S79

Traditional Silk and Metal Thread Techniques on Canvas-Jane Zimmerman

Traditional Silk and Metal Thread Techniques on Canvas-Jane Zimmerman. Spiral bound excellent condition 198 pages has over 320 stitch pattern variations in allfacets of silk and metal thread that can be adapted to any thread t[e. Includes trellis patterns, couched grounds, burden stitch, filling patterns, raised work, applique and two samplers. Retail $38 Price $3 Item S78

Inventive Needlework-Shay Pendray

Author and needlepoint designer, Shay Pendray captures in writing for the first time her award-winning tips and techniques for stitching, from the basics starting and stopping thread, laying multistranded threads, and framingto embellishing, combining stitches, and new innovative couching techniques. More than just an ordinary needlepoint book, enthusiasts will find answers to questions found nowhere else! Readers will learn how to select composite stitches; new couching techniques and using metallics on canvas and metal threads; combining counted needlepoint stitches and embroidery; and embellishing canvas with silk,there is not a more complete reference on the market that addresses silk types of silk and when and where to use silks. Suitable for needlepoint stitchers of all skill levels this reference combines full-color photographs and illustrations to demonstrate each technique. Pristine condition. Retail $21.99 Price $14 Item S77