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Hedgehog Handworks takes pride in offering the finest supplies for needleworkers and costumers of all interests and levels of expertise, working in any time period. We carry an extensive selection of reference materials. We specialize in locating hard-to-find items. Now celebrating our 24th year in business!
Agecroft Sweet Bag Silk Thread Kit
Price: $55.00
We are pleased to offer the thread kit for the Embroiderer's Guild of America (EGA)sweet bag project as featured in the March 2011 issue of "NeedleArts". The "kit" contains 11 spools of Soie Perlee, 2 spools of Soie 100/3, 1 spool of 371 embroidery wire, and 2 sizes of spangles. We are including an 9" x 9" piece of Alba Maxima linen for the sweet bag's front. There are no instructions. The instructions are in the EGA magazine.
Display Box with Glass Lid - Flat
Price: $28.00
For all you students of Jane Nicholas, here's a box in which to display your finished piece. Beautifully hand-turned from assorted woods, this box has a flat glass top. All you need to do is insert your needlework and glue (if desired) the lid into place. The turnings on the boxes are all different. We can choose a design for you or send you images of what is currently in stock. Inside dimensions of boxes vary between 3 1/8" and 3 1/4" wide and 9/16" - 11/16" deep.
Connecticut Needlework: Women, Art, and Family 1740-1840
by Susan P. Schoelwer
Price: $30.00
Beautifully photographed selections from the Connecticut Historical Society's collection of needlework. After a history of needlework in Connecticut, this lovely book examines the historical and cultural significance of each. Wonderful! Color photos throughout. Paper, 9 1/2 x 12, 220 pages
Pony Crewel Needles
Price: $1.75
Size 9 contains 16 needles per package, Size 10 contains 16 needles per package, Size 11 contains 12 needles per package, and Size 12 contains 12 needles per package These needles come highly recommended. The sizes #11 and #12 are especially good for using finer threads such as those used in needle painting.
Blackwork: RSN Essential Stitch Guide
by Becky Hogg
Price: $21.95
Blackwork for today. A melding of traditional techniques and contemporary designs. Hard. 6 1/4 x 8 1/2, 96 pages
Fine d'Aubusson Embroidery Wool
Price: $3.50
Finally! We have a range of blues in this beautiful wool!
A very fine and soft embroidery wool made for Au Ver a Soie by La Route de la Laine in France. This lovely wool is finer than DMC Medici and comes in 8 meter hanks. There are actually 32 meters of wool as it easily separates into 4 individual strands. Some of the colors use they same numbers as the Soie d'Alger silk floss which we also carry. Approximately 50 colors are currently available in the US.
More colors are forthcoming. Please check back for additions to this gorgeous line of threads!
