Three Penny Needles ~ Shakespeare's Peddler

Three Penny Needles:

I started this series back in 2024, inspired by the colorful little cards that needles used to be

packed in. And, stitched on 40 count, they fit in a standard 5 by 7 frame! For this one, I wanted to

celebrate the humble penny — a coin which we’ve had in our pockets and purses, bought candy

and cross stitch stuff and made wishes in fountains. I have a great affection for Abraham Lincoln,

whose profile is on the penny. So, look for nods to Abe: a train, an axe, the log cabin he was born

in, “Honest” and a top hat, a Lincoln Star quilt block, a basket of pennies, and the Illinois state

tree (white oak), bird (cardinal) and flower (violet). Oh, and a blackberry pie, his favorite dessert!

Specifics:

Fabric: 40 count Natural Newcastle linen by Zweigart

Threads: DMC 310, 610, 613, 3777, 3782, 3859, 3866

Sampler Threads Espresso Bean

Weeks Dye Works Dirt Road, Garrison Green, Lilac, Mulberry, Olive Branch, Terrapin

A full DMC conversion is provided.