Shakespeare's Peddler - Three-Penny Needles (PRE-ORDER)

New from Shakespeare's Peddler, releasing at Nashville Needlework Market 2026!

Fabric: 40ct linen in Raw Natural from Zweigart

Threads: DMC, Gentle Arts, & Weeks Dye Works (full DMC conversion provided)

Designer Notes: I started this series back in 2024, inspired by the colorful little cards that needles used to be packed in. 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!