Kits by Anne Peden

• Alpaca - An attractive picture of this South American animal with mountains behind.
• Alpaca variant 1 - 14 count Aida, ice blue
• Art Deco Thistle - A stylised version of the national flower of Scotland.
• Art Deco Thistle Mauve - A stylised version of the national flower of Scotland.
• Assisi Celtic Knot - A striking example of a traditional Celtic knot design.
• Assisi Turkish Knot - From traditional Turkish ceramic patterns, this makes a striking picture or cushion.
• Astilbe - An attractive picture of this favourite garden flower.
• Celtic Curtain Tiebacks - Celtic knots are intricate endless loops and range from simple loops to long complicated designs involving stylised pictures.
• Celtic Curtain Tiebacks variant 1 - chart and fabric only
• Celtic Cushion - Celtic knots are ancient pre-Christian designs from Europe but there are similar designs in Japanese and Chinese culture.
• Celtic Cushion variant 1 - design and fabric only
• Charles Rennie Mackintosh style curtain tie backs - These tiebacks based on Charles Rennie Mackintosh furnishings are only worked in five shades but the close shading of the pink stitching gives the effect of lighting.
• Charles Rennie Mackintosh style curtain tie backs variant 1 - chart and fabric only
• Charlotte - Improvements - I decided to make a few improvements - the teenager's idea of improvements is just to use scissors.
• Charlotte - Improvements variant 1 - 14 count Aida
• Charlotte - So Fat - Charlotte is a typical teenager and always has some complaint.
• Charlotte - So Fat variant 1 - 14 count Aida antique white
• Charlotte - Vegetarian - I didn't mean this sort of vegetarian - there is just no pleasing Charlotte.
• Charlotte - Vegetarian variant 1 - 14 count Aida
• Charlotte - Why can't you? - As usual the demanding teenager wants it and she wants it now.
• Charlotte - Why can't you? variant 1 - 14 count Aida
• Christmas Bauble Card - Quick to work but very effective, this design is worked in close shades of red.
• Christmas Baubles - A pretty picture of three sparkling tree ornaments.
• Christmas Border - Red Snowflakes - A quickly worked border which can be added to a towel as illustrated, used as a stocking cuff or many other uses.
• Christmas Card - Door with Holly Wreath - This closely shaded picture makes a lovely card for someone special.
• Christmas Card - Kiss Me Quack ! - A brightly coloured card which is quick to work.
• Christmas Card - Robin Redbreast on a Pillarbox - This closely shaded picture makes a lovely card for someone special.
• Christmas Robin - A simple kit for a child's first effort but very bright and effective.
• Farmyard Chickens - An attractive picture of two brightly coloured hens.
• Farmyard Chickens variant 1 - 14 count Aida Cream
• Flower Cards - These cards of stylised rose, iris, violet and sweetpea will make attractive greetings for any occasion.
• Gather ye Rosebuds - ' Gather ye rosebuds while ye may, Old time is still a-flying and this same flower that smiles today, Tomorrow will be dying'
• Gather ye Rosebuds variant 1 - 14 count Aida
• Golden Dragon - This stunning Chinese Dragon goldwork embroidery makes a breathtaking picture.
• Golden Wedding Bells Card - A special card for a special occasion, a 50 year wedding anniversary, to give a more personal touch.
• Golden Wedding Bells Card variant 1 - 14 count Aida, cream
• Golden Wedding Sampler - A design to commemorate a 50 year wedding anniversary with red and gold roses and marigolds and wedding bells with gold highlights.
• Golden Wedding Sampler variant 1 - 14 count Aida in cream
• Guinevere of Camelot - This large panel shows the queen of Arthurian legend in front of the ' many towered Camelot ' It was inspired by an embroidery exhibition of the ladies of the Glasgow School among them Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh and Jessie M King.
• Hedgerow Curtain Tiebacks - Wild roses and honeysuckle intertwine in these pretty tie backs.
• Highland Cow with Calf - These Scottish animals are from the Glen Shamrock Farm range and mother and baby make a lovely picture.
• Japanese Lady - This Japanese lady is one of a series of blackwork designs of girls in national dress, each in a different colour.
• Jennie, Adelaide, 1929 - This lovely lady sent her photo to her Aunt in Scotland in 1929.
• Lenten Roses - This contains all you need to stitch these lenten roses:- Fabric 20 cms x 20 cms of pale green 28 count linen with raw edges finished, lengths of Anchor threads, a needle and full instructions.
• Little Donkey - This pretty baby animal on soft green fabric would look lovely in a child's bedroom.
• Love Came Down At Christmas - 'Love came down at Christmas,
• Love Came Down At Christmas variant 1 - 14 count Aida white
• Mother`s Day Card - This design was based on a cartoon drawing by Julie Peden and although I used it as a Mother's Day card, it could of course be used for other occasions.
• Natural Design Hair Studio - An attractive store front in a traditional high street.
• Natural Design Hair Studio variant 1 - 14 count white Aida
• Noel - A quick and striking design to work, this could be used as a stocking cuff as shown to decorate a plain or patterned stocking.
• Op Art Curtain Tie Backs - This design although a little intricate has a rhythm which quickly becomes obvious rather like a lacy knitiing pattern.
• Op Art Curtain Tie Backs variant 1 - chart and fabric only
• Op Art Cushion - A cushion in the style of the sixties, this makes a statement in any decor.
• Op Art Cushion variant 1 - chart and fabric only
• Peace on Earth - Peace in many languages - German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Hebrew, Polish, Russian, Chinese and English.
• Peace on Earth variant 1 - with pair 24 cms brass hangers
• Penguin Party Advent - An advent calendar with a difference - on one side a penguin parade with numbers and rings to add a toy or sweet as a countdown to Christmas, and when the great day arrives, turn over the reversible hanging to enjoy the penguin Christmas party.
• Poinsettia Christmas Card - A simple but effective card to work and should be worked over at most a couple of evenings.
• Poppy - This lovely summer flower would lighten the darkest days of winter.
• Robin in Boots - This little robin has decided not to let his feet get cold.
• Scottie Dog - Scottish Terriers are bright and attractive little dogs with shiny coats.
• Scottish Dancer - A lady in traditional Scottish dress of a lacy blouse, velvet bodice and tartan kilt all in matching shades.
• Scottish Piper - 'Should auld acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind?
• Scottish Piper variant 1 - 14 count Aida
• Sheep with Twin Lambs - Two little black faced lambs keep very close to their mother.
• Southerness Lighthouse - One of the series of architectural designs, this very old lighthouse is to be found in the south of Scotland.
• Swan on the River Thames at Abingdon - This subtly shaded swan looks very realistic on the dark blue material.
• The Woman - This figure can be used as a picture, on a cushion or, as illustrated, on an apron.
• Wedding Bells Card - A special card for the bride and groom.
• Westie - An attractive picture of this popular small dog with a tartan border and celtic clasp.
• Whooa - A little rabbit causes panic for the rider in this attractive picture.
• Window in Brittany - A colourful reminder of summers in France.
• Window in Brittany variant 1 - 14 count Aida