We are proud to distribute Carol Tinson's beautiful 'Heirloom Embroideries' designs at in the US. Carol has come back to designing after taking a break and the following designs are Dinky-Dyes exclusives.

Do you enjoy stitching Carol's designs? If so, she is now teaching classes at The Stitchers' Village

Christmas Sweetie Bags - NEW These cute little bags aren't just for sweets. Use them as a gift bag for any small gift. Chart contains full finishing instructions. Silk pack available.	Snowflake Ornament - NEW This lovely ornament is just the thing to make your tree look special. Chart contains full finishing instructions. Silk and ribbon pack available
Hearts and Flowers This beautiful design includes the instructions for finishing into a tuck pillow. Silk pack available	Snow Queen - NEW This stunning drawn thread sampler come with comprehensive step by step finishing instructions with special instructions for the drawn thread sections.
Sweet Violets This beautiful little sample contains comprehensive stitching instructions and a full alphabet. Dinky-Dyes silk pack available

April Rose is a pretty sampler that can be finished as a needle roll Dinky-Dyes silk pack available	NEW - April Rose biscornu and fob. These will finish your set Dinky-Dyes silk pack available

Noel Celebration

This beautiful sampler can be framed or finished as a bellpull.

Size is 72 stitches wide x 226 stitches long

Stitched on 32 count Zweigart Linen – Putty

– 4 1/2” x 14 1/2” on 32 count fabric

Stitched with:-

Dinky Dyes Silk – Saltbush

Dinky Dyes Silk – Kayla’s Rose

Dinky Dyes Silk – Emerald

DMC Perle 12 - 822

Mill Hill Antique 03003 (2 boxes)

Mill Hill Petite 40557

This pretty Band Sampler is stitched on Zweigart 32 count Belfast Linen - Putty

The design size is 61 x 103 and although we have finished it as a Sampler, it is just the right size to make into a Needle Roll.

Silks used - #29 Nullabor, #135 Dandenong and Natural

Nana's Little Treasures

Chart pack contains all three of the lovely biscornu designs. All are stitched with Dinky-Dyes silks and thread packs are available.

Top left is Jacky's A Diamond Biscornu - stitched on 32 ct Zweigart Linen - Light Mocha

Silks - #61 Pearl, #132 Rose Bay and #156 Taylors Sweet Pea. Mill Hill beads 40123 and 40553 and 6mm oat pearl droppers

Top right is Alisha's Rose - stitched on 28 ct White Jobelan

SIlks - #19 Rainforest, #35 Madi's Rose and #75 Bush Christmas and DMC 3685, 3687, 3688 and 3689

Bottom - Nana's Treasure - stitched on 32ct Belfast linen - Lavender Bliss

Silk - #97 Aussie Jewels

For Laura

This pretty sampler is stitched on Zweigart 32 ct Light Mocha. The design area is 146 x 73.

Silks used are #58 Kayla's Rose and #61 Pearl. Silk Packs are available.

For Amanda

This design is dedicated to Carol's friend Amanda who passed away in 2007.

Chart $8.50 and Silk pack $8.00

Fabric: 28 count Shell Grey Permin Linen - 16" x 16" (has 3" fabric allowance included)

Design Size: 137 stitches wide x 137 stitches long - 10 x 10 on 28 count

THREADS & BEADS

Dinky-Dyes silk - #61 Pearl

Dinky-Dyes silk - #75 Bush Christmas

Dinky-Dyes silk - #92 Eungella (2)

DMC Perle 8 - 822

7" of 4mm wide silk ribbon - cream

Mill Hill Antique beads - 03003

Mill Hill Petite beads - 40123

Pearl Dropper Bead - Cream

4 x 3/4" diameter Buttons. If you are doing this as a memorial piece, Carol suggests you use buttons

from the person in whose memory you are stitching this design.

The Embroiders Sample or Huswif

The Sampler	This stunning design can be stitched made into a Huswif.

We have listed the information for the Huswif.

Fabric: 28 count Linen - 11" x 21"

Design Size: 58 stitches wide x 210 stitches long - 4 1/4 x 15 on 28 count

THREADS & BEADS

Dinky-Dyes silk - #61 Pearl

Dinky-Dyes silk - #64 Nutwood

Dinky-Dyes silk - #135 Dandenong

Dinky-Dyes perle 12 - #100 Lilly Pilly

DMC thread - #612

Delica Beads 501 – Gold Iris

1 x set of Tibetan Toggle Clasp

Lining Satin Fabric to match – 11” x 21”

Matching sewing thread

A piece of felt ( optional extra )

Cerise Fleur

Cerise Fleur is an companion piece for Chocolate and Cherries

Fabric:

Design Size:

THREADS & BEADS

Dinky-Dyes silk - #31 Choco Latte

Dinky-Dyes silk - #61 Pearl

Dinky-Dyes silk - #145 Cherry Ripe

DMC Thread - 838

DMC Thread - 840

Peachy Biscornu

Fabric: 28 ct Jobelan - Antique Ivory

2 pieces 7 x 7 each piece

Design Size: 62 W x 62 L (4 1/2" x 4 1/2")

THREADS & BEADS

Dinky-Dyes silk - #33 Desert Sands

Dinky-Dyes silk - #61 Pearl

Dinky-Dyes silk - #135 Dandenong

DMC Thread - 356

DMC Thread - 945

DMC Perle #12 - 758

DMC Perle #8 - 712

Mill Hill Petite Beads - 40123 - Cream

8 x 6mm Cream Oat Beads

2 small Mother of Pearl buttons

For Amanda

This design is dedicated to Carol's friend Amanda who passed away in 2007. It is currently being used as a class piece and will be available for general release in April, 2008.

Fabric: 28 count Shell Grey Permin Linen - 16" x 16" (has 3" fabric allowance included)

Design Size: 137 stitches wide x 137 stitches long - 10 x 10 on 28 count

THREADS & BEADS

Dinky-Dyes silk - #61 Pearl

Dinky-Dyes silk - #75 Bush Christmas

Dinky-Dyes silk - #92 Eungella (2)

DMC Perle 8 - 822

7" of 4mm wide silk ribbon - cream

Mill Hill Antique beads - 03003

Mill Hill Petite beads - 40123

Pearl Dropper Bead - Cream

4 x 3/4" diameter Buttons. If you are doing this as a memorial piece, Carol suggests you use buttons

from the person in whose memory you are stitching this design.

Chocolate and Cherries

Fabric: 28 count Bone Jobelan - 14" x 19"

Design Size: 111 stitches wide x 183 stitches long - 8 x 13 on 28 count

THREADS & BEADS

Dinky-Dyes silk - #91 Jarrah (2)

Dinky-Dyes silk - #31 Choco Latte

DMC Cotton - 902 (2)

DMC Cotton - 3726

DMC Cotton - 842 for attaching beads

Mill Hill Antique beeds - 03033 - Claret

Mill Hill Glass Treasures - 12007 (2)

Friendship

Fabric: 32 count Linen Antique Tan - 9 1/2” x 12 1/2”

Design Size: 58 stitches wide x 110 stitches long – 3 1/2” x 6 1/2”

THREADS & BEADS

Dinky Dyes Silks – #100 Lilly Pilly

Dinky Dyes Perle 8 – #100 Lilly Pilly

Dinky Dyes Perle 12 – #100 Lilly Pilly

Needlepoint Inc Silk – 642 Peacock Blue

Needlepoint Inc Silk – 124 Terra Cotta

DMC 6 stranded cotton – 822 ( for applying the beads to the fabric.)

Mill Hill Petite 40123 – Cream

Mill Hill Glass Treasures - 12092

Charmed Dreams

Fabric: 32 count Silkweaver Belfast Linen – Classics - Golden Harvest / 11” x 11”

Design Size: 81 stitches wide x 81 stitches long – 5” x 5”

THREADS & BEADS

Dinky Dyes Silks – #31 Choco Latte, #57 Native Plum,

DMC 6 stranded cotton – 822 (also for applying the beads to the fabric.)

DMC Perle 12 – 822

Kreinik No 4 Braid – 002 Gold

Swarovski Crystals 4mm – Amethyst (5 required)

Mill Hill Seed 02024 – Heather Mauve

Mill Hill Petite 40557 – Gold

Fancifuls Inc Brass Charm - 4499

Embelishment packs available

Medley

Fabric: 28 count Jobelan – Antique White / 12” x 11”

Design Size: 72 stitches wide x 64 stitches long – 5 1/4” x 4 1/2”

THREADS & BEADS

Dinky Dyes Silk – Blue Mountains

Dinky Dyes Perle 8 –Mother of Pearl

Dinky Dyes Perle 12 – Mother of Pearl

DMC 6 stranded cotton – white (for applying the beads to the fabric.)

Needlepoint Inc Silk – 663 Pine Green

Needlepoint Inc Silk – 101 Purple

Swarovski Crystals 4mm – Amethyst (1 required)

Mill Hill Seed 02024 – Heather Mauve

Mill Hill Crystal Treasures - 13043

To A New Beginning

FABRIC: 28 count Linen – Cream - 14 ½” x 20 ½”

This allows for a 3” border all the way around the design

DESIGN SIZE: 8 1/2” x 14 ½”

THREADS & BEADS

DMC 223, 224, 225, 522, 524, 819, 822, 926, 3052, Ecru

Perle 8 – 927

Perle 8 – 3033

Perle 12 – 712

Perle 12 – 928

Caron Collection Waterlilies – Eggshell

Caron Collection Watercolours – Rose Quartz

Mill Hill Antique 03021 – Royal Pearl

Mill Hill Antique 03005 – Platinum Rose

Delica 0374 – Pale Jade

Pearl droppers - Cream

To A New Beginning

A Design by Carol Tinson 2005©

FABRIC: 28 count Linen – Cream - 14 ½” x 20 ½”