New to Market! Thorn Alexander’s New Releases for The 2023 Autumn Reunion Tradeshow in Texas
Welcome Stitchers!
Spellbound by folklore and the natural world, I am excited to share with you my latest collection. Inspired by colorful curiosities, natural motifs, and places of nostalgia, I drew inspiration from wandering along the Salish Sea near my home on Vancouver Island and my roots back in New England.
A few pieces are renderings of paintings I did before I was a needlepoint designer (the elephants), and some sparked in my mind while listening to my favorite audiobooks this spring. They have been fun secrets to keep!
Whether you're looking to give your favorite chairs a fresh look, craft quick and meaningful keyfob keepsakes for your loved ones, create a stocking for no particular reason, or infuse the beach vibe into your home, this collection offers a world of possibilities. Let's dive in!
Creating these patterns has been a joy, and I'm thrilled to unveil them to you. I hope they enchant you!
Below most photos, you will also find some thread pairings I have prepared for you.
Enjoy!
Brooke
Selecting the right threads is crucial to make your needlepoint project shine. I've put together some thread pairings for this collection that will help you achieve the best color combinations and effects. Feel free to experiment with different thread types to create captivating textures. Use Fyre Werks, Silk Lamé, and Neon Rays + to add sparkle. Silk & Ivory and Pepper Pot Skeins for broad color areas, while Pepper Pot Silk Cards work perfectly for intricate details or testing out various color combinations.
I hope you'll find this collection as engaging and inspiring as I do. Each design has been a labor of love, and I can't wait to witness the beautiful creations that will come to life through you.
COLLECTION OVERVIEW:
PIECES AND PAIRINGS:
TA4058 Forget Me Not Pillow- Grey
White Classic White by Silk & Ivory
Navy: Classic Navy or Regatta by Silk & Ivory
Blue Lightest: Cadet Blue or Ahoy by Silk & Ivory
Blue Medium: Cornflower by Silk & Ivory
Fog: Slate Blue or Chambray by Silk & Ivory
Fog II: Blue Chip, Blue Denim or Pearl Gray by Silk & Ivory
Yellow: Citron or Mustard by Silk & Ivory
TA4058 Forget Me Not Pillow- Green
White Classic White by Silk & Ivory
Navy: Classic Navy or Regatta by Silk & Ivory
Blue Lightest: Cadet Blue or Ahoy by Silk & Ivory
Blue Medium: Cornflower by Silk & Ivory
Green I: Willow or Eucalyptus by Silk & Ivory or Juniper Berry by Silk & Ivory
Green II: Blue Grass by Silk & Ivory
Green III: Ivy by Silk & Ivory
Yellow: Citron or Mustard by Silk & Ivory
TA4058 Forget Me Not Pillow- Navy
White Classic White by Silk & Ivory
Navy: Classic Navy or Regatta by Silk & Ivory
Blue Lightest: Cadet Blue or Ahoy by Silk & Ivory
Blue Medium: Cornflower by Silk & Ivory
Yellow: Citron or Mustard by Silk & Ivory
TA4060 Rainbow Chair Cover
White: White by Silk & Ivory
Grey: Pearl Grey by Silk & Ivory
Pink: Pink Cow by Silk & Ivory
Orange: Pumpkin by Silk & Ivory
Yellow: Mustard by Silk & Ivory
Green: Zucchini by Silk & Ivory
Aqua: Turquoise by Silk & Ivory
Blue: Delphinium by Silk & Ivory
Violet: Petunia by Silk & Ivory
Lilac: Shrinking Violet by Silk & Ivory
Fox Pillow and Stocking:
Pink I: Sorbet by Pepper Pot Silk or Pink Lady or Cosmopolitan by Silk and Ivory
Pink II: Raspberry by Pepper Pot Silk or Pink Cow or Sloe Gin Fizz by Silk & Ivory
Charchoal or Navy: Onyx, Caviar, or Classic Navy by Silk & Ivory
Background: Pesto by Silk & Ivory
Olive I: Dijon by Silk & Ivory
Olive II: Dill Pickle by Silk & Ivory
Olive III: Mesquite by Silk & Ivory
Orange I: Kumquat by Pepper Pot Silk
Orange II: Orange or Masala by Pepper Pot Silk
Lilac: Shrinking Violet by Silk & Ivory
Violet I: Lavender by Sillk & Ivory
Light Blue: True Blue, Chambray, Slate Blue or Cadet Blue by Silk & Ivory
White: White by Silk & Ivory
Scallop Stocking- Light Blue and Lilac on 13 Mesh:
White by Silk & Ivory
Cadet Blue or True Blue by Silk & Ivory
Posie by Silk & Ivory
Shrinking Violet by Silk & Ivory
Petunia by Silk & Ivory
Clematis by Silk & Ivory
Scallop Stocking- Green and Blue on 13 Mesh:
White by Silk & Ivory
Ivy or Blue Grass by Silk & Ivory
Blue Yonder by Silk & Ivory
True Blue by Silk & Ivory
Cadet Blue by Silk & Ivory
Regatta or Classic Navy by Silk & Ivory
Scallop Stocking- Green and Lilac on 13 Mesh:
White by Silk & Ivory
Dill Pickle by Silk & Ivory
Posie by Silk & Ivory
Shrinking Violet by Silk & Ivory
Petunia by Silk & Ivory
Clematis by Silk & Ivory
Scallop Stocking- Pink and Orange on 13 Mesh:
White by Silk & Ivory
Pink Lady by Silk & Ivory
Shrimp Silk & Ivory
Tangerine by Silk & Ivory
Pumpkin by Silk & Ivory
Cayenne by Silk & Ivory
or
Shrimp
Salmon
Lobster
Tamale
Grateful Backgammon Board on 13 Mesh:
FT15 Gold by Fyre Werks
White by Silk & Ivory
Shrinking Violet by Silk & Ivory
Petunia by Silk & Ivory
Orange I: Kumquat by Pepper Pot Silk
Orange II: Orange or Masala by Pepper Pot Silk
Artichoke by by Silk & Ivory
Guacamole by by Silk & Ivory
Petal Options:
Neutral Pink I: Cotton Candy
Neutral Pink II: Pink Cow
Neutral Pink III: Grenadine
or
Cool Pink I: Pink Lady
Cool Pink II: Cosmopolitan
Cool Pink III: Sloe Gin Fizz or Singapore Sling
Purple Border: Lavender
Purple Border: Elderberry
Pink and Orange Middle: Orchid by Silk & Ivory
Pink and Orange Middle: Kumquat by Pepper Pot Silk
TA1028 Swan Round on 18 mesh:
166 Bliss by Pepper Pot Silk
167 Still Water by Pepper Pot Silk
169 Aegean by Pepper Pot Silk
002 Salt by Pepper Pot Silk
197 Kumquat by Pepper Pot Silk
189 Magic by Pepper Pot Silk
FT15 Gold by Fyre Werks
TA4124 and TA4125 Fly Agaric Pillows on 13 Mesh:
White: White by Silk & Ivory
Red I: Rhubarb by by Silk & Ivory
Red II: Pomegranate by by Silk & Ivory
Red III: 017 Chili by Pepper Pot Silk
Red IV: 019 Claret by Pepper Pot Silk
Red V: 020 Beet by Pepper Pot Silk
Stem I: Sand by Silk & Ivory
Stem II: Toadstool by Silk & Ivory
Stem III: Portabellla by Silk & Ivory
Stem IV: Truffle by Silk & Ivory
Stem V: Taupe by Silk & Ivory
Stem VI: Cinnmon by Silk & Ivory
Stem VII: Dijon by Silk & Ivory
Stem VIII: Mocha by Silk & Ivory
Grass II: Blue Grass by Silk & Ivory
Grass III: Ivy by Silk & Ivory
Background: Neutral, Whipped Cream, Celery, Phlox or Posie// Dill Pickle or Mesquite by Silk & Ivory
TA4123 Elephant Pillow in Pink and Orange on 13 Mesh:
Orange I: Clementine by Pepper Pot Silk or Tangerine by Silk & Ivory
Orange II: Kumquat by Pepper Pot Silk or Pumpkin by Silk & Ivory
Orange III: Orange or Masala by Pepper Pot Silk or Big Orange by Silk & Ivory
Pink I: Pink Lady by Silk & Ivory
Pink II: Cosmopolitan by Silk & Ivory
Pink III: Sloe Gin Fizz by Silk & Ivory
Red: Bordeux by Silk & Ivory
Pomegranate by Silk & Ivory
Lilac: Shrinking Violet by Silk & Ivory
TA4122 Elephant Pillow in Blues on 13 Mesh:
White by Silk & Ivory
Classic Navy by Silk & Ivory
Grape Jelly or Midnight by Silk & Ivory
Regatta by Silk & Ivory
Cadet Blue by Silk & Ivory
True Blue by Silk & Ivory
Periwinkle by Silk & Ivory
Veronica by Silk & Ivory
Hydrangea by Silk & Ivory
Lavender by Silk & Ivory
Nantucket Map on 13 Mesh:
Background: Cadet Blue by Silk & Ivory
Blue I: Delphinium by Silk & Ivory
Blue II: Regatta by Silk & Ivory
Red I: Really Red by Silk & Ivory
Red II: Bordeaux by Silk & Ivory
Green I: Green Bean by Silk & Ivory
Green II: Ivy by Silk & Ivory
White: White by Silk & Ivory
Nantucket Map with Border on 13 Mesh:
Map:
Background: Cadet Blue by Silk & Ivory
Blue I: Delphinium by Silk & Ivory
Blue II: Regatta by Silk & Ivory
Red I: Really Red by Silk & Ivory
Red II: Bordeaux by Silk & Ivory
Green I: Green Bean by Silk & Ivory
Green II: Ivy by Silk & Ivory
White: White by Silk & Ivory
Border:
Sand by Silk & Ivory
Oats by Silk & Ivory
Bran Flakes by Silk & Ivory
Chocolate by Silk & Ivory
FT15 Gold by Fyre Werks
Posie by Silk & Ivory
Shrinking Violet by Silk & Ivory
Petunia by Silk & Ivory
Clematis by Silk & Ivory
Primrose Pink Jewelry Insert on 18 Mesh:
002 Salt by Pepper Pot Silk
088 Rosemary by Pepper Pot Silk
022 Cotton Candy by Pepper Pot Silk
025 Sorbet by Pepper Pot Silk
Primrose Lilac Jewelry Insert on 18 Mesh:
002 Salt by Pepper Pot Silk
088 Rosemary by Pepper Pot Silk
120 Wisteria by Pepper Pot Silk
122 Lilac by Pepper Pot Silk
Primrose Navy Jewelry Insert on 18 Mesh:
002 Salt by Pepper Pot Silk
088 Rosemary by Pepper Pot Silk
201 Drift by Pepper Pot Silk
125 Navy by Pepper Pot Silk
Primrose Light Blue Jewelry Insert on 18 Mesh:
002 Salt by Pepper Pot Silk
088 Rosemary by Pepper Pot Silk
201 Drift by Pepper Pot Silk
112 Water or 113 Snorkel by Pepper Pot Silk
Unicorn Blue Jewelry Insert on 18 Mesh:
002 Salt by Pepper Pot Silk or FT10 White Pearl by Fyre Werks
111 Porcelain by Pepper Pot Silk or FT36 French Blue by Fyre Werks
201 Drift by Pepper Pot Silk or FT54 Ocean Blue by Fyre Werks
116 Blueberry by Pepper Pot Silk
117 Patriot by Pepper Pot Silk
My Life Revolves Around My Dog Pillow on 13 Mesh:
Blue Grass or Dill Pickle by Silk & Ivory
White or Natural by Silk & Ivory
Cadet Blue by Silk & Ivory
Thistle Round on 18 mesh:
Navy: 145 Navy by Pepper Pot Silk
Green I: 088 Rosemary by Pepper Pot Silk
Green II: 089 Peas by Pepper Pot Silk
Lavender I: 122 Lilac by Pepper Pot Silk
Lavender II: 124 Violet by Pepper Pot Silk
Thistle Round on 18 mesh:
Navy: 145 Navy by Pepper Pot Silk
Green I: 088 Rosemary by Pepper Pot Silk
Green II: 098 Tendril by Pepper Pot Silk
Lavender I: 120 Wisteria by Pepper Pot Silk
Lavender II: 122 Lilac by Pepper Pot Silk
Lavender III: 124 Violet by Pepper Pot Silk
Lavender IV: 121 Grape by Pepper Pot Silk
Aw Shucks Ornament on 18 mesh:
111 Porcelain by Pepper Pot Silk
Fyre Werks FT07 Lavender
Fyre Werks FT1 Champagne
Fyre Werks FT48 Silver Frost
Fyre Werks FT12 Silver
Fyre Werks FT36 Light Blue
Neon Rays N51 Rust
Neon Rays N42 Taupe
Neon Rays N53 Dark Umber
Neon Rays N110 Dark Pewter
Neon Rays N66 Dark Wedgewood Blue
Neon Rays N109 Pewter
Neon Rays N02 White
Neon Rays N54 Pale Blue
Neon Rays N56 Light Blue
Neon Rays Plus NP118 Turquoise
Fyre Werks FT55 Midnight
Fyre Werks FT15 Gold
TA6239 Moon Keyfob on 18 mesh:
Gold: Fyre Werks FT15 Gold
Face: 003 Cream by Pepper Pot Silk
Pink Details: 022 Cotton Candy or 025 Sorbet by Pepper Pot Silk
Scallop Keyfob on 18 mesh:
Background: 057 Eggnog, 043 Lemon Chiffon, 003 Cream, or 067 Praline by Pepper Pot Silk
Lavender I: 120 Wisteria by Pepper Pot Silk
Lavender II: 122 Lilac by Pepper Pot Silk
Lavender III: 123 Iris by Pepper Pot Silk
Outline: 081 Cornflower or 087 Vibe by Pepper Pot Silk
TA6238 Snowleopard Keyfob on 18 mesh:
Navy: 145 Navy by Pepper Pot Silk
White: 002 Salt by Pepper Pot Silk
Light Blue: 201 Drift by Pepper Pot Silk
Background: TBD
TA6237: Il Sole Tarot Card
FT15 Gold by Fyre Werks
002 Salt by Pepper Pot Silk
003 Cream or 220 Grits by Pepper Pot Silk
Rust by Vineyard Silk
088 Rosemary by Pepper Pot Silk
201 Drift by Pepper Pot Silk
039 Custard by Pepper Pot Silk
TA6209 Mushroom Keyfob on 18 mesh:
Background: 162 Juniper Berry by Pepper Pot Silk
Red: 017 Chili by Pepper Pot Silk
White: 002 Salt by Pepper Pot Silk
Navy: 145 Navy by Pepper Pot Silk
Blue I: 201 Drift by Pepper Pot Silk
Blue II: 113 Snorkel by Pepper Pot Silk
Grass: 088 Rosemary by Pepper Pot Silk
Mushroom Stalk I: 059 Cafe Au Lait by Pepper Pot Silk
Mushroom Stalk II: 067 Praline by Pepper Pot Silk
Mushroom Stalk II: 068 Macaroon by Pepper Pot Silk
Cherry Keyfob on 18 mesh:
Background: 022 Cotton Candy or 025 Sorbet by Pepper Pot Silk or E-524 Peony by Planet Earth Essentials
Green Leaf: E-715 Hillside by Planet Earth Essentials
Red I: E-549 Pucker Up or E-554 Poppy by Planet Earth Essentials
Red II: E-556 Valentine by Planet Earth Essentials
Highlight: E-562 Crab or E-502 White by Planet Earth Essentials
Pink and Orange Oyster on 18 mesh:
White: 002 Salt by Pepper Pot Silk
Red Orange: 197 Kumquat by Pepper Pot Silk
Orange: 035 Shrimp by Pepper Pot Silk
Pink: 025 Sorbet by Pepper Pot Silk
Dark Pink: 024 Raspberry by Pepper Pot Silk
Blue and Turquoise Oyster on 18 mesh:
White: 002 Salt by Pepper Pot Silk
Dark Blue: 113 Snorkel by Pepper Pot Silk
Light Blue: 201 Drift by Pepper Pot Silk
Turquoise: 167 Stillwater by Pepper Pot Silk
Dark Turquoise: 157 Storm or 168 Fountain or 169 Aegean by Pepper Pot Silk
Forget Me Not Keyfob on 18 mesh:
Background: E-639 Oxford by Planet Earth Essentials
White: 002 Salt by Pepper Pot Silk
Navy: E-643 Brooks by Planet Earth Essentials
Blue I: E-647 Bubbles by Planet Earth Essentials
Blue II: E-656 Dawn or E-650 First Mate by Planet Earth Essentials
Yellow: E-582 Moonshine by Planet Earth Essentials or 072 Chardonnay by Pepper Pot Silk
TA4127 Yellow Beach Chairs on 13 mesh:
White: White by Silk & Ivory
White II: Natural by Silk and Ivory
Yellow I: Scrambled Eggs by Silk and Ivory
Yellow II: Citron by Silk and Ivory
Yellow III: Big Canary by Silk and Ivory
Stand: Cappuccino
Stand: Coffee Bean by Silk and Ivory
Stand: F5 Silver by Fyre Werks
Sand: Sand by Silk and Ivory
Water I: Aquamarine by Silk and Ivory
Water II: Turquoise by Silk and Ivory
Water III: Peacock by Silk and Ivory
Sky: Cadet Blue by Silk & Ivory
& More… Thread pairings coming soon!
A big thank you to Carol and Polly of such wonderful care and representation and Sara of SCT Designs for photographing my work!