Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
Ornamentations (noun): 2. That in which the process of ornamenting is embodied; the ornaments which adorn a thing collectively; ornament in general Or, in music, the grace notes that embellish a melodic line.
Kits for Stacy Nash Birds of a Feather Needle Book are now fully sold out - thank you so much!
Full kits for Sparkler Sticks will be available on May 26 at katie-strachan.com/shop
The full kit is $100 and will include the printed booklet, and all materials needed to make the three model sparkler sticks (red, white, and blue), except a hot glue gun. You'll get wire, the bases for the three sticks, and all of the beads and crystals. They comprise a wide array of sizes, shapes, and colors and are a fabulous sampling of all the bead world has to offer.
Booklets will also be available separately, as hard copies or PDF downloads, if you'd like to make a different colorway, use different beads, or have stash you'd like to use. All booklets include a link to a digital supplement that covers the process of selecting and shopping for beads and crystals for the teal sparkler set I made for my team colors. Sources for materials are also included in the booklet.
General note: sparkler sticks do not require prior beading experience and are a beginner friendly project - they're both fast and easy to make.
Ann Harper 1838 by Fox & Rabbit is stitched on Legacy Linen 48 count Marchpane with:
Surfine 2079, 2152, 2199, 2307, 2664, 2674
NB: remove the 2 in front and you have the 100/3 color number
Prairie Schooler 2026 Santa is stitched on Legacy Linen 38 count Fuller's Teazel with
Bijoux Silver Glint (discontinued, Turquoise)
Gobelins 133, 671, 1013, Blanc
100/3 211
You can purchase Jackie du Plessis' mother of pearl treasures by contacting her directly on Instagram or Facebook, or through her website: itsfineallyfinished.com
My ribbon edge finishing tutorial, which has very similar steps to the process I use on the pinkeeps: youtube.com/watch?v=rW_M9UpNoDA&t=3s
Changes would be to use Pellon 884 instead of bristol paper to make your fabric covered shapes, and then once you have your ribbon edged finish, use the 100/3 of your choice (I like the tonal #080) to attach the mother of pearl pieces with double running stitch.
My mystery sampler is stitched on Legacy Linen 48 count Bride Cake with Soie Surfine
Past finishes:
Blackbird Designs Dear Daughter of Mine, stitched on 32 count with the called for threads
Velvet Elephant: Cheswick Company Veronica the Valentine Ellie: etsy.com/listing/123417188/veronica-the-valentine-ellie-pinkeep-e?ref=shop_home_active_34&dd=1&logging_key=87fd9ce48313e9a69c244232ba610db30c5499e6%3A123417188
Mouse on a tuffet is Cheswick Company Springtime Sewing Companions: etsy.com/listing/62707509/pdf-download-diy-springtime-sewing?ref=shop_home_active_25&crt=1&dd=1&logging_key=70b0e305be3184a39fda46ae2f2869a733b2d109%3A62707509
Chocolate Harts by Plum Street Samplers was an original silk conversion, kits are still available at katie-strachan.com/shop
To be notified when Queen Anne's Pyn Pillow opens for registration, sign up on the notification list at the top of the page here: katie-strachan.com/pyn-pillow
Registration for the Attic's 2026 Summer School, this August: atticneedlework.com/summer-school-messages-mementos/?v=0b3b97fa6688
Ornamentations (noun): 2. That in which the process of ornamenting is embodied; the ornaments which adorn a thing collectively; ornament in general Or, in music, the grace notes that embellish a melodic line.
Kits for Stacy Nash Birds of a Feather Needle Book are now fully sold out - thank you so much!
Full kits for Sparkler Sticks will be available on May 26 at katie-strachan.com/shop
The full kit is $100 and will include the printed booklet, and all materials needed to make the three model sparkler sticks (red, white, and blue), except a hot glue gun. You'll get wire, the bases for the three sticks, and all of the beads and crystals. They comprise a wide array of sizes, shapes, and colors and are a fabulous sampling of all the bead world has to offer.
Booklets will also be available separately, as hard copies or PDF downloads, if you'd like to make a different colorway, use different beads, or have stash you'd like to use. All booklets include a link to a digital supplement that covers the process of selecting and shopping for beads and crystals for the teal sparkler set I made for my team colors. Sources for materials are also included in the booklet.
General note: sparkler sticks do not require prior beading experience and are a beginner friendly project - they're both fast and easy to make.
Ann Harper 1838 by Fox & Rabbit is stitched on Legacy Linen 48 count Marchpane with:
Surfine 2079, 2152, 2199, 2307, 2664, 2674
NB: remove the 2 in front and you have the 100/3 color number
Prairie Schooler 2026 Santa is stitched on Legacy Linen 38 count Fuller's Teazel with
Bijoux Silver Glint (discontinued, Turquoise)
Gobelins 133, 671, 1013, Blanc
100/3 211
You can purchase Jackie du Plessis' mother of pearl treasures by contacting her directly on Instagram or Facebook, or through her website: itsfineallyfinished.com
My ribbon edge finishing tutorial, which has very similar steps to the process I use on the pinkeeps: youtube.com/watch?v=rW_M9UpNoDA&t=3s
Changes would be to use Pellon 884 instead of bristol paper to make your fabric covered shapes, and then once you have your ribbon edged finish, use the 100/3 of your choice (I like the tonal #080) to attach the mother of pearl pieces with double running stitch.
My mystery sampler is stitched on Legacy Linen 48 count Bride Cake with Soie Surfine
Past finishes:
Blackbird Designs Dear Daughter of Mine, stitched on 32 count with the called for threads
Velvet Elephant: Cheswick Company Veronica the Valentine Ellie: etsy.com/listing/123417188/veronica-the-valentine-ellie-pinkeep-e?ref=shop_home_active_34&dd=1&logging_key=87fd9ce48313e9a69c244232ba610db30c5499e6%3A123417188
Mouse on a tuffet is Cheswick Company Springtime Sewing Companions: etsy.com/listing/62707509/pdf-download-diy-springtime-sewing?ref=shop_home_active_25&crt=1&dd=1&logging_key=70b0e305be3184a39fda46ae2f2869a733b2d109%3A62707509
Chocolate Harts by Plum Street Samplers was an original silk conversion, kits are still available at katie-strachan.com/shop
To be notified when Queen Anne's Pyn Pillow opens for registration, sign up on the notification list at the top of the page here: katie-strachan.com/pyn-pillow
Registration for the Attic's 2026 Summer School, this August: atticneedlework.com/summer-school-messages-mementos/?v=0b3b97fa6688
