Please note – The Woolen Needle will be CLOSED this Saturday, May 23, 2026 in honor of Memorial Day.

Welcome to The Woolen Needle

Welcome to our home away from home. The Woolen Needle specializes in hand-dyed wool and reproduction cotton. We offer kits for quilting, wool applique, rug hooking, and punch needle. One-on-one help is always available. Classes for beginning wool applique, quilting, rug hooking, and punch needle are scheduled at your convenience. Gather your friends and give us a call to book a date in our classroom for the class of your choice. We invite you to shop the web-site, call or come and visit us in Williamsburg.

We are taking preorders for our

Wool & Freedom Kits!

Wool & Freedom Projects with Woolie Friends
Price range: $1.15 through $24.75

**Wool & Freedom Projects – Wooly Stitch-A-Long – “Honor & Glory”** – *by The Woolen Needle*

Join us for this mystery stitch-a-long put on by the Woolie Friends Stitchers! The event runs April 27 – June 25, 2026. Preorders are available now and will ship just before our release date of June 16, 2026. Our pattern is available as a **free download June 16 – 20, 2026**. After this date, the pattern as well as the other options listed below, are available for purchase. Other project patterns and kits for the stitch-a-long may be downloaded or purchased by going to the other designers’ websites. Find more details on the informational flyer. Join the Woolie Friends Facebook Group for event news, share photos, how-to videos, and more.

**Options:**

Pattern Only

Kit/Pattern Combo (a free pattern is included in this kit)

Pattern Download

**Threads Used:**

Eleganza 2226

DMC Ecru

DMC 839

DMC 841

DMC 3371

DMC 3777

DMC 3829

We find the Appli-Fuse Mats very helpful to applique wool pieces. Check out our Appli-Fuse Mat for ordering information. We also love the Famore Scissors to cut wool.

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Wool & Freedom Projects with Woolie Friends
Price range: $1.15 through $24.75

**Wool & Freedom Projects – Wooly Stitch-A-Long – “Honor & Glory”** – *by The Woolen Needle*

Join us for this mystery stitch-a-long put on by the Woolie Friends Stitchers! The event runs April 27 – June 25, 2026. Preorders are available now and will ship just before our release date of June 16, 2026. Our pattern is available as a **free download June 16 – 20, 2026**. After this date, the pattern as well as the other options listed below, are available for purchase. Other project patterns and kits for the stitch-a-long may be downloaded or purchased by going to the other designers’ websites. Find more details on the informational flyer. Join the Woolie Friends Facebook Group for event news, share photos, how-to videos, and more.

**Options:**

Pattern Only

Kit/Pattern Combo (a free pattern is included in this kit)

Pattern Download

**Threads Used:**

Eleganza 2226

DMC Ecru

DMC 839

DMC 841

DMC 3371

DMC 3777

DMC 3829

We find the Appli-Fuse Mats very helpful to applique wool pieces. Check out our Appli-Fuse Mat for ordering information. We also love the Famore Scissors to cut wool.

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Featured Quilts

Sale!

Antique Buttermold
Price range: $4.00 through $103.50

**“Antique Buttermold”** – 57″ square – *by The Woolen Needle*

**Options:**

Pattern Only

Kit Only (includes cotton and wool for the quilt top and binding – the pattern is sold separately)

Pattern Download

**Threads Used:**

Eleganza 1008 – Dark Pink (2 balls)

Eleganza 1015 – Pumpernickel

Eleganza 2226 – Stormy Blue

Eleganza 2227 – Harvest Gold

Eleganza 2233 – Earthy Brown

Eleganza 612 – Dry Wine

**Other helpful items:**

Heat-N-Bond Lite

Famore Scissors

Chenille Needles

Chalk Cartridge Set

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Butterfield
Price range: $2.00 through $47.25

**Butterfield** – 42″ x 56″ – *by Villa Rosa Designs*

**Options:**

Pattern Only

Kit/Pattern Combo (includes pattern, cotton for quilt top and binding)

Coordinating Cotton Backing

We also have the Palette Blue Fat Quarter Bundle, as well as yardage, available HERE.

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Butterfield
Price range: $2.00 through $47.25

**Butterfield** – 42″ x 56″ – *by Villa Rosa Designs*

**Options:**

Pattern Only

Kit/Pattern Combo (includes pattern, cotton for quilt top and binding)

Coordinating Cotton Backing

We also have the Palette Blue Fat Quarter Bundle, as well as yardage, available HERE.

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Bear Hugs
Price range: $2.00 through $47.25

**Bear Hugs** – 42″ x 48″ – *by Tricia Lynn Maloney for Villa Rosa Designs*

Options:

Pattern Only

Kit/Pattern Combo (includes pattern, cotton for quilt top and binding)

Coordinating Cotton Backing

Fabric Requirements for this pattern include 8 fat quarters, 1/3 yard for border, and 1/2 yard for binding. This pattern works well with any of our fat quarter bundles.

We also have the Palette Indigo Fat Quarter Bundle, as well as yardage, available HERE.

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Bear Hugs
Price range: $2.00 through $47.25

**Bear Hugs** – 42″ x 48″ – *by Tricia Lynn Maloney for Villa Rosa Designs*

Options:

Pattern Only

Kit/Pattern Combo (includes pattern, cotton for quilt top and binding)

Coordinating Cotton Backing

Fabric Requirements for this pattern include 8 fat quarters, 1/3 yard for border, and 1/2 yard for binding. This pattern works well with any of our fat quarter bundles.

We also have the Palette Indigo Fat Quarter Bundle, as well as yardage, available HERE.

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Jubilant
Price range: $41.00 through $113.50

**Jubilant – 63″ x 63″ –** *by Wendy Sheppard*

**Options:**

Kit/Pattern Combo (includes pattern, cotton for quilt top and binding)

Coordinating Cotton Backing

Our Jubilant Quilt Kits are made with fabrics from the Ambiance Fabric Collection. Yardage for Ambiance can be purchased here.

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Jubilant
Price range: $41.00 through $113.50

**Jubilant – 63″ x 63″ –** *by Wendy Sheppard*

**Options:**

Kit/Pattern Combo (includes pattern, cotton for quilt top and binding)

Coordinating Cotton Backing

Our Jubilant Quilt Kits are made with fabrics from the Ambiance Fabric Collection. Yardage for Ambiance can be purchased here.

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Cherry Land Quilt
Price range: $4.00 through $74.50

**Cherry Land Quilt** – 37″ x 37″ – *by Patricia Sanabria Friederich of PGT Designs*

Be sure to watch the video below where Annette demonstrates how easy it is to appliqué the cotton elements on the quilt using applique paper and a glue pen. She also shows how to make stems for applique using a bias tape maker and fusible bias tape web. It is amazing how the simplest of tools or products can greatly help achieve a perfect finish!

**Options:**

Kit/Pattern Combo (includes pattern, wool for applique, and cotton for quilt top and binding)

Pattern Only

Coordinating Cotton Backing

**Threads Used:**

Eleganza 05

Eleganza 19

Eleganza 1008

Eleganza 1015

**Helpful Items:**

Fusible Bias Tape Maker

Fusible Bias Tape Web

Sewline Fabric Glue Pen

Heat n Bond Lite

Applique Paper

Chenille Needles for wool applique

Sharp/Applique Needles for cotton applique (We like Clover Black/Gold Needles, John James Needles, and/or Straw Needles)

Famore Scissors

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My Country Village
Price range: $6.69 through $91.50

**My Country Village – 53″ x 55″ –** *by Patricia Sanabria-Friederich – PGT Designs*

**Options:**

Kit/Pattern Combo (includes pattern and cotton for the quilt top and binding)

Coordinating Cotton Backing

Pattern Only

**Thread Used:**

Sulky 12 wt – Black

**Other Helpful items:**

2 yds Woven, Fusible Interfacing – We offer Pellon SF101 Shape-Flex interfacing in the drop down menu below.

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Featured Wool Kits

Dresden Plate Mat
Price range: $3.30 through $22.50

**Dresden Plate Mat** – measures 11″ across – *by Erin Wile Piccini of All About Ewe*

The Dresden Plate Mat is a beautiful remake of a very old much loved quilt pattern. It is great to use as a candle mat, table topper, hung on the wall, or even framed. Our kit/pattern combos includes the pattern, wool, and cotton backing.

**Options:**

Kit/Pattern Combo – Multi (includes the pattern, wool in a variety of colors, and cotton backing)

Kit/Pattern Combo – Christmas (includes the pattern, wool in reds and greens, and cotton backing)

Kit/Pattern Combo – Neutral (includes the pattern, wool in neutrals, and cotton backing)

**Threads Used:**

Eleganza Black (needed for the Multi and Christmas Dresden Plate)

Eleganza 2232 (needed for the Neutral Dresden Plate)

We use Heat-n-Bond Lite, a paper-backed fusible, to fuse our wools. It can be purchased in the drop down menu below.

Be sure to check out Annette’s video below where she shares tips and tweaks she made to the pattern.

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Dresden Plate Mat
Price range: $3.30 through $22.50

**Dresden Plate Mat** – measures 11″ across – *by Erin Wile Piccini of All About Ewe*

The Dresden Plate Mat is a beautiful remake of a very old much loved quilt pattern. It is great to use as a candle mat, table topper, hung on the wall, or even framed. Our kit/pattern combos includes the pattern, wool, and cotton backing.

**Options:**

Kit/Pattern Combo – Multi (includes the pattern, wool in a variety of colors, and cotton backing)

Kit/Pattern Combo – Christmas (includes the pattern, wool in reds and greens, and cotton backing)

Kit/Pattern Combo – Neutral (includes the pattern, wool in neutrals, and cotton backing)

**Threads Used:**

Eleganza Black (needed for the Multi and Christmas Dresden Plate)

Eleganza 2232 (needed for the Neutral Dresden Plate)

We use Heat-n-Bond Lite, a paper-backed fusible, to fuse our wools. It can be purchased in the drop down menu below.

Be sure to check out Annette’s video below where she shares tips and tweaks she made to the pattern.

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Stars, Stripes, & Stitches
Price range: $4.00 through $18.00

**Stars, Stripes, & Stitches – Wooly Stitch-A-Long**

Join us for this mystery stitch-a-long put on by the Woolie Friends Stitchers! Event runs April 7 – June 30, 2025. Our block is called, “Glory Days”. Other blocks for the stitch-a-long may be purchased by going to the other designers’ websites. Find more details on the informational flyer. Join the Woolie Friends Facebook Group for event news, share photos, how-to videos, and more.

**Options:**

**Pattern Only**

**Kit/Pattern Combo** (includes wool, cotton, and threads for block — a free pattern is included in this kit)

**Pattern Download**

**Border Kit** – to finish as a stand alone project (includes star buttons, wool background, wool for pennies, & cotton backing – does not include the block, pattern or thread)

**Eleganza 724** – Only needed to complete the block as a stand alone project

Our completed block displays nicely on the 12″ Quilt Hanger Single Leaf or the 12″ Quilt Hanger Circle. Both of these wire hangers come with clips to hold the block and can be hung on a wall.

We find the Appli-Fuse Mats very helpful to applique wool pieces. Check out our Appli-Fuse Mat for ordering information. We also love the Famore Scissors to cut wool, as well as a chalk marker to mark the wool. Also, be sure to check out the video below where Annette demonstrates the concentrated fly stitch used on the flag.

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Stars, Stripes, & Stitches
Price range: $4.00 through $18.00

**Stars, Stripes, & Stitches – Wooly Stitch-A-Long**

Join us for this mystery stitch-a-long put on by the Woolie Friends Stitchers! Event runs April 7 – June 30, 2025. Our block is called, “Glory Days”. Other blocks for the stitch-a-long may be purchased by going to the other designers’ websites. Find more details on the informational flyer. Join the Woolie Friends Facebook Group for event news, share photos, how-to videos, and more.

**Options:**

**Pattern Only**

**Kit/Pattern Combo** (includes wool, cotton, and threads for block — a free pattern is included in this kit)

**Pattern Download**

**Border Kit** – to finish as a stand alone project (includes star buttons, wool background, wool for pennies, & cotton backing – does not include the block, pattern or thread)

**Eleganza 724** – Only needed to complete the block as a stand alone project

Our completed block displays nicely on the 12″ Quilt Hanger Single Leaf or the 12″ Quilt Hanger Circle. Both of these wire hangers come with clips to hold the block and can be hung on a wall.

We find the Appli-Fuse Mats very helpful to applique wool pieces. Check out our Appli-Fuse Mat for ordering information. We also love the Famore Scissors to cut wool, as well as a chalk marker to mark the wool. Also, be sure to check out the video below where Annette demonstrates the concentrated fly stitch used on the flag.

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