Sometimes the simplest things in life are the most meaningful.
Simple & Free by Heartstring Samplery is a beautiful celebration of love, simplicity, and freedom, featuring two coordinating cross stitch designs finished as a charming pin drum and needle book.
Inspired by the 1848 Shaker hymn Simple Gifts, written by Elder Joseph Brackett, designer Beth Twist brings together the spirit of this beloved song with traditional Quaker-inspired motifs and a classic American patriotic color palette.
The pin drum and needle book make a lovely pair for your stitching basket, with timeless designs that celebrate the beauty of a simpler life. Stitch them in the suggested red, white, and blue palette, or make them uniquely yours with a favorite single-color thread.
Whether you're creating a meaningful keepsake or adding a little handmade charm to your sewing accessories, Simple & Free is a delightful reminder that life's greatest gifts are often its simplest.
Stitching Details
Models stitched on 36ct Maple Bar linen by Cedar River Linen, using one strand of floss over two fabric threads.
Stitch Count:
- Pin Drum: 180w × 70h
- Needle Book: 120w × 60h
Stitched Image Size (32ct, over two):
- Pin Drum: 11 1/4" × 4 3/8"
- Needle Book: 7 1/2" × 3 3/4"
Suggested Fabric Size (32ct):
- Pin Drum: 17 1/4" × 10 1/2"
- Needle Book: 13 1/2" × 9 3/4"
Fabric: 32ct Sahara Vintage Belfast Linen by Zweigart (recommended substitute)
Suggested Needle: Size 28 Bohin Tapestry Needle.
Designer: Heartstring Samplery
Pattern Number: 26-2400
Finishing Materials: Cotton quilting fabric for the pin drum top and bottom and needle book lining; felted wool for the needle book interior. Decorative pins and ribbons are optional.
Cross stitch pattern only. Fabric, floss, needle, and finishing materials are sold separately.
07.02.26
Sometimes the simplest things in life are the most meaningful.
Simple & Free by Heartstring Samplery is a beautiful celebration of love, simplicity, and freedom, featuring two coordinating cross stitch designs finished as a charming pin drum and needle book.
Inspired by the 1848 Shaker hymn Simple Gifts, written by Elder Joseph Brackett, designer Beth Twist brings together the spirit of this beloved song with traditional Quaker-inspired motifs and a classic American patriotic color palette.
The pin drum and needle book make a lovely pair for your stitching basket, with timeless designs that celebrate the beauty of a simpler life. Stitch them in the suggested red, white, and blue palette, or make them uniquely yours with a favorite single-color thread.
Whether you're creating a meaningful keepsake or adding a little handmade charm to your sewing accessories, Simple & Free is a delightful reminder that life's greatest gifts are often its simplest.
Stitching Details
Models stitched on 36ct Maple Bar linen by Cedar River Linen, using one strand of floss over two fabric threads.
Stitch Count:
- Pin Drum: 180w × 70h
- Needle Book: 120w × 60h
Stitched Image Size (32ct, over two):
- Pin Drum: 11 1/4" × 4 3/8"
- Needle Book: 7 1/2" × 3 3/4"
Suggested Fabric Size (32ct):
- Pin Drum: 17 1/4" × 10 1/2"
- Needle Book: 13 1/2" × 9 3/4"
Fabric: 32ct Sahara Vintage Belfast Linen by Zweigart (recommended substitute)
Suggested Needle: Size 28 Bohin Tapestry Needle.
Designer: Heartstring Samplery
Pattern Number: 26-2400
Finishing Materials: Cotton quilting fabric for the pin drum top and bottom and needle book lining; felted wool for the needle book interior. Decorative pins and ribbons are optional.
Cross stitch pattern only. Fabric, floss, needle, and finishing materials are sold separately.
07.02.26