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Additional Pictures for Paragon cross stitch #01179 Renaissance
Unfortunately it was too wet to take this pristine quilt kit outside so I must apologize for the darkness and shadow in the pictures. I would rather have had enough natural light to avoid flash – but Hey Ho! what can you do? And we do need rain – smile.
I hope the pictures do show the crisp and clean condition of this beauty! Fresh and sweet smelling too!
I have just heard from the customer for whom I was holding this kit; she has bought the kit and tells me this story:
“I started that quilt when I was 18, back in 1971. I did all the embroidery and my grandma did the quilting. My goal was to do a quilt for each of my kids and this one was to be my daughter’s. In 2006, the quilt was stolen in a home burglary. After that, I did another embroidered quilt top to replace the Renaissance quilt, but always missed that first quilt. I got the idea to look for a kit like the original one and found your website. I was super excited to find one, only to learn that it was sold a week prior. However, you looked for another for me and I am buying it now. I can’t wait to get it and get started. It will help me to feel whole again!
By the way, a big Thank You!”
I’m thrilled to have been instrumental in finding this lovely vintage kit for this lady!
Paragon Garden Bouquet applique, and Paragon Renaissance vintage cross stitch quilt kits back in stock!
PRICE: Paragon Garden Bouquet vintage applique quilt kit $375USD+ $20USD shipping = $395USD
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This lovely and very rare Paragon cross stitch kit in double/queen size (90×103) is #01179 Renaissance.
I have just unfolded and photographed this lovely kit and find it smells sweet and fresh and has not a mark on it! The paper fronting the package has a good clear picture of the quilt in colour on front and the reverse of the sheet has all the instruction and the thread requirements – this is going to be a treasure for someone! Wish I could keep it for myself, but there is already interest in it!
PRICE: Paragon Renaissance #01179 double/queen $230USD + $20 shipping = $250USD tacking and insurance included
THIS KIT IS CURRENTLY ON HOLD – SOLD
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VINTAGE PROGRESS AND PARAGON CROSS STITCH QUILT KITS
Today’s post will feature vintage cross stitch quilt kits from Paragon, with one entry from Progress. Both Paragon and Progress have a fine reputation for quality materials and good design. In some cases I also have the original thread kits from PeriLusta and these are no longer being manufactured, so rarely show up on the secondary market. In some cases where there is no thread kit I may be able to help out with supplies in the large quantities called for and at a somewhat better price than the current nearly a dollar a skein that many stores are asking.
Here we have the lovely Progress #1524 Windsor Rose in a generous 90×103 – a double/queen.
PRICE: $225USD + $20USD shipping = $245USD
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Back after a little searching is this lovely cross stitch quilt kit based on the early 19th century formalized urn with floewers. This is Paragon #01175 Country Garden in the double/queen size of 90×103.
PRICE: $225USD + $20USD shipping = $245USD
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This lovely quilt kit is rare – I had not seen this one until I saw it on the secondary market and snapped it up. This is Paragon #01169 – Iris Garden, again in a double/queen 90×103. I may have sufficient thread in the various colourways to supply you, but it will be DMC, not the vintage PeriLusta – we can discuss this.
PRICE: $225USD + $20USD shipping = $245USD
ON HOLD JULY 3/11
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So dainty and delicate and so so traditional, this is the exquisite Paragon #01153, Whig Rose and in the very ample king size 108×103, which turned the other way would fit a queen . Again I might be able to supply threads.
PRICE: $250USD + $20 USD Shipping = $270USD
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Above is the single bed size (72×103) Paragon #01164 Remembrance. I have the brown and gold colourway thread kit, but personsally I find the red green and ochre colourway truer to the traditional 19th century quilts this kit is based on. Your choice.
PRICE: $200USD + $20USD shipping = $220, with vintage thread kit an additional $30USD*********************
Here is a lovely vintage Paragon #01193 Rosebud sized for a double – 84×102. It has been about half completed and has with it all the thread (and more!) necessary to complete it. Like all quilt kits that have ben worked on, it has a few “beauty spots” that in my experience with completing several will lighten cpnsiderably on the firsat washing once quilted and on subsequent washings fade to the poinnt of disappearing.

Paragon 01199 Oak Leaf cross stitch vintage quilt kit double/queen with thread kitparagon cross stitch quilt kit #00172 Plymouth - double
Above is Paragon #01199 Oak Leaf in a double/queen which is complete with thread kit – a classic pattern ewhich has roots in the 19th century.
PRICE: $275USD + $20USD shipping = $295
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Above is the sweet Paragon #01172 cross stitch kit called Plymouth which again has 19th century design roots and comes in an ample double/queen. There is no thread kit but I may be able to supply floss in the quantities nneeded.
PRICE: $ 225USD + $20USD shipping = $245
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These lovely kits won’t last long: email me if you see something you like janet@novascotiaquilts.com
More vintage applique and cross stitch quilt kits
Seeing old friends back in inventory again is always great, but it’s even better when I find some items I’ve wanted to get hold of for years with little success because they so rarely appear on the secondary market: take a quick peek at what I have in stock and on its way to me
This one above – Cross Stitch American Eagle by Bucilla a double/queen kit is sometimes called Liberty on some packaging. This was a kit developed from a traditional pattern and was presented in time for the US Bicentennial in 1976.
PRICE: $225USD + shipping
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Below is a picture of the wonderful vintage PeriLusta thread kit that goes with American Sampler
this beautiful Paragon #01171 double/queen cross stitch kit. I know the picture says it’s a single, but I just keep one picture on file. This kit is harder to find these days too, so I’m happy to have it in stock again.
PRICE: $265 USD includes the thread kit + shipping will be about $15USD
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Above is the lovely Whig Rose cross stitch Paragon kit back in stock – this time in a king sized kit – 108wide by 103 long – this will make a fabulous statement on your bed!
PRICE: $225USD + shipping
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Above is “Acorn Harvest” by Bucilla #3218, size 81×108 another traditional pattern based on 19th century heritage quilts.
PRICE: $200USD + shipping – SOLD Feb16/11
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Another lovely vintage cross stitch kit by Bucilla – #2323 “Briar Rose” a double/queen at 90×103
PRICE: $200 USD + shipping SOLD MARCH 5, 2011
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Above another Bucilla #3022 Williamstown a double/queen too, 90×103
PRICE: $200USD + shipping SOLD Feb16/11
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Above is a rare find – this is the rarer version of two applique kits done by Bucilla – this one is #1587 and is a double
As you can see, the colours of the appliques are lovely vintage percale
PRICE: $300USD + shipping SOLD Feb16/11
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After a bit of a wait, I have managed to replace my Paragon Country Garden #01175, 90×103 a double/queen – this one won’t stay in stock long, judging by my past experience!
PRICE: $225USD + shipping
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This kit is another Paragon cross stitch kit called Renaissance. It is a king size at 108 wide and 103 long. I had never seen this kit before and I’ve been collecting for years!
PRICE: $225USD + shipping SOLD FEB 16/11
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This is also a kit I had depaired of ever finding. Now, granted it came out of package with the front colour picture lost, but it has 4 pages on instructions, thread list and graphs and I think it’s fairly easy to see that it will be striking. It can be worked either in a two colour variation or in the traditional mid 19th century shades of two values of red, two of green and two of yellow. A treasure indeed!
PRICE: $225USD + shipping
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And finally – nother that is new to my inventory. I’m thrilled to have this one. This is a Paragon cross stitch kit called “Iris” and is a double. The design and placement of the irises is very reminiscent of an applique pattern in te Mountain Mist Blue Book, and is very 30’s. I’m so tempted to hang on to this one and do it for myself. I need to be realistic though – too many quilts and too little time! Ah well.
PRICE: $225USD + shipping
So long for now – stay warm and safe – it was still light way after 6PM today – spring is just around the corner.
JANET
INVENTORY OF VINTAGE CROSS STITCH QUILT KITS
I’d like to wish all my readers a very happy, prosperous and productive New Year. I have had a wonderful year in 2010 and want to thank all my valued friends and customers for making it a success.
I just conducted an inventory yesterday and am ready to list all my available vintage cross stitch quilt kits below – I hope you will enjoy browsing through them.
Above is Bucilla #48758 “Imari” this kit is double and measures 80×96 inches – a lovely interpretation of the many traditional Japanese export china patterns – striking.
PRICE: $195 USD + $25 shipping ON HOLD SOLD
Above is Paragon 01175 “Country Garden” This kit is a double/queen sized at 90×103 inches and is unopened. This pattern is based on decorative arts motifs from the 19th century.
PRICE: $225 USD + $25 shipping ON HOLD SOLD
Above is Paragon #01196 “Rose Brocade” This kit is a double size 82×97 inches and comes complete with the original factory sealed thread kit
PRICE: $225 USD + $25 shipping ON HOLD
Above is Paragon #01167 “Baltimore Bride’s Quilt” double size 90×103 inches and unopened. I am working one of these at the moment and they make a striking statement in a traditional room!
PRICE:$185 USD + $25 shipping ON HOLD SOLD
Above is a less well known pattern – I’ve only seen it once or twice. Bucilla #8813 ”The Bride’s Quilt” It’s a double/queen 90×103 inches and although it is shown worked in one colour, I can picture it in the shades of green, scarlet and ochre which were used in so many 19th century quilts against a white background.
PRICE: $185 USD + $25 shipping ON HOLD SOLD
Above is Bucilla #1678 “Crewel Heritage” this kit is factory sealed, unopened and is a double/queen measuring 90×103. The inset picture showing three vertical rows of vining motifs is the one contained in the package.
PRICE: $185 USD + $25 shipping ON HOLD SOLD
Above is Bucilla #2299, factory sealed and unopened, a big king/queen 96×103. Exquisite design!
PRICE: $195 USD + $25 shipping ON HOLD SOLD
Above is Bucilla Berry Patch, sized at 108 inches square, this is a king sized quilt. I bought this kit over 30 years ago at Mary Maxim in Paris Ontario, when I lived there.
PRICE: $195 USD + $25 shipping ON HOLD SOLD
Above is Paragon 01145 “Friendship Quilt” an unopened kit in single size 72×103. The kit you receive will be 2 rows by 4 rows – the central vertical row will be omitted.
PRICE: $135 USD + $25 shipping ON HOLD SOLD
This one is a beauty and if the same colours as suggested are used, it will be striking – I am working one at the moment and loving it! The above is Bucilla #49233 and is a double/queen 96×102 inches.
PRICE $225 USD + $25 shipping ON HOLD SOLD
This kit has variably been called “Americana Eagle” or “Liberty” and is a Bucilla. It is factory sealed and a double/queen.
PRICE: $225 USD and $25 shipping ON HOLD SOLD
Above is Bucilla’s “Regency” an exquisite and understated kit that is worked with two shades of neutral beige and some gold filament (if desired) on an eggshell coloured 100% backing. Double sized I think but the thread kit is for a king sized so you will have plenty.
PRICE: $225 USD + $25 shipping ON HOLD SOLD
Above is Bucilla #3022, an unopened double/queen sized at 90×103.
PRICE: $195 USD + $25 shipping ON HOLD SOLD
Above is Paragon’s #00164 “Remembrance” I have two single bed sized kits (72×103) and there may be a third in my inventory – a complete range of threads needed and much more than what is needed – hence the third kit could be done using them.
PRICE: for the two quilt top kits and the threads – $350 USD + $30 shipping. (An additional $100 if you want all three tops) ON HOLD SOLD
NOTE: I have an extensive collection of embroidery threads and may be able to supply some of your needs from my collection. Just ask! mailto:janet@novascotiaquilts.com













































