JMD Designs - Woodwork Gifts for Needlework, Quilting and Sewing

Woodwork Gifts For
Needlework, Quilting and Sewing Enthusiasts
Designed and hand made in New Zealand by Janet M. Davies

Welcome to my latest designs with a charming rustic look I created to enhance your surroundings. No fabric and thread was used as such, but New Zealand wood has been embellished with items we use in the many styles of stitching we do. You don't have to stitch them, just buy and enjoy.

The designs have been engraved (burnt) into the wood with a piece of hot wire leaving an impression of the design. Then layers of varnish are applied to seal the wood. The technique is known as Pyrography or Poker Work and has been done since the Middle Ages.
All pieces are exclusive to JMD Designs.

Giant Wooden Thimbles
Thimbles have been a symbol through the centuries of stitching in many forms.
Celebrate your love of it by having one of these charming giant thimbles on display.

Each thimble measurements 13 x 11.5 x 2 cms (5-1/4 x 4-1/2 x 3/4 inches)

These can be used as a drink coaster, hung on the wall or free standing on a shelf.
Made from New Zealand Pine timber they will become a family heirloom.
They have been sealed with 3 layers of varnish.

Cat: This quirky cat sits among flowers and leaves, purring at you.
Owl: The owl sits on a branch in the berry tree, being its wise wonderful self.
Butterfly: The butterfly flutters among a tree of berries looking for juice to drink.
Scottish Thistle: Standing Proud the thistle has a Celtic border on its edge.

back and side view of thimble

Laura's Pincushion
This Pincushion has needlework floss, beads, buttons and needles engraved around the edges. On two corners are thimbles I can engrave the initials you choose and a year. Included in the price is the pattern/instructions for the fabric pincushion your can stitch yourself for the top.
Made from New Zealand Pine Timber it will become a family heirloom.

It has been sealed with layers of varnish. The wood measurements are14cms (5 inches) square. Thickness 2 cms (3/4 inches).

Floral Pincushion
This Pincushion has flowers, leaves and berries engraved around the edges. On two corners are thimbles I can engrave the initials you choose and a year. On the opposite corners are cotton reels. Included in the price is the pattern/instructions for the fabric pincushion your can stitch yourself for the top.

Made from New Zealand Pine Timber it will become a family heirloom.

It has been sealed with layers of varnish. The wood measurements are14cms (5 inches) square. Thickness 2 cms (3/4 inches).

NZL $34.95 Cost of the Pincushion base and stitching instructions and posted any where in the world. (Postage included) State in the comments are of the shopping cart which year and the inituals you would like on the base. View NZL $ in your own currency click here

Wooden Plaques or Coasters

Cake Plaque
This cake is represented with needle candles that celebrate stitching. A band of ric-rack wraps around each cake tier. The hand appliqu�d buttonhole edged frosting has French knots. Buttons and beads embellish the centre of each cake tier.

This charming plaque can be used as a teapot stand, drink coaster, hung on the wall or free standing on a shelf. It would look great as a pair with the cupcake plaque below. Made from New Zealand Pine Timber they will become a family heirloom.

It has been sealed with layers of varnish. The plaque measurements are14cms (5 inches) square. Thickness 2 cms (3/4 inches).

NZL $34.95 Cost of the Cake Plaque and posted any where in the world. (Postage included)
View NZL $ in your own currency click here

Cupcake Plaque
This cupcake is represented with an appliqu�d frosting top with a hand appliqu�d buttonhole edge and embellished with buttons and beads. Rows of ric-rack decorates the lower cupcake case.

This charming plaque can be used as a teapot stand, drink coaster, hung on the wall or free standing on a shelf. It would look great as a pair with the cake plaque above. Made from New Zealand Pine Timber they will become a family heirloom.

It has been sealed with layers of varnish. The plaque measurements are14cms (5 inches) square. Thickness 2 cms (3/4 inches).

Wooden Dishes

Paisley Stitching
Note this is a unique one-off dish.
When sold it is gone. Be quick
I based the design of this dish on paisley fabric designs. Note the two thimbles among the design.

This dish can hold your sewing bits and pieces, centred on your dinning room table or you could be attach to your own hanger and hang on the wall etc.

Made from recycled New Zealand Pine Timber which has been hand turned they will become a family heirloom.

It has been sealed with layers of varnish. The dish measures 20 cms (8 inches) across. Edge depth 2 cms (3/4 inches).

This dish being from recycled timber it may have a small blemish/s in the timber that adds to its natural charm.

Celtic Stitching
Note this is a unique one-off dish.
When sold it is gone. Be quick

I based the design on this dish around a Celtic knot design. They some times remind me how a thread twists and turns on itself. Among the knots you will find buttons, beads, needles, thread and cotton reels.

This dish can hold your sewing bits and pieces or centered on your dinning room table etc.

Made from recycled New Zealand Pine Timber which has been hand turned they will become a family heirloom.
It has been sealed with layers of varnish. The dish measures 20 cms (8 inches) across. Edge depth 2 cms (3/4 inches).

This dish being from recycled timber it may have a small blemish/s in the timber that adds to its natural charm.

What is Pyrography
(how the design was put onto the wood)

This craft has been done on timber since the Middle Ages when hot metal pokers were heated in a fire and then designs burnt into timber. A new poker had to be used every couple of minutes once the heat released itself from the tool into the wood.

Bowls, drinking goblets, kitchen utensils and furniture etc were embellished.

These day a hand held metal wire with a cool handle is continually heated and the design is burnt into the wood by hand.

Unlike stitching if you make a mistake while burning you can not unpick the mistake. So a steady hand and concentration is needed

Other Facts About The Pieces

- The thimbles and plaques are made to order so please allow two weeks from ordering before they go in the post. International postage takes approximate a week.

- All pieces are made from New Zealand timber from sustainable forests.

- All pieces are varnished (sealed) so will pass through international customs easily.

- Because the round dishes are made from recycled timbers they have quirks in them formed in the environment or from previous use. But all timbers used are strong and sturdy. There are no overly out standing blemishes.

- The plaques, thimbles and pincushion bases are made from new timber.

All pieces are exclusive to JMD Designs.
All pieces are designed and hand made in New Zealand by myself Janet M. Davies.