Needlework Novice Gifts

The Five Sisters of York

Clergyman's wife telling a pupil off for not being diligent

'Hereafter you sew your own buttons on your suits of armor. This is the tenth needle I've ruined tonight.'

"Darling - I can't seem to find the invisible menders..."

I quilt therefore I am

"Sorry, but I don't know how to tie a Reef Knot. Give me a simple project, like building a computer."

Knit One, Pearl One, Drop One.

'It's good of you to go out of your way to show me what not to do, Mum.'

I love embroidery

"This is nice. You have your knitting and I have my vodka."

"Good, clean art from the Molly Murphy Collection"

'Don't try to turn tail and run. That's just what they want.'

Acupuncturist Society Cocktail Party - 'For heaven's sake, Brian, it's only a pineapple chunk!'

octopus knitting a jumper...

Acupuncture clinic

'Aside from your plastic canvas projects, what else have you been doing since you retired?'

'Maybe we could put our knitting down until the examination is over.'

'And you all thought I didn't have a hobby.'

'I was thinking acupuncture might cure his laziness. . .'

Pin Cushion to roll of cotton: 'Hi! I'm a pin cushion! I love my job!' Pin Cushion's reply: 'MASOCHIST!'

'Are you admiring my embroidery, dear? To fully appreciate it you need these...'

'Don't tell anybody, I'm expecting a doll.'

"I try not to be picky, but this meal is a bit too sticky!"

'He fainted when he saw the needle.'

'How long have you been out of work? I've never seen a resume prepared in needlepoint.'

Pandemic Orphans

"How may I hurt you?"

'Exactly which school of acupuncture are you from?'

Acupunture Clinic opens next to a Ballon Animal shop.

Multitasking

Scientist using his microscope to thread a needle to repair his torn shirt.

Bless this horse

Maid with her sewing basket

"I know you're just trying to be helpful, but why don't you let me decide where my acupunture needles should go?"

'You just continue to grow.'