Gathered Treasures – Blackbird’s Bounty Mystery Stitch-A-Long Block 6

You can find the downloadable pattern PDF here

The pattern will be available as a FREE download for five days (Oct 5-11, 2026). After the promotional period, the pattern will be available for purchase.

Celebrate the colors and textures of autumn with a whimsical gathering of blackbirds, sunflowers, pumpkins and sewing room treasures.

At the center of the design is a primitive tin can filled with favorite notions, including scissors, thread, a pincushion, measuring tape and a carved wooden button. Two curious blackbirds have joined the scene, surrounded by sunflowers, berries, fall leaves and a pumpkin.

Hand stitched details make this block especially fun to create. Fly stitches and French knots add texture and dimension to the sunflowers, while the pincushion holds tiny “pins” created with silver thread and topped with seed beads.

Special embellishments add even more personality throughout the design. Two shiny metal charms dangle from the blackbirds’ beaks, iridescent beads give their eyes a subtle sparkle, and two wooden acorn buttons are nestled among the autumn leaves. A length of ribbon is tucked into the tin can with the end left loose, adding another bit of dimension and movement.

Printed pattern, fabric and embellishment kits available for pre-order now:

• Kit #1 includes the printed pattern, background fabric, all the wool for the appliques, and the embellishments
• Kit #2 includes the background fabric, all the wool for the appliques and the embellishments but NO PRINTED PATTERN
• Kit #3 includes all the embellishments and wooden button
• Printed Pattern

Fabric kits with/without the printed pattern are available separately.

Finished project measures approximately 12″ x 12″

Please note: some of the wool included in the kit is hand dyed and colors may vary from images shown; due to availability, substitutions of similar wool and/or the background fabric in the same color may be necessary.