Missing Minor Parts

Bee Case - missing the clasp/catch

Bower - missing one or two balls on the arbor

Butterfly Box - Diamond - missing swivel pin that holds the top and bottom together

Crab on Platter - missing clasp/catch

Crab on Platter - seems to be missing something in the interior

Cradle - missing a stretcher bar on base/stand

Dog on Plinth - missing clasp/catch

Fir Cones - missing one or two side clasps

Hatbox - missing clasp/catch

Nosegay - missing clasp/catch

Oval Tub - Scott’s Portrait Bust - missing swivel pin that holds top and bottom together

Shakespeare’s Birthplace - Large - missing clamp/clip for spool on top interior shelf

Sheath of Wheat - appears to be missing clasp/catch (perhaps it was made without a clasp/catch)

Walnut on Leaf - missing clasp/catch

Work and Game Table - missing one interior tab holding the leg in place

Master List

To date 227 Avery style needle cases have been discovered. Visit these pages to see photographs of each design as well as the original design registration or patent and gain knowledge about variations within each design.

Avery Survey

In 2013 an Avery Survey was created in order to gather as much information as possible about Avery style needle cases from collectors and interested parties around the world. The Avery Survey is easy to complete and gives you a chance to contribute to this important research. ;Be sure and stop here to see the survey results.

About Us

Learn how the author turned a hobby cross stitching antique sampler reproductions into a passion for collecting Avery needle cases resulting in a published book, a Wikipedia article, a TCI Bulletin article and conference presentation and this website.