The cross-point™ Collection
BASILICA - Arts & Crafts Needlepoint Kit
Our Basilica needlepoint pattern brings together design traditions that span more than two thousand years. Inspired by the shared visual language of an ancient Etruscan textile fragment, the geometric beauty of a Venetian Basilica mosaic floor tile, and the rhythmic interlacing knotwork found in Celtic illuminated manuscripts became the inspiration for this design. Basilica is an original Cross-Point™ design that celebrates the enduring language of pattern.
This shared visual language became the inspirations for Basilica. One of the most fascinating aspects of the ancient decorative arts is how freely ideas moved from one craft to another. Geometric motifs that appeared in woven textiles were often translated into mosaic floors, while mosaic patterns in turn inspired later textiles and other decorative arts. These ancient motifs were adopted by monks during the manuscript writings in most exquisite and minute colorful details. You can read more about it in Wikipedia’s page on the Book of Kells.
Stitching this pattern is stitching pattern history. Basilica is available in four sizes and eight colorways. To make it easy to stitch, we are including separate charts for the key outlines in each kit. Once the easy to count outline is stitched, the fun part is filling in the remaining colors without having to count stitches again.
Basilica 03 colors shown with Pisac 05 and Small Morocco 02 companionsAvailable in four sizes:
Large Square Pillow BASILICA - #BAS - 20"x20" (52x52cm)
Small Square Pillow SMALL BASILICA - #BASM - 11"x11" (27x27cm)
Rectangular BASILICA BACK PILLOW - #BABP - 21" wide x 15" high (53x37cm)
NEW size Small Square - #BAS-SQ - 18" x 18" (45x45cm)
Also available in Custom Colors - Please contact us
CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY (see below)
NEW COLORS 08 AND 09 (added December 2012)
Each kit contains large charts in colors and symbols, fabric, luxurious French tapestry wool, needles, and detailed instructions. Also included are our cross-point™ Technique sheets. Patterns are classified ("X") for experienced stitchers, or ("E") for beginners, unclassified patterns can be stitched by anyone with a little practice. Kits do not include backing or trim.
The SET UP charge for Custom Colors (where available) is $35.00; the SET UP for Custom Upholstery is based on your size requirements. Please allow 2-4 weeks for Custom Pillow kits and 3-5 weeks for Rug kit delivery.
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BASILICA 01 COLORS: ginger, copper, bronze, grayed olive greens, tea leaf outline #BAS-01 - 20"x20" (52x52 cm) (at left) #BASM-01 - 11"x11" (27x27 cm) (at right) #BABP-01 - 21"w x 15"h (53x37 cm) (see drawings below for pattern) #BAS-SQ-01 - 18" x18" (45x45cm) COMPANION PILLOWS: Anatolia 02, Berber Stripe 01, Kilim II 08 Kilim 02, Tulip and Tulip Border 05 Honeycomb 02 |
#BAS-01 Price $139.00 #BASM-01 Price $ 54.00 #BABP-01 Price $ 109.00 #BAS-SQ-01 Price $115.00 |
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BASILICA 02 COLORS: muted blues, dusty pinks, pale moss, wood rose, lavender accent, ink outline #BAS-02 - 20"x20" (52x52 cm) (at left) #BASM-02 - 11"x11" (27x27 cm) (at right) #BABP-02 - 21"w x 15"h (53x37 cm) (see drawings below for pattern) #BAS-SQ-02 - 18" x18" (45x45cm) |
#BAS-02 Price $139.00 #BASM-02 Price $ 54.00 #BABP-02 Price $109.00 #BAS-SQ-02 Price $115.00 |
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BASILICA 03 COLORS: all paprika reds from light, medium to dark #BAS-03 - 20"x20" (52x52 cm) (at left) #BASM-03 - 11"x11" (27x27 cm) (center front) #BABP-03 - 21"w x 15"h (53x37 cm) (at right) #BAS-SQ-03 - 18" x18" (45x45cm) COMPANION PILLOWS: Basilica 03 colors are correlated with many other patterns in our collection: other all reds: Turin 02, Pisac04; with all "spice" pillows: Anatolia 04, Morocco Stripe 04, Bergama 05,Balouch 06 with Mediasch 01, 03, 05, 06 |
#BAS-03 Price $139.00 #BASM-03 Price $ 54.00 #BABP-03 Price $109.00 #BAS-SQ-03 Price $115.00 |
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SMALL BASILICA 04 COLORS: navy outline with vibrant fuchsia, orange, yellow, blue, grass green, tomato, lime #BASM-04 - 11"x11" (27x27 cm) The same colors are available for Basilica and Basilica Back Pillow as Custom Orders only |
#BASM-04 Price $ 54.00 |
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BASILICA 05 COLORS: old blues,navy outline on ecru ground #BAS-05 - 20"x20" (52x52 cm) (bottom photo left) #BASM-05 - 11"x11" (27x27 cm) (top left) #BABP-05 - 21"w x 15"h (53x37 cm) (at bottom right) #BAS-SQ-05 - 18" x18" (45x45cm) (bottom photo top right) (blues in 05 colors are the same as blues in 07 below and Meadow 03) COMPANION PILLOWS:: Game Board 02, Greek Border 01, Nilos 03 Fleur-de-Lis 03, Bergama 03, Tulip Stripe 02 Tulip and Tulip Border 03, Honeycomb 04 Meadow 03, Tabriz 02, 12th Century 01 Carnation 02,Mediasch 05,Triangles 04 |
#BAS-05 Price $139.00 #BASM-05 Price $ 54.00 #BABP-05 Price $109.00 #BAS-SQ-05 Price $115.00 |
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BASILICA 06 COLORS: gray greens, sage, khaki, aubergine, tree bark outline, palest silvery gray ground #BAS-06 - 20"x20" (52x52 cm) (at right) #BASM-06- 11"x11" (27x27 cm) (photo) #BABP-06- 21"w x 15"h (53x37 cm) (middle left) #BAS-SQ-06 - 18" x18" (45x45cm) COMPANION PILLOWS: Celtic Knot 03, Morocco 03, Small Morocco 04, Log Cabin 01 greyed greens Oahu 02, Balouch 02, Anatolia 05, Game Board 01, Lidisfarne 03 Balouch Stripe 05, Kilim II 07 |
#BAS-06 Price $139.00 #BASM-06 Price $ 54.00 #BABP-06 Price $ 109.00 #BAS-SQ-06 Price $115.00 |
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BASILICA 07 COLORS: old blues, pale red, sand, navy,navy outline #BAS-07 - 20"x20" (52x52 cm) (at left) #BASM-07 - 11"x11" (27x27 cm) (below upper right) #BABP-07 - 21"w x 15"h (53x37 cm) (below at left) #BAS-SQ-07 - 18" x18" (45x45cm) COMPANION PILLOWS: Anatolia 08, Honeycomb 05, Oahu 04, Tulip and Tulip Border 04,12th Century 03 |
#BAS-07 Price $139.00 #BASM-07 Price $ 54.00 #BABP-07 Price $109.00 #BAS-SQ-07 Price $115.00 |
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#BASM-07 - 11"x11" (27x27 cm) ( upper right) #BABP-07 - 21"w x 15"h (53x37 cm) ( at left) |
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BASILICA 08 COLORS: Historic tapestry colors, greyed greens, brownish greens, dark sand, #BAS-08 - 20"x20" (52x52 cm) (at left) #BASM-08 - 11"x11" (27x27 cm) ( photo upper left) #BABP-08 - 21"w x 15"h (53x37 cm) (below at left) #BAS-SQ-08 - 18" x18" (45x45cm) COMPANION PILLOWS: Grape & Grape Runner 07, 12th Century 05, Morocco Stripe 08, |
#BAS-08 Price $139.00 #BASM-08 Price $54.00 #BABP-08 Price $109.00 |
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BASILICA 09 COLORS: Primary colors: tomato and dark red, gold, yellow, teal, grass green, true blue #BAS-09 - 20"x20" (52x52 cm) (at left) #BASM-09 - 11"x11" (27x27 cm) ( upper left) #BABP-09 - 21"w x 15"h (53x37 cm) (below at left) #BAS-SQ-09 - 18" x18" (45x45cm) COMPANION PILLOWS: Berber Stripe 02, Balouch 07,Celtic Knot 04, Karakum 04, Pisac 01, Plaid 03, Lindisfarne 01, Morocco Stripe 02, Balouch Stripe 03, Triangles 05 |
#BAS-09 Price $139.00 #BASM-09 Price $54.00 #BABP-09 Price $109.00 #BAS-SQ-09 Price $115.00 
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BASILICA CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY available in stock colors and custom colors available in two sizes: 15" square and 16" square additional background wool at outer edges as needed @ $0.30 per square inch Suitable for square stools and chair seats as well as small throws or inserts into larger throws. |
BASILICA CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY 
15" sq. - $68.00 Plus $25.00 Set Up 16" sq. - $77.00 Plus $25.00 Set Up Plus $0.30 sq.inch for extra wool |
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shown at left BASILICA 05 colors with Tabriz 02 colors: #BASM-05 and #TASM-02 (photo) Same colors available in other sizes: Basilica #BAS-05 and #BABP-05 Tabriz #TAB-02, #TABP-02 |
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 Basilica 03 with Game Board 03 |
 Small Basilica 03 with Morocco Stripe 04 |
photo at far left: #BABP-03, #BASM-03, AND #GAM-03 photo at right: #BASM-03 and #MORBP-04 |
Basilica 03 colors with correlated patterns:Turin 02 at left, Pisac 04 at center, Small Basilica 03 at right
Balouch 07 with correlated Basilica 09 colors
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