Hemingway's Gate

Orphaned Wool Signature Collection Punch Needle Pattern

The first release in the Orphaned Wool Signature Collection—a new series of heirloom-quality punch needle designs thoughtfully created for artists who appreciate exceptional detail, fine craftsmanship, and timeless design.

Inspired by history, architecture, and the beauty of handmade details, each Signature Collection design is created as a special artistic project intended to become a treasured piece of fiber art.

About Hemingway's Gate

Inspired by the historic wooden gate at Ernest Hemingway's home in Key West, Hemingway's Gate celebrates old-world craftsmanship, architectural beauty, and timeless botanical design.

The original wooden gate, believed to have once been part of a 17th-century Spanish monastery, found new life at Hemingway's Key West home, where it was transformed into a distinctive bedroom headboard. This remarkable piece of history inspired this richly detailed Signature Collection design.

Featuring elegant Art Nouveau-inspired scrollwork, graceful florals, and flowing foliage, Hemingway's Gate captures the intricate carved details and botanical ornamentation of the original wooden gate. Carefully selected DMC Floss colors reflect the warmth of aged wood, historic craftsmanship, and the natural beauty of this unforgettable piece.

Designed as a petite punch needle runner measuring 7½ × 22 inches, Hemingway's Gate is an immersive project created to be enjoyed slowly and thoughtfully. Once completed, it can be displayed as framed artwork, incorporated into your home décor, or treasured as a one-of-a-kind piece of fiber art.

Choose Your Hemingway's Gate Signature Edition

Whether you prefer to gather your own materials or enjoy the convenience of a studio-prepared kit, both Hemingway's Gate Signature Editions include the same heirloom-quality pattern and thoughtfully curated project experience.

Signature Pattern Edition

Perfect for punch needle artists who enjoy selecting and organizing their own DMC Floss.

Includes:

• Professionally printed Hemingway's Gate pattern on premium Weaver's Cloth
• Full-color thread placement guide with DMC color numbers, thread amounts, and helpful tips
• The story and inspiration behind the design
• Detailed finishing instructions for completing the petite runner
• Pre-printed cloth label to personalize your finished piece
• Free U.S. shipping

Signature Complete Edition

Everything included in the Signature Pattern Edition, plus an exclusive studio-prepared DMC Thread Kit created specifically for Hemingway's Gate.

Also Includes:

• All DMC Floss required to complete the design
• Floss hand-wrapped onto 20 genuine DMC StitchBows
• Four Quick Split Clips for easy thread management
• Floss organized and ready to use
• Signature Collection presentation packaging
• Free U.S. shipping

Why You'll Love the Signature Complete Edition

The Signature Complete Edition includes every DMC Floss color required for Hemingway's Gate, carefully hand-wrapped onto 20 genuine DMC StitchBows and thoughtfully organized specifically for this design. The prepared StitchBows keep your extensive color palette beautifully arranged, easy to find, and tangle-free throughout your project. When ready to punch, simply separate the 6-strand DMC Floss into the required 3 strands using the included Quick Split Clips.

Four Quick Split Clips are also included to make separating the six strands of DMC Floss into the required three strands quick and effortless while keeping your colors organized throughout the project.

Beautifully packaged as part of the Orphaned Wool Signature Collection, the Signature Complete Edition offers a thoughtfully prepared experience from the moment you open the box.

Detailed Finishing Guide

Every Hemingway's Gate edition includes detailed finishing instructions that share the techniques used to complete my original petite runner.

The guide walks you through creating clean folded edges, attaching trim and fringe, and adding the included cloth label for a beautifully finished presentation.

These thoughtful finishing details help transform your completed punch needle project into a lasting work of fiber art.

New to Punch Needle?

Visit the Beginner's Punch Needle section in the Orphaned Wool Learning Library for free guides, tutorials, and resources designed to help you begin your punch needle journey with confidence.

Product Details

Design: Hemingway's Gate

Collection: Orphaned Wool Signature Collection

Technique: Thread Punch Needle

Finished Size: 7½ × 22 inches

Pattern Format: Professionally Printed on Weaver's Cloth Pattern or Complete Kit

Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Designed by: Kelly Kanyok – Orphaned Wool

Materials Recommended

• DMC Floss (available through the Complete Signature Collection Edition or purchased separately using the included DMC color guide and thread amounts)
• Ultra Punch Needle with the Small Needle (or your favorite thread punch needle tool)
• Gripper Frame (recommended)
• Glad Press'n Seal for protecting completed loops while working on a larger project

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hemingway's Gate available as a PDF or paper pattern?

No. Hemingway's Gate is part of the Orphaned Wool Signature Collection and is intentionally offered only as a professionally printed Weaver's Cloth pattern or as the Complete Signature Collection Edition with the exclusive studio-prepared DMC Thread Kit.

This allows each Signature Collection design to remain a carefully curated artistic experience unique to the collection.

Is the DMC Thread Kit already prepared?

Yes! Every DMC Floss color is carefully hand-wrapped onto genuine DMC Stitchbows and organized specifically for Hemingway's Gate.

The Complete Signature Collection Edition arrives ready to use, eliminating hours of preparation so you can begin creating right away.

Designed by Orphaned Wool

Created by Kelly Kanyok, founder of Orphaned Wool, a fiber art studio specializing in punch needle and rug hooking patterns inspired by nature, traditional textiles, historic design, and mindful handwork.

Copyright

Hemingway's Gate – Signature Collection © 2026 Kelly Kanyok – Orphaned Wool. All rights reserved.

This pattern is for personal use only. Copying, distributing, reproducing, or selling this pattern in any form is prohibited.