Today, we’re excited to feature Copo de Nieve, a pattern designed by Luis Nunez. This design was featured in the January/February 2023 issue of Needlepoint Now. The colours we used for this particular pattern gave the overall design a more Mediterranean feel, especially with warm and earthy tones.
The main colour used to stitch the majority of the design was Colour #74 from our collection. We highlighted this colour in a previous blog post earlier this month, illustrating it as the perfect autumn palette, with its warm oranges and cool blues. This unique combination adds depth and balance to the design, infusing it with a bit of seasonal inspiration.
How these warm and earthy tones came together
The design was stitched on 18-count mono canvas, the perfect sample size as it measured just under 3 inches square. I like using this size when creating stitch samples. It’s a great way to stitch something up quickly if you’re looking to take a break from a larger project, or if you’re just starting out and can be finished into a small ornament.
However, if you want to make this project a little larger, you can easily add additional borders.
The focal point is the stunning snowflake motif that draws the eyes in. We used Colour #74 as its warm and earthy tones subtly creates more focus on the snowflake pattern.
Blending warm hues from the oranges with the cool tones of the blues was deliberate. By combining these contrasting colours, we’ve achieved a beautiful balance that creates more depth in the design. It’s
We then blended the palette by adding Colours #61 and #75 to create a dynamic palette filled with texture and even more warmth. I invite you to play around with different colour combinations, as Colour #74 gives you the opportunity to use both warm and cool colours to create something completely different.
