We’re highlighting a beautiful pattern today, “Prelude to Peace,” showcasing how powerful and beautiful tertiary colours can appear when stitched. The pattern was designed by Jim Wurth and is larger, featuring four diamonds. Our sample is one diamond motif incorporating traditional and what some refer to as string stitches.
More About Tertiary Colours?
Before we jump into the “Prelude to Peace” pattern, I wanted to give you a quick refresher on what tertiary colours are. You may have heard me use these terms in previous blog posts.
Tertiary colours are created by mixing a primary colour (like red, blue, or yellow) with a secondary colour (like green, orange, or purple). In this sample, blue is our primary with the addition of a blend of green/blue along with variations of blue i.e. turquoise.
A Closer Look at the Prelude to Peace Pattern
Jim Wurth’s “Prelude to Peace” pattern, measures just under 3 inches on an 18-count mono canvas. Despite being small in size, this is a perfect example that you don’t necessarily need a large canvas to elevate a piece of embroidery. The use of colour and detail is enough resulting in depth and dimension in the pattern!
Three colours stand out in this pattern:
This lovely palette reminds me of the colour seen here on the west coast, with the dark green representing the beautiful rainforest and the blue reminding me of the ocean.
The design is a celebration of colour and creativity. By incorporating tertiary colours like Colours 47, 73, and 162, this diamond motif beautifully demonstrates how these hues can enrich any embroidery project.
