Today, I want to share a creative adaptation using our stunning Color #44 rainbow blend. This versatile thread has been a long-time favourite in various projects, from our Welcome Gnome series featuring Florentina to the eye-catching Rainbow Ribbons needlepoint pattern that was featured on the pages of Needlepoint Now.
The rainbow ribbons needlepoint pattern that we’re featuring in this stitch sample is the perfect example of taking an existing needlepoint pattern and making it uniquely yours. Our Rainbow Ribbons project beautifully demonstrates this process. The original inspiration came from Patricia Mazu’s “Crescents: A heart design,” published in the January/February 2022 issue of Needle Pointers. While the original pattern featured a heart shape, we reimagined it into a rectangular design perfect for a small ornament.
Many needleworkers faithfully follow needlepoint patterns stitch by stitch, especially if new to needlepoint – and there’s nothing wrong with that! However, there’s a whole world of creativity waiting when you take inspiration and adapt it to create your designs – think of these patterns as a collection of elements you can mix, match, and transform.
Tips for Adapting Rainbow Ribbons Needlepoint Patterns:
- Start with a pattern element you love
- Consider how different shapes could work in new needlepoint pattern configurations
- Play with scale – elements can be larger or smaller
- Mix elements from different needlepoint patterns
- Let color choices, like our rainbow blend, guide your rainbow ribbons needlepoint pattern design decisions
How We Achieved this Rainbow Ribbons Needlepoint Pattern Design
The rainbow ribbons needlepoint pattern sample was stitched on 18-count mono canvas and measures 3 ¼ x 3 inches. In this pattern, we are showcasing our rainbow blend, colour #44. Colours used in our Rainbow Ribbons Needlepoint Pattern include the following:
Colour #44 blends brilliant blues, fuchsias, light golden browns and hints of greens. Because it is multi-coloured, there are many opportunities to create various colour palettes. A small amount of metallic thread was added to enhance this design.
While this blog lists a few details of how we achieved this rainbow ribbons needlepoint pattern, remember that every published design holds potential beyond the original. Whether working with hearts, geometric shapes, or florals, you can transform these elements into something completely new and personal for your rainbow ribbons needlepoint pattern projects.
Don’t be afraid to experiment! Start by making small changes to existing needlepoint patterns and gradually building your confidence in pattern adaptation.
