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Another Bargello Heart

Last month I featured a bargello heart and today I am featuring another bargello heart!  BUT, this one shows a completely different combination of colours.  If you would like to review the previous bargello article, you will find it HERE. If you are new to my Hearts for Hospice series you can find all my… Read more

Frank’s Rose

I have titled today’s post Frank’s Rose.  Why? Are you a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright? I am not going to provide a detailed history here but briefly Frank Lloyd Wright was considered the “father of American architecture”.  He believed in designing structures that he called organic architecture – in harmony with humanity and the… Read more

Diamond Dreams

I have two Diamond Dreams to share today. Diamond Dreams is a pattern designed by Carolyn Mitchell.  Both samples measure 2 ½ inches stitched on 18 count canvas. Here are two examples of using elements of a larger design.  Remember, elements can be used to stitch smaller samples OR they can be re-arranged to create… Read more

Stitch Sample – Colour #3

Make sure you watch the video! My stitch sample today is Colour #3 Colour #3 reminds me of the colours of summer. It is a blend of greens, coral/pinks and orange. This will give you an idea of the colour combination In the video, I am stitching on 18 count mono canvas using a size… Read more

Iris #4

Here it is, Iris #4. This is the fourth and final sample of Iris. If you have been following Iris, you will remember that I chose this design to demonstrate how using ONE design can appear different and/or similar depending on the placement of colours. Iris is a small design measuring 3 inches on 18… Read more

Iris #3

Iris #3 today. I’ve shown you two versions of Iris now and today is the third sample of Iris. I chose to stitch a much smaller project this year showcasing my summer collection.  My goal with these samples are to demonstrate how using ONE design can appear quite different and/or similar depending on the placement… Read more

Iris #2

I am sharing Iris #2 today. I wrote in my last post that I like to stitch a larger project when I introduce my new collections of colours.  This year I chose a smaller project instead.  My goal is to demonstrate how using ONE design can appear quite different and/or similar depending on the placement… Read more

Medieval Moments

This is a lovely sample today called Medieval Moments designed by Carolyn Mitchell.  Carolyn is a well known Canadian designer who I was very fortunate to take a workshop with when I first started counted canvas work.  I learned a lot Carolyn, thank you! Medieval Moments is a pattern of a collection of eight ornaments…. Read more

Needlepoint Bands

Today’s heart features rows of needlepoint bands.  Bands are quite popular in needlepoint.  You can find books on bands such as this one and of course there are lots of examples searching online.  All of the bands displayed in this heart could easily be adapted to creating borders as well. The heart featured today is… Read more

Needlepoint Heart

Last month I posted a tiny heart and today I have another needlepoint heart to share. As I mentioned before, Dominique is stitching a variety of small samples suitable for card inserts. These are given to guild members for various life events.  Once again, this heart measures about 2 ½ inches across on 18 count… Read more

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Beautiful coloring and super soft.

Love this so much and would not hesitate to buy again!

Naomi

As always great customer service.

Fast and friendly correspondence. Beautifully dyed threads. Prompt shipping. These are perfect for my denim quilt. Thanks again Lorraine.

Kerry

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Leonie

The threads are absolutely beautiful

This is my second order from Lorraine, and it definitely will not be my last! The threads are absolutely beautiful, the choice of colours is numerous, and the service and communication is A++++. What more could a buyer ask for. :-)

Karen

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Great customer service and fast shipping!

Susan

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Love all the fibers I have received. Ships right away and the customer service is so very good. Keep on producing beautiful fibers! Thank you!

Lynn

This is the perfect green for my project. I am tickled!

Thank-you for the quick shipping and the friendly communication.

Leah

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Opening the package and seeing those yummy colours definitely puts a smile on my face. Your threads are what I treat myself with.


Pam

Wonderful customer service & product.

I adore these threads! Thank you Lorraine!

Crissi

Everything I get from this shop is lovely.

I enjoy doing business with Lorraine. Shipping is fast, packaging is protective of the products, and the items are always nicer in reality than in the pictures.

Mary

I think I’m hooked

Thank you! I’ve been drooling over your threads for the longest time but was timid about putting my toe in the shopping waters... worried that I might drown in a delicious abandon of color. I have a life preserver but it may not be enough after my fingers dance through your threads. I think I’m hooked.
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