Many of the wool applique circles in our circle sampler project featured on the blog have taken on a traditional feel and design. This post features a more whimsical and modern design that reminds me of a blooming dandelion. It’s contemporary, fun, and reminiscent of what you’d see in a Dr Seuss book (does the…
This month we are featuring Colour 72 which is a blend of coral and coral pinks. I opted to include this baby pink wool applique circle since it showcases the addition of a pale orange. Coral tends to be a blend of both pink and orange. This particular circle utilizes simple stitching techniques while minimizing…
Welcome to 2023! Each year I start planning well in advance for the following year. I assess what works and doesn’t throughout the year and make changes accordingly. Here are some of the different needlework projects we’re going to be featuring in 2023. I know many of you struggle with choosing colour palettes for needlework…
At first glance, you might think that this is just another flower-shaped applique – but through clever stitching techniques, this was transformed into a beautiful starburst wool applique! I’ve been featuring different wool applique circles in our ongoing circle sampler series to highlight just how creative the designs can get when you utilize various colours and…
Today, we are featuring a wool applique circle that is bright, bold and beautiful! Here’s a look at this colourful and bright Fuchsia wool applique! This design doesn’t hold back when it comes to colour. You may have noticed that complementary colour palettes are often utilized as in previous wool applique circle sampler posts. While…
Here’s a look at another circle in our ongoing Circle Sampler series. This one is colourful! Kathleen played with bolder shades to create this tropical colour wool applique flower. The design and colour choice used to create this stunning applique reminds me of the gorgeous tropical flowers you would find when travelling to the Caribbean…
Continuing with my “blue” theme, I’m featuring this beautiful baby blue wool applique circle. It’s soft, spring-inspired and really emphasizes the use of stitching to enhance the look of the design. I always find there’s a bit of hesitation when it comes to incorporating more detailed stitching in applique. There’s only so much you can…
I’m sharing a small spring cross-stitch today. When I introduce my seasonal collections of new colours, I like to share stitched samples so you can “see” how the colours appear when combined and stitched together in a beautiful pattern. While Colour #23 is not a new colour, my dye formula has changed slightly so I…
Sadly, we have come to the last butterfly in Kathleen’s wool applique butterflies project, Butterfly Sampler by Sue Spargo. If you are following this project then you will know that Kathleen opted for a soft green wool background and the entire sampler measures 16×22. Butterfly #15. Kathleen has chosen a soft muted green wool for…
It is all about BUTTERFLIES today. This is butterfly #13 in Kathleen’s wool applique project, Butterfly Sampler designed by Sue Spargo. If you have been following this project then you know that the sampler measures 16×22 and Kathleen chose a soft green wool as her background. I love the blue/gray wool of this butterfly set…
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