Search Results for: colour #187

  • Christmas Embroidery Floss

    We’re getting into a bright, bold and cheery Holiday mood with this Christmas embroidery floss.   If you have been following my blog for some time, you’ll notice that I feature a variety of different stitch samples created by my stitch group.  Many of these designs are elements from existing patterns.  The intention is to demonstrate…

  • Christmas Reds

    Today’s Eye For Colour will surely get you in the holiday mood – think festive Christmas reds! If you’re new to my Eye For Colour series (welcome!), you’re in for a treat. My goal with this series is to provide customers with a similar experience to selecting a colour palette and thread choices as you…

  • Spindles

    Can you see why this particular Temari ball pattern is called Spindles? Today, we’re taking a closer look at another one of Verna’s beautiful Temari balls.  I rarely photograph against a black backdrop but felt this particular design and colour palette was showcased beautifully using the darker background. I did shoot the initial photo using…

  • Gold Stars

    Do you remember those little gold stars we used to get awarded as a mark of achievement in school?  I know, I’m going wayyyyyyyyyy back here!  Since I’m featuring stars this month, this particular one reminded me of those little sticker stars we used to get often accompanied by a little note our teachers wrote. …

  • Red Heart

    I am excited to share a bold red heart today!  Do you like RED? I am particularly fond of red myself. Over the past year I’ve been sharing various hearts hopefully to inspire you to stitch one. While all the hearts have been for the Hearts for Hospice program, this particular heart celebrates the season….

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    Jewel Box Ornament

    Early in 2018, I posted about my Jewel Box project.  Jewel Box is a counted canvas pattern designed by Laura Perin.  The entire pattern measures 10×10 inches on 18 count canvas.  At that time, I opted to stitch each of the diamonds individually versus the overall pattern.  Each of these diamonds measure approximately 3 inches…

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    NEEDLEPOINT

    A NEEDLEPOINT stitch sample today showcasing Colour #46 from my new Summer Collection. Many of you are already aware that I have a satellite group of members of the Victoria Embroiderers’ Guild who specialize in canvas work stitching samples for me.  When I completed my summer collection, I requested the ladies choose one pattern of…

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    JEWEL BOX

    Introducing JEWEL BOX!  Each year I introduce three collections of colours, usually spring, summer and fall.  This year my spring collection includes four new colour combinations.  I like to use at least one of these colour combinations in a larger canvas project but for this collection I have decided to show each of my new…

  • TEMARI

    A new TEMARI ball to add to my growing collection and it is a beauty.  I have mentioned before that Verna, a fellow Canadian loves creating Temari balls.  This is one of her original patterns and I am thrilled with the results.  This colour palette is enhanced by a gorgeous lime green background which I…