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    NEEDLEPOINT

    A fast and easy NEEDLEPOINT sample today.   I always like to have a small project that stitches up quickly on the go. Marie has stitched this pattern for a scissor fob and biscornu.  The pattern is “Lily” designed by Canadian designer Kathryn Drummond of Gingerbread Girl Designs.  It measures 3 ½ inches square on 18…

  • CROSS STITCH

    A great Halloween themed CROSS STITCH today using one of my new fall collection.  Since Halloween is not far off, I thought this would be a lovely example for a very small project to celebrate the season.  BOO! Pyra has stitched this sample which measures 2 1/2 inches on 22 count Aida.  She started by…

  • COLOUR COMPLEMENTS FALL COLLECTION

    Introducing my new COLOUR COMPLEMENTS FALL COLLECTION.  Inspiration for my Colour Complements Fall Collection comes from the colour BROWN.  Many of you will think how drab.  I have wanted to dye a rich brown for quite some time.  I have experimented previously but could never achieve the “rich” combination I wanted.  Finally, this year I…

  • SEA STAR

    Introducing SEA STAR designed by Susan who is a member of the Embroiderers Guild of Victoria and the canvas stitch group I attend.  She is both a talented stitcher and designer.  I was thrilled when she offered to design an original pattern highlighting some of my summer collection. The pattern measures 5.25 inches square on…

  • SUMMER COLLECTION 2019

    Introducing my new SUMMER COLLECTION 2019 – three new colour combinations that I hope will inspire your creativity. Last year I posted about my Autumn Kaleidoscope project using colour inspiration from my 2018 summer collection.  Well, I decided to dye up a combination of teal blues and lime green to start my summer collection for…

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    NEEDLEPOINT

    Always fun to share one of the needlepoint stitch samples from my stitch group.  Earlier this year I supplied the group with a selection of colours celebrating spring and summer so they have been quite busy coming up with various colour combinations.  I always look forward to see how they opt to combine colours.  Desert…

  • CROSS STITCH

    My final example of CROSS STITCH today highlighting two of my Spring Collection colours. Maria has stitched this lovely sample.  It measures 4 inches square on a lavender background linen.  She used Colour Complements Colour #51 in a size 8 perle cotton for the flower pots at the bottom and flowers at the top.  She…

  • COLOUR COMPLEMENTS

    COLOUR COMPLEMENTS is seven this year!  I can hardly believe I am commencing my seventh year in business.  I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of my very loyal customers.  So, I decided it was time to freshen up the shop.  ALL my perle cottons and flosses are now listed by colour…

  • COLOUR COMPLEMENTS EMBROIDERY THREAD GIVEAWAY

    Today I am excited to tell you about the NeedleNThread Colour Complements Embroidery Thread giveaway.  Each season Mary has a series entitled “A Stitcher’s Christmas” and posts various giveaways through the month to celebrate the holiday season.  On each give-away day she announces the prizes and then, in the future give-aways she announces the winners. …

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    NEEDLEPOINT

    This is the second NEEDLEPOINT stitch sample today showcasing Colour #186. Many of you who do needlepoint will likely know of Blue Dogwood Designs.  Kay of Blue Dogwood Designs offers a mystery project annually releasing new stitches each month. The above sample is a selection of squares from her Tangled Rose project.  You can find…