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  • Autumn Colours

    Colour #188 is a popular blend of autumn colours, specifically green, blue, yellow and red.  I originally dyed this colour back in 2015 specifically to create a palette for my Starry Nights project.  Starry Nights is designed by Laura Perin and is available on her website or through your local needlework shop.  You can read…

  • Earthy Colour Palette

    Although fall is not yet here, we are featuring a earthy fall palette this month, specifically focusing on Colour #35 which is an early Fall colour combination of greens, golden brown and browns. When I think about a fall seasonal palette, I gravitate towards the greens, browns and orange tones seen in the falling leaves….

  • Complementary Pastel Colours

    Complementary pastel colours open up creative possibilities in wool appliqué projects. You can create a visual design that delights the eye by pairing soft and harmonious hues. We discuss using complementary colours several times in different posts, but we rarely discuss how this would look for pastel colours! Complementary colours are hues opposite each other…

  • Sunburst Colour Palette

    Among the array of thread kits in our online store, the Embroidery Sampler Thread Kit #2 stands out with its unique sunburst-inspired collection. This kit is a vibrant blend of colours, including the striking Colour #188, and other carefully curated blends of green, blue, red, and yellow, all reminiscent of a sunburst. This palette has…

  • Playful Colour Palette

    Using colour can be a powerful tool to evoke emotion or personality in any artistic creation. In today’s needlepoint leaf, we’re using a very playful colour palette focusing on Colour #137. This is a playful and fun colour that gives a whimsical dimension to any pattern. When I think of Colour #137, I think of…

  • Colour Me Brilliant

    It’s always fun to stitch a pattern featuring a bold, vibrant and colourful palette.  So excited to share this beautiful pattern designed by Canadian designer, Freda Murfin. The pattern, fittingly named “Colour Me Brilliant” is the result of our collaboration to create a beautiful design pushing the rules of colour theory.  The project features an…

  • Popular Colour Combinations

    Last week, we had the pleasure of showcasing a delightful palette featuring one of the most popular colour combinations in my collection, Colour #120. With that in mind, our stitched needlepoint sample puts this colour on full display! Colour #120, with its captivating blend of brilliant green, blue, and regal purple, remains a crowd-pleaser for…