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    NEEDLEPOINT

    This is the second NEEDLEPOINT stitch sample today featuring Colour #189. 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 HERE.  You can…

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    NEEDLEPOINT

    This week I will be featuring a series of three NEEDLEPOINT stitch samples featuring Colour #189. Susan is a member of the Victoria Embroiderers’ Guild and she stitched all three samples I will share with you this week. This particular sample measures about 3” on 18 count canvas. Susan opted to start with the central part…

  • PETITE VERY VELVET

    PETITE VERY VELVET is back in stock.  I have received many requests over the last number of months regarding this product and when it would be back in stock.  I am delighted to introduce TEN new colour combinations.  There is a gorgeous red not shown above. My American customers will likely be very familiar with…

  • FROGS

    I know all of you will be wondering what FROGS has to do with stitching. Well, I hope the picture explains it. Last week I received an email with the attached photograph from my customer and friend Kerry. I have posted Kerry’s projects here on the blog in the past as she is a PROLIFIC…

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    CRAZY QUILTING

    Block #10 of my CRAZY QUILTING Black Butterflies project.  This is my ongoing project for 2018.  If you remember my focus fabric is the multi colour butterfly fabric hence the name. I started out the center seam treatment with a base of nylon lace trim accented with square brads and French knots in Kreinik braid…

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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…

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    NEEDLEPOINT

    It is all about NEEDLEPOINT for the next several posts, in specific stitch samples. I will be focusing on Colour #186 which was originally dyed for a project designed by Canadian designer, Lorene Salt. It is a beautiful blend of teal, variations of purple and deep blue. I have mentioned previously that I have a…

  • WOOL APPLIQUE

    Kathleen’s new WOOL APPLIQUE project, Butterfly Sampler by Sue Spargo.  As I mentioned previously, the background is a soft green wool and the entire sampler measures 16×22. Butterfly #4 today. The butterfly is a yellow base hand dyed wool.  The body is bordered with a double chain stitch.  The upper wings are bordered with cast-on…

  • KNITTING

    Today I am very excited to share some KNITTING.  From time to time, I attend a group in my community called “Knit Wits”. I went in several months ago to introduce myself and find out what the ladies did.  It turns out most knit or crochet although there are a few that do various types…