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    NEEDLEPOINT

    Another NEEDLEPOINT stitch sample today showcasing Colour #44 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 their…

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    NEEDLEPOINT

    A NEEDLEPOINT stitch sample today showcasing Colour #43 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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    NEEDLEPOINT

    A  NEEDLEPOINT stitch sample today in a “soft” palette. I frequently post samples that showcase bold colours so decided to show a softer palette perhaps for some inspiration. The pattern is “Autumn Square” by Laura Perin. It is a free pattern from the Caron Collection that you can find HERE. This version measures about 2 ¾”…

  • CRAZY QUILTING

    Some lovely CRAZY QUILTING today. I love to receive photos from customers who use my threads in crazy quilting. Irene sent me these lovely photos of her stitching following inspiration from Kathy’s wonderful use of my ric rac posted on the blog last month. Irene writes, “I tend to be an over the top crazy…

  • WOOL APPLIQUE

    WOOL APPLIQUE – Bloomin Beauties, the final reveal! I hope you have enjoyed this beautiful project over the last 6-8 months. I was lucky to be able to watch the progress of this quilt during many of our woollies stitch days. A true pleasure to watch a very talented stitcher. I have mentioned previously that…

  • EMBROIDERY

    Some EMBROIDERY from one of my fabulous customers today. I have shown many of Kerry’s gorgeous stitching previously and am pleased to share yet another beauty today. Kerry is a “prolific” stitcher, always creating. This is a beautiful shawl she has stitched as a gift for her mother. The shawl measures approximately 70” x 17”…

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    NEEDLEPOINT

    A NEEDLEPOINT stitch sample today showcasing a beautiful collection of colours.  This reminds me of the colours I will soon be seeing when my clematis comes into bloom in my garden. The pattern is “Geometric II” by Northern Pines Designs available free on their website HERE. This is the central portion of this pattern. This…

  • WOOL APPLIQUE

    Kathleen’s WOOL APPLIQUE version of Bloomin Beauties – Block #24!  You can find the pattern in Kim Schaefer’s Flower Festival book.  Kathleen has used a heavy black flannel for her background. Kathleen has used Colour Complements threads. Kathleen has chosen to keep her leaves very simple for this block. They are bordered with a very short…