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  • Analogous Color Scheme

    Since spring has arrived to the west coast, I wanted to share a warm analogous color scheme. Analogous color schemes are a selection of colors neighbouring one another on the color wheel. Technically, this color scheme consists of three colors featuring one dominant color BUT can be expanded with four or five colors. An advantage…

  • Cozy Autumn

    • custom thread kit and PDF
    • 5 skeins of size 5 perle cotton, each skein is 20 meters/21.87 yards
    • PDF emailed on receipt of payment
    • scroll down for detailed information of kit contents

     

  • Embroidered Circles

    Embroidered circles are the secret ingredient for adding a touch of fun and playfulness to your wool appliqué projects. With this technique, you can infuse your designs with colour and creativity. It may seem like a relatively basic pattern, but as you can see, it creates some movement and dimension to what could have been…

  • Leaf Inspired Needlepoint

    One of my latest series of posts have been highlighting the use of needlepoint to create cards, with many of them using a leaf-inspired pattern. I love using this particular pattern as it provides a “blank canvas” for creativity and allows you to play around with different stitching techniques to create a unique design. This…

  • SALE

    Perle cottons in three sizes – 12, 8, 5 = 20 meter skeins $5.85 NOW $4.50 6 strand cotton floss $4.60 NOW $3.50 Check out the SALE section while you visit.  I’ve recently some ribbon hangers, a few buttons AND Some skeins of Black DMC size 5 perle cotton, color #310 along with a size 5 darker…

  • Temari Ball Ornaments

    I have repeatedly mentioned how much I like Temari ball ornaments. Temari balls make beautiful and unique holiday ornaments. These handcrafted balls originated in Japan as children’s toys but have since evolved into intricate works of art. The colourful thread designs and beautiful patterns make them perfect for decorating your Christmas tree or home during…

  • What A Hoot | Needlepoint

    When I first introduced my What A Hoot series in 2020, I showcased SIX counted canvas owls! Last year I introduced two new colour combinations, Eurasia and today I’d like to share Pharaoh.    If you purchased Theros then you will recognize this pattern.  It is always challenging to choose colour palettes for a project,…

  • Candy Stripe Mitten

    • custom thread kit and PDF
    • 4 skeins of size 5 perle cotton, each skein is 20 meters/21.87 yards
    • 1 skein of red rayon metallic – 5 meters/5.47 yards
    • PDF emailed on receipt of payment
    • scroll down for detailed information of kit contents