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  • Lace Trim Applique

    In one of my previous posts, I talked about lace applique options, and today I’d like to focus on lace trims. Lace trims come in a wide variety of widths and stunning patterns, one of which is shown in this section of my crazy quilt. When I began piecing this block, while not planned, I…

  • Minimalist Wool Applique

    This minimalist wool applique that we’re featuring today is a perfect example of less is more! If you’ve been following our Circle Sampler Series on the blog, we’ve mentioned previously that there are varying sizes of circles and flowers.  Kathleen chose to do this to enhance her design. This wool applique circle, in particular, is…

  • Fruit Inspired Applique

    Yum! How about a fruit-inspired applique to waken your taste buds. While the inspiration behind today’s Circle Sampler Series is taken from a gorgeous flower, I can’t help but be reminded of slicing open a juicy cantaloupe on a hot, summer morning – what a colourful and fun summer palette! The colours of this palette are…

  • Rayon Lace Applique

    When I first began crazy quilting, I found the more I learned, the more I found new and different products I could combine in my creative outlet. One of these products is lace appliques available in various shapes and sizes. While some are cotton, many are rayon which absorbs dyes beautifully, allowing vast colour options…

  • Bold Palette

    We are celebrating the summer season with a bold palette of colours showcasing our feature colour, Colour #137. Colour #137 is a vibrant blend of green, blue and pink. You may have seen mitten patterns like this one in previous posts. If you’re new to the site, we highlight different stitch and patterns to create…

  • Floral Temari Pattern

    This month’s pattern is called Kiku Mums, a floral Temari ball pattern. As the play-on name suggests, this pattern reminds me of the beautiful chrysanthemums found in nurseries once fall arrives. Last fall, I visited the nursery in late October to see rows of chrysanthemums in varying colours of yellows, golds, bronze, and burgundies. It’s…

  • Swirly

    Swirly is our third gnome in our Welcome Gnome series and was designed with a bright tropical colour palette, focusing on Colour #188 in our collection. Incorporating a bright and tropical colour palette is a great way to elevate your needlepoint project. I love using orange, yellow, lime green, and navy blue for a playful…