Search Results for: colour

  • Tangerine Orange Circle

    Today’s project features a juicy and bright tangerine orange circle.  This beautiful and bright wool applique is complemented with an equally vibrant colour palette of tropical colours. The stitching techniques used here are truly unique. Everything came together so beautifully and the finished product reminds me of a juicy tropical persimmon. Delicious! If you have…

  • Silk Ribbon Work

    Today we highlight an elaborate example of how much can be achieved with silk ribbon work. This is a great follow-up to our earlier posts on using silk ribbon embroidery in different parts of your crazy quilting. When I started stitching my fall-themed crazy quilt, I did so as a series of blocks for a…

  • Flyways Michael Boren

    Today, we’re highlighting a variation of Flyways, by Michael Boren. You may recall a stitch sample that we featured on the blog earlier this month. This was also featured in the November/December 2001 issue of Needle Pointers. Our needlepoint sample today shows a second version of the same design BUT showcasing a completely different palette…

  • Lime Background Temari

    Today, we’re featuring this beautiful Temari Ball with a lime background. You may have recalled we shared other temari balls that were similar, but instead with a black metallic background. Our latest design highlights something that’s softer and vibrant! Inspiration Behind This Lime Background Temari Ball Verna made note of how I am very fond…

  • Autumn Palette

    This beautiful autumn palette is created with Colour #48 from our collection. This is the thread palette that we’re highlighting today – it would be perfect to add to your needlework stash! When I see this palette I think of autumn – falling leaves and fields of pumpkins. We have kept the palette small, featuring…

  • Nylon Lace

    Today, I’d like to share another example of creating embellishments with nylon lace. It draws from some of the work we initially featured, which illustrates how to use lace and nylon lace in crazy quilting. Both draw from very similar techniques, but you’ll see how different the outcome can be in this post! When I…

  • Soft Coral Floral Circle

    Today I am highlighting this beautiful soft coral floral circle.  This is another circle in our Circle Sampler Series showcasing different sizes and designs.  The project was inspired by Sue Spargo’s Toned Down Circle Sampler.  Drawing inspiration from Sue’s sampler, we have created own unique circle sampler! Kathleen did a wonderful job choosing perfect complementary…

  • Brown Gold Palette

    It’s been some time since I introduced a new colour combination, so here is one that can add a warm, nature-inspired touch to your needlepoint projects. You may have already used a brown-gold palette in your projects, but if you haven’t, surely it will become a mainstay in your collection of colour combinations! I have…