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  • Vertical Row Pattern

    I featured a stained glass heart design previously and today is a take-off of the design showcasing a vertical row pattern using scotch stitch.  I mentioned previously that Dominique wanted to experiment with some stained glass designs. This is the second variation that uses up various bits of thread colours leftover from previous projects. All…

  • Brown Needlepoint

    Our needlepoint sample today showcases a beautiful brown needlepoint pattern. Brown is one of two colours I’m featuring this month. Brown is such a beautiful, organic and earthy shade. As I mentioned previously, I think brown can look beautiful depending on the colours you surround it with. It’s a great neutral shade that can be…

  • Winter Inspired Circle Sampler

    It’s wonderful to see just how a simple design can be transformed into something unique with a little imagination and creativity! This is exactly what happened with this winter-inspired circle in our circle sampler series.  Amazing how a straight-forward flower-shaped applique can be a blank canvas for a beautiful, contemporary winter scene. Plenty of imagination…

  • Bargello Patterns

    This month, we are featuring a slightly different sample and bargello pattern in our bargello series. We decided to split the stitch area in three sections, very similar to the bargello mini sampler I stitched last year. This provides the opportunity to demonstrate how the same colour palette appears but stitched with different stitches. The…

  • Golden Brown

    Today’s stitch sample video highlights a golden brown colour sample – Colour #29. It is a monochromatic blend of various brown and tan shades. This colour is particularly unique. Depending on who you ask, some folks may pass this colour off as a warm, peachy tone. On the other hand, the dark shades that you…

  • How To Use Brown

    Do you know how to use brown in your needlepoint project? Brown is often seen as a drab, earth colour, but surprisingly it can be a gorgeous colour to add to your needlework projects. Not to mention, it’s quite versatile. At one point in time, you’ll likely need to pull out your stash of browns…

  • Fall Themed Mitten

    Today, we’re continuing on with our 12 Months Of Mittens Series with this Fall-Themed mitten pattern. Unlike “traditional” Fall colours that consist of deep oranges and forest greens, this one is a bit brighter.  This is one of several mittens I stitched earlier this year so I could have it finished for photography purposes. My…

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    Stitching Beads

    I wanted to share a third example of utilizing straight stitches to add beads or embellish any project. After I completed my previous two blog posts, I thought it would be fun to share a few more since beginners will find using straight stitches very easy to learn. They also provide many different options for…