Search Results for: colour

  • Fall Inspired Bargello

    This fall-inspired bargello pattern was sparked by the beautiful sunsets that we experience here on the west coast! While this part of the world gets its fair share of rain, the rare day we are blessed with sunshine also means that the horizon puts on an AMAZING show of colours the moment the sun sets….

  • Floss Samplers

    Introducing our new floss samplers! Have you tried our hand-dyed cotton floss yet?  If not, now would be a great time to pick up one of our floss samplers.  An excellent opportunity to experiment with cotton embroidery floss.  I know many of you cross-stitch and since I introduced the 6 strand floss, it has become…

  • Christmas Sampler

    Celebrating Christmas in July with our Christmas Sampler.  I always like to offer seasonal samplers usually in November but this year I wanted to celebrate Christmas, YES, Christmas in July! We are some time away from celebrating the holiday season BUT never too early to start some Christmas stitching.  More About Our Christmas Sampler Our…

  • Pink Mitten

    I know it isn’t turquoise which is our feature colours this month, it is a PINK mitten! In May we featured a colourful mitten pattern showcasing the Byzantine stitch.  This particular stitch is very versatile so today we are featuring a second mitten highlighting a variation of the same stitch.  I specifically chose this pink…

  • Turquoise

    Last month we featured purple in our Colour Features Series but this month I’m excited to feature another favourite colour, turquoise and the different variations of this colour! Since it is summer here on the west coast, I thought turquoise would reflect the current season. When I think of turquoise I think of the beautiful…

  • Citrus Bargello

    The second Bargello that we are featuring this month is BOLD and filled with fun and juicy citrus colours. If you happen to be joining this series for the first time, each month we feature a Bargello sample using either a particular thread OR a colour palette. Our hope is you find these inspirational to…

  • Lime Green Wool Applique

    This lime-green wool applique may look like it’s fit for expert stitchers, but in truth, stitchers of any level can create a beautiful design like this. Before we get into the nitty-gritty details of this lime green wool applique, I wanted to highlight the versatility of wool applique. This style of stitching, regardless of how…