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  • Square Dance

    With a title like “square dance”, I have no doubt you are wondering what square dance has to do with needlework! Well, this is the name of this temari design. I can appreciate the movement within the design so aptly name. Always fun to share one of Verna’s beautiful temari balls.  One of my requests…

  • Baby Blooms Cushion

    It has taken almost a year but Kathleen’s completed Baby Blooms Cushion final reveal today. It’s a beauty. Remember, the pattern was designed by Australian designer, Wendy Williams of Flying Fish Kits.  I must admit, this is one of my favourites that Kathleen has completed to date. But I suppose this is no surprise since…

  • Crossed Stitches Sampler

    The mini sampler this month is a crossed stitches sampler.  I mentioned previously that if you are a member of the American Needlepoint Guild then you may be familiar with “holed up minis”.  If not, these are small projects introduced weekly on the American Needlepoint Guild website complimentary to members and non-members.  Various designers offer…

  • Dawn to Dusk

    Today is the last post in the From Dawn to Dusk project.  If you have been following this week, From Dawn to Dusk is a pattern designed by Canadian designer, Karen Dudzinski of Textured Treasures.  Karen has graciously provided me permission to share parts of this lovely design. So, this week I have shared two…

  • Second Motif

    On Monday I shared the first sample of From Dawn to Dusk and today I’d like to share the second motif.  From Dawn to Dusk is a pattern designed by Canadian designer Karen Dudzinski of Textured Treasures.  Karen has graciously provided me her permission to share parts of this lovely design. I mentioned on Monday…

  • From Dawn to Dusk

    From Dawn to Dusk is designed by Canadian designer Karen Dudzinski of Textured Treasures.  Karen has graciously provided me permission to share some of the “motifs” this week BUT let’s start from the beginning. I am a member of various FB groups which I attempt to check into weekly, more if I can manage it. …

  • Coral Pink

    As promised, this is my second example of cross stitch featuring colour #72 which is a lovely coral pink blend The sample measures about 3 ½ inches stitched on 32 count off white linen using 2 strands of floss.  This is one element from the Long Dog Sampler called Paradigm Lost.  You can find the…

  • Turquoise

    Are you a fan of turquoise?  I must admit, I really was not all that fond of it until I started canvas work.  I used it in my crazy quilting but found it didn’t always suit my chosen palette.  Now, I use it A LOT!  I love combining it with lime green or for that…