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  • Friendship Bracelets

    I know many of you including myself will likely remember friendship bracelets.  They became popular in the 70’s and if I recall correctly, I remember “hippies” wearing them.  I also recall seeing them worn at political rallies at that time. They may not have been called friendship bracelets then, I’m not sure. A friendship bracelet…

  • Orts!

    What are ORTS? SOLD The word “orts” is defined as a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal!  In the needlework world, orts are leftover bits of threads once you complete stitching.  I know many of you collect your orts and I am no exception. You can imagine having a thread business I…

  • Shipping

    Orders are processed on the day they are received and shipped within one business day.  I ship three days weekly on Monday, Wednesday and Friday with Canada Post via airmail small packet, no tracking. What is flat rate shipping? You pay one FLAT RATE.  Depending on the volume purchased I ship in either a 6×9…

  • FAQ’s

    How often to you send out your newsletters? Colour Complements newsletters are monthly. On occasion, I send out a second mid-month mini newsletter IF I have something new to share.  I do recommend you sign up as recipients are the “first” to know of any new products in stock, sales or custom dyed kits.  How…

  • Heart Variation

    I have titled today’s post Heart Variation as this is a variation of a pattern I previously provided on the site.  Just a reminder that the Hearts for Hospice project was initiated in 2015 by the Greater Kansas City Needlepoint Guild to fulfill a need at a local hospice center. Initially my plan was to…

  • Bold Bloom

    Another “bloom” today, a bold bloom in Kathleen’s WOOL APPLIQUE project.  The pattern is by Australian designer Wendy Williams called “Baby Blooms Cushion” measuring 20 inches square.  Kathleen has used a grey and white polka dot cotton fabric as her background and will use this as a wall hanging when complete.  Check with your local…

  • Pink Heart

    On a recent trip to the garden center I saw a lot of pink plants so it seems a good time to share this pink heart. The Hearts for Hospice project was initiated in 2015 by the Greater Kansas City Needlepoint Guild.  You can read more about it by visiting their website.  Last year my…

  • Cross Stitching

    Want a small project for cross stitching?  If you have been following the blog then you will know I have been featuring a variety of small designs suitable for card inserts.  Guilds frequently stitch cards for members who perhaps are ill or celebrations of some sort.  Over the last months with stay at home orders…