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Today, I am sharing the first section in my new crazy quilting project. When I posted previously, I talked about collections of old embroidered tablecloths, runners and handkerchiefs. I attempted to include at least one of these in each of my blocks. It didn’t always work out but I did try. In the same post,…
BLACKWORK EMBROIDERY Blackwork is sometimes historically referred to as Spanish blackwork. It is a counted thread embroidery traditionally worked with black silk thread on white or off-white linen. In the past, it was particularly popular decorating collars and cuffs. This technique consists of outlines and “fill” or repeating diaper patterns. You can see blackwork today…
ART QUILTING I LOVE receiving photos in my inbox. Especially when they are from one of my customers using Colour Complements threads. I have said it before, I have GREAT and talented customers. These are some examples of ART QUILTING. Now you may be asking, what is art quilting? Art quilting, sometimes known as quilt…
I must admit, it was an absolute thrill to see Flights of Fancy published in Inspirations magazine. I have been a fan of Inspirations for years. Most of you are likely familiar with the publication but if not, it features “the world’s most beautiful needlework”. I signed up for a subscription when I first started…
It is all about BUTTERFLIES today. This is butterfly #13 in Kathleen’s wool applique project, Butterfly Sampler designed by Sue Spargo. If you have been following this project then you know that the sampler measures 16×22 and Kathleen chose a soft green wool as her background. I love the blue/gray wool of this butterfly set…
I know it is fall now but thought it might brighten your day with a spring needlepoint sample. Having said this, I could certainly see experimenting with some fall colours for this. Perhaps experiment with Colour #56 and combine it with teal or golden brown! Needlepoint Now is a magazine published six times annually offering…
The start of a new crazy quilting project. I don’t know about you, but I always get quite excited when I start a “new” project. I love selecting fabrics, colours and embellishments. When I was finishing up my black butterfly quilt from last year, I began thinking about what I would do for my next…
AUTUMN KALEIDOSCOPE WITH COLOUR #188 Autumn Kaleidoscope is a gorgeous pattern designed by Canadian designer, Lorene Salt. I stitched my own colour version of this design back in 2018. I should have named in Summer Kaleidoscope as it is definitely a bold palette of lime green and turquoise. To date, it is my favourite project. …
Autumn Logs Thread Kit The pattern is designed by NeedleDelights Originals and this is the fourth design in her seasonal log series. I purchased this pattern several years ago to add to my stash. I knew when I saw it that I wanted to stitch it with a fall palette of colours as it was…
It is always fun to share some of Angela’s beautiful creations from Gossamer Tangles. Angela creates one of a kind crocheted jewelry or jewelry-type accessories. Fortunately, she uses Colour Complements threads in a variety of her pieces so I thought I would share a few more today. While I learned to crochet very young, I…
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