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  • NEEDLEPOINT

    Several weeks ago I posted examples of mini NEEDLEPOINT samples and I have a few more today. You can find my previous post HERE. The Victoria Embroiderers’ Guild are hosting the annual Embroidery Association of Canada seminar to be held in Victoria, B.C. from May 14-19th offering classes and a Stitcher’s Boutique where you will…

  • LIVING CORAL

    A gorgeous example of Living Coral using Colour Complements Colour #39 today.  The stitch sample above measures about 4 inches on 18 count canvas and was stitched using size 5 perle cottons.  The sample is designed by Tony Minieri for Needlepoint Now called Persian Tile and is available as a freebie on the Caron Collection…

  • LIVING CORAL

    This week is all about Pantone’s Colour of the Year – Living Coral.  As I mentioned in Monday’s post, Colour Complements Colour #39 is my interpretation of Living Coral.  The stitch sample above measures about 4 inches on 18 count canvas and was stitched using size 5 perle cottons.  The sample is designed by Laura…

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    CRAZY QUILTING

    The final reveal of Block #11 in my Black Butterflies CRAZY QUILTING project.  I chose a very bold primary colour palette for this project. If you are interested in following this project, you can view previous posts HERE. I like how this came together.  I start all of my blocks by adding ribbons, laces, trims…

  • HARDANGER

    I have a couple of lovely examples of Hardanger to share today.  Hardanger is a form of embroidery traditionally worked with white thread on white even-weave linen or cloth, using counted thread and drawn thread work techniques.  It is sometimes referred to as whitework embroidery.  Cheryl has stitched these two beauties.  Both patterns are from…

  • INTARSIA

    INTARSIA iii I am excited to introduce Intarsia iii designed by Lois Caron and stitched by one of the members of my stitch group, Dominique.  I LOVE this! he design measures approximately 6 ½” square and is stitched on 24 count congress cloth which was spray painted providing an antique backdrop for her stitching.  Dominique…

  • PURSES

    A great PURSE project from one of my customers today. A bit different take on embroidery. I will start by saying I have GREAT customers.  Today is a lovely example of a combination of textiles and embroidery.  Cheryl knits purses which she then felts following by hand embroidery.  She emailed me several examples to show…

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    NEEDLEPOINT

    As I mentioned on Wednesday, a few more NEEDLEPOINT stitch samples. I have posted previously that the Embroidery Association of Canada annual seminar will be hosted by the Victoria Embroiderers’ Guild.  My canvas group has been very busy stitching needlepoint stitch samples that will be created as small thank you cards for each of the…

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    NEEDLEPOINT

    A selection of NEEDLEPOINT STITCH SAMPLES to share today. I have posted previously that the Embroidery Association of Canada annual seminar will be hosted by the Victoria Embroiderers’ Guild.  My canvas group has been very busy stitching needlepoint stitch samples that will be created as small thank you cards for each of the teacher’s attending….