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    NEEDLEPOINT

    A NEEDLEPOINT stitch sample today showcasing Colour #110. When I introduced my summer collection in mid June, I mentioned that the canvas satellite group of the Embroidery Guild of Victoria chose one pattern to showcase different colour combinations in the collection.  The pattern chosen is one of Freda Murfin’s “Tidbits” available on her website, Freda’s Fancy…

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    EMBROIDERY

    Another delightful example of EMBROIDERY by one of my fantastic customers.  I just want to say, I have GREAT customers and am so thrilled when I receive photos. Susan sent along this beautiful example of embroidery AND she created her own original design.  She tells me it is a take-off of a Jacobean style flower.  She…

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    AUTUMN FRUITS

    Introducing “AUTUMN FRUITS“.  Those of you who do NEEDLEPOINT will more than likely be familiar with the publication, Needlepoint Now. Last fall I received my September/October 2017 issue and a project entitled “Autumn Fruits” by designer Diane Grant caught my attention. When I completed my summer collection of new colour combinations, I thought this would…

  • ORTS

    THANK YOU – BOTH ARE NOW SOLD. As you can well imagine having a hand dyeing thread business one collects a massive amount of ORTS!  I save these up over time and currently have one large freezer bag of a selection of colours available. There are insufficient lengths for stitching, all bits suitable for those…

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    NEEDLEPOINT

    A NEEDLEPOINT stitch sample today showcasing Colour #45. If you have been following my posts this week, you will know this is Freda Murfin’s “Tidbits” pattern available on her website, Freda’s Fancy Stitching HERE. Tidbits” are nine small patterns measuring a little under 3 ½” square on 18 count canvas. These would be great combined…

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    NEEDLEPOINT

    Another NEEDLEPOINT stitch sample today showcasing Colour #44 from my new Summer Collection. Many of you are already aware that I have a satellite group of members of the Victoria Embroiderers’ Guild who specialize in canvas work stitching samples for me.  When I completed my summer collection, I requested the ladies choose one pattern of their…

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    NEEDLEPOINT

    A NEEDLEPOINT stitch sample today showcasing Colour #43 from my new Summer Collection. Many of you are already aware that I have a satellite group of members of the Victoria Embroiderers’ Guild who specialize in canvas work stitching samples for me.  When I completed my summer collection, I requested the ladies choose one pattern of…

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    NEEDLEPOINT

    A  NEEDLEPOINT stitch sample today in a “soft” palette. I frequently post samples that showcase bold colours so decided to show a softer palette perhaps for some inspiration. The pattern is “Autumn Square” by Laura Perin. It is a free pattern from the Caron Collection that you can find HERE. This version measures about 2 ¾”…

  • CRAZY QUILTING

    Some lovely CRAZY QUILTING today. I love to receive photos from customers who use my threads in crazy quilting. Irene sent me these lovely photos of her stitching following inspiration from Kathy’s wonderful use of my ric rac posted on the blog last month. Irene writes, “I tend to be an over the top crazy…