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  • Embroidery Sampler Thread Kits

    Earlier this year, I introduced the Embroidery Sampler Thread Kits, a set of six colourfully curated hand-dyed embroidery threads. Recognizing the common challenge stitchers face in selecting threads and colours, I aimed to simplify the process by offering pre-selected combinations that seamlessly complement each other. Many of you struggle with selecting threads so these sampler…

  • SALE

    Perle cottons in three sizes – 12, 8, 5 = 20 meter skeins $5.85 NOW $4.50 6 strand cotton floss $4.60 NOW $3.50 Check out the SALE section while you visit.  I’ve recently some ribbon hangers, a few buttons AND Some skeins of Black DMC size 5 perle cotton, color #310 along with a size 5 darker…

  • Christmas Reds

    Today’s Eye For Colour will surely get you in the holiday mood – think festive Christmas reds! If you’re new to my Eye For Colour series you are in for a treat. My goal with this series is to provide customers with a similar experience to selecting a colour palette and thread choices as you…

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    Annual SALE

    It’s that time of year again! Time for my ANNUAL SALE! Several popular colours are now on sale at reduced prices. Colours are available in three sizes of perle cotton – size 5, 8 and 12 AND 6 strand cotton floss. What’s On Sale Perle cottons reduced from $5.85/20 meter skein to $4.50/skein. Cotton floss…

  • Yellow, Purple, Orange

    Have you considered using yellow, purple, and orange in your next stitching project? They’re a fantastic colour combination featured in previous projects on our blog! One of the great things about these colours is their high contrast. They make a design pop and create a dynamic effect. Picture the warm orange and cool purple against…

  • Candy Cane

    • three skeins of size 5 perle cotton
    • colours 18, 184, 187
    • 3 additional threads are used in the design outlined in the pattern not included in the thread kit
    • a PDF pattern will be emailed following purchase
    • scroll down for more detailed information
  • Fruit Inspired Applique

    Yum! How about a fruit-inspired applique to waken your taste buds. While the inspiration behind today’s Circle Sampler Series is taken from a gorgeous flower, I can’t help but be reminded of slicing open a juicy cantaloupe on a hot, summer morning – what a colourful and fun summer palette! The colours of this palette are…

  • Bold Cross-Stitch Sample

    This bold cross-stitch sample was created using a new colour in last season’s collection. A few blog posts ago, I introduced Colour #84 as part of my new collection of colours for Fall. It was a bold colour, highlighting unique colours that you wouldn’t see in a traditional Fall palette. Nonetheless, I love the way…

  • Fall Stitching

    I know it’s late winter here on the coast but I’m thinking of fall stitching today, using Colour #165 from last year’s fall collection. While this is an deal colour combination for fall stitching, I feel it could be used in any seasonal palette of your choice. Colour #165 is a blend of red, yellow,…

  • Fall Colour Variation

    Today we are featuring the second sample of Prime Examples, which was created, using a variation of the Fall colour palette that we had used in the first project. If you recall in our last post, we talked about there being two patterns in Prime Examples. You will find both patterns in the September/October 2021…