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  • Summer Stitch Sampler

    ByLorraine

    Introducing our new summer stitch sampler, Summer Sorbet!  I have been interested in designing for some time now and the mini sampler series has provided both inspiration and an opportunity to start experimenting. I have a long way to go but I am excited to introduce my first original Colour Complements design. The design was…

  • Floral Cross-Stitch Pattern

    ByLorraine

    Many cross-stitchers have their variation of a floral cross-stitch pattern. This takes on a more unique and different approach with individual blooms, shapes and unassuming colour combinations. You’ll notice that the pattern is a more stylized version of cross-stitch.  It draws inspiration from the renaissance, with its gothic flair and finishes. We also utilized unconventional…

  • Blue, Green and Purple

    ByLorraine

    Gem coloured threads are always very popular in my shop for needlework projects. Blue, green and purple in particular seem to always sell out. It’s clear from this heart design why!  The design inspiration for this heart is from the featured heart in the January/February 2019 issue of Needlepoint Now.  Some time ago I posted about…

  • Turquoise

    ByLorraine

    Are you a fan of turquoise?  I must admit, I really was not all that fond of it until I started canvas work.  I used it in my crazy quilting but found it didn’t always suit my chosen palette.  Now, I use it A LOT!  I love combining it with lime green or for that…

  • Long Dog Samplers

    ByLorraine

    Any of you who do cross stitch will likely be familiar with Long Dog Samplers.  If you are not, make sure you visit Julia’s site by clicking the link below.  I was first introduced to these samplers through my canvas group as a number of members are accomplished in cross stitch.  Over the coming weeks…

  • More sparkle

    ByLorraine

    As I mentioned in my last post, I’d like to share more sparkle today.  Sparkle is designed by Terry Dryden and the pattern is available in the July/August 2020 edition of Needlepointers. Needlepointers is the official publication of the American Needlepoint Guild.  It is published six times annually and subscriptions are through membership in the…

  • Sparkle

    ByLorraine

    We could all use a little sparkle in our lives don’t you think? Terry Dryden has created this lovely design featured in the July/August 2020 edition of Needlepointers. Needlepointers is the official publication of the American Needlepoint Guild.  It is published six times annually and subscriptions are through membership in the guild.  The focus of…

  • February Mini Sampler

    ByLorraine

    Last month I introduced my mini sampler series and today I would like to share my February Mini Sampler.  I mentioned previously that if you are a member of the American Needlepoint Guild then you may be familiar with “holed up minis”.  If not, these are small projects introduced weekly on the American Needlepoint Guild…

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    Art Nouveau

    ByLorraine

    I’ve always been a fan of Art Nouveau. The style was most popular between 1890 to 1910 often seen in architecture.  Over the years I’ve seen a number of tile interpretations as well as glass and ceramics.  It is characterized by sinuous curves, movement and often asymmetry of lines.    The heart above is a…