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  • Primary Colour Palette

    Today, let’s delve into the sophistication of a primary colour palette in the realm of needlework. The notion of primary colours might initially appear basic, straightforward, and somewhat uninspiring. But we’re here to unravel the depth and richness they bring to your creative projects in needlepoint. A Look at the Primary Colour Palette Primary colors—red,…

  • Halloween Colour Palette

    As we dive into the spirit of Halloween, we’ve chosen to step away from the usual and traditional colours of black, purple, and orange hues. Instead, we are presenting you with a playful and imaginative Halloween-inspired palette. It creatively interprets other colours you may see during the spooky season! At the heart of this palette…

  • Golden Palette

    I personally love colour palettes that remind me of the transition of the season. This golden palette in particular reminds me of the slow fade of summer. Autumn gracefully arrives, painting the world in a breathtaking tapestry of warm hues. As temps cool down, we cozy back up indoors and embark on creative projects, while…

  • Multicoloured Needlepoint

    There’s something truly special about using a multicolour palette for your needlepoint project! If you’ve been following my blog for some time, you will likely see me featuring colour palettes that are either contrasting or complementary. We’re breaking all the rules and using a fun multicoloured palette to create this design! A multicolour palette in…

  • Autumn Colours

    Colour #188 is a popular blend of autumn colours, specifically green, blue, yellow and red.  I originally dyed this colour back in 2015 specifically to create a palette for my Starry Nights project.  Starry Nights is designed by Laura Perin and is available on her website or through your local needlework shop.  You can read…

  • Needlepoint Pattern Inspiration For Ornaments

    How about some needlepoint pattern inspiration! In 2020-2021, the American Needlepoint Guild introduced “HUM” (holed-up mini) projects to ease the stay-at-home period during the pandemic (to help stitchers being “holed up” at home during the pandemic). While the concept was to utilize stash threads, we’ve chosen to showcase two delightful samples using Colour Complements’ three-colour…