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  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Earthy Colour Palette

    Although fall is not yet here, we are featuring a earthy fall palette this month, specifically focusing on Colour #35 which is an early Fall colour combination of greens, golden brown and browns. When I think about a fall seasonal palette, I gravitate towards the greens, browns and orange tones seen in the falling leaves….

  • Pink Palette Combination

    Today, we’re delving into the artistry of a pink palette combination, drawing inspiration from the Tangled Rose pattern from Blue Dogwood Designs.  When it comes to needlework, the beauty lies in the details and although the original project boasts an impressive 8×8 size, we’ve chosen to spotlight two smaller yet equally captivating areas of this…

  • Playful Colour Palette

    Using colour can be a powerful tool to evoke emotion or personality in any artistic creation. In today’s needlepoint leaf, we’re using a very playful colour palette focusing on Colour #137. This is a playful and fun colour that gives a whimsical dimension to any pattern. When I think of Colour #137, I think of…

  • Popular Colour Combinations

    Last week, we had the pleasure of showcasing a delightful palette featuring one of the most popular colour combinations in my collection, Colour #120. With that in mind, our stitched needlepoint sample puts this colour on full display! Colour #120, with its captivating blend of brilliant green, blue, and regal purple, remains a crowd-pleaser for…

  • Mint Green Wool Applique

    Mint green is a fantastic colour choice for your wool appliqué projects. Its freshness, versatility, and ability to harmonize with other shades make it an ideal choice for virtually any project (not just wool applique!). Whether it’s adding depth and texture or exploring nature-inspired themes, the infusion of mint green will elevate any project. One…

  • Versatile Colour

    Have you ever had a colour in your stash that is so versatile, it can be used for virtually any project? That is how I feel about Colour #18. With its harmonious blend of greens, Colour #18 offers a captivating range of values that breathe life into your needlework projects. Many of you must agree…