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  • Bold Colour Palette

    Our needlepoint sample showcases a bold colour palette using our feature colour this month, Colour #69. Colour #69 is a rich blend of red, violet, and purple. We’ve chosen a bold palette of colours for this sample, sure to brighten any dull day. Some may hesitate to use such a wide range of colours, especially…

  • Pinwheel Stitch Pattern

    Our Temari ball this month features a lovely pinwheel stitch pattern.  This type of design reminds me of peering through kaleidoscopes when we were young. Do you remember them?? How we created this pinwheel stitch pattern for our Temari ball This Temari ball used three different colours, which you can find in our collection: Historically…

  • Bullion Knots

    If you have been following our Circle Sampler Series then you will know that Kathleen loves BULLION knots! Our wool applique flower today really demonstrates excellent use of this stitching technique and how it can embellish any project. While the inspiration for this project was drawn from Sue Spargo’s Toned Down Circle Sampler introduced in…

  • Alternative Triwing Pattern

    Earlier this year, we featured a Celtic Triwing pattern, and today we are showcasing an alternative Triwing pattern for this second Temari ball design. As I explained previously, the design is created using three division lines, but it is easier to mark a 6-division temari. This particular design is similar to Tiger By The Tail…

  • Minimalist Wool Applique

    This minimalist wool applique that we’re featuring today is a perfect example of less is more! If you’ve been following our Circle Sampler Series on the blog, we’ve mentioned previously that there are varying sizes of circles and flowers.  Kathleen chose to do this to enhance her design. This wool applique circle, in particular, is…