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  • Holiday Tree Pattern

    How about some whimsy and a fun holiday tree pattern to celebrate the season? “Holly Jolly” is a whimsical tree pattern designed by Dawn Donnelly. The pattern is available in Needlepoint Now’s July/August 2022 issue. When I first saw this design, I wanted to experiment with some of my Colour Complements threads. My local stitch…

  • Red Stitch Sample

    This month we are featuring a RED stitch sample video. Colour #187 is a beautiful blend of reds and orange/reds, ideal for your seasonal stitching. Throughout this month, we have been focusing on red and green in celebration of the holiday season. I dyed Colour #187 many years ago, and it has been popular ever…

  • Brown Needlepoint

    Our needlepoint sample today showcases a beautiful brown needlepoint pattern. Brown is one of two colours I’m featuring this month. Brown is such a beautiful, organic and earthy shade. As I mentioned previously, I think brown can look beautiful depending on the colours you surround it with. It’s a great neutral shade that can be…

  • Bargello Patterns

    This month, we are featuring a slightly different sample and bargello pattern in our bargello series. We decided to split the stitch area in three sections, very similar to the bargello mini sampler I stitched last year. This provides the opportunity to demonstrate how the same colour palette appears but stitched with different stitches. The…

  • How To Use Brown

    Do you know how to use brown in your needlepoint project? Brown is often seen as a drab, earth colour, but surprisingly it can be a gorgeous colour to add to your needlework projects. Not to mention, it’s quite versatile. At one point in time, you’ll likely need to pull out your stash of browns…

  • Fall Themed Mitten

    Today, we’re continuing on with our 12 Months Of Mittens Series with this Fall-Themed mitten pattern. Unlike “traditional” Fall colours that consist of deep oranges and forest greens, this one is a bit brighter.  This is one of several mittens I stitched earlier this year so I could have it finished for photography purposes. My…