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  • Fall Needlepoint

    Each month I like to feature at least one needlepoint sample and this month’s crescent needlepoint pattern is stunning! It features two of our three new fall collection colours and demonstrates how beautiful they look when combined. Hopefully, these colours may inspire your next needlework design! Most of you will be familiar with the American…

  • Stained Glass

    Last year Dominique had mentioned she wanted to experiment with some stained glass hearts.  She had an idea but really hadn’t decided how to execute it at that time. Since she had been stitching a number of cross stitch samples using my threads, she had accumulated quite a collection of leftover length of flosses.  Her…

  • Citrus Bargello

    The second Bargello that we are featuring this month is BOLD and filled with fun and juicy citrus colours. If you happen to be joining this series for the first time, each month we feature a Bargello sample using either a particular thread OR a colour palette. Our hope is you find these inspirational to…

  • Lime Green Wool Applique

    This lime-green wool applique may look like it’s fit for expert stitchers, but in truth, stitchers of any level can create a beautiful design like this. Before we get into the nitty-gritty details of this lime green wool applique, I wanted to highlight the versatility of wool applique. This style of stitching, regardless of how…

  • Aqua Cross-Stitch

    Today, we’re featuring a gorgeous aqua cross-stitch! Colour 82 is the third colour I dyed in my summer collection. I always like to dye at least one what I would refer to as a “blending” colour. This is generally a monochromatic variation of values that enhance or coordinate with the other colours I dye in…

  • Citrus Coloured Palette

    Today’s project uses a fun, colourful and bold, citrus coloured palette as inspiration. If you have followed Colour Complements for some time then you will be aware I always like to showcase my new colour combinations with a variety of stitched samples. I personally always like to experiment with a colour combination to see how…

  • Lime Green Bargello

    Today, we’re featuring this gorgeous bargello sample featuring, of course, the colour LIME GREEN! It’s a beauty! Are you inspired to experiment with these colours? If you happen to be joining this series for the first time, each month we feature one Bargello sample using either a particular thread OR a colour palette. Our hope…