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  • COLOURFUL ORTS

    I have TWO orts bags available.   Orts are those bits of threads left over once you complete stitching!  Now, my orts are not bits from stitching but bits from dyeing.  All the contents are hand-dyed and insufficient lengths for stitching but will interest any of you who do various types of fiber art, especially needle felting. …

  • Scotch Stitch Samplers

    This month we are featuring two samples of Scotch Stitch Samplers in our mini sampler series.  The mini sampler series was introduced in January of this year featuring one sampler per month. You can find all the previous samplers in the right sidebar under categories – mini samplers. The Colour Complements mini needlepoint sampler series…

  • Spindles

    Can you see why this particular Temari ball pattern is called Spindles? Today, we’re taking a closer look at another one of Verna’s beautiful Temari balls.  I rarely photograph against a black backdrop but felt this particular design and colour palette was showcased beautifully using the darker background. I did shoot the initial photo using…

  • Cross Stitch Inspiration

    When I feature different cross-stitch designs on the blog, new designs are often inspired by an original design. You’d be hard pressed to believe that the pattern you see here takes on different design elements from Garden Stars by Ink Circles. Dominique completely outdid herself by creating a new design using some of the elements…

  • Fall Stitching

    Let’s talk about some fall-themed stitching today. After the heat of the summer, I always look forward to the cooler temperatures autumn brings.  It is my favourite time of year – sunny warm days and cool nights AND the stunning colours!  Sadly here on the West Coast of Canada, we seldom experience the beautiful fall…

  • Nine Patch

    This month we are sharing a nine-patch mini sampler! Welcome to our mini sampler series. If you are new, we are posting one complimentary mini sampler per month stitched with Colour Complements threads. If you are a quilter, then you will most likely be very familiar with the nine-patch block. This was one of the…