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  • Coloured Linen

    Do you like using coloured linen for stitching? Since I don’t cross stitch myself, I didn’t realize what a variety of coloured linen is available in the market.  While I see more white for cross stitching samples I do love the coloured backgrounds.  I follow a number of Russian designers on social media and all…

  • Dawn to Dusk

    Today is the last post in the From Dawn to Dusk project.  If you have been following this week, From Dawn to Dusk is a pattern designed by Canadian designer, Karen Dudzinski of Textured Treasures.  Karen has graciously provided me permission to share parts of this lovely design. So, this week I have shared two…

  • Second Motif

    On Monday I shared the first sample of From Dawn to Dusk and today I’d like to share the second motif.  From Dawn to Dusk is a pattern designed by Canadian designer Karen Dudzinski of Textured Treasures.  Karen has graciously provided me her permission to share parts of this lovely design. I mentioned on Monday…

  • Coral Pink

    As promised, this is my second example of cross stitch featuring colour #72 which is a lovely coral pink blend The sample measures about 3 ½ inches stitched on 32 count off white linen using 2 strands of floss.  This is one element from the Long Dog Sampler called Paradigm Lost.  You can find the…

  • Sparkle Finale

    Today is my sparkle finale!  Earlier this week I shared two samples of sparkle which is a pattern designed by Terry Dryden. The sample today features only one of the elements of Terry’s original design, the medallion flower band.  This time the center section is rows of cashmere stitches in colour #71 accented with DMC…

  • Stitch Sample #70

    Today, my stitch sample is Colour #70 video! Colour #70 is one of my new spring collection colours.  It was inspired by rainbow sherbet!  Sherbet, like ice cream!  A beautiful blend of green, aqua, coral and yellow.  The sample is stitched on 18 count mono canvas in the video in a size 5 perle cotton. …

  • Mahogany Treasure

    Johanna recently stitched Mahogany Treasure from a publication called At Home with Needlework.  I know some of you will likely remember this magazine as it was published by Zweigart.  This particular pattern can be found in the September 2007 issue. After some research online, it appears the magazine was only published for a few years. …

  • Diamonds

    Do you like diamonds in your stitching? Over the last number of months I have shared a variety of heart patterns.  Hopefully these are inspiring you to experiment with some different designs and not just hearts.  Many of these designs are custom meaning there is no specific pattern.  Having said this, some take the basics…