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  • 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…

  • Mini Sampler

    Introducing my Mini Sampler Series!    If you are a member of the American Needlepoint Guild, you may be familiar with “holed up minis.”  If not, these are small projects introduced weekly on the American Needlepoint Guild website complimentary to members and non-members.  Various designers offer these projects to help keep stitchers focused on positive things…

  • Lime Green

    Are you a fan of lime green? It is one of my favourite colours to use in my stitching.  I had not used it much until a couple of years ago when I stitched my Autumn Kaleidoscope.  The pattern was designed in an autumn palette of colours but I chose to stitch it in a…

  • Bargello Designs

    I have always been fond of bargello designs – have you?  While I am not so partial to an overall design, I do like seeing sections or perhaps segments of bargello within a design.  I’m sure you have seen a number of patterns from various current designers demonstrating this. Dominique started this design with the…

  • Gold Stars

    Do you remember those little gold stars we used to get awarded as a mark of achievement in school?  I know, I’m going wayyyyyyyyyy back here!  Since I’m featuring stars this month, this particular one reminded me of those little sticker stars we used to get often accompanied by a little note our teachers wrote. …