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  • Sunflower Temari

    On a recent visit to the nursery I saw a variety of sunflower plants.  So, why not show you a sunflower Temari! I always think of autumn when I see sunflowers mainly because I tend to see them in fall displays at local farm markets.  There is a farm market close by with one of…

  • Iris Revisited

    I’ve titled this post Iris revisited because I am showing a new version of Iris.  If you recall when I introduce new collections, I like to stitch several small samples to give you ideas how the threads blend and/or coordinate.  I shared several versions of Iris showcasing my summer collection this year.  **Check under categories…

  • Wool Needle Case

    Today I’d like to share a lovely wool needle case created by one of my customers.  Jill has an Etsy shop called Fiberluscious. Fiberluscious is an authentic handmade shop, dedicated to creating fun and fabulous sewing tools, original gifts and fine, fun, fabric art.  It is all about fiber!  She makes all the items she…

  • Orts!

    What are ORTS? SOLD The word “orts” is defined as a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal!  In the needlework world, orts are leftover bits of threads once you complete stitching.  I know many of you collect your orts and I am no exception. You can imagine having a thread business I…

  • Cross Stitching

    Want a small project for cross stitching?  If you have been following the blog then you will know I have been featuring a variety of small designs suitable for card inserts.  Guilds frequently stitch cards for members who perhaps are ill or celebrations of some sort.  Over the last months with stay at home orders…

  • Colour #64

    Welcome to my Eye for Colour series featuring Colour #64 today.  My goal with the series is to hopefully provide customers with a similar experience to selecting a colour palette and thread choices as you would do in a shop. So, let’s get started. This colour is one of four I recently introduced in my…