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Introducing my new spring collection for 2020! My spring collection consists of three new colour combinations celebrating spring. Deciding on a palette of colours is always challenging. This was particularly true as I started dyeing these colours last fall when the leaves were turning and the weather changing. Not necessarily inspiring for a spring palette….
It is a Christmas tree bonanza today. THREE more trees for you to stitch. The first is by Marie stitched with the very popular Colour Complements Colour #44. Marie opted to add a green metallic. If you recall, Colour #44 is used in Rainbow Ribbons. This was recently published in the November/December Needlepoint Now. You…
What do you think of this colourful Christmas embroidery? On yes, another tree to celebrate the season. Tree #5. This one is stitched with Colour Complements Colour #138. It is a blend of pink, green and blue. I dyed this colour combination several years ago inspired by a Christmas display of pastels I had seen…
This is Porter’s canvas! So, who is Porter? This will become apparent as you progress through the post. Let me begin by talking about another of my wonderful and talented customers. Early in the year Sharon sent me the above photo of her completed canvas. Can you imagine my response when I opened it. WOW…
Another small stitch sample today. Earlier in the year, I handed out a variety of colour combinations for my stitch group to “play” with designs. I never know what they will come up with so when I arrived it is always a delightful surprise. Marie opted to stitch this small sample which measures 2 inches…
COLOUR COMPLEMENTS SALE Yes, it is my Colour Complements Sale! Time to clear out the ends of dye lots and make room for NEW PRODUCTS and colour combinations for 2020. There are a variety of products on sale this year, including some one of a kind dye lots. Several of the perle cottons/floss are not…
Today, I am sharing the second section of Block #1. I have not yet name this quilt and frankly, it may not become a quilt. I am still pondering this. Button Clusters! I am a big fan of button clusters and like many of you, I have a collection of buttons. Most came from a…
Hearts for Hospice Needlepoint Today is what I would consider a special post. It is all about hearts, hearts for our loved ones, hearts for a cause, hearts for hospice. Perhaps you may have already heard about the Hearts for Hospice project but if not, let me introduce you to this project. There have been…
Today I am going to talk about STASH BUSTERS! What are stash busters – read on. Stash busters are project using up all those threads we collect. I have no doubt YOU know what I am talking about! If you are like me you have built up a stash of threads through the years. You…
BLACKWORK EMBROIDERY Blackwork is sometimes historically referred to as Spanish blackwork. It is a counted thread embroidery traditionally worked with black silk thread on white or off-white linen. In the past, it was particularly popular decorating collars and cuffs. This technique consists of outlines and “fill” or repeating diaper patterns. You can see blackwork today…
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