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  • COLOUR COMPLEMENTS FALL COLLECTION

    Introducing my new COLOUR COMPLEMENTS FALL COLLECTION.  Inspiration for my Colour Complements Fall Collection comes from the colour BROWN.  Many of you will think how drab.  I have wanted to dye a rich brown for quite some time.  I have experimented previously but could never achieve the “rich” combination I wanted.  Finally, this year I…

  • SEA STAR

    Introducing SEA STAR designed by Susan who is a member of the Embroiderers Guild of Victoria and the canvas stitch group I attend.  She is both a talented stitcher and designer.  I was thrilled when she offered to design an original pattern highlighting some of my summer collection. The pattern measures 5.25 inches square on…

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    NEEDLEPOINT

    Another NEEDLEPOINT stitch sample today showcasing all three of my summer collection colours.  The pattern is available on Laura Perin Designs blog as one of her Mini Mystery Monday freebies.  It is stitched on 18 count canvas and measures 4 ½” square.  You can find the pattern HERE. Marie has stitched this sample using the…

  • PATTERN DARNING

    A lovely example of pattern darning today.  In April of this year I attended a stitch in.  I had never attended a “stitch in” previously so really was not sure what to expect.  I was in for quite a surprise when they were over 40 women gathered at a variety of banquet tables stitching all…

  • SUMMER COLLECTION 2019

    Introducing my new SUMMER COLLECTION 2019 – three new colour combinations that I hope will inspire your creativity. Last year I posted about my Autumn Kaleidoscope project using colour inspiration from my 2018 summer collection.  Well, I decided to dye up a combination of teal blues and lime green to start my summer collection for…

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    NEEDLEPOINT

    Always fun to share one of the needlepoint stitch samples from my stitch group.  Earlier this year I supplied the group with a selection of colours celebrating spring and summer so they have been quite busy coming up with various colour combinations.  I always look forward to see how they opt to combine colours.  Desert…

  • CROSS STITCH

    My final example of CROSS STITCH today highlighting two of my Spring Collection colours. Maria has stitched this lovely sample.  It measures 4 inches square on a lavender background linen.  She used Colour Complements Colour #51 in a size 8 perle cotton for the flower pots at the bottom and flowers at the top.  She…

  • COLOUR COMPLEMENTS

    COLOUR COMPLEMENTS is seven this year!  I can hardly believe I am commencing my seventh year in business.  I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of my very loyal customers.  So, I decided it was time to freshen up the shop.  ALL my perle cottons and flosses are now listed by colour…

  • COLOUR COMPLEMENTS EMBROIDERY THREAD GIVEAWAY

    Today I am excited to tell you about the NeedleNThread Colour Complements Embroidery Thread giveaway.  Each season Mary has a series entitled “A Stitcher’s Christmas” and posts various giveaways through the month to celebrate the holiday season.  On each give-away day she announces the prizes and then, in the future give-aways she announces the winners. …

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    NEEDLEPOINT

    This is the second NEEDLEPOINT stitch sample today showcasing Colour #186. Many of you who do needlepoint will likely know of Blue Dogwood Designs.  Kay of Blue Dogwood Designs offers a mystery project annually releasing new stitches each month. The above sample is a selection of squares from her Tangled Rose project.  You can find…