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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…
I must admit, it was an absolute thrill to see Flights of Fancy published in Inspirations magazine. I have been a fan of Inspirations for years. Most of you are likely familiar with the publication but if not, it features “the world’s most beautiful needlework”. I signed up for a subscription when I first started…
I know it is fall now but thought it might brighten your day with a spring needlepoint sample. Having said this, I could certainly see experimenting with some fall colours for this. Perhaps experiment with Colour #56 and combine it with teal or golden brown! Needlepoint Now is a magazine published six times annually offering…
HUCK WEAVING or Swedish weaving is a surface embroidery technique known by a variety of names. These include Huck Embroidery, Huckaback darning, Punto Oitinho (Brazil) and Yugoslavian Weaving. The name Huck Embroidery comes from the specialty fabric, huck, which is the base fabric. The technique dates back to the 1600’s, most often found in linens. …
Some of the stitch group decided to try some NEEDLEPOINT BOOKMARKS. Susan stitched her bookmark using Colour Complements Colour #58. Colour #58 is another new colour combination. She created a variation of a free pattern found on Laura Perin’s blog. I am sorry but I do not have the specific pattern. Laura is a talented…
A fast and easy NEEDLEPOINT sample today. I always like to have a small project that stitches up quickly on the go. Marie has stitched this pattern for a scissor fob and biscornu. The pattern is “Lily” designed by Canadian designer Kathryn Drummond of Gingerbread Girl Designs. It measures 3 ½ inches square on 18…
A great Halloween themed CROSS STITCH today using one of my new fall collection. Since Halloween is not far off, I thought this would be a lovely example for a very small project to celebrate the season. BOO! Pyra has stitched this sample which measures 2 1/2 inches on 22 count Aida. She started by…
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…
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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