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I want to chat a bit about embroidery thread samplers. If you have been a customer for some time then you will be familiar with my samplers. I started dyeing these as I like to experiment with different thread types AND I felt they provided an opportunity for customers to try some of my products…
Another “bloom” today, a bold bloom in Kathleen’s WOOL APPLIQUE project. The pattern is by Australian designer Wendy Williams called “Baby Blooms Cushion” measuring 20 inches square. Kathleen has used a grey and white polka dot cotton fabric as her background and will use this as a wall hanging when complete. Check with your local…
Last month I posted a tiny heart and today I have another needlepoint heart to share. As I mentioned before, Dominique is stitching a variety of small samples suitable for card inserts. These are given to guild members for various life events. Once again, this heart measures about 2 ½ inches across on 18 count…
One doesn’t often associate the word simplicity with crazy quilting. BUT, today I want to talk about sometimes the simplest of seam treatments works well with stitching. When I travel I am always on the lookout for various embellishments. You never know what you may find in some little shop tucked away! This block started…
Over the last year I have had a number of requests for my hand dyed Kreinik braid. SO, here it is, six new colour combinations, all variegated. I decided to offer blends of colours in this dye lot to hopefully coordinate/complement various colour palettes. Colour #1 – blues & pinks Colour #2 – reds &…
Embroidery thread organization! Ideas! If you embroiderer you no doubt have a stash of threads! Something I said I would “never” do in my quilting days was hand embroidery. Oh, how times and interests change. I first became interested in crazy quilting about fifteen years ago. I had recently left my job and was in…
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…
A great PURSE project from one of my customers today. A bit different take on embroidery. I will start by saying I have GREAT customers. Today is a lovely example of a combination of textiles and embroidery. Cheryl knits purses which she then felts following by hand embroidery. She emailed me several examples to show…
Colour Complements hand dyed Kreinik braid (size 8) is back in stock. Eight new colour combinations in the shop. All are variegated in blends ranging from light to dark values. There are a couple of bright colour combinations that would be great for any summer themed projects. Kreinik size 8 braid is a fine round…
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