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		<title>Introducing Colour #193: The Newest Artisan Variegated Embroidery Floss for Spring</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>I am so excited to introduce Colour #193, the newest addition to my regular product line. As many of you...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://colourcomplements.com/2026/05/colour-193-artisan-variegated-embroidery-floss.html">Introducing Colour #193: The Newest Artisan Variegated Embroidery Floss for Spring</a> appeared first on <a href="https://colourcomplements.com">Colour Complements</a>.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I am so excited to introduce <strong><a href="https://colourcomplements.com/product/blue-and-purple-perle-cotton">Colour #193</a></strong>, the newest addition to my regular product line. As many of you know, my goal in the dye studio is always to create transitions that feel natural and &#8220;unrepeatable.&#8221; I think this new blend captures the true essence of <span style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">hi</span>gh-quality&nbsp;artisan variegated embroidery thread.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Colour #193 is a lovely, tranquil blend of <strong>aqua, soft blues, and pale purple</strong>. It is currently available in three perle cotton sizes (5, 8, and 12), as well as our 6-strand cotton floss.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>At a Glance: Why You’ll Love Colour #193</strong></h3>



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<li><strong>Artisan Craftsmanship:</strong> Hand-dyed in small batches to ensure seamless, one-of-a-kind colour transitions.</li>



<li><strong>Versatile Sizing:</strong> Available in Perle Cotton (#5, #8, #12) and 6-strand floss to suit any project scale.</li>



<li><strong>A Modern Classic:</strong> A sophisticated palette of aqua, blue, and pale purple that anchors any spring or summer design.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Why This Palette Works</strong></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Blues and purples have always been a popular blend for stitchers. There is something timeless about the combination; it feels both calming and sophisticated.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For those of you looking ahead to your next project, I find this <span style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">an</span>&nbsp;ideal focal colour&nbsp;for a fresh spring or summer palette. Because this is variegated embroidery floss, the subtle shifts in tone give your canvas depth and movement that mass-produced threads simply cannot replicate.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Think of these variegated transitions like a watercolor painting; the colors don&#8217;t just change, they breathe into one another, ensuring no two stitches in your project look exactly the same.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Choosing Your Thread Size</strong></h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">To keep your stitching &#8220;no-fuss,&#8221; I&#8217;ve made this available in several weights to suit your specific design needs. Whether you are using a single strand or layering your artisan variegated embroidery floss for texture, we have you covered:</p>



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<li><strong>Perle #5:</strong> Best for bold textures and defined borders.</li>



<li><strong>Perle #8 &amp; #12:</strong> Ideal for intricate details and delicate embellishments.</li>



<li><strong>6-Strand Cotton Floss:</strong> The versatile classic for traditional needlepoint and cross-stitch.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Design Story: From &#8220;Shockwave&#8221; to Today</strong></h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This palette might feel familiar to some of my long-time followers. Some years ago, I stitched a design by Lorene Salt called <strong><a href="https://colourcomplements.com/2015/09/shockwave-lorene-salt.html">Shockwave</a></strong>. That project featured a very similar palette of colours to what you see here in #193.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Seeing how those teals and lavenders played together in Lorene’s geometric pattern inspired me to bring this combination back as a permanent staple for my customers.  It’s a testament to how timeless a well-curated color palette can be across different designs.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Start Your Spring Project</strong></h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Colour #193 offers that unique, boutique quality that makes every hour spent stitching feel worth the effort.  I take great pride in ensuring these threads are ready to go straight from my studio to your needle with zero guesswork.</p>



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<li>hand-dyed in blues and light purple</li>
<li>sizes 5, 8 and 12 pearl cotton in 20 meter/21.94 yard skeins</li>
<li>6 strand cotton floss in 10 meter/10.94 yard skeins</li>
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