Welcome Theros in my What A Hoot series.

What a Hoot is my new series, a collection of SIX owls!  Each owl will be introduced in my newsletter sent out early in the month through September.

Some of you may be wondering where the name Theros came from.  Well, Kam thought of this.  It means summer in Greek.  We both felt that this particular palette of colours screamed summer!

Once again, the colours are BOLD.  The focus colour in this palette is Colour #3 which is a blend of green, coral/orange and pink. Here is a photo of the kit threads

The kit contents include the pattern (PDF), eyes, beak and all custom dyed threads to complete Theros.  AND whatever threads are remaining once you complete her could be used on the backside creating a double-sided owl (hint – mobile ready)!  Each owl measures about 4 inches square – they are small! 

Please note that there will not be enough threads provided in the kit to finish the entire backside, but certainly a good portion of it.  You can always substitute existing threads or buy additional colours through my shop to complete the backside to your liking. 

Each kit contains an additional skein of thread to create the braid that outlines Theros for finishing purposes.

If you recall, Kam has designed the series to become slightly more challenging with each owl.  This provides a good progression.  There are a variety of stitches in each design.   

We don’t think you will get bored!  I could envision all six as a mobile for an owl-themed nursery!

Kam and I hope you like Theros!

AND, remember next month I will be introducing a NEW owl!

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Introducing my What a Hoot Series.

Meet Fleur – my first owl!

If you recall, I mentioned in my last post that all the owls in my What A Hoot series have names.  After Kam and I decided on owls, she said, “Lorraine, they all need names”!  Well, I hadn’t considered this at all.  AND, I’ve always been terrible at naming my quilts etc.  So, dilemma.

Then, it came to me one day – brilliant – or at least I thought so at the time!  Well, as it turned out I ran the risk of copyright infringement SO my original idea was nixed!  Plan B?

When I started selecting colour schemes for my owls I decided to select colours celebrating the seasons – spring, summer, fall etc.  So, I named my first owl “Fleur”.  Fleur means flower in French and I thought it worked well considering the chosen spring palette. You can see the colours below

Now let’s get to Fleur?

What is in the kit

• eyes and beak
• all custom dyed threads
• PDF pattern (emailed once payment is processed)

You will need to purchase 18 count mono canvas.

AND whatever threads are remaining once you complete her could be used on the backside creating a double-sided owl (hint – mobile ready)!  Each owl measures about 4 inches square – they are small! 

Please note that there will not be enough threads provided in the kit to finish the entire backside, but certainly a good portion of it.  You can always substitute existing threads or buy additional colours through my shop to complete the backside to your liking. 

Each kit contains an additional skein of thread to create the braid that outlines Fleur for finishing purposes.

As the series moves along, each owl will become a little more challenging.  This will provide a good progression.  There are a variety of stitches in each design.  We don’t think you will get bored! 

I could envision all six as a mobile for an owl-themed nursery!

Please note that the pattern is not sold separately.

Kam and I hope you like Fleur!

AND, remember next month I will be introducing my second owl!

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My What a Hoot series began as an idea last year. 

For years I’ve admired painted canvas designs, particularly the series or clubs I see advertised by designers through needlework shops.  BUT, I have rarely seen similar series in charted canvas designs.  Yes, some but not a lot! 

Late last year one of my customers, Kam Wenzloff had her Rainbow Ribbons design published in Needlepoint Now.  Although Kam and I had corresponded a wee bit prior to publication, I really had no idea of her background until I read the article.  Kam has worked in the needlework industry for over 45 years.  She owned and managed a retail shop, taught classes, designs both painted and charted designs and created an embellishment business selling her designs. These days she mostly designs for herself while enjoying being a grandma!

Once I completed reading the article, I sent Kam an email asking if she may be interested in creating a series of charted canvas designs for Colour Complements.  Lucky for me she liked the idea!  From there we started corresponding and chatting on the phone, discussing various ideas, options etc.  Over the course of several weeks we came up with What A Hoot.   

I know you are asking, what the heck is WHAT A HOOT?

What a hoot is a series of six owls.  Why owls – I’ve always been quite fascinated with owls.  In fact, my desktop screensaver is an owl!  Totally a coincidence that I really didn’t think much about until I came up with the owl idea. 

• Each owl is a different design celebrating bold and vibrant colours
• Each measures about 4 to 4 1/2 inches size finished – tiny beauties!
• All six are charted designs
• Exclusive to Colour Complements

I will be introducing one each month from April through September.  Each owl kit includes the PDF pattern, threads, eyes and beak.  

How does it work?

Each owl will be announced in my newsletter at the beginning of the month.  Kits will be available for purchase and a link will be provided.  Remember, each owl is a different design and they are sold as a kit. 

The patterns will not be sold separately at this time. 

All you grandma’s – I think all six would make a great mobile for a nursery!

Kam has done an incredible job designing these beauties.  Far better than I ever anticipated!  I am so excited, I can hardly wait to introduce you to “Fleur”!

Did I mention, YES, they each have names! 

Well, that’s a story for another post!

What A Hoot is coming Friday so stay tuned….

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