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threadworx variegated floss samples - 1154 rainbow

ThreadworX Variegated Floss Samples – Collection 1

I created these ThreadworX variegated floss samples to help show the beauty of the color combinations when stitched. Above is the stitched sample of ThreadworX 1154 – Bradley’s Balloons. I stitched all of these samples with two strands of the six strand floss on 14 count Aida. It took just under four yards of two …

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anchor variegated floss replacements

Anchor Variegated Floss Replacements

I’ve identified these Anchor variegated floss replacements as, inexplicably, the company has discontinued these gorgeous colors. Fortunately, there are some really wonderful colors in the DMC and ThreadworX lines that will serve as excellent substitutes. In 2015 I blogged a detailed comparison between the Anchor Multicolor (numbers 1300-1390) and DMC Color Variation lines, never thinking that …

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35 new DMC floss colors pattern uses all 35 new solid colors DMC 2017

35 New DMC Floss Colors Pattern – Geometric Cross Stitch

This new DMC floss colors pattern uses all 35 of the solid colors DMC released in 2017. It’s now available in my Etsy shop! I created a thorough review of these 35 new colors, where you can see how they fall in the newest DMC color card and what new colors are my favorite additions. …

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DMC 35 new floss colors 2017

Review – New DMC Floss Colors 2017

Here’s my review of the 35 new DMC floss colors released in 2017. They are very welcome additions to the DMC palette, especially in expanding their range of purples, greens, yellows, browns, and grays. The last new solids arrived in 2013, when DMC released 16 new floss colors that, to this day, are only available …

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variegated christmas floss skeins

Variegated Christmas Floss Comparison

This festive variegated Christmas floss comparison will show some of the available color combinations, explain differences between brands, and show examples of how these gorgeous threads stitch. [Update 2023: There are more Christmas flosses available in my shop now, including ThreadworX 1084, ThreadworX 1087, and my 10-color ThreadworX Chrismas Collection, as well as a Christmas …

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threadworx variegated floss

ThreadworX Variegated Floss – New Arrivals in the Shop!

ThreadworX variegated floss has just been added to my Etsy shop! Just look at these gorgeous combinations of color – and they’re even better looking in person. ThreadworX creates these brilliant flosses in their Southern California facility. As I live relatively close by, I’ve been lucky enough to meet the creative talent behind these combinations. These …

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dmc coloris 24 new variegated flosses

DMC Coloris Variegated Flosses

The new DMC Coloris variegated flosses have just been added to my Etsy shop! These 24 flosses are outstanding additions to DMC’s already excellent line of variegated threads. These are all true multicolor combinations, where most of their predecessors have more subtle color combinations. These are so new in the States that it’s a little …

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react with love cross stitch pattern

React with Love Cross Stitch Pattern

This React with love cross stitch pattern is now available in my Etsy shop! This project is my reaction to the enmity, conflict, and ignorance in the world. If we react to certain situations in a positive way, toward kindness, trust, and understanding, the world might be a happier, more constructive place. [Of course, there are …

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hexagon table runner project

Hexagon Table Runner Project

This hexagon table runner project was inspired by a number of things. First, I was just itching to play with my fabric stash. After several years of working solely on cross stitch and needlepoint projects, I wanted to play with the colors and prints of fabric again. I do love my stitching projects, but my …

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nfl crib mobile tutorial

NFL Crib Mobile Tutorial

This NFL crib mobile tutorial is my contribution to this year’s Crafty Football Blog Hop! I’m generally known for my cross stitch and needlepoint projects but lately I’ve been noticing so many fun felt projects I wanted to give it a try. I also really enjoy the colors of the NFL teams – they’re bright …

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