Countrystitch

The slightly grey tones of snow that has been ploughed to the side of the road and mixed in with the crisp white freshly fallen stuff to give a mottled effect. DMC approximation is a mix of 415 and 762 on white for both linen and evenweaves. This colour works well on all available fabrics, with line..

The palest blue of the winter sky on a clear day. DMC approximation is close to 775 on both linen and evenweaves...

A lovely vibrant blue with hints of purple (especially on evenweaves).DMC approximation is 3807 on linen, and 793 on evenweaves. This colour works well on all available fabrics, with linen giving the brightest results. Lugana, other evenweaves and Aida give paler (more muted) results...

Warm and spicy brown - like the Dutch cookies of the same name. This colour was created specifically with 'gingerbread' designs in mind, and the linen option gives a better (in our view) look and feel if that's the effect you are wanting. It is the fabric used in Just Nan's exclusive for ABC Stitch ..

The delicate pink of fresh spring blossoms.DMC approximation 3689 but paler on linen, and paler again on evenweaves. This colour works well on all available fabrics, with linen giving the brightest results. Lugana, other evenweaves and Aida give paler (more muted) results...

A lovely soft green that brings to mind the fresh spring light on dewy mornings. DMC approximation is 369 on linen and 369/955 on evenweaves. This colour works well on all available fabrics, with linen giving the brightest results. Lugana, other evenweaves and Aida give paler (more muted) results...

Steely grey with a hint of mauvey purples underneath.DMC approximation is 317 on linen and 318 on evenweaves. This colour works well on all available fabrics, with linen giving the brightest results. Lugana, other evenweaves and Aida give paler (more muted) results...

Soft lilac-blue - gorgeous and subtle.DMC approximation is paler than 159 on linen, and paler again on evenweave. This colour works well on all available fabrics, with linen giving the brightest results. Lugana, other evenweaves and Aida give paler (more muted) results...

Lurking in the dark corners of rivers and lakes, you will find protective spirits called 'taniwha' (pronounced "tah-nih-faa"). A rich dark blue-green like the deep winding rivers going through forest areas. DMC approximation is bluer than 500 on linen and bluer than 501 on evenweaves. Because of the..

A mix of the blue and green swirling waters of Lake Taupo - the colour combination forms distinctive patches of blue and teal on a green background.DMC approximation is 164 and 3761 on linen, and paler than both of these on evenweaves. This colour works well on all available fabrics, with linen givi..

Dark and broody shades of the deep grey clouds alive with electricity. Undertones of deep mauve and blues. DMC approximation is 317 on linen with hints of mauve and purple, and 452/3861 on evenweaves.This colour works well on all available fabrics, with linen giving the brightest results. Lugana, ot..

Creamy white toitoi flowers with just a hint of yellow.DMC approximation is 746/Ecru on both linen and evenweave...