Countrystitch

Blue grey tones like the smoke rising from the witches' fires at Halloween. A great colour to offset the oranges, greens and purples of Halloween designs. DMC approximation is between 168 and 415 on linen, and darker than 415 on evenweaves. This colour works well on all available fabrics, with linen..

Very subtle natural light brown the colour of ripe hay. Warm and inviting, and all thread colours work well on it. DMC approximation is darker than 822 on linen, and close to Ecru on evenweaves. This colour works well on all available fabrics, with linen giving the brightest results. Lugana, other e..

Gorgeous vibrant blues with an almost luminous quality. This fabric has subtle changes between shades of blue and shades of periwinkle and lavender. DMC approximation is a mix of 3845 and 341 on linen, and paler tones of these on evenweave. This colour works well on all available fabrics, with linen..

The palest shade of minty green - the colouring is so subtle that there is no good DMC match for either linen or 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...

Named after the crunchy, and sometimes gooey and sticky around the edges, candy treat that is 'world famous in NZ'. The dyeing technique for this fabric gives very interesting mottled effects which are more pronounced on linen. Not available in Aida. DMC approximations range through 437, 738 and 739..

Pale green the colour of ripe honeydew melon.DMC approximation is 368 on linen and much paler than 966 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 warm brown that makes your mouth water. DMC approximation is a washed-out version of 838 on linen and between 839 and 840 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..

On opalescent fabric this colour reminds me of a glass of cool refreshing iced tea - perfect for a hot summer day! On non-opalescent fabric this colour was previously known as Bourbon 'n Cola and has the beautiful rich tones of the tipple of the same name. DMC approximation on linen is a washed..

A lovely dark blue, like the ink in old-fashioned school desk inkwells.DMC approximation close to 791 on linen and close to 792 on evenweaves. Because of the intensity of this colour, it may bleed - if in doubt, pre-wash your fabric before using, and try to avoid washing it after it has been stitc..

Lovely deep green reminiscent of being deep in the cool fresh NZ native forest in the shade of the Kaimai Ranges. DMC approximation between 500 and 561 on linen, and close to 502 on evenweave. This colour works well on all available fabrics, with linen giving the brightest results. Lugana,..

Forest green reminiscent of the huge swathes of plantation pine forest of the same name in the central North Island. DMC approximation is closest to 3815/367 on linen, and 320 on evenweaves. Because of the intensity of this colour, it may bleed - if in doubt, pre-wash your fabric before using,..

The silvery brown of kauri tree trunks - the majestic tree that is the undisputed king of New Zealand's northern native forests. DMC approximation similar to 3024 on linen and darker than 3866 on evenweaves. This colour works well on all available fabrics, with linen giving the brightest r..