Countrystitch

Deep teal blue-green, like the deep cool waters of the Kermadec Islands northeast of New Zealand.DMC approximation is 3848 on linen and 503 for 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 h..

Greenish-grey tones, similar to those found on the native spiny shallfish of the same name. DMC approximation between 926 and 927 but bluer on linen, and between 927 and 928 on eveweave but with a grey cast. This colour works well on all available fabrics, with linen giving the brightest r..

A quintessentially NZ name, in honour of our flightless friend with her brown feather tonings. Don't try to eat this kiwi - all the species of this unique bird are protected by law.DMC approximation is 3045 on linen and paler than 612 on evenweave.This colour works well on all available fabrics, wit..

This is one kiwi you can eat!  A gorgeous apple green similar to the flesh of the ripe kiwifruit.DMC approximation close to 3348 on linen and between 3348 and 472 on evenweaves. This colour works well on all available fabrics, with linen giving the brightest results. Lugana, other evenweav..

The fresh yellow of the kowhai (pronounced ko-fye) flowers. The kowhai tree flowers in spring and heralds summer's arrival, attracting nectar drinking birds to its blossom-laden branches.DMC approximation is 3822/3823 on linen and paler than 677 on evenweave. This colour works well on all avail..

Soft blue green, like the water at the Green Lake.DMC approximation is 503 on linen, and 3813 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...

Very hot pink - like the flowers of the fuchsia plants that grow so well in New Zealand.DMC approximation id 3804 on linen and 3805 on evenweave. 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 st..

Soft dreamy mottled two-tone fabric - soft lavender tones on a creamy background. DMC approximations are 210/211 on a background of 746 on both linen and evenweave. This colour works well on all available fabrics, with linen giving the brightest results..

A jar of fragrant wood shavings with lavender petals mixed in- only missing the heady fragrance of lavender oil. Very distinctive colour patches. DMC approximation is patches of 155 and 3045 on linen, and a more washed out effect on evenweave. This colour works well on all available fabric..

Soft lemon, like the creamy filling of a freshly baked lemon meringue pie.Closest DMC colours are between 3823 and 3078 on linen, and similar to 3823 on evenweave. This colour works well on all available fabrics, with linen giving the brightest results. Lugana, other evenweaves and Aida give pa..

Bright green that evokes visions of the little men at the bottom of the garden in the Emerald Isles. DMC approximation is slightly more more muted thatn 910 on linen and close to 912 on evenweave. This colour works well on all available fabrics, with linen giving the brightest results. Lug..

Hazy shades of lilac - dreamy and relaxed. DMC approximation is greyer than 3743 on linen and close to 3743 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...