Countrystitch

The purple flower of the nightshade plant - a member of the solanaceae family. This plant family also includes many familiar food crops, such as potato, tomato and eggplants! So don't be afraid, even though this colour fabric would be fantastic for Halloween-themed designs.DMC approximations are blu..

A tealy blue - the colour of the ocean.DMC approximation is 518 on linen and paler than 519 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. This colour looks great on all f..

Old bricks, weathered by time and service through the heat and the cold to give warm rusted tones. DMC approximation is close to 356 on linen and 3778 on evenweave. This colour works well on all available fabrics, with linen giving the brightest results. Lugana, other evenweaves and Aida g..

Soft warm tones of the spikes of lavender flowers waving in the summer breeze (but without the heady soothing fragrance).DMC approximation is 155 on linen and paler on evenweave. This colour works well on all available fabrics, with linen giving the brightest results. Lugana, other evenweaves a..

The orange tones of a sunset - named in honour of the town in California where a certain famous designer of flower and lighthouse charts used to live and potter in his garden with his beautiful flowers and play with his puppy.DMC approximation is 722 on linen, and between 722 and 3825 on evenweave.&..

Soft tones of the outer shell and flesh of Bluff oysters (considered a delicacy by some). DMC approximation 738 on linen, and 543 (i.e. pinker) on evenweave. This colour was previously known as Dune in the opalescent (Kiwi Sparkles) range. This colour works well on all available fabrics, w..

Gorgeous plum tonings - ripe and luscious!DMC approximation is 553, but more 'plummy' on linen. This colour works well on all available fabrics, with linen giving the brightest results. Lugana, other evenweaves and Aida give paler (more muted) results...

Pretty purple pansies tending towards inky blue.DMC approximation is 3750 on linen, and a washed-out version on evenweave. This colour was previously available as an opalescent (Kiwi Sparkles), and is the same as the colour previously known as Mitre Peak on non-opalescent. Because of the intensity o..

True parchment is made from carefully processing animal skins (using some pretty awful 'stuff' along the way) to yield a soft but durable surface that has a creamy colouring. It was used extensively through the Middle Ages for manuscripts. DMC approximation is 3866 on both linen and evenweave.&..

The lovely bluey purple colour of the skin of ripe passionfruit.DMC approximation is darker than 3834 on linen, and similar to 3835 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..

A combination of green and pinks - colours that can be found in the paua shell. The patches are very distinctively mottled. Paua (pronounced pa-wa) is a species of abalone native to New Zealand, and considered a delicacy by foodies. DMC approximations are 954 with 151 on linen and 955 with 3689..

Cool creamy flesh tones. DMC approximation is 948 on linen and paler on evenweave. This colour was originally developed for opalescent fabrics, but works well on non-opalescent.This colour works well on all available fabrics, with linen giving the brightest results. Lugana, other evenweaves and..