Countrystitch

Fresh limey-mint colours, reminiscent of pale new leaves emerging in spring.DMC approximation is yellower than 164 on linen and similar to 772 on evenweave. This colour works well on all available fabrics, with linen giving the brightest results. Lugana, other evenweaves and Aida give paler (mo..

Beautiful lavendery tones of soft periwinkle. DMC approximation is a blend of 341 and 211 on linen, and a blend of 3747 and 211 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) ..

Gorgeous pale and subtle blend of baby pink on a background of natural creamy yellow. Mottled fabric that moves subtly from one colour to the other. Opalescent fabric gives this one a bit of fizz!DMC approximations 3823 and 818 on linen, and 746 and 818 on evenweave.This colour works well on all ava..

The dusky pink of classic magnolia blossoms.DMC approximation is a washed out version of 3860 on linen and paler than 3861 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...

Named after another NZ seafood delicacy! Soft greyish-brown with hints of pink.DMC approximation is 648 on linen and paler than 3033 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) result..

Ever so soft pale grey with patches of lavender and purple. The lavender/purple tonings are more pronounced on linen.DMC approximation is 318 and 3072 with 211/210 on linen, and 3072 and 3743 with 211 on evenweave.This colour works well on all available fabrics, with linen giving the brightest resul..

Rich dark chocolate brown, like the logs of the NZ brown tree fern. Ponga logs are a favourite - and very eco-friendly - option for ornamental fences and edgings in NZ gardens. More of a dark flesh tone on evenweaves, particularly Lugana. DMC approximation is between 3371 and 838 on linen and a good..

Sandy pumice stone ... grey-brown. Pumice stone can be found in abundance in the rivers flowing from the volcanoes in the central North Island, and can often be found on the beaches at the mouths of these rivers.DMC approximation is greyer than 648 on linen and similar to 453 on evenweave.This colou..

The purplish haze that hangs over distant hills on a hot and hazy day.No close DMC colour match, but shades of 3837 and 341 on linen, and 208/209 on evenweave. This colour works well on all available fabrics, with linen giving the brightest results. Lugana, other evenweaves and Aida give paler (more..

The frothy foam caps of breaking waves at Raglan, on the west coast of the North Island - a favourite surfing spot for surfers from all over the world. DMC approximation is 311 on linen and 334 on evenweave. The dyeing technique used makes this a very mottled fabric - it is a mottled version of the ..

The flower of the red hot poker plant - so named because it looks like a poker that has just been removed from a glowing fire. This colour is a blue-based red - if you are looking for a yellow-based red, try Firecracker. DMC approximation is 349 on line, and 3801 on evenweave. Because of the intensi..

A warm soft golden terracotta brown, very reminiscent of the timber from the native rimu tree. DMC approximation 402 on linen and 945 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) resul..