Hello Friends & Folk ~
I had a wonderful phone conversation yesterday, with a friend in PA that wanted to let me know how happy she was with my needle punch tutorial video...it fills my heart to know that I can help, even in a small way!
She also suggested that I compile a list of my favorite
DMC thread color palette to share with my readers ~ so here you go :
first, are the colors I turn to when filling in backgrounds, both dark & light:
422
ecru - white
3033
I had a wonderful phone conversation yesterday, with a friend in PA that wanted to let me know how happy she was with my needle punch tutorial video...it fills my heart to know that I can help, even in a small way!
She also suggested that I compile a list of my favorite
DMC thread color palette to share with my readers ~ so here you go :
first, are the colors I turn to when filling in backgrounds, both dark & light:
422
ecru - white
3033
3782
3032
310 - black
844
3787
3787
645
646
647
3021
here are my greens/browns :
(leaves, stems, trees, animals, etc.)
832
732
611
869
830
and my lavenders are
451
and my lavenders are
451
452
I use 3064 (top) for flesh (heads, hands, feet)
and my reds are :
301
and my reds are :
301
921
919
my golds are :
3826
3826
781
782
680
of course, I do add or subtract from this list on a whim, but this is my general palette ~
I tend to keep within this muted range for all of my work...
this includes threads, fabrics, wools and even paint colors.
Do you have a favorite list of colors?
Do you like brights, muted tones, neautrals or primary colors?
I'd love to know a little about you!
Do you like brights, muted tones, neautrals or primary colors?
I'd love to know a little about you!
Blessings from the Farm!
Lori
16 comments:
You are so generous with sharing your talents. Thank you..
I do have a question, do you ever punch with #8 cut wool? Or do you strickly use that for hooking?
I am thinking about trying punching but want to do it with wool.
Thanks for your help.
jleibfried@aol.com
Hi Jaqueline ~ thanks for your comment!
I hook with wool strips, but I handcut my strips so they tend to be a little larger if you're going to punch with #8 wooll strips, may I suggest that you use the #10 Oxford Punch Needle. If you need my help you can email me at not4got@aol.com :)
~Lori
Hi Lori,
Your list of colors is very similar to the ones I use - they seem to work well with any color palette one is using the piece with...rather neutral.
Thanks for sharing with us.
Karen
http://mycolonialhome.blogspot.com/
Great video! I keep meaning to do something for my blog....most people have no idea what punchneedle is!
http://www.loganmakesamess.com
I love your color pallet also!! I use whatever colors I'm feeling for a particular project so it really depends. Can't wait to see more videos of projects your creating!!
I love the colors and am going to keep the list in my files. Also wanted to know why you use 6 strands of thread, I have always used 3, I would like to know what the difference is. Love your work and the tutorial was great, thanks!
I finally found my punch needle tucked away in one of my many baskets .... :-) I can't wait to play !!! Your colors of floss are so soft , I have to add some to my collection ! Thank you again for your help .
Mmmm...love your colors. I'm a color gal. I love brights and pastels! I can never make up my mind, which is probably a reason that I don't design...I'm good at stitching and punching whatever someone else comes up with! :)
Lori, I have often, when looking at the things you make, say "I just love those colors". So , thanks for sharing your palette. I think floss is just beautiful. -Steph-
Hi Lori, I got a message from Weeks Dye Works about the copyright message and wanted to let you know I am joining the effort and posted something about it on my blog too. Thanks for saying something about that site and the copyright issues. I enjoy your blog and have been following for a while now! Keep up the good work. Cathie
Ronnie ~ I use a MEdium Ultra Punch (Cameo) Needle that accomodates 6 strands of floss...I love to work with 6 strands because I don't have to cut & thread the needle as often and it fills in your work rather quickly.
I usually punch with it set on the #2 OR #3 SETTING (LOOP HEIGHT)
Hope this helps!
~Lori
I have had so much FUN punching away today !!!!! Your tutorial was such a Big help , then I had to run to Michaels to buy more paint (their paint department has shrunk & they don't carry any of my favorite colors (Grrrrr) ) Anyway, I took you list of colors & they are so pretty !!! A good excuse not to paint...punching away here !!! :-)
Lori ~
Thanks for sharing your color palette.
Pug hugs :)
Lauren
Thanks for sharing your favorite colors to use! I'm just about to finish my first punch needle pattern!
Beautiful colors
Beautiful colors
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