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Stylecraft Special DK – A smooth and affordable option great for practicing a variety of stitches.
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Scheepjes Stone Washed – Offers beautiful stitch definition with a soft, heathered look.
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Caron Simply Soft – Great sheen and softness for lacy and textured patterns.
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Drops Muskat – A mercerized cotton yarn perfect for sharp, clean stitches.
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Lion Brand Heartland – Ideal for warmer projects with rich, natural color tones.
Color Palette Ideas
🎨 Swatch Rainbow – Use a wide range of colors to test different stitches in swatches; it helps you visualize how different hues work with texture.
🌿 Botanical Neutrals – Sage green, cream, terracotta, and stone gray for a soft, natural feel across a variety of stitch styles.
🧵 Bold & Bright – Try turquoise, coral, sunflower yellow, and hot pink to make your stitches pop.
🖤 Monochrome Magic – Black, white, and grays let the texture speak for itself and work beautifully for stitch samplers.
🧡 Sunset Hues – Think warm oranges, blush, deep reds, and golds for a cozy palette full of depth and dimension.

Basic stitches
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To help you explore the joy of stitchwork, we’ve put together a FREE PDF sample from The Step-By-Step Guide to 200 Stitches Magazine—including several must-try stitches with diagrams and tips!
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Happy stitching! 🧶✨
– From your friends at Quilting Wonders
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