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The CARON Collection is a manufacturer of threads for needlepoint, cross stitch, crochet, embroidery, knitting, hardangar, crazy quilting, lacemaking, crafts, and other forms of needlework. We offer hand-dyed variegated threads in two weights of cotton, in silk, and in a 50% wool, 50% silk blend. Our threads provide a distinctive flair that have made them the preferred threads of designers around the world. We also offer solid color threads in hundreds of tantalizing shades and a full line of specialty and novelty threads to compliment our hand dyed variegated thread line. Our charted designs and handpainted needlepoint canvases offer classic elegance and innovative uses for our threads.
Dyed and Gone to Heaven, by The Caron Collection, is an online magazine and resource for needleworkers. We offer you the inspiration of other designers, along with free online classes and patterns to explore the joys and wonders of all kinds of needlework. You’ll find the tools you need to help you develop your creativity and to create your own masterpieces.
ARCHIVES
The Caron Collection has been the recipient of dozens of awards. Browse through our ARCHIVES for hundreds of resources and free needlework patterns.
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Designer Spotlight on Linda Lachance,
of Northern Pine Designs
Join us for an interview with this designer, with a "Canadian
flavor",
who is intrigued by the psychology and interplay of colour
Designer Spotlight
 Linda Lachance, was introduced to embroidery as a small child but, her interest in needlework became more serious in her early twenties. Her love of texture drew her to needlepoint and after that she was thread shopping seeking out new threads for her needlepoint projects.
 Linda I started designing small cross-stitch loons, maple leaves, blueberries, things with a northern twist. Later she began selling the designs, through her business, Northern Pine Designs, at the request of a local shop.
Linda is fascinated with the use of colour and while she has her favourites, which she has become known for, the psychology and interplay of colour intrigues me. Her designs are often inspired by a colour combination and from there she goes on to create a design using it.
Check out our Designer Spotlight on LInda...
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 Starry Night, lets you explore the wonders of handpainted threads. You’ll revel in colors that match the evening sky with delicate golden stars that dot this geometric pattern. Starry Night, previously only available as a handpainted canvas is now being offered as a Stitch Guide. This design is offered in 3 different sizes and It adapts well to other sizes of ground fabric and the full gamut of Caron Collection threads.
Visit your local retailer for this exciting new design from the CARON Collection or contact our Mail Order sources.
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ONLINE CLASS
Get into a Holiday Spirit with Linda's Holiday Themed Free Online Class. Linda's "Northern" influence comes through loud and clear in this charming Christmas Tree design.
Linda's class contains detailed charts for all the stitches and the well charted full design. Beginners will have no trouble completing this design.
Many thanks to Linda for making this design available to our visitors. Visit her website, too, to see more of her designs and where you can purchase them.
To make it easy for you Linda has also provided a PDF of the entire class for our visitors to print out.
Calling All Innovators!
How are you using The CARON Collection threads?
We’ve seen our threads used in many inspiring ways Email us your JPG photos with a brief description for possible inclusion on our site. |
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NEW Caron Collection Colors for 2011!
2011 Colors
The Caron Collection has added 14 new combinations of hand dyed colors in Water-colours, Wildflowers and Waterlilies. Shown, above and below are the new colors in Watercolours thread.
Add some drama to your needlework with six new shades of Snow, our metallic thread, (below) bringing the total to 28. .
Shown below 5 new spring shades for Wildflowers. Top to bottom Blonde #273, Mint #272, Summer Blonde #274, Wasabi #271 and Easter Egg #270.
Ask for all the new Caron Collection threads at your local retailer today or contact our Mail Order sources to order.
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