If you haven't been introduced to fabric charm packs yet, let me start this post with an apology. I'm so very sorry that you're about to form a new addiction.
Charm packs (as they are most commonly called) are little bundles of fabric, pre-cut to 5 inch squares. They also come in mini charm packs (2.5 inch squares) and layer cakes (10 inch squares). The packs include pieces of every style in a fabric line, which make them handy for incorporating many prints without buying lots of yardage.
I've been building a collection of them, and I'm pretty sure that I play with and admire them more than I actually use them in projects. I have plans to remedy that, but in the meantime, my addiction has inspired a new version of an ongoing series that I'll be sharing with you!
Along the way, I've created embroidery floss color palettes to inspire your stitching, and this time around I'm choosing colors from fabric! Looking at fabric lines is a great place to get color ideas, because you'll see hues working well together. Then all you need to do is find floss, paint, or whatever medium you are using, in those colors. I'm just doing that for you with these posts!
These colors are taken from Moda's Twenty-Three line, which has warm pinks, oranges and yellow. There's also some cream, gray and a teeny bit of green, though I left the green out of my floss palette.
Use these colors alongside this fabric line or use them on their own, because I'm sure you'll agree...these colors are as charming as the charm pack they're taken from!
I really never thought of matching up the colors of embroidery floss to the colors in the charm pack for a new project. :) I really like charm packs and mini charm packs but they are not available down here in South America.
ReplyDeleteLove the fabrics! The camera one is adorable
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that fabric is so sweet! must have---fortunately or unfortunately, I have already discovered the love of charm packs- and how about those new mini charm packs? AWESOME!!!!!! these colors are great- so fresh and bright! thanks for sharing!!!!
ReplyDeleteSometimes I get stuck at the choosing colors phase of a project. Your lovely color collections are so inspiring- and lovely. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea Mollie! Just cuz green is my favorite color, what DMC green would you add to this color group.
ReplyDeleteHad to dig out my greens...I'd go with 988!
DeleteVery cool idea! Wonder why I have not thought to put thread together for projects that way! Thanks for the tip and for the combo!
ReplyDeleteOranges and yellows aren't usually my thing, but I think that combo is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteMatching my floss for pillowcases to go with my Honey Honey quilt. :)
ReplyDeleteOh my! That camera fabric is amazing! And I love that pink pattern by it. Now I NEED this. And I'm already brainstorming a cross stitch with those colors, they are beautiful.
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