~ Col's Creations ~

	Welcome to our online store. Here you will find a wide variety of traditional Hardanger designs created by the UK designer Colette Robinson, which include both traditional and speciality stitches. We only stock chart packs, sorry no kits. Included in the pack is a colour picture of the finished article, a list of materials required, instructions, stitch diagrams and a full working chart. Supplying our products to you direct from the designer enables us to keep our prices down. Payments may be made using your credit/debit card or your PayPal account, these are handled for us by PayPal Ltd using their secure payment system, so you can feel confident in your purchase. You may also order by post if you prefer.

Four Seasons Sampler Tile Pack Save 12.5%		The Perfect Birthday Gift
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		Why not treat yourself to the Festive Sparkle Candle Mat and Festive Sparkle Candle Wrap, when purchased as a set you save 10% on the normal retail price, take a look here for details.
Are you looking for a bargain, then why not treat yourself to the four seasons chart pack which saves 12.5% than if they were purchased separately. For full details take a look at the Four Seasons Tile Pack today.

	A Beautiful New Design Side Table Cloth This is our first new design for 2013, it is not only beautiful but it is also a project piece. The design is square to suit a small side table and measures 31" x 31" (79cm x 79cm). It is worked on 28 count Brittany fabric using just #8 and #12 white Anchor pearl cottons. For more information you can find it in our 'Mats' section of the shop today.

A Classic Hardanger Embroidery Design Lace Garden A classic Hardanger table centre that would look beautiful in anyone's home. Worked in just two different perlé threads throughout and several Hardanger stitches with that classic white on white look, the beauty of this piece is in the detail. The chart can be found here.

Customer Gallery Have you stitched one of our designs? Have you changed the original colour scheme? Have you found a novel use for your purchase? If so what not share your work with others; We have a small select Customer Gallery where you can show off your handy work. We have a few photographs of some work already, but are always happy to receive more. For details on how to contribute please look here...

Chart Review Ruby Wedding Sampler
	For any couple who is about to celebrate their 40th year in blissful wedlock, receiving a special and personal gift from a child, relative or friend would be a treasured moment. A stitched gift or sampler such as this one from Col's Creations would most likely become a favourite family heirloom. Taking a closer look at the detail starting from the top, we have a semi border of satin stitch flowers and leaves connected by an intertwining backstitch stem and dotted with Mill Hill beads. The top centre of the design is a hanging Hardanger heart created from blanket stitch, woven bars and doves' eye filling stitch which is in turn surrounded by four red Rhodes hearts. Moving down the sampler, the central section is framed by two rows of Smyrna Crosses with a back stitch and bead border. Below the top central border we have a row of satin stitch flowers with back stitch leaves. Above the bottom central border a row of ship motifs and satin stitch pads adds to the floral theme. The central section is then completed by a pair of beautiful flowers created from back stitched leaves and elegant queen stitch flower petals. The remaining centre panel is left blanks for you to fill in the recipients names and of course the all important wedding date. The final lower section of this superb sampler is made from satin stitch hearts nestled in a row of modified kloster blocks with woven bars and doves' eye filling stitches, the entire design is finished with a classic combination of red and white Mill Hill beads. The sampler could either be finished as a wall hanging or placed in a suitably elegant frame, a beautiful gift for a lucky couple.

At Col's Creations, we carry a growing range of traditional hardanger designs. Most of our charts are quite simple, which makes them ideal for an easy introduction into hardanger. All of the designs have been produced by the UK designer Colette Robinson. By dealing direct we can reduce our costs, which then means that we are able to supply our chart packs direct to you at great prices.

All of our charts contain full design information, stitch diagrams, cutting charts and easy to follow instructions and all of which have been stitched on a variety of fabrics using threads from DMC, Anchor and also Caron. Most designs incorporate the same basic Traditional Hardanger core stitches, which include Back Stitch, Doves Eyes, Woven Bars, Blanket Stitch, Algerian Eyelets, Kloster Blocks and Satin Stitch to name but a few.

We can take your order online, we accept most major credit/debit/charge cards and also PayPal. You may also order by post if you prefer, simply download a postal order form, see 'Ordering By Post' for more details.

Thank you for taking the time to look around our store and we hope you will find something of interest.