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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.
IN THE NEWS
Just Cross Stitch magazine's readers vote The Caron Collection's silk floss NUMBER ONE!
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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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Tiny Treasures, Big Reviews!
THE CARON COLLECTION INTRODUCES ITS LATEST NEW DESIGNS
Tiny Treasures, (shown above) from our latest design collection features 9 easy-to-stitch charts. All of the designs are 1.75" squares. Some can be stitched on 18 count and some on 24/25 count canvas or evenweave fabric. Though tiny in size these designs are big in versatility, perfect for xmas gifts and can fit the new Sudberry House boxes. Stitch these little beauties with any number of threads, each needs only a few yards of our Watercolours, Waterlilies or Wildflowers and an accent color in Snow.
 Then there is Mountain Laurel (left) 8.5" on 18 count, which is surrounded by a beautiful border of geometric patterns. Our model is executed in decorative stitches which may be new to many stitchers. It is worked with Wildflowers, Impressions, Soie Cristale and Waterlilies, but the design may be stitched entirely in one color and/or one thread for an interesting study in textures.
 Or maybe our exciting new design, Tulips, suits your fancy. It's the first in our series of designs using a traditional quilt block for the center. It is 13" square on 18 count canvas or fabric. The center design (5" square when stitched on 13 count canvas) is the perfect size for a Sudberry House box top, too!Watch for a companion piece to follow. Tulips uses the Caron Collection's amazing hand-dyed threads.
 Let's not forget Starry Night! It 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. A chart with a different version with instructions for working the design in three different sizes is now available.
All of the above designs are available through your local retailer. See our shop locator for a retailer near you, or use or mail order sources. To view all of the CARON Collection's designs visit our Charted Designs page for links to all our design collections. |
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Designer Spotlight
Like many designers, technology has changed how she works. Her first experience with the internet and all it had to offer was in 2003 when she moved to a bigger town. It was then that she was quite surprised not to see the very rich and colorful motifs of her beloved area, Anatolia. This led her to introduce simple carpet/kilim patterns in various design platforms. She had no idea then that these would be the first steps of a new beginning for her. More about Pelin...
SPECIAL ONLINE CLASS
The beautiful design, stitched on an almost evenweave pure silk fabric, is 156 x 156 stitches and the design area is a 7.36 inch square. Be sure to take advantage of this special design prepared for our online visitors.
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 in our Gallery.
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Snow in August?
Our Latest Novelty Thread Colors Are Nothing Less Than Sizzling!
The CARON Collection is proud to introduce 5 new colors in our Snow Novelty Thread Collection. This metallic thread provides the perfect accent of sparkle in your designs. Choose from the cool shade of Icy Lavender, or capture the sparkle of the sea with Tropical Ocean. Strawberry will add the perfect berry color to your needlework. And there's the dark sky shades of Storm and robust chocolate to choose from. Check out our Novelty thread pages for a our complete selection.
Many of you may not know that The CARON Collection distributes needlework books. One, Stitches to Go by Suzanne Howren & Beth Robertson, is purse-sized, fully illustrated with 64 pages of stitch diagrams. We also offer the The How To Books, published by TNNA (The National Needlearts Association). These books on How to Needlepoint, Embroider, Knit and Crochet cover the basics and are full of thorough, easy to understand instructions and diagrams.
Visit our BOOKS page for more information on each. |
