The Louise Grégoire designs are truly originals.  The original drawing for each was created especially for needlework.  There are only two exceptions in the collection.  "The Last Spike", was taken from Canada's most famous photograph; and the "Old Mill", is from a painting (1902) by Dorilda Buron Lambert, my grandmother.   I have tried to create pictures that truly represent our beautiful country and our national heritage.  Designs feature wildlife, scenes, florals, scottish and ukrainian dancers as well as Inuit patterns.   An assortment of tiny florals and scenes are available in 1 thread petit point, suitable for jewelry or miniatures.  Skill levels vary from beginner to the experienced stitcher.   In order to obtain the appearance of a painting, many shades  must be used.  Sometimes, colour differences seem almost imperceptable.  They have been selected with utmost care.  DO NOT substitute colours.  An off-shade can be quite noticeable in the finished work.   All patterns are worked from a chart.  Each colour is designated by a symbol.   I hope you will spend many pleasant hours working on these designs and that you will enjoy your accomplishments for years to come.            Louise Grégoire           All designs  are available as complete kits or chart only with the exception of the miniature rug patterns which are available as charts only.   Complete kits include chart, instructions, silk/canvas/aida cloth, needle and sufficient cotton or wool to complete one picture.   1 Thread Petit Point is worked with 1 strand  of embroidery floss on 40 count silk gauze.   3 Thread Petit Point is worked with 3 strands of embroidery floss on 24 count silk gauze.  Designs with filled in backgrounds, such as scenes are worked on 22 count Cordova.   Cross-stitch is worked with 3 strands of embroidery floss on 14 count cream or white Aida cloth.   Needlepoint is worked with Tapisserie wool on 12 count Mono interlock canvass.  Background wool not included.
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