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The second ribbon of Razzle Dazzle by Ann Strite-Kurz is done now in both colorways. Phew!

Several observations . . .

There is a more obvious color variation in the overdyed thread for the teal colorway than the fall version. So, I color matched the Watercolours Mediterranean 068 placing the darker area on the outer edge moving to a lighter color near the center. It definitely makes a visual difference. I love the symmetry. The fall version has symmetry within each of the 4 ribbons but not necessarily across all 4 ribbons and you can’t see any difference.

Only someone very familiar with the design might see that the fall colorway used 3 threads and the teal used 4 threads. I wanted to pull in the Aquamarine Trebizond TRA701 used in the center diagonal areas of the teal colorway.

Here’s a close up.

Even closer. I love looking at these because they look so different.

What will Ribbon 3 bring? I will wait for our ANG Main Line Stitchers chapter meeting on September 14. I have other pieces needing my attention!

I love both these colorways, the subtlety of the textures.
If I had to choose, though, I do prefer the green/blues.
You know, I just changed my mind.
The fall colors have special depth…
Thanks for sharing!

Comment by MyGeorgiaOKeeffe September 1, 2026 @ 5:36 pm

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It’s interesting to see the pattern more so in the teal color way than the fall. Love seeing the comparisons.

Comment by dmbstitch September 1, 2026 @ 6:03 pm

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