The first couple of schemes are going to be based off the Red-Yellow-Blue, or “subtractive” color scheme. This color scheme is the one which artists and designers use, and the one which I had to replicate in college.

This specific color wheel is based on Kreinik Silk Mori threads, and includes 3 colors for each spoke of the 12 colors.

For each of these thread scheme, or palettes, , I’ll include both an image showing how it was built (to the left), and a thread color scheme, with actual thread numbers, that you can print out. Feel free to save these cards, because you never know when you’ll need them.

Keep your eye out for more color schemes coming in the Simply Color series!

What part of color inspires you?

Happy stitchin’!

Sally