A Book for Sampler/History Lovers

Mary Corbet got her hands on the Witney Antiques 2024 catalogue "Choice and Precious Works," which besides being a catalogue of their sale, is also a wonderful historical examination of samplers and other needlework from the 17th and 18th Centuries.

https://www.needlenthread.com/2025/02/choice-and-precious-work-calling-all-history-lovers.html

I am not into samplers but this intrigues me.  You can buy it (plus volume one) at Thistle Threads but don't hesitate.  This is likely to sell out.

https://thistle-threads.myshopify.com/collections/books

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© Copyright February 5, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Martini Glasses with Stars from Mary Legallet

Mary Legallet of Whimsical Stitch has posted a really neat background stitch that I call Martini Glass with Stars.  (She calls it Martini with Snowflakes.)

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/340725528079365605/

Mary doesn't do stitch sequences on her diagrams and this is a darning stitch that is open with lots of blank canvas, so I suggest you experiment on scrap canvas to figure out the best way to stitch this to minimize dragged threads that will show on the front.

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Japanese Ribbon Stitch: The Movie Tutorial

Melissa at The Wool and The Floss demonstrates Japanese ribbon stitch.  (Spoiler:  It's very easy.)

https://www.instagram.com/p/DFgkEmCPvjC/

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© Copyright February 3, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Stitch Sloth Launches

Ilene just announced Stitch Sloth has gone live!  It is an interesting way to connect with other stitchers and use their inventory software.  Read the fine print, though.

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/---Stitch-Sloth-is-LIVE--Here-s-How-to-Join-the-Pack----.html?soid=1141953051866&aid=EofQ8RjPv20

https://stitchsloth.com/

Fiber Talk just interviewed Ilene, the founder.

https://wetalkfiber.com/2025/03/30/fiber-talk-with-ilene-nebrasky-of-stitch-sloth/

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Needlepoint Stitch Jewelry

Mary Frances Maker of MFM learned to needlepoint through Greystone Needlepoint, then turned stitches into jewelry in collaboration with Greystone.

https://www.maryfrancesmaker.com/collections/mfm-x-greystone-needlepoint

You can see a bracelet and three charms here and there are two styles of necklace chains also available-

https://www.greystoneneedlepoint.com/products/mfm-x-greystone-needlepoint-wavy-bangle?se_activity_id=184824398071&syclid=cufqi1p9873s73ev588g&utm_campaign=Greystone+%26+Mary+Frances+Maker+Collab%21_184824398071&utm_medium=email&utm_source=shopify_email

https://www.greystoneneedlepoint.com/products/mfm-x-greystone-needlepoint-wavy-charm?se_activity_id=184824398071&syclid=cufqi27dg58c73aao3p0&utm_campaign=Greystone+%26+Mary+Frances+Maker+Collab%21_184824398071&utm_medium=email&utm_source=shopify_email

https://www.greystoneneedlepoint.com/products/mfm-x-greystone-needlepoint-heart-charm?se_activity_id=184824398071&syclid=cufqi303qjss73aa47sg&utm_campaign=Greystone+%26+Mary+Frances+Maker+Collab%21_184824398071&utm_medium=email&utm_source=shopify_email

https://www.greystoneneedlepoint.com/products/mfm-x-greystone-needlepoint-oval-charm?se_activity_id=184824398071&syclid=cufqi3m34fpc73akuq2g&utm_campaign=Greystone+%26+Mary+Frances+Maker+Collab%21_184824398071&utm_medium=email&utm_source=shopify_email

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© Copyright February 2, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.