Fillable Glass Lamps

Tracey's Stitches and Style Instagram shows how she filled a glass base lamp she got at Target with her orts.  Note what she says at the end of her video.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C9iAMqrR9nJ/

Target seems to have a huge selection of these "fillable" lamps in various sizes and shapes.  (Not all come with shades.)  Note that the one Tracey used could also be filled with a needlepoint canvas.  Stitch something that is that tall, crease the raw edges to turn them under, tuck it into the lamp and stuff bubble wrap or something similar in the middle to hold the canvas in position.  Easy peasy.

https://www.target.com/s/fillable+lamps

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© Copyright July 18, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Introducing the Finishing Fairy

Have you met The Finishing Fairy?  Her name is Amanda Metes and she finishes flat back ornaments, standup with acrylic stands, coasters, and signs.

https://linktr.ee/amandlpt

As a bonus, she does finishing tutorials, some filmed and some written.  Here is her YouTube channel.  Currently she has filmed how to join twisted cord and how to finish a flat back standup with an acrylic stand.

https://www.youtube.com/@amandlpt

Her website has a free ornament finishing guide in PDF form plus links to her YouTube tutorials.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jc4HbHrs8sq7HJTFnYFKKKxc0FSCTLJS/view?pli=1

Her Instagram page is full of examples of her finishing plus she lists recommended products she uses to finish in the "Cutting - Products" circle above the photo area.  If you don't have an Instagram account, she likes:  the Fiskars two sided self healing cutting mat that's 18x24 inches, Fiskars craft knife, Fishars thread snips, 8x12 inch backing boards, and a compass for measuring the backing board for round ornaments.

https://www.instagram.com/finishingfairy/

She also recommends pre-made cording by One Part Whimsy. 

https://www.onepartwhimsy.com/collections/all

https://www.etsy.com/shop/OnePartWhimsy

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© Copyright July 17, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Fund Raisers for Hurricane Victims

The New Jersey Needle Artists Chapter of ANG has published their October newsletter.  It's full of the usual ANG news, clubs and more, but the most important thing they've done is a roundup of fund raisers for hurricane victims after Helene wrecked their lives.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2024/10/05/whats-happening-at-njna-10-5-24/

Give what you can.  Needlepoint.com reports they have raised over $65K, which is amazing.  Thank you.

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© Copyright October 6, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Locking Ribbon on Your Needle and Canvas

Fire and Iris Designs has a video on their Instagram account that clearly shows how to lock your silk ribbon on your needle and then secure it on your needlepoint canvas.  Silk ribbons aren't as wiggly as beads but you do need to take a few extra steps before stitching with it.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C7FJH5tr-Jy/

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Attaching a Beaded Bezel to Your Needlepoint

Ruth Schmuff shows how to attach a crystal to your canvas using a beaded bezel.  At the end of the video you'll see her pink Christmas tree canvas with two crystal ornaments attached this way.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uk-kCgZuXPM&t=14s

I didn't know what a chaton was until I looked it up.  It is your traditional faceted crystal with a pointed back side--think a large rhinestone in the traditional diamond shape.  

https://www.potomacbeads.com/how-to/better-beader/better-beader-episode-127-what-is-the-difference-between-rivoli-chaton-flatback-crystals.html

You'll need Delica beads (they are Japanese beads shaped a bit like a barrel) and size 15 seed beads.  Here's the traditional Delica shape.

https://www.potomacbeads.com/seed-beads/delica-beads/miyuki-size-8-0/dbl0853-miyuki-delica-beads-matte-transparent-dark-topaz-ab-8-0.html

The One-G thread Ruth uses is a brand of Japanese beading thread made by Toho.  You can buy just one spool, but I thought this display of some of the available colors was pretty.

https://www.potomacbeads.com/wire-stringing/one-g-thread-assorted-colors-pack-of-12.html

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© Copyright July 15, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.