The Thread Estimator, Coming Soon

Heather.Rae.Atelier will have The Thread Estimator out soon.  I'm assuming this is an app but I don't know which flavor phone it will work on or any of the details.  It assumes you are using tent stitches or mosaic, so it has limitations.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DZiapsPiXuH/?img_index=1

https://heatherraeatelier.com/

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Turkey Work the Brick Stitch Way

The Wool and The Floss posted a cute Blue Ridge Stitchery design that is covered in silk ribbon embroidery, prompting requests for directions to create the flower loops.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1329604485216849

It is turkeywork, but done with the tie down stitch done vertically over two threads instead of horizonally over two threads.  You can see how here.

https://woolfloss.com/blogs/tutorials/how-to-brick-style-turkey-work-for-needlepoint?fbclid=IwY2xjawSbgYVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFHbEQyMnRoY2sxVzVOYVNKc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtLb0b7WFwHrVs-FpPMhiCuv4KCA93KwICyj1GJz5InGVABW5-eu3MDbq_rW_aem_GOju0Kewg2BzxC4YJ1DL_A

Of course once the loops are in, they are not cut for this piece.  You need the ribbon loft to create the illusion of rhododendron in bloom.

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Thread Organization and Storage

Thanks to Fiber Talk, I've learned about the thread organization tools that Luxky Jonquil sells.  Click on "Thread Organization" to see all their products.

https://luckyjonquil.com/

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© Copyright April 16, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Or Nue Hearts by Brenda Kocher

Melita's local EGA chapter is going to stitch Branda Kocher's Or Nue Hearts.  So Melita got the instructions, canvas and threads and kitted it all for everyone.  The first step is learning to lace the canvas on stretcher bars if you don't have the right sizes.  It's a good thing to know!  

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/06/12/ega-brandywine-chapter-class-for-or-nue-hearts-by-brenda-kocher/

Melita's also stitching Brenda Kocher's Or Nue Lotus Blossom.  It's very pretty!

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/06/16/or-nue-lotus-blossom-by-brenda-kocher/

Everything is framed and looks great.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/07/11/or-nue-hearts-and-lotus-blossom-by-brenda-kocher-framed/

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Bonnie Alexander Designs Available Again

The Stitching Fox is now distributing Bonnie Alexander's equestrian-themed designs.  I didn't know Bonnie was a horsewoman....  There are horses, dogs, foxes, kittens, other animals, even fairies.

https://www.stitchingfox.com/collections/bonnie-alexander?se_activity_id=170721214715&sort_by=created-descending&syclid=d8ml53of33bs73aod9cg&utm_campaign=The+Bonnie+Alexander+Revival+begins_170721214715&utm_medium=email&utm_source=shopify_email

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