Mary Corbet Ties a Bow

Mary Corbet reminds us of her bow-tying tutorial.

https://www.needlenthread.com/2025/12/a-trick-you-should-know-for-tying-a-bow.html

Here's the direct link to Mary's tutorial.  Note she uses a hair pick instead of a fork, but all you need is an even number of tines on either side of a central space.  It's helpful to choose an implement the width of the bow you are planning, though.  

https://www.needlenthread.com/2022/12/how-to-make-small-consistent-bows-give-away-winner.html

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© Copyright December 18, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Christmas Nobuko Ball

Melita is planning to stitch this little ornament using all Nobuko stitch.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/12/17/christmas-nobuko-ball/

It looks pretty good with the Nobuko stitch directional changes.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/01/07/christmas-nobuko-ball-2/

It's done and made up into an ornament.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/01/25/christmas-nobuko-ball-finished/

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© Copyright December 17, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Attaching Spangles: The Movie

Tricia Nguyen demonstrates how traditional spangles are attached to embroidery in this video done for the Met.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfULhn92lIU

These methods work for attaching sequins as well as the traditional metal spangles used for historical embroidery.  You can buy traditional spangles from Tricia's shop, Thistle Threads, but be aware that the available stock varies as these are made by hand for Tricia's classes on historical embroidery.

https://thistle-threads.myshopify.com/products/gilt-spangles?_pos=3&_psq=spangles&_ss=e&_v=1.0&variant=41890206679223

https://thistle-threads.myshopify.com/products/die-stamped-gilt-spangles?_pos=2&_psq=spangles&_ss=e&_v=1.0

https://thistle-threads.myshopify.com/collections/accessories/products/bobbin-lace-spangles

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© Copyright December 17, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Essential Finishing Tools and Materials

Ari shows us her favorite and most used finishing items.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DSGiJCtjX2X/

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© Copyright December 16, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: New Book from Meredith!

Meredith Willet has a new book coming out in March!  A simplified version called "Needlepoint Quick Guide" is available at her shop, M's Canvashouse, right now.

https://www.facebook.com/mscanvashouselexington/posts/pfbid02YppRWRfvBgK8FWWcDU1BPphnqhdJu1S7wexhDeaXtrH2UPqfhSqcggLrQQX6tZPzl

https://www.mscanvashouse.com/shop/c/p/Needlepoint-Quick-Guide-x98973911.htm

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© Copyright February 9, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.