Two Striped Cats (Patt and Lee)

Jan at StitchLady is stitching one of the iconic Patt and Lee pieces, the double striped cats.  Jan stitched this originally in the colors it was painted and had so much fun, she decided to stitch it again, this time in cat fur colors.  The first step is doing the black outlines of the two cats.

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2026/05/17/un-named-cat-the-second-time/

The smaller cat is done. I vote No for eyes.

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2026/05/27/quick-cat-update/

Looks like Jan is choosing browns, tans and golds for the larger cat.

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2026/05/30/more-cats/

The big cat is nearly done, so Jan is pondering the background.

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2026/06/10/getting-close-to-the-cat-finish/

The cats are finished.  Now Jan has to decide on the background color and stitch.

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2026/06/17/cats-done/

Jan runs into a dyelot issue with her background.

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2026/06/28/cat-background/

Almost done!

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2026/07/21/almost/

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How Long Does It Take to Paint A Canvas?

Clare at Oz Needle and Thread explains how long it takes her to paint some of her canvases.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DX9sZWvPBNb/

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Threadaholic Alert--Thirteen Silk

Fireside Stitchery has just posted a short video showing the new Thirteen Silk.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/810631461864935/

It is a single strand, is intended for 13 count canvas, and resembles a thicker Vineyard Silk.  It's made by Wiltex Threads who also do Vineyard Silk, so I expect it is 100% Chinese silk just like Vineyard is.  You can see the colors on Fireside's website.

https://firesidestitchery.com/search?q=thirteen+silk&type=product

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Neck Hung Light/Magnifiers

Recently somone asked for recommenations for light/magnifiers that you wear around your neck. Someone suggested this light/magnifer from Toolhelper.  It appears to be lightweight, has 24 LED lighs, is easy to adjust and comes with a charger.  It is available in black or white and the lights are dimmable.  It's inexpensive, but it looks like the lens is acrylic which means it may scratch easily.  There is a video showing how to assemble the light/magnifier if you are interested.  

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMPGM8V2?ref=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_FFAQ9GRFQCEXHA1B25RN&ref_=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_FFAQ9GRFQCEXHA1B25RN&social_share=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_FFAQ9GRFQCEXHA1B25RN&rsd=vbO%2B25C2ldjCPhmU9T15yWaulBTss7SdXi0%2F5qAsvnaBoQv22T698KXfXHp7WZ7Qfdf6U%2FzrUshwUNx9bhPfn9JQ1e1mSXaTAcMwlh4k0A5GboAq&edk=AQIDAHi1lw%2FM8UbbSMD9ScOOFEmBMHMthHeEhqDaQYPJUAX3jQHMtySCspFGBUmlqAUKE5WhAAAAfjB8BgkqhkiG9w0BBwagbzBtAgEAMGgGCSqGSIb3DQEHATAeBglghkgBZQMEAS4wEQQM6UgPWgfS%2FPKbLO2gAgEQgDvfu1U4Csj15rbWGaF65y2lbhrx2J0nXa0IxFzVNDR%2F5zsKqQFrip8FO33NM3%2BhKspDftCvlL7Z%2FH2bkA%3D%3D&th=1

A much more expensive option are CraftOptics glasses.  This is a pair of glasses that are made to match your prescription (or the magnification you prefer) with a magnifer you swing into position (or out of the way) and have a built in light.  

https://craftoptics.com/about-our-products/

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The Becco Round Canvas Patches

KC Needlepoint now sells Round Canvas Patches and the Becco Patch Kit to stick any small key fob canvas on your Becco bag or any other canvas bag.  I'm not sure of the size of the self finishing Round Canvas Patch but the patch kit enables you to stick it on your tote bag with Velcro.  The first link below has a video.  Check with KC Needlepoint for specifics.

https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/blogs/news/our-latest-self-finishing-option

https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/collections/becco-bags/products/round-canvas-patch

https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/collections/becco-bags/products/becco-patch-kit?_su_rec=dyJVp6XZCxO3r_0L5GFtUb7ZENtxnL58-jV5rEyW8km1ni615VosCoHYw6i6n2d30WIZQCx43HLZSylcHMJYn7Tk4hXlSpBs8xuXsDnk_s_ObeBCGf9Feg2WX47zmjN5YwCWqnVrlWS8OQq_MnmFMed2OmdTZdqC4XkV68dkZi8H3-02DoKzSVIprEH08jwVuh0qlOXsVBxSLYMyrUeSlH9C4u1Fl1IEatEUvLDolt_LNdYKOxlFLKIUvK9cX7-aUyw7UdgC2_4RR2lO3gXeJiZ1d2oLShRuheRl7H6ohGNcsGA5XatBDu3F5ZomRtfdZVN0McrevBjQYg&_su_rec_id=a9c26a37-8e63-41c1-9452-ac33ca67ee85-1778528433

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