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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Threadaholic Alert: New Painters Thread Ribbon Floss Colors

Thanks to Homestead Needle Arts, I've learned that Painters Threads ribbon floss has four new colors:  Ivory, Ebony, Poinsettia and Holly (aka, white, black, red and green).

https://www.homesteadneedlearts.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_7326.jpg

This is dyed Shimmer ribbon floss from YLI per Homestead.  Their other colors used to be in skeins.  I'm not sure if only the four new colors are on spools or if Painters Threads is starting to use spools for all their ribbon flosses.

If you aren't familiar with Painters Threads, you can see the range of what they offer in many types of thread in the same colors here.

https://artisticartifacts.com/collections/ten

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Fraymeworks Frames

You'll want to check out the Fraymeworks Frames, sold by Needlepoint Clubhouse, that work as stretcher bars and a frame for the finished piece both.  They are available in several sizes and shapes.

https://www.needlepointclubhouse.com/collections/fraymeworks-frames?_kx=di6BKbqlX0z0_r-FgYg7VgX_cnHap6E52Vd1c3YUq6g.W43bG6

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Introducing George

Sign of the Arrow's Limited Edition design for 2026 is out and it's "George" --as in George Washington.  I think this is the second year in a row that their limited edition design is only available as a painted canvas, not also as a chart, which is a shame.  There are still counted canvas lovers out there, after all, and having both canvas and chart available is a great way to cater to both types of stitchers.  

It looks like you can buy just the canvas, or the canvas and thread kit, and you can add the matching needle minder as an extra this year.  

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/2026-Limited-Edition.html?soid=1102635760603&aid=Q18sdCXCMOI

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