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.  

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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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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

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

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

Smart Cookie Award for October

Robin won the Smart Cookie Award for October 2024 with her Container Store find--

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/7838250832918673/

They are called Small Interlocking Drawer Organizers, made of plastic that you can break apart to make cross pieces or to fit inside your organizer box to keep your threads in order.  Note that they come in two widths, both with the same length.

https://www.containerstore.com/s/kitchen/kitchen-drawer-organizers/slotted-interlocking-drawer-organizers/12d?productId=10026838

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

BREAKING NEWS: A Fund Raiser for Western North Carolina

Needlepoint.com, which was founded in Raleigh, NC (middle of the state), is having a fund raiser for the hurricane damage in the western part of the state near the Tennessee line.

https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/web-view?a=TxAVmM&c=01EY909FHC6PR7KJ94JR0X7ZVR&k=7a10b448c26bc37500fd2dd53e549d49&g=V7hYYX&m=01J94XW96GS85CWWZ0206B45ZZ&r=3ecufwnG

I won't bore you with tales of the destruction which I hear from friends and relatives in the area, but trust me, it's horrible.  No power, Internet, running water, medication, roads--they lost it all.  So go buy something or donate to other charities that are trying to help the mountains recover.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright October 3, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.