New designs are starting to appear, with the Dallas trade show about to happen. Here is Sandy Grossman-Morris' new night light canvas. It comes with a stitch guide and will be available next week.
http://sandygrossman-morris.blogspot.com/2012/03/autumn-in-spring.html
Lani has posted two pages of new canvases on her site. The dogs are particularly appealing to me.
http://www.lanisneedlepoint.com/newdesignsmarch2012.aspx
Vicky is showing hints of the tree club she stitched for shops to order from Needle Deeva.
http://mostlyneedlepoint.com/03/28/on-the-road-with-the-fab-firs/
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Scissors Just for Metallics?
Labels:
Kreinik,
metal threads,
scissors
Kreink says yes!
http://kreinikthread.blogspot.com/2012/03/which-scissors-should-you-use-with.html
Personally, I agree with them. Even my non-metallic Kreinik threads seem to dull my scissors more than regular threads, so I have a pair of scissors set aside just to cut metallic type threads. There is a special type of scissors with a serrated blade made especially for metallics but since I don't do a lot of metal thread embroidery, I just have a pair of regular embroidery scissors that are for metallic threads only. If you are interested, however, here's some information about the special metallic threads scissors.
http://www.nordicneedle.com/305-371-1525.html
They've also researched the originals of stork scissors. If you are curious, read this. Kreinik's having a scissors sale, by the way. They are wholesale only but you can ask your local shop to order at sale prices if you hurry.
http://kreinikthread.blogspot.com/2012/03/spring-scissor-sale-and-thing-or-two.html
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
http://kreinikthread.blogspot.com/2012/03/which-scissors-should-you-use-with.html
Personally, I agree with them. Even my non-metallic Kreinik threads seem to dull my scissors more than regular threads, so I have a pair of scissors set aside just to cut metallic type threads. There is a special type of scissors with a serrated blade made especially for metallics but since I don't do a lot of metal thread embroidery, I just have a pair of regular embroidery scissors that are for metallic threads only. If you are interested, however, here's some information about the special metallic threads scissors.
http://www.nordicneedle.com/305-371-1525.html
They've also researched the originals of stork scissors. If you are curious, read this. Kreinik's having a scissors sale, by the way. They are wholesale only but you can ask your local shop to order at sale prices if you hurry.
http://kreinikthread.blogspot.com/2012/03/spring-scissor-sale-and-thing-or-two.html
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
Bring Out Your Buttons and Beads
Labels:
beads,
counted canvaswork,
Laura Perin,
tutorials
If you have a collection of old buttons, Laura Perin's latest long rectangular design (it's called "Long Spring Panel") is a perfect place to showcase them. If you don't, I bet any notions store would be happy to help you find something. Even pretty beads or crystals would work to add a little spring to this lovely design.
http://two-handedstitcher.blogspot.com/2012/03/new-march-pattern.html
By the way, if you want to make a beaded flower on your canvas, Mary Ruth shows just how she did one for the gingerbread house design she's creating. A series of these beaded flowers will be the buttons on the outfit of the gingerbread boy that goes with her gingerbread house.
http://stitchinginnc.blogspot.com/2012/03/making-beaded-flower-or-button.html
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
http://two-handedstitcher.blogspot.com/2012/03/new-march-pattern.html
By the way, if you want to make a beaded flower on your canvas, Mary Ruth shows just how she did one for the gingerbread house design she's creating. A series of these beaded flowers will be the buttons on the outfit of the gingerbread boy that goes with her gingerbread house.
http://stitchinginnc.blogspot.com/2012/03/making-beaded-flower-or-button.html
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
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