Suzanne has posted two fun Christmas pieces on her blog that I thought were perfect for Black Friday, the day when we start to realize just how close Christmas is. Her point about giving away our precious stitching is important, too.
http://suzannehicks.blogspot.com/2012/11/mischievous-rudolph.html
Enjoy your Thanksgiving, ok? At least all we have to do is eat!
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
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Friday, November 23, 2012
Finishing Tips
Labels:
beads,
finishing,
Kreinik,
Needle Nicely,
Summer Louise,
Summer Truswell
Summer Louise has an important finishing tip for those who plan to bead a piece that will be blocked later.
http://summerlouise.blogspot.com/2012/10/catherine-coleman-january-ornament.html
She also tells you a great place to find cording fibers if you make your own twisted cord.
http://summerlouise.blogspot.com/2012/11/believe-by-madeline-lake-santa-ornament.html
But the best tip comes from Needle Nicely who has great advice for stitchers who are contemplating buying a piece that they won't finish themselves--talk to your shop in detail before you buy!
http://needlenicely.blogspot.com/2012/11/finishing-from-customers-viewpoint.html
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
http://summerlouise.blogspot.com/2012/10/catherine-coleman-january-ornament.html
She also tells you a great place to find cording fibers if you make your own twisted cord.
http://summerlouise.blogspot.com/2012/11/believe-by-madeline-lake-santa-ornament.html
But the best tip comes from Needle Nicely who has great advice for stitchers who are contemplating buying a piece that they won't finish themselves--talk to your shop in detail before you buy!
http://needlenicely.blogspot.com/2012/11/finishing-from-customers-viewpoint.html
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
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