Needles

While rummaging around on Sandy Arthur's Duo Designs website, I discovered she sells a little eBook on the history of embroidery needles.
http://duodesignsinc.com/wpsite/a-brief-history-of-needles

Thanks to a mention by Nimble Needles, I also found a great article comparing tapestry needles by The Scarlet Quince (a cross stitch designer).  The comments section is also fascinating.
http://www.scarletquince.com/blog/?p=612&cpage=1#comment-1371

There is always something new to learn about even the simplest things!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
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