Bullion Knot Hair

Needle Nicely just stitched an angel on congress cloth for a customer who requested bullion knot hair. The shop used two plies of DMC cotton.   It looks terrific but apparently the DMC wasn't as easy to work with in bullions as Watercolours.  It's been my experience that the right thread for bullions makes them a lot easier to work.  I like wools especially well for this sort of thing.
http://needlenicely.blogspot.com/2013/10/stitching-for-customers-finish.html

Speaking of bullion knots reminds me I just discovered that Gay Ann Roger's booklet on creating bullions is still on sale on her website for $13 including shipping.  Since her big yearly sale is coming up, I'd advise you buy this now if you are interested.
http://www.gayannrogers.com/books.html

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Peeking Through the Window at Bedecked and Beaddazzled UPDATED

Sheena James has been to visit Bedecked and Baaddazzled again and took her camera. There are lots of wonderful things to see.   Some are classes, some are clubs and some are just fun designs from Ruth's stable of artists she represents.  Besides, Sheena has a marvelous flying pumpkin graphic to watch and a calendar counting down the days to Halloween.   It's always fun to visit with Sheena.
http://www.sheenasstitches.com/wow-what-a-surprise/#comment-262

UPDATE:  Ruth posted about this as well.  Wish we'd all been there to watch these two creative souls in action!
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2013/10/in-city-with-friends.html

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Margaret Murton, the Queen of Autumn

I've always had a soft spot for the faded organic style of Margaret Murton.  I've even stitched one of her Ehrman pillows in faded teal and golden browns. It's a lovely thing that I should put out upstairs where the dogs won't mistake it for a soft chew toy.   If you are not familiar with her work, you should view the newest video interview Ehrman has posted on their website which showcases her work.
http://www.ehrmantapestry.com/videos/story/Margaret-Murton.aspx?page=1

Many of my favorites are no longer available as kits but a select group are on sale this autumn to celebrate Margaret and her fascination with the faded joys of autumn in the country.
http://www.ehrmantapestry.com/designer-products.aspx?id=6fa958c6-c51f-4c6a-a451-69132f1a5643

For more about her work, "Enter these enchanted woods, ye who dare...."
http://www.margaretmurton.co.uk/Site/Margaret_Murton.html

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
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