Tips from Tony

For those who haven't paid attention to Tony Minieri's new website, he does a blog posting occasionally that has some great technique tips. Few people take stitch technique more seriously than The Headmaster.  To read his recommendations for stitch paths, read these.
http://www.tonyminieri.com/tonyblog/20140812/its-a-first

http://www.tonyminieri.com/tonyblog/2014/10/14/odds-and-ends


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Stitching with Silk Chenille In Three Easy Lessons

If you are curious about silk chenille (or chenille threads in general), you will want to read what Mary Corbet has to say about stitching with chenille. 
http://www.needlenthread.com/2014/10/silk-chenille-embroidery-thread.html

http://www.needlenthread.com/2014/10/embroidery-with-silk-chenille-2.html

http://www.needlenthread.com/2014/10/hand-embroidery-with-silk-chenille-part-3.html

By the way, Nimble Needle has silk chenille from both Au Ver a Soie and Gloriana in stock, just in case you are tempted to try it out.
http://thenimbleneedle.blogspot.com/2014/10/silk-thread-kits-silk-chenilles.html

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Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright October 9, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.