Paris Ornaments

Given the latest terrorist attack in Paris, you may wish to needlepoint Paris as a remembrance of those who were killed by evil men. Besides today's canvas of the day, there is a Silver Needle ornament on eBay. 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Silver-Needle-PARIS-FRANCE-handpainted-4-25-Needlepoint-Canvas-Ornament-/371198623002

Kirk and Bradley have a similar sized round ornament.
http://www.theneedlepointgallery.com/patrroorbyki.html

I think Trubey's is particularly elegant.
https://needlepointus.com/proddetail.asp?prod=FLTDOR06&cat=101

Alice Peterson has two charmers, one small and one large.
http://alicepetersoncompany.com/products/small-paris-retro/

http://alicepetersoncompany.com/products/ap2554-girls-in-paris/

I'm sure there are many more for the stitcher who wishes to remember and honor those who died with their needle art.

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© Copyright November 14, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

If You Do Bargello, Listen to Liz UPDATED

Liz Morrow (also known as LizArt) has added a section to her website full of tips for those stitching bargello patterns. Liz is an expert in bargello, both designing complex four way Bargello patterns and stitching regular Bargello designs in fascinating color combinations.
http://lizartblog.blogspot.com/2015/11/bargello-information.html

Here is the direct link to "Bargello Information."  Have fun learning!
http://www.lizartneedlepoint.com/Bargello_Information.php

UPDATE:  Liz has added a list of threads that work well for Bargello on her blog.  Click on the photos to see everything.  Thanks!
http://lizartblog.blogspot.com/2015/11/bargello-threads.html

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© Copyright November 13, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Look Mom! No Knot!

The Bella Dia blog just posted a tutorial on how to start a thread without a knot or tail on the back side.   This is particularly useful when you are doing light coverage stitching with no place to bury your tail on the back side.  I've seen this described before, but never with so many photographs.
http://belladia.typepad.com/bella_dia/2006/01/no_knot_no_tail.html

Many thanks to Kevin for mentioning this on Facebook!

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© Copyright October 21, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.