Horse Country Chic Decorates with Needlepoint UPDATED

Are you a fan of classic tent stitched needlepoint? Then you will really enjoy seeing Horse Country Chic's stitching.  She does rugs, pillows for bedrooms and ornaments just because.
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/05/finished-needlepoint-projects-part-one.html

http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/05/finished-needlepoint-projects-part-two.html

http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/05/finished-needlepoint-projects-part-three.html

If you are tempted but on a budget, Horse County Chic is the queen of finding bargains!
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/05/vintage-needlepoint-finds.html

UPDATE:  More!  There are belts, a stool cover, a purse, etc.
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/06/more-finished-needlepoint-projects.html

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Breaking News: ANG Seminar is Going Virtual

The American Needlepoint Guild's Seminar in the fall was cancelled but it's being held virtually!  Registration starts June 1 or June 3, depending on if you already registered for the cancelled venue, so be ready.  However, nothing is linked on their website yet.  That may not happen until June 1.
https://www.needlepoint.org/page/Seminar2020Home

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Spring Quilt Block: Another Free Design from DebBee's designs

Debbie Rowley had so much fun with her last free chart stitch along, she decided to do another.
https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/05/17/lets-start-something-new/

It is called Spring Quilt Block.
https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/05/20/spring-quilt-block-first-steps/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/05/27/spring-quilt-block-continuing-with-the-giant-scotch-stitch/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/05/29/spring-quilt-block-giant-scotch-with-cashmere/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/06/01/spring-quilt-block-first-border-stitch/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/06/03/spring-quilt-block-on-the-home-stretch/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/06/05/the-last-border-finishing-up-spring-quilt-block/

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A Free Harry Potter Stitch Guide

You don't see many Harry Potter canvases since most would be copyright violations and J.K. Rowling's lawyers keep that in check.  However, the new designer Hook and Harbor has some cute ornaments that reference these much-loved books without being copyright violations.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/HookandHarborCo?section_id=28144373

To top off the fun, Jinny Barney has done a free stitch guide for the Wizard Glasses Ornament.  Her treatment of the glass in the glasses is unique, too.
https://stitchstyleblog.com/2020/05/wizard-glasses-ornament/

Thanks, Jinny!  Ok, who is going to re-read one of the Potter books this summer?

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Goldwork with Ruth: The Movies UPDATED

Today's fun is courtesy of Ruth Schmuff of Bedecked and Beadazzled.  She has posted three little videos about using goldwork, specifically pearl purl, on a painted canvas.  Each video is short and deals with one step in using pearl purl (sometimes called purl purl) on your canvas.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFtZGR9AGkJHLWmz99JrsVRhbGQEc4vAB

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0k_t86P-1g

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Ruth Does the Twist (with Lazy Daisy Stitch)

Today's fun is a video by Ruth Schmuff of Bedecked and Beadazzled teaching how to create a feather with a Twisted Lazy Daisy Stitch.  It's fun!  Made me dizzy twisting, though!  LOL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB9qBhJMU7A&t=39s

If you want to know how this turns out, check the progress photo on Three Birds on Ruth's blog.
https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2020/05/dip-your-toe-in-the-water/

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A Snippet on Scissors

Inspirations magazine has an interesting brief article on scissors in this week's e-newsletter.
https://mailchi.mp/inspirationsmagazine/embroidery-news-issue-461636?e=cb5b277f1f

There is a bit about the history of scissors and it discusses the various types of scissors and what works best for various needlework projects.  There's even a bit about why folks use scissor fobs.

Inspirations is an expensive but gorgeous magazine from Australia.  They do a weekly free newsletter that is also gorgeous.  I enjoy reading it each Friday morning when it lands in my email In Box.

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Let's Go Rescue Dovo Scissors UPDATED

Jessica Grimm's latest blog posting alerted me to the fact that Dovo Scissors in Germany is in financial trouble.
https://www.jessicagrimm.com/blog/embroidery-bits-and-bobs7911269

I know a great many people love Dovo scissors, so it is time for fans to buy a new pair to try and give the company a little time to get their financial house in order.  It would be especially nice if you bought from Jessica herself since she's a small business in Germany and hard hit by the quarantine rules right now.
https://www.jessicagrimm.com/store/c25/Scissors.html

UPDATE:  If you were curious about Broche, here's more information, and Jessica has added new types of Dovo scissors to her online store.  See?  That's how it works in needlework businesses:  buy something and you support the craftsmen who made it, the distributor who gets it into the stores, and the shop that sells it to you.  Go Dovo!
https://www.jessicagrimm.com/blog/the-brochebrodsebretsche-part-ii

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Books for the Left Handed Stitcher

Linda just asked on Needlepoint Nation what books were recommended for a left-handed stitcher. Here's what folks told her:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/2971483752928763/

In case the link goes bad, here are the books recommended.  All are out of print.
Davie Hyman's Diagonal Basketweave has a section on basketweave for lefties.

Left-handed Needlepoint by Regina Hurburt, 1972.

The New York Times Book of Needlepoint for Left-Handers by Elaine Slater, 1974.

UPDATE:  Also recommended is Yvette Stanton's The Left-Handed Embroiderer's Companion, 2010.

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A Facemask Cover in Needlepoint UPDATED

This free design is fun, but I think it's not very practical given the constant laundering a fabric face mask needs.  Sure would be a fun display item for a needlepoint shop, though!
https://lifetart.com/2020/04/16/quarantine-needlepoint-mask-cover/?fbclid=IwAR0TKKZG4N0duNUrBcJySO7rB6m9e3OoD1ro8JyMr7ellK4vSdgQgpDGfts

Needlepoint.com has cute ones in two sizes.
https://www.needlepaint.com/blog/2020/06/19/needlepaint-masks-unmasked/

https://www.needlepaint.com/blog/2020/08/14/needlepaint-mask-version-2/

UPDATE:  Denise used some of her stitching for custom face masks.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10218488625386825&set=gm.3326139490796519

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Making a Needle Lace Leaf: The Movie

Tricia Nguyen of Thistle Threads has posted a video on how to make a needle lace leaf using a metal thread called Silk Scallop Trim.
http://thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2020/05/using-new-frostings-threads.html

You can buy Silk Scallop Trim from Tricia, but note she is shipping only every two months right now since she's overwhelmed with orders and cannot get any help to manage all the orders that are flowing in.  She also has to limit visits to the post office for safety's sake.
https://thistle-threads.myshopify.com/products/silk-scallop-trim

She's using one of her specialty threads but you could do this with probably any metal thread that can be stretched like bullions.  Tanja Berlin sells a wide selection of bullions.  They are typically cut to length and then attached like a bead but bullions can be stretched out and couched into position.
https://berlinembroidery.com/product-category/hand-embroidery-supplies/goldwork-supplies/metal-threads/

You might also try this with the gimp from Painters Threads.  No idea how it will turn out but I like experimenting!
https://threadnuts.com/shop/ols/categories/single-loop-rayon-trim-5m-length-41

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Annie Bouquet: The Movie

Tired of being stuck at home? Thanks to Sally, we can tour Annie Bouquet, the needlepoint store in Paris.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcBxxdMm2Tw&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR1aN-zbeWuGhFMfp1qlNGvB1BJFE1xWRPmIi14PZch8QhhiNz7EkE18T7E

The dialogue is in French but it doesn't matter.  You can enjoy looking at Annie herself painted a canvas.  Here is her website.
https://anniebouquet.tapisseriedefrance.com

This is her website as well.  I think this one has designs by other French designers. Have fun exploring!
http://www.tapisseriedefrance.com

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The T-Stitch Tutorial with Movie

Many many people like to use t-stitch as a neutral and fast background. Needlepoint.com has created a video to help you understand how to stitch t-stitch. There's a stitch diagram, too.
https://needlepoint.com/blogs/needlepoint-know-how/whats-the-stitch-t-stitch

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Breaking News: Stitch Therapy Needs Employees

Ever wanted to work in a needlepoint store? Stitch Therapy is looking for two employees.  Details are on their home page.  This shop is small and in the Houston area but does a lot of mail order business.
https://www.stitchtherapyneedlepoint.com

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Mary Corbet and Cosmo Variegated Cotton Floss UPDATED

Mary Corbet has written an article about cotton flosses that are color fast and it includes a short review of Cosmo variegated cotton floss from Japan.
https://www.needlenthread.com/2020/05/cosmo-seasons-variegated-embroidery-thread.html

I really like Cosmo's regular cotton floss.  It has a huge range of colors so you can easily find 7-11 shades of anything almost.  I am not as big a fan of their variegated because the colors don't really appeal to me but if you like the colors, this is a terrific cotton floss.  It's more expensive than DMC but it's good stuff.  Here's where I buy mine, at a local quilt shop that also carries Presencia's Finca perle cottons in size 8 and size 12.
https://www.webfabrics.net/cgi-bin/Store/store.cgi?.s0&lastmenu=&menu=submenu-1100.html

UPDATE #2:  Rittenhouse has a little video on this wonderful cotton floss.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlAHzSX9rqQ

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Needlepoint Now Goes Digital

Good news from Needlepoint Now magazine—you can now buy a digital edition!
https://needlepointnow.cmail19.com/t/ViewEmail/j/5BC15FA9A2FA8BAF2540EF23F30FEDED/D89D82459BF7DCF144D0DD5392A9C75A

https://www.needlepointnow.com/product-category/digital-back-issues/

Digital issues cost $3.50 each.  Hard copy issues of the magazine are $7.00—$8.50 for the current issue--unless they are on sale (which they are right now—stock up!).  Currently it looks like digital issues are available only for issues that are sold out in hard copy.

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Tricia Heaton Designs Stitching for a Cause

Horse Country Chic has a sweet story about the donations Tricia Heaton Designs is making towards an equestrian school to help the students come back after the corona virus ends.
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/05/needlepoint-for-cause.html

If you like classic designs, here is the Tricia Heaton website.  Have fun browsing all the wonderful things you can buy straight from the artist and her friends.
https://www.triciaheatondesigns.com/chicneedlepoint

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The Tool Holder from Stitch in Turn

Joanne loves her tool holder from Stitch in Turn.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2525861177634327&set=gm.2947744188636053&type=3&theater&ifg=1

This is a one person company run by a woodworker.  Here is the website.
https://www.stitchinturn.com

There's an Etsy store, too, with items that are ready to ship.  Customs will need to wait until James heals from a table saw injury.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/StitchInTurn?fbclid=IwAR2SsoNQ5TFeBzw8v5awIojs0nTZs7Ebmdku9RnNZjVg-Mi9pUWrjC8UKOc

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Breaking News: Frank Bielec Has Died UPDATED

Robin King just heard that Frank Bielec has died.  
https://www.facebook.com/robin.king.562/posts/10222426736793488

His funny and charming art has been put on needlepoint canvas for us to enjoy by Maggie.

Rest in Peace, Frank.  We love what you did.

UPDATE:  Kreinik says goodbye with thanks.
http://kreinikthread.blogspot.com/2020/05/KreinikandMoseynMepattern.html

UPDATE #2:  BeStitched is having a Maggie trunk show, so they have created a tribute page to Frank showing his designs that Maggie has on needlepoint canvas.
https://bestitchedneedlepointshop.com/collections/maggie-trunk-show/artwork-by_frank-bielec?fbclid=IwAR2ot5BD9SrvxkwlxG5LY9-rs0Sr3gnqDWw_sKIz0rK3bpBnx96Dtr64pLE&inf_contact_key=2c8cc113bb72a3558224305f432a6be3

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This Smart Cookie Uses Dental Tools

May's Smart Cookie Award goes to Denise, who uses this dental tool to help her rip out.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10217182654898379&set=p.10217182654898379&type=3&theater

Looks like it works well for those who are traveling with their needlepoint.  Plan ahead for when we can do that again and order carefully as the price is all over the map.
https://www.homesteadmarket.com/OraPik-Traveler-Plaque-Remover--Twin-Pack_p_17.html

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Robot Red Running

Kreinik's blog says that they are getting reports that 003L Red Robot can run when it gets wet.  This is probably not as important to needlepointers unless you regularly block your projects when finished, but you need to be aware that this can happen.
http://kreinikthread.blogspot.com/2020/04/seeing-red.html

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Needlepoint is Calming and Relaxing

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution interviewed Mark Young at Labors of Love about needlepoint being a calming and relaxing hobby.
https://www.ajc.com/lifestyles/home-calming-hobbies-that-will-keep-you-relaxed/oHOK8yEC3t4CCWBrcpplON/?fbclid=IwAR2pttzdRO6Wckvb02_EwPvd11rRElvOCVD3hEMXOY6UtnRdCs9_53GgBaA

Thanks to Tara for the heads up!

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Needle Docks for Sale

Kelly Clark (yes, THAT Kelly Clark) has an Etsy store that sells pretty scissors, beaded fobs to put on the scissors handles, and needle docks, which are needle minders that are unique.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/kellyclarkstudio/?fbclid=IwAR2qd4lhepRNwgCm1u_gwXN11dadjMv1NZ-LulrVIXFMcGGo5kCg_ZvzE00

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Bunka Bunka Bunka: The Movie

I own a bunka brush. I don't use it often, but very occasionally it comes in really handy. Needlepoint.com has done a short video about using a bunka brush to create a fuzzy texture.
https://needlepoint.com/blogs/needlepoint-know-how/all-about-the-bunka-brush

The spines are rather soft, not as stiff as something like a copper brush used to clean rust from metal.  And the bunka brush itself is smaller than you would think.  But it works very well.

Enjoy the little movie!

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Posey Parker's Guide To Getting into Needlepoint

Posey Parker has written a guide for beginners at needlepoint.  It has good advice and lots of links to things you can pick up that aren't too expensive.
https://nymag.com/strategist/article/parker-posey-beginner-needlepoint-guide-kits-tools.html

I think doing needlepoint "jazz style" is genius!*

*Jazz style means improvisation, using whatever colors you want wherever you want.

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Instructional DVDs on Sale

Lisa at BeStitched has been cleaning house I think. She has grab bags of her instructional DVDs on sale.  You get four random DVDs plus a pair of small scissors and a little tool pouch with a fun saying.  Deal!
https://bestitchedneedlepointshop.com/products/dvd-grab-bag?inf_contact_key=6fb999c6f295e40f2f2fb93c962615b7

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An Interview with Madeline Elizabeth UPDATED

Needlepoint.com has a short but fun interview with Madeline Elizabeth, a new needlepoint designer—who hasn't even graduated high school yet!
https://needlepoint.com/blogs/needlepoint-know-how/meet-the-artist-madeline-elizabeth

If you want to see the designs Madeline Elizabeth mentions in the interview, start here on her website.
https://www.madeleineelizabeth.net/current-designs-copy

UPDATE:  Fiber Talk interviewed Madeline here.
https://wetalkfiber.com/2020/08/23/fiber-talk-with-madeleine-harwell/

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Making a Hat Band the Easy Way UPDATED

Horse Country Chic is making a hat band for a straw hat.
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/04/my-needlepoint-hat-band-project.html

She makes it look easy, too.  Tent stitched projects are so soothing right now.  Hopefully you can find something fun you want to stitch for a hat band of your very own.

UPDATE:  Here is her hat band finished. Neat!
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/05/my-finished-needlepoint-hatband-project.html

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What Is It With Cats and Needle Minders?

I was looking for something on Etsy and realized how many cat and coffee-themed needle minders there are. I thought these were charming. Enjoy the browse.  (By the way, there don't seem to be dog+coffee ones.  Odd!)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/699790559/kit-tea-cat-needle-minder-cat-magnet-cat?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=needle+minders&ref=sr_gallery-1-8&organic_search_click=1&bes=1

https://www.etsy.com/listing/586378462/lazy-grey-tabby-coffee-cat-premium?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=needle+minders+coffee&ref=sr_gallery-1-47&organic_search_click=1&cns=1


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Suzie Recommends UPDATED

Suzie Vallerie of Enriched Stitch is having fun with various canvases from Enriched Stitch, pulling threads and picking stitches for various areas.
https://astheneedleturns.com/what-would-suzie-do/

https://astheneedleturns.com/what-would-suzie-do-2/

UPDATE: More Suzie ideas.
https://astheneedleturns.com/what-would-suzie-do-3/

Of course any of the pieces from the shop will come with a free guide, but you don't have to buy them to learn from Suzie's vision for each.

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Leather Ring Thimbles

Deanna has a new leather thimble that she just loves.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/2926508684092937/

These are made to measure (you measure your finger with a piece of string, something that all of us have easily available!) and the ring is sewn together.  If you want the outside to be dimpled, you need to ask for this.  A variety of colors are available and you can probably get them decorated, too.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DeepWoodsLeather?ref=shop_sugg

https://www.etsy.com/listing/737319654/simplistic-leather-ring-unisex-stackable?ref=shop_home_active_8

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Breaking News: All 2020 Seminars Cancelled

In case you haven't heard, ANG, EGA and NAN have all cancelled their national seminars for 2020.

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Advice on Choosing a Canvas

Horse Country Chic has good advice on choosing a painted canvas in their latest blog posting. She lists her favorite designers, too, which is always fun as there's bound to be someone we don't know about.
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/04/my-favorite-needlepoint-designers-and.html

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Pre-Stitched Mini Stockings

Do you need a little pre-stitched mini stocking for next Christmas?  Horse Country Chic has an idea where to buy.
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/05/bauble-stockings.html

Here's the link to the Bauble Stockings website.
https://www.baublestockings.com/collections/all

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Rehoboth Beach 2020 Needlework Exhibit Cancelled

The needlework exhibit held each year at the Rehoboth Beach Museum in Delaware has been cancelled for 2020.
https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2020/04/rehoboth-beach-needlework-exhibit-for.html

Not surprising but look on the bright side—you have plenty of time to finish something amazing to exhibit in 2021.

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