Breaking News: Sandy Jenkins Died

Thanks to Nancy's posting on Needlepoint Nation, I've learned Sandy Jenkins died August 3 in Fredericksburg, Texas.  Apparently her husband followed her six days later.

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/fredericksburgstandard/name/sandra-jenkins-obituary?id=36178511&fbclid=IwAR1XCFFK1iF0FKDOaxhn6VD1um7ohOVIRUyU8q3arV4F6EmtVXHdDTno7tE

I am sorry to hear this.  She was an early pioneer in needlepoint embellishment and designed a lot of fun pieces.

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Planet Earth Six Ply Silk Becomes Eight Ply Silk

I really like Planet Earth's Six Ply Silk.  So I was very interested to hear, according to both Barbara on Needlepoint Nation and the Planet Earth website, the company is gradually transitioning the thread to eight plies.  I thinl it is going to be called Planet Earth Ply Silk Floss now.

http://www.planetearthfiber.com

I'm sure I'll still like it but it can be disconcerting when you buy skeins of something that you thought was six plies and discover eight.  Be careful shopping for multiple skeins that you don't get a mix of six and eight plies.  For me, it wouldn't matter but depending on what stitch you use, this could be a problem.

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