BREAKING NEWS: Fireside Stitchery is Being Sold UPDATED

Fireside Stitchery just announced on Facebook that the store is being sold.  

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1266321597520159&set=a.853803098772013

It is a great shop under the current owners but everyone deserves a fun and healthy retirement.  I wish Maria and Judy many happy years with their feet up and the new owner a great time keeping Fireside going.

UPDATE:  The new owner is Lynn Upchurch.  A more just down the road to a new location is planned but right now the thread inventory is being built.  Good luck, Lynn!

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To Ply or Not to Ply?

Needlepoint.com's latest blog posting considers the question of plying threads.

https://needlepoint.com/blogs/needlepoint-know-how/to-ply-or-not-to-ply

You may want to bookmark their "Thread Tips" article as it recommends the number of plies or strands to be used on either 13 or 18 count canvas.  Please note that this will vary according to your stitch tension, the stitch you are using, and the look you want.  It pays to do some testing in the margins of your canvas first.  That's really the only way you will be certain that you use the number of plies or strands that will work for your situation.

https://needlepoint.com/pages/tips-tricks

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Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright April 25, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.