Report on the Duo Designs Retreat

Brenda of Brenda's Needlepoint Studio just got back from a Duo Designs retreat in Kentucky.  She had a blast!

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2023/09/retreat-by-duo-designs-in-kentucky-92823.html

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The background is what Brenda is working on now.

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2023/09/stitching-girl-with-her-horse-93023.html

If you are intrigued, you can sign up for information about upcoming retreats, classes and on Sandy Arthur's website.

http://duodesignsinc.com/wpsite/

There's also a link on the website to Sandy's Etsy shop where you can buy one of her stitch guides, one of her small but fabulous books, pick up excess canvases from the classes she's taught, and buy supplies.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/DuoDesignsBySANDRA

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright September 28, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

How to Use a Needle Threader: The Movie

KC Needlepoint has a short video on learning to use a needle threader.

https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/blogs/news/make-threading-your-needle-easy

I prefer the wire loop threaders myself but I use more silk and cotton flosses as well as thin metallics than anything else.  Everyone will have a different preference according to what you normally stitch with and how flexible your fingers are.  KC Needlepoint has a nice selection on their website.

https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/collections/threaders

If you do choose a wire loop threader, I suggest you put a drop of Super Glue on the threader where the wires go into the threaders.  This makes them harder to yank out as you use the threader.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright August 31, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.