Alternating Continental Done Two Ways

Melita Glavin has been working on alternating continental diagrams for ANG and noticed the difference in the look as she stitched samples.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2024/09/13/alternating-continental/

One way shows the thread in the middle of the diamonds you stitch and one way doesn't.  

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright September 14, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Poppy Monk Talks Waves

Poppy Monk shows off a wave patterned stitch that works seamlessly between background and lettering.  It is a very simple row of straight stitches but after you work five rows, the wave starts to appear.  It is particularly great in the sample they show because you use one stitch and only change colors when you get to the lettering but the stitch looks different because of the color change.

https://poppymonkneedlepointkits.com/blogs/the-5-minute-needlepoint-blog/wave-pattern-needlepoint-stitch

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright July 20, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Free Nutcracker Designs

Abigail Cecile has a new free Christmas download chart of Clara and her nutcracker.

https://www.abigailcecile.com/pages/the-nutcracker-e-pattern?omnisendContactID=61d4f71be5b2120022be7c19&utm_campaign=campaign%3A+Free+Christmas+Nutcracker+E-Pattern+%2867536962468fda0e1b6a4d11%29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=omnisend

They are an adorable pair.  If you are into finishing your ornaments, Abigail Cecile sells some beautiful finishing kits that would look great with these.

https://www.abigailcecile.com/products/nutcracker-finishing-kit

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright December 7, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Lassoing Beads: The Movie

Hey there, cowboy!  Got some beads to corral?  Not to worry, The Wool and The Floss shows you how to lasso your beads so they stay right where you want them.  No more beads wandering off for you!

https://www.instagram.com/p/C_tbonCvbfj/

This works for any bead placement.  You don't have to be doing lettering to lasso your beads.  

Rollin, rollin, rollin,

Keep those beads from rollin - rawhide!

Ride 'em out, stitch 'em in - rawhide!

Sorry, too much coffee this morning.  LOL

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright September 10, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Threadaholic Alert: Something Totally Different

And now for something totally different!  Ruth Schmuff's store Bedecked and Beadazzled is selling a collection of Fluorescent Colors which glow under a black light!

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/product/fluorescent-colors/

These threads will be perfect for your Boho style.

https://www.needlenook.com/product/mary-engelbreit-hippie-girl-full-body/

https://stitchtherapyneedlepoint.com/feature.php?id=61311&title=Hippie%20Girl%20(Close%20Up)&itemtype=hand%20painted%20canvases

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright September 9, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Free Hanukkah Designs

Ridgewood Needlepoint has posted free charted designs for Hanukkah on their blog.

https://ridgewoodneedlepoint.com/hanukkah-designs/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright December 16, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Tower of Presents Ornament 2024

Every year Debbie Rowley of DebBee's Designs releases a free chart for folks to stitch as a thank you for supporting her business.  This year's design is called "Tower of Presents."

https://debbeesdesigns.com/in-this-time-of-thanksgiving-im-thankful-for-you/

Debbie says it is not that difficult for stitchers new to working from charts.  Raid your stash and see what you can create!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright November 24, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Tip on Counting Complex Background Stitches

One of the Wool and the Floss employees recently took a class from Ruth Schmuff and learned this tip on counting complex backgrounds.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C_lVPhaPWu_/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright September 8, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Kevin Lustik Needlepoint on Display

The sly humor of Kevin Lustik is on display through January 27, 2025 at 209 West 38th Street (street-level window) in New York City's Garment District.  

https://velvetparkmedia.com/on-view-needlepoint-works-by-kevin-lustik-until-january-27th-2025/

Kevin uses needlepoint canvas and thread to comment on modern life.  You can see more of his work on his Facebook page...

https://www.facebook.com/kevin.lustik

...or his Instagram account.

https://www.instagram.com/lustikart/?hl=en

Congratulations, Kevin!

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright December 14, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Charts for Charity 2024

KC Needlepoint does a lovely job of explaining Charts for Charity, along with where to find charts among your favorite designers.

https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/blogs/news/charts-for-charity-is-here

Morgan Julia talks about her Charts for Charity program on her blog, too.

https://morganjuliadesigns.com/blogs/news/supporting-meaningful-causes-with-needlepoint-charts-for-charity?_kx=_J_rdnNvxpl-p5ox0M-sxKe_dW8vBdau0gAV5QbqAX3Q5z_adzzshb4gk-wH2HbP.RWeQns

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright December 4, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: A Stitch at a Time is Out!

Stefanie Chase's (aka The Joy of Needlepoint) new book is out!

https://www.instagram.com/p/DDdI966xjSf/?img_index=1

https://www.instagram.com/p/DDc_Q5wxAdn/?img_index=2

Looks like there are color photos of stitch examples plus diagrams.  I can't wait to hear more about it.

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright December 13, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Thread Storage Idea

FrancieNeedlepoints on Instagram has a thread storage system that works well for her.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C8h6LMavI6g/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 22, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Shops Call them Put Ups--I Call Them A Pain

Shops call them put ups, those twisted loops of thread that make up skeins of brands like perle cotton.  They can be a real pain to open up and use but Mary Corbet has some tips on how to handle them without too much trouble.

https://www.needlenthread.com/2024/06/thread-tip-handling-looped-twisted-threads.html

I'll caution you that for some projects you need very long lengths of thread.  Think couching, darning backgrounds, types of needle weaving.  If all your threads are cut into pieces, you can't do those stitches.  Because of that I only cut a skein when I absolutely must, but Mary's way certainly is a good way to cope with these maddening skeins.  Just think before you cut, that's all.

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 6, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

How to Make a Dimensional Olive: The Movie

Chaparral's Instagram has a fun video demonstrating now to make a dimensional stump work olive for your martini design.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C_is-xYx_Xw/

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright September 5, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Helen Stevens' Tutorial on Stitching Trees

The British embroiderer Helen M. Stevens has posted a three part tutorial on stitching trees on her Instagram.  You'll need to use a sharp needle to put the stitches exactly where you want them on needlepoint canvas.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C6wdgNWqAbn/

https://www.instagram.com/p/C6yeJsFqD6Q/

https://www.instagram.com/p/C66MNriKgPz/

https://www.instagram.com/p/C6_Vef_qxM-/

https://www.instagram.com/p/C7E2C9NKZ61/

https://www.instagram.com/p/C7HFa1RqMTd/

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 16, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Latest from NJNA

NJNA has published their latest ANG chapter newsletter.   As usual it is full of ANG news, new products, sales (because it's Christmas) and more.

https://poppymonkneedlepointkits.com/blogs/the-5-minute-needlepoint-blog/why-i-stitch-the-unexpected-beauty-of-needlepoint

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2024/12/14/whats-happening-at-njna-12-14-24/

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© Copyright December 1, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Fun Finishing

I saw some cute finishing on Instagram today so I thought I'd share it with you.  First, Fire and Iris' latest Tarot design ("The Reader") is larger than the others in the series so it can be finished as a book or e-reader case.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C_gYyyMvqYQ/

If you are interested, here are the other smaller Tarot designs.

https://fireandirisdesigns.com/search?q=tarot&options%5Bprefix%5D=last

Abby of Saturnalia Stitching has stitched her Art Deco coasters and had them made up into a set.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C_ggRJMvQlB/?g=5&img_index=1

Here are all the Art Deco designs, available in various sizes.

https://www.saturnaliastitching.com/shop-all/art-deco

If your favorite shop doesn't stock them, Penny Linn's acrylic coaster set is available in either oval or square.

https://pennylinn.com/collections/accessories

Heirloom Designs challenges us to get our needlepoint headbands ready.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C_TKRh_v6ka/

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright September 5, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Nysha Lilly Has Died

Rachel Barri Designs just announced the death of Nysha Lilly, one of their artists.  

https://www.instagram.com/p/DDDUcdrSFHM/?img_index=1

It's beyond sad when we lose such charming talent.

https://rachelbarridesigns.com/collections/nysha-lilly

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© Copyright December 6, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Vintage Needlepoint Jewelry

Susan Johnson of SJ Designs has a unique stickpin for sale--a vintage 12 karat gold plated tapestry needle set with a diamond.  

https://sj-designs.net/product/12karat-gold-plated-tapestry-needle-set-with-a-tiny-diamond/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow 

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright September 4, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

How to Fake Beads

Francie at the FrancieNeedlepoints Instagram account shows off her fake beading-

https://www.instagram.com/p/C9IXy0NP2BV/

To summarize for those who don't have an Instagram account, Francie uses either Fyre Werks or Neon Rays Plus in cross stitches to give her stitching a beaded look without beads.

Fyre Werks is a very shiny flat ribbon from Rainbow Gallery.

https://needlepointjoint.com/products/fyre-werks

Neon Rays Plus, also from Rainbow Gallery, is also a flat ribbon-like thread with less sparkle than Fyre Werks but because many of the colors have metallic woven in, there is some shine.

https://www.needlenook.com/product/neon-rays-rainbow-gallery/

Normally these two threads are used in long stitches to show off the metallic look but a tiny cross stitch fakes a very good bead!

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© Copyright July 8, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Birds Eye Maple Mirrors with Inserts

Alex Paras Needle Arts has Sudbury mirrors with inserts for stitching on sale.  There are three sizes of Birds Eye maple mirrors and one size with a gold gilt frame.

https://store.apneedlearts.com/fiac.html

I don't know how easy these are to insert your stitching yourself but Sudbury has a lot of self-finishing boxes that work well.  If you want a mirror to showcase your stitching, these are a bargain.

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© Copyright September 3, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Thread Cutter Pendants

KC Needlepoint talks thread cutter necklaces and why they come in handy.

https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/blogs/news/thread-cutter-pendants-why-you-need-one

The brass one in KC Needlepoint's article is by Clover but there are quite a few brands available.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Bohin-Deer-Thread-Cutter-Pendant/499037308?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=6774&adid=22222222222423895977_1198468316916552_pla&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=e&wl1=s&wl2=c&wl3=74904369575011&wl4=pla-4578503903728221&wl5=&wl6=&wl7=&wl10=Walmart&wl11=Online&wl12=499037308_10000006918&wl14=thread%20cutter%20necklace&veh=sem&msclkid=8696c0969e6a186b1aefa6eff76ea471&gclid=8696c0969e6a186b1aefa6eff76ea471&gclsrc=3p.ds

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1510633229/prym-love-thread-cutter-necklace?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_all&utm_custom1=_k_b75b35243c7115fc047b535d55757e4f_k_&utm_content=bing_319339186_1310617986645934_81913644654434_pla-4585513245482005:pla-4585513245482005_c__1510633229&utm_custom2=319339186&msclkid=b75b35243c7115fc047b535d55757e4f

You can also find clip on versions for your purse or key ring.  As always, shop around for the look you want and the best price.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1565230327/thread-cutter-vintage-yarn-cutter-yarn?click_key=5ed543bc36a85f455c31fd2ec2e26a28bce704c8%3A1565230327&click_sum=67cea835&external=1&rec_type=cs&ref=pla_similar_listing_top-5&sts=1

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© Copyright June 24, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Travel Essentials

The Wool and the Floss has a few travel essentials:  a snap tray. a magnet, a chatelaine with tools and a needle case, and of course a Lumos light and canvas.  (and you'll need a project bag to carry it all)

https://www.instagram.com/p/C_S58BAxrEc/

Here's more about the Lumos light which drapes over your neck to point light at whatever you are stitching.  As always, shop around.  The Lumos light pricing varies a bit and sometimes you can find a sale.

https://woolfloss.com/products/lumos-light?_pos=1&_sid=cc31c150f&_ss=r

https://lumoslumos.com/products/lumos-knitting-light-main?variant=42998694543608

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© Copyright September 1, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Demure and Mindful Needlepoint

Needlepoint.com demonstrates the very ladylike, demure and mindful side of needlepoint.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C_QjyHQREfc/

And then the woman with spiky dyed hair and leather pants rides up on her motorcycle and asks to see the canvases from Bad Bitch Needlepoint.

https://www.badbitchneedlepoint.com/all-shop/p/heroin-chic

Remember, there's something for everyone in the world of needlepoint!

Discontinued Canvas from Bloomin' Stitches

That's the best part for me.  Doesn't matter who you are, needlepoint's got a design that grabs your heart.

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright September 1, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Learning Pillow Finishing Language with Fire and Iris

Fire and Iris have a great article about the different types of pillow finishing available (with pictures!) that will help you understand the lingo and know exactly what to ask for.

https://fireandirisdesigns.com/blogs/news/needlepoint-pillow-finishing-lingo

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright August 31, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

ANG's 2024 Seminar Report

ANG's 2024 Seminar was held in Kansas City, Missouri from August 30-September 6.  You can see the classes offered on the ANG website.

https://online.fliphtml5.com/bjsk/citm/#p=1

Melita Glavin went.  Here is her first actual seminar report, but two earlier blog postings talk about what she saw and ate before Seminar actually started.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2024/08/30/ang-2024-seminar-in-kansas-city-mo/

Melita's first class was with Lorene Salt, stitching her counted canvaswork piece "Byzantium."

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2024/08/31/ang-2024-seminar-in-kansas-city-mo-and-day-1-of-byzantium-by-lorene-salt/

And of course I'm a big fan of the half Chilly Hollow stitches.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2024/09/01/ang-2024-seminar-in-kansas-city-mo-and-day-2-of-byzantium-by-lorene-salt/

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2024/09/24/byzantium-by-lorene-salt-color-matched-areas/

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2024/10/04/byzantium-by-lorene-salt-progress/

Melita is also taking Dawn Donnelly's class "Treasures of the Great Lakes."  Hers is on linen but this is also offered on needlepoint canvas.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2024/09/02/ang-2024-seminar-in-kansas-city-mo-and-day-1-of-treasures-of-the-great-lakes-by-dawn-donnelly/

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2024/09/03/ang-2024-seminar-in-kansas-city-mo-and-day-2-of-treasures-of-the-great-lakes-by-dawn-donnelly-exp/

Melita managed to squeeze in a half day class -- Janet Z. Casey's "Heart Swirls."  Then she visited KC Needlepoint.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2024/09/04/ang-2024-seminar-in-kansas-city-mo-and-1-2-day-of-heart-swirls-by-janet-zickler-casey-kc-needlepoint/

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2024/10/12/heart-swirls-by-janet-zickler-casey-stitched/

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2024/09/05/ang-seminar-classes-and-rotation/

Melita had fun at the Expo and bought some goodies.  I didn't know there was a Hearts for Hospice booklet now.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2024/09/22/ang-seminar-expo-and-hearts-for-hospice-booklet/

Melita also exhibited and talks about her design's critique.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2024/10/17/fireside-sampler-returns-from-ang-seminar/

Vicky won a Judges Choice ribbon at the ANG Exhibit.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=26444575578523442&set=gm.8128936383850115&idorvanity=108537025890131

https://www.instagram.com/p/DBY77SzvCcj/

Maureen won four ribbons for her dog portrait at the ANG Exhibit, including best of show!

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10224667428449549&set=gm.8134565009953919&idorvanity=108537025890131

Lavinia shows off the teacher models for the four classes she took.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/8153606441383109/

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© Copyright August 31,  2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Unstitcher: A Ripping Tool

KC Needlepoint is selling a new tool called The Unstitcher.  

https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/blogs/news/introducing-the-unstitcher?_pos=2&_sid=944c95b7f&_ss=r&omnisendContactID=65edaf5fa958c70f5bc79ac7&utm_campaign=campaign%3A+Unstitcher+%2866ab7c3b4df1fb59331d0dd5%29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=omnisend

The Unstitcher is a tapestry needle set in an easy-to-hold plastic handle.  It has a cap to cover the point for storage.  KC Needlepoint's website says the tool is two and a half inches long.  You snip that first stitch in a row you want to remove, then use The Unstitcher's tip to gently undo each stitch.  This minimizes the chance of cutting the underlying needlepoint canvas as you rip.

https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/products/the-un-stitcher?_pos=1&_sid=564cf2108&_ss=r

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© Copyright August 30, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Embroidering a Face and Hair

Thanks to Kreinik's mentioning this, we can watch Lihn N.W. embroider a face and hair in the YouTube video.  This is being done on linen with DMC cotton flosses but a lot of the stitches and techniques will work on needlepoint canvas just as well, particularly if you use a sharp needle to place your stitches wherever you want instead of using a tapestry needle that only goes into the holes in needlepoint canvas.  You might also want to make note of the DMC colors used to include in your skin thread toolbox:  DMC variegated floss 69 (using the darker, medium and lighter parts of the skein for shading) and regular cotton floss 3774.  The hair colors used were DMC regular floss 938, 632, and 3064 to get the auburn hair shading.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DFahVBRBY8

Thanks, Kreinik!

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© Copyright August 29, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Poppy Monk's Six Small Stitches

Poppy Monk Needlepoint has a new article on their blog about six stitches that fit well in small spaces.  They have stitch diagrams and colored photos of the stitches on various canvases, too.

https://poppymonkneedlepointkits.com/blogs/the-5-minute-needlepoint-blog/six-needlepoint-stitches-for-small-spaces

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© Copyright August 28, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Why Not Have A Go?

Appletons has a new designer-David Smith.  He does lovely graphic patterns that are a delight.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C8Uyb6ANQkx/?g=5&img_index=1

Here are his currently available tapestry kits.

https://www.appletons.org.uk/?s=David+smith&post_type=product&dgwt_wcas=1

Here's a bit about David and how he started designing needlepoint.

https://www.appletons.org.uk/david-smith/

http://www.davidsmith-tapestry.co.uk/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow 

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 18, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Napkin Rings and Silverware Pockets

KC Designs is highlighting the napkin ring and silverware holder canvases from SCT Designs, which are a perfect way to decorate the holiday table.

https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/collections/for-the-table?omnisendContactID=65edaf5fa958c70f5bc79ac7&utm_campaign=campaign%3A+Tablescapes+%28670d7f59c0ecee4574658d50%29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=omnisend

Of course napkin rings are the perfect design-your-own project!

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright November 15, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A New Tool of the Trade from The Wool and The Floss

The Wool and the Floss has released their latest Tools of the Trade goodie--a magnetic holder for your wooden laying tool.  Look at both photos to see how it works.

https://woolfloss.com/products/laying-tool-minder-by-tools-of-the-trade?_pos=1&_sid=821a258a7&_ss=r

Apparently a laying tool larger than the size of a pencil works best.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C_F1R0VRPx6/

https://www.instagram.com/p/C_bNKtjvr43/

This is the perfect holiday gift for your stitching bestie!

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright August 25, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

November with NJNA

The New Jersey Needle Artists Chapter of ANG has published their newsletter and it's full of ANG news--including a sneak peek at the cover of Needle Pointers--and new projects, clubs, and gadgets.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2024/11/16/whats-happening-at-njna-11-16-24/

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© Copyright November 17, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Dimensional Leaf Stitches: The Movie

Since yesterday was Santa beard stitches, I thought today should be Christmas tree leaf stitches! Chaparral in Dallas has a nice video on their Instagram account showing how to create 3-D leaves for a tree.  (This also works for bird feathers or dragon scales or even flower petals.). Please note you can substitute a large needle for the small laying tool as the foundation for your stitches.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C_BdTWIP1fJ/

I learned this stitch as woven picots and use memory wire as the foundation.  You can also use a thread like perle cotton for a foundation although I find that a bit harder.  Here are diagrams.  Once you have the memory wire in place for the outside legs, loop thread up from C over the tip of the memory wire triangle, and start to weave it over and under the memory wire and the C leg of thread.

As you can see, all you need is the foundation and you can weave your standup leaf to the size you want for whatever you are creating.

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© Copyright August 24, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Twisted Lazy Daisy Stitch: The Movie

With the holiday season barreling down on us like a freight train, now is a good time to learn the twisted lazy daisy stitch for those Santa beards you need to finish.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C_BcaUJvUBO/

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© Copyright August 24, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Smooth Out Your Letters With This LoveMBHStudio Trick

LoveMBHStudio on Instagram has a tip for smoothing out the jagged look of tent stitched letters I hadn't thought of--she just stitches over the outside tent stitch with another tent stitch, which happens to be in a contrasting color in this example.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C_Ayth_RjX2/

Stitching again gives you a slightly padded look and smooths those rough edges. 

There are other things you can do--use a \ stitch on top of your tent stitch, making the outside edge a cross stitch.

Or you can do outline or stem stitches around the edge.  Cross stitches use back stitches for this as well.

Or you can couch a thread (a metallic or a perle cotton or even a wool, anything that isn't stranded) around the edge.  

Or you can embrace the ragged edge as from a normal viewing distance, it's not going to be very noticeable.

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© Copyright August 24, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Tip When Stitching Black on Black

Hedgehog Needlepoint has a tip for stitchers who are using black thread on a black painted area--use an acrylic paint pen to lightly color the black intersections to make them easier to see.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-fT9vIxh1b/

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© Copyright August 23, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Pointing It Out Interviews Maddie Sweet of Gingham Stitchery

Megan of The Pointing It Out podcast interviews Maddie Sweet of Maddie Sweet Designs, distributed by Gingham Stitchery.  You'll learn her background, how she creates needlepoint designs, and more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77Gs16lMYHs

Want to see Maddie's designs?  You can look at her section of the Gingham Stitchery website here--

https://theginghamstitchery.com/collections/maddie-sweet-designs

You can also browse her Instagram page.

https://www.instagram.com/maddiesweetdesigns/

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© Copyright August 21, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Christmas LED Frames at Michael's

Kevin just found a really cute dimensional frame that has lights at Michael's, the big box craft store.  

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/posts/okay-i-know-my-example-isnt-perfect-i-am-still-unpacking-i-have-no-idea-where-ha/8639839946093087/

Michael's sells out fast but you can order online.  I found several styles of these on their website when I searched for "Christmas LED frames."  Of course they have Christmas frames that don't light up, too.

https://www.michaels.com/search?q=christmas%20LED%20frames

Hopefully the style and mat shape will suit a canvas you have ready for framing.  

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© Copyright November 11, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Leather Finishers for Needlepointers

I've started compiling a list of leather finishers.  I can't always find out if the finisher accepts work directly from a stitcher but you can always ask.  These are alphabetical by company name, by the way, with any notes about the company that are pertinent.

Fennel's is a tack and belt finisher.  They are located in Kentucky.

https://www.fennells.com/np-belt-finishing.html

Hill Top Leather is known for their belts.  They are really backed up with work right now. They are north of Lexington, Kentucky.

https://hilltopleather.com/

House of Fleming is an Atlanta company that offers a variety of leathers and that folks say communicates well.  

https://houseoffleming.com/

Leather Prize is in Fort Myers, Florida.  They specialize in custom work and repairs.

https://leatherprize.com/

Pinnell Custom Leather is the high end leather finisher.  They are in rural Virginia and likely have a backlog of work.  They do everything.

https://www.pinnellcustomleather.com/

Sign of the Arrow is a shop in St. Louis known for their large stock of needlepoint belt canvases.  I don't know which finisher(s) they use but people love their work.

http://signofthearrow.com/

Always ask your local shop about leather finishing first.  They likely have experience working with leather finishers and can help through the process, which isn't straightforward.  The Pointing It Out podcast has an episode about belts to talk you through the choices you have to make.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-s9_oHZ7PRY

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© Copyright August 18, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Footstools at Rita's

You don't see examples of needlepoint-covered footstools often, so I was thrilled to see Rita's Needlepoint post three examples on their Instagram account.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-z-eQxsLpn/?img_index=1

Use the right side arrow to see all three.  Note that despite the differences in style, all three needlepoint tops are in all tent stitch and all wool (I think).  That's going to be the most durable thread and stitch in the long run.

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© Copyright August 18, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: YLI Shimmer Floss Discontinued

Stitchin Time in Louisville, Kentucky says YLI is being sold and the new owner is going to discontinue Shimmer ribbon floss.  I can't find any confirmation of this online except some shops are showing various Shimmer colors as "Discontinued."

Ribbon floss currently is available in plain rayon, metallic and Shimmer which is the plain rayon with a bit of metallic woven in.  It's a favorite of mine so luckily I have a nice little stash of my favorite colors.

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From Sheep to Appletons Wool: The Movies

Appletons Wool has posted two videos on their Instagram account showing how sheep are sheered, the wool processed into thread and then dyed to make Appleton tapestry and crewel wools.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-vSWYdoIZy/

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© Copyright August 18, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Fly Stitch: The Movie

Want to learn a versatile stitch?  Needlepoint.com demonstrates fly stitch on their Instagram account. 

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-0HN75xH0t/

One fly stitch makes a great foot for a bird.  It also looks good as a tiny leaf or bud.  Stack fly stitches and you have a lovely bigger leaf.  It can also stand upright as a bush or make a nice dragon scale.  

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© Copyright August 18, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Raised Stitches: The Movies

Today's Raised Stitch Day!  I have two videos featuring Ruth Schmuff of Bedecked and Beadazzled demonstrating raised closed herringbone stitch (perfect for leaves and feathers) and...

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-vCzR2OEOs/

...Heidi of Chaparral Needle Needlepoint showing you how to make detached buttonhole for baskets and bags.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-vVqIAvstd/

These stitches are easier than you would think.  Practice in the margins of your current piece and you'll soon get the hang of it.  (Tip:  Practice with perle cotton as it's easy to handle when you are trying to master new stitches.)

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© Copyright August 17, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Felt Right Tiles for Organization

Francie of francieneedlepoints on Instagram has a great organization idea:  she uses Felt Right tiles on her closet wall to pin up her ornaments instead of storing them flat.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C8XQPNLM1J-/

I have questions about the two types of adhesives they use (either commercial grade or removable) but this might be the perfect storage idea for you.  Check out their website for more information.

https://feltright.com/

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© Copyright June 21, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

NJNA Speaks

The latest e-newsletter from the members of ANG's New Jersey Needle Artists Chapter is out.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2024/11/02/whats-happening-at-njna-11-2-24/

As usual, it is full of ANG news, plus interesting tweezers, new clubs, kits, designs, a trunk show, a glow-in-the-dark thread, and more.

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© Copyright November 4, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Echoes of Elizabeth Needle Case

Donna's finished her Gay Ann Rogers' needle case.  This is called "Echoes of Elizabeth" and uses some of the motifs from Gay Ann's Elizabeth 1 designs.

http://majtravaux.blogspot.com/2024/08/took-unintentional-break.html

It is beautiful!  Lovely work, Donna.

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© Copyright August 15, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Rumor Mill Speaks UPDATED

The rumor mill says that eventually Kreinik metallics will be sold on the cards Rainbow Gallery uses.  That makes sense as Rainbow Gallery and Kreinik are owned by the same company, Fleur de Paris, and eventually Fleur will want to have all their threads wound on the same item.  

We'll see if this happens.  Stay tuned!  

UPDATE:  This is what Kreinik says--card Kreinik is quicker so ask your shop to order Kreinik Cards from Rainbow Gallery or Wichert Imports.  If you prefer spools, ask your local shop to order Kreinik Spools from Fleur de Paris.  

https://www.instagram.com/p/C_0_sMCBGv3/

UPDATE #2: Here is size 16 braid on cards.

https://www.facebook.com/FredasFancyStitching/posts/pfbid02BY8dt5Jy4tTJB9wEDnG3kGqbxPCTKVPcDD95Cix4WmXU9NacMxGmHQaFCstUDkAkl

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How To Make A Shop Love You

How do you make shops love you if you are a designer?  Easy!  You include a color key to a thread line with your canvas, like Elizabeth Crane Swartz did for this lovely geometric in a trunk show at Needlenook of La Jolla.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C74S28KppeR/

It's not something I've heard of designers doing but I bet shops would love it if a designer's most popular designs came with something like this.

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© Copyright June 7, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

FrancieNeedlepoints House Tour

FrancieNeedlepoints on Instagram moved to a new house on the coast last winter and has been busy decorating.  She invites us on a needlepoint tour and what fun it was to see all sorts of needlepoint goodies livening up the place.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-YGYrTPcuF/

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© Copyright August 8, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Beginning and Ending Threads Securely

Louise's Needlework has a nice short article on starting and ending threads securely.  Use the right side arrow to see all the pages.  They use inline and away waste knots, the pin stitch, the L stitch, T stitch and Bargello tuck to start or end threads securely and have diagrammed each for you.  

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-aBXqAtyXU/?g=5&img_index=1

I should add that Louise's Needlework has a very informative "Tips and Techniques" page on their website.  It's worth bookmarking for the next time you need expert advice.

https://www.louisesneedlework.com/hints-and-tips-for-needlepoint.htm

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Threadaholic Alert: Soft Matte Cotton Thread

Yesterday I visited my local Michael's craft store as I wanted some DMC cotton floss in a color I didn't have in the stash.  It took me a bit to find the cotton floss as the store had rearranged the aisles to make more room for a new DMC product--Soft Matte Cotton Thread.  

https://www.michaels.com/product/dmc-soft-matte-cotton-thread-10713375

Soft Matte Cotton is a thick, non-divisible thread that looks a bit like a soft cord.  I'm guessing it is about the diameter of size 3 perle cotton.  The texture and lack of shine reminds me of the loops that we used to weave potholders when I was a kid. Michael's had probably 30 colors on display but there are over 125 available on the DMC website above.

Is it something you'd use for needlepoint?  Probably not.  It looks suitable for 10 or 12 count canvas but if you are doing a rug, you'd want a more durable thread, like wool.  It would work on plastic canvas if you are teaching someone to stitch, though.  The DMC website mentions weaving and I'd think that this might be a good product if you are learning to weave.  It comes almost eleven yards to a skein and is fairly inexpensive.  I think it might make an interesting trim but it's not something I bothered to buy for my stash despite the deep, rich colors.

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© Copyright June 11, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Beth Gantz Self Finishing Round Wooden Frames

Needlepoint.com demonstrates how to add a ribbon hanger to the Beth Gantz round wooden ornament frames, then how to cut, fold and insert your 3.75 inch design into the four inch frame. The second link below shows you Beth's wooden frames, which come in a variety of sizes and shapes.  Your favorite shop can order from Beth for you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SaGFPhTXfA

https://bethgantzdesigns.com/products/self-finishing-products

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Melissa's and Megan's Journey

I imagine a lot of folks are like me on Halloween, without any little kids coming to my door for candy, so let's do something totally different and listen to the two Pointing It Out podcasts where the hosts, Melissa MacLeod of The Wool and The Floss, and Megan Holmes of the Needlepoint Clubhouse, interview each other.  

The first video is all about Melissa.  You can learn a bit about her career before needlepoint, how she became a shop owner, the impact of Covid on needlepoint, the re-branding Melissa has done, and the fact that despite her business background, she goes to Market without a budget.  

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

You can even tour Melissa's stitching room via this Instagram video.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-k0vToRDji/

The second video is all about Megan.  You can get to know her, learn a bit about her shop and discover how she's gone from shop owner to canvas distributor to new owner of Susan Roberts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBALTmmV_30

The websites for The Wool and The Floss and the Needlepoint Clubhouse are here--

https://woolfloss.com/

https://www.needlepointclubhouse.com/

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© Copyright August 6, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Easy Finishing Tip for Irregular Shapes: The Movie

The Nashville Needlepointer shows an easy way to outline an irregular shape on your mat board or foam core for finishing.  Hint:  Use a pin, then connect the dots and cut.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-S9V8mP7Hw/

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Bead Stacks: The Movie

The Needlepointer demonstrates stacking two sizes of beads for a special touch on your canvas. 

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-Q_rQ3smUw/

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The Sampler Archives

Tricia Nguyễn of Thistle Threads interviews Lynne Andrew of the Sampler Archives project in this YouTube video.  You'll learn of Lynne's work to build an online, searchable database of American samplers with descriptions and good quality photos.  (Note that there is a transcript of the video below the video and blurb if you want to read along.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcqn3oqdTAY

When this video was filmed, there were approximately five thousand images available to the public with more being added all the time as museums and historical societies contribute their information and pictures.  Here's the Sampler Archives' website.

http://samplerarchive.org/

Now individuals can add information about samplers in their area to a list so that volunteers can reach out to the samplers' owners to get photos and whatever information is available.  (This is also listed on the Sampler Archives' website under "Sampler Search.")

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoY6Fnx9Gq_58jaYKN-6RVVoYhV0EvuJSmNgYRpN40N1fVNg/viewform?pli=1

I know not all needlepointers are interested in samplers, but this is the history of both women and their needlework in America.  As Tricia says, sometimes "this is the only evidence the woman ever existed."  So donate money, contribute sampler information, and/or go to the Sampler ID Day in your area if you can.  

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© Copyright August 6, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Neon Rays and Neon Rays Plus: The Movie

Needlepoint.com's latest video talks about two Rainbow Gallery threads--Neon Rays and Neon Rays Plus.

https://needlepoint.com/blogs/needlepoint-know-how/thread-talks-all-about-neon-rays-neon-rays-plus

The video explains the difference in the two threads and offers some tips for stitching with them.  If you are tempted to buy a card or two, just to see, KC Needlepoint has photos of many of the colors of both threads on their website.

https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/search?type=product,article,page&q=neon%20rays*

https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/collections/neon-rays-1

If you don't have a favorite shop you support, shop around as prices vary a little.  

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© Copyright June 15, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Is That Your Slip Showing? Or Your Jessica?

Debbie Rowley of DebBee's Designs shows how you can alter the top layer of a three layered Jessica stitch to show more or less of the colors of the middle layer.

https://debbeesdesigns.com/dont-be-afraid-of-jessicas/

This intrigued me.  I had no idea that you could layer Jessicas, using a different colored thread for each layer to get fun effects.  Smart of you, Debbie!  Upon doing a little research I discovered that Debbie Rowley has even done a four layered Jessica in one of her designs.  Here is how Ruth Schmuff diagrams Jessicas, just so you get the general idea.  

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2016/07/lets-talk-jessicas-2/

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How to Make Ringlet Curls: The Movie

Ruth Schmuff demonstrates how to make thick coils of curl for your canvas the easy way.  Glue is involved but this is how handmade doll curls are made and I've never heard of bugs bothering their hair.  

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-LjqOMvq5C/

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Breaking News: Anchor Tapestry Wool Discontinued

Breaking News!  Jolly Red says that Anchor tapestry wool is being discontinued!

https://mailchi.mp/jollyred.co.uk/time-to-relax-4882906?e=017cfa488f

This is a bigger deal for UK companies that use tapestry wool from Anchor for their kits, but Jolly Red will use up their stock of Anchor tapestry wool, then switch to Appleton wool (which I prefer, but I know this is a personal choice).

I've not been able to confirm this news anywhere (Anchor doesn't appear to have a website) but I don't doubt that Jolly Red knows what they are talking about.  If you love Anchor's tapestry wool, good luck grabbing what you can now!

As far as I can find out, Anchor cotton floss is not being discontinued. 

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© Copyright October 24, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Unique Self-Finishing for Halloween (Plus Glow-in-the-Dark Threads)

Lisa at Deux Bijoux Bijoux shows off a unique self-finishing frame for your Halloween stitching pleasure.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DAhEH9dPKC4/

The kit (canvas, threads and frame) is available from The Scissorists.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DAI3q0htEHl/

By the way, Kreinik has a new glow-in-the-dark section about these threads they sell on their website.  This gives tips on use, how others make them glow (or glow longer), and explains why these threads often have a green cast.

https://www.kreinik.com/store/shop-needlework/glow-in-the-dark-threads/how-to-use-glow-in-the-dark-threads

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© Copyright October 1, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The October 2024 Stitcher of the Month at Stitch by Stitch

The Stitcher of the Month at Stitch by Stitch in Larchmont, NY is Linda Bieler, whose life was changed by needlepoint.

https://stitchbystitchneedlepoint.com/pages/stitcher-of-the-month-linda-bieler

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She Hasn't Left Us

She hasn't left us--her influence lingers and spreads:  the obituary of Judith Coolidge Carpenter Herdeg has been written by Tricia Nguyen.  If you are at all interested in 17th Century embroidery, especially caskets, you'll want to read about this remarkable woman.

http://thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2024/04/judith-coolidge-carpenter-herdeg.html

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© Copyright April 13, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Bobbin Tower

The Wool and The Floss has a customer who loves to bead and organize who highly recommends Clover's Stack 'n Store Bobbin Tower for storing spools of colored beading thread.

https://woolfloss.com/products/bobbin-tower?_pos=1&_sid=33091a123&_ss=r

Here is a slightly better photo.  The tower holds around 30 beading thread spools although I suspect it is intended for sewing machine bobbins.

https://www.officesupply.com/craft-supplies/sewing-quilting/notions/sewing-machine-notions/clover-stack-store-bobbin-tower-nancy-zieman/p415842.html?ref=pla&scid=scbplp415842&sc_intid=415842&msclkid=2880066f331418228eeb60ca32667db0&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SC%20Shopping%20-%20Everything%20Else%20-%20Broad&utm_term=4585100934733526&utm_content=Everything%20Else%20-%20Broad

Shop around.  Prices vary quite a bit and sometimes you can find different colors.

And for those who don't bead, here are the types of beading thread spools these are designed to hold.

https://i.etsystatic.com/13846188/r/il/b36ec7/2290752588/il_1588xN.2290752588_l4vk.jpg

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© Copyright July 27, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.