Spool Savers

These great little wrap arounds are perfect for spools that don't have a little slot to put your thread in.  (I'm looking at you, balls of perle cotton!)

https://www.instagram.com/p/C6q91mRshEJ/?g=5&img_index=1

They are called spool savers or spool huggers.  Made by Peels, they are sold in pairs by Thistle Needleworks in Connecticut but many online sewing stores sell them in much larger quantities.

https://store.apneedlearts.com/072822.html

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How to Stitch the Target Totes

Love MHB Studio has posted instructions on how to stitch on rattan-type patterns, such as the Target tote.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C6rFYw-MF-R/?g=5&img_index=1

She's also done free charts for patterns you might use.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C6roQJEPhiU/?g=5&img_index=1

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

Comparing Basketweave and Continental Stitch: The Movie

Needlepoint.com continues their "How to Needlepoint" series of videos with a comparison of continental stitch with basketweave.  They diagram the stitches for you as well (including a diagram for left-handed folks).  The first video covers basketweave, the second continental.

https://needlepoint.com/blogs/needlepoint-know-how/how-to-needlepoint-basketweave-stitch

Note that basketweave stitch uses a lot more thread than continental stitch, but it doesn't distort the canvas as much as continental does.  You might need to block a canvas if you use a lot of continental stitch on it.  However, if you are starting to run out of thread, continental makes sense.  Just don't mix continental and basketweave in a solid background as you probably will see a difference on the front.

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

Church Needlepoint from the UK

Tracey of the Stitches and Style Instagram has been touring the UK and is treating us to ecclesiastical needlepoint from Holy Trinity Church in Bradford on Avon...

https://www.instagram.com/p/C6jOtWVr71b/?g=5&img_index=1

...and Westminister Abbey in London.  Use the side arrows to see all the photos.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C6n7rbmLoWK/?g=5&img_index=7

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

For King and Country

Beth talks about the Fiber Talk interview she and Gary did with staff from the Royal School of Needlework on the restorations and original pieces they prepared for the Coronation of King Charles III last summer.

http://bethsneedleworkstash.blogspot.com/2024/05/rsn-podcast-on-fibertalk.html

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