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

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© 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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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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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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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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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/

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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