New Self-Finishing News

The January newsletter from New Jersey Needle Artists chapter of ANG is out and it's full of news and new products.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2023/01/28/whats-happening-at-njna-1-28-23/

The new self-finishing wallets from Planet Earth and the retro travel tag's new swivel clip from Hedgehog caught my eye.  Self-finishing is where it's at these days, and designers are coming up with all sorts of goodies for us.

By the way, I've heard one of Evan Burrough's family members have retired from making Evertites so he's having trouble keeping up with orders.  They're still in business, just far behind.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright January 29, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

BREAKING NEWS: Hedgehog Handworks Is Closing (and More)

I just heard from Mary Corbet's blog that Hedgehog Handworks is closing so the owner can retire. So they are having a sale!  This is a very big deal indeed as the shop has long been the go-to place for stumpwork, 17th Century reproduction embroidery and goldwork supplies.  But they also carry Accentuate, Gloriana silk ribbons, Gilt Sylke Twist, and much much more.    If you have been longing for a special expensive thread, check their inventory.
http://www.hedgehoghandworks.com/catalog/index.php

In other news of limited shopping opportunities, Thistle Threads has introduced a new set of colors in their line of silk purl threads.
http://thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2017/03/i-love-silk-purls.html

There are 19 new colors of the tiny silk purl coils.
https://thistle-threads.myshopify.com/products/tiny-silk-purls-1-2-yards?variant=40018952650

And a cream introduced in the medium sized silk purl range.  These threads are meant to be couched on the surface and I think some would make amazing hair or a stunning Christmas tree.
https://thistle-threads.myshopify.com/products/silk-wrapped-purl

Have fun shopping!  Don't buy it all, ok?  I plan to do a little shopping tonight….

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 27, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

English Goldwork

If you have half an hour free, you might want to watch the video Hands Across the Sea Samplers found about creating a goldwork dragonfly.  The article itself is interesting, too.  Have fun!
https://hands-across-the-sea-samplers.com/michael-jackson-prince-charles-common/

By the way, if you want to learn more about the metal threads used or perhaps order something for your own stitching, explore Hedgehog Handworks' website.
http://www.hedgehoghandworks.com/catalog/metal_threads_index.php

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 8, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Chips of Gold Thread

Gold work uses bits of metallic thread for chipping, which Anna Scott explains beautifully here.
http://annascottembroidery.blogspot.com/2015/02/chip-chip.html

Want to see some of these exotic metal threads?  Visit Hedgehog Handworks's site and explore the metal threads section.
http://www.hedgehoghandworks.com/catalog/metal_threads_index.php

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright February 12, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Gimme Gimme!

Are you a silk fiend? Then you will want to browse Hedgehog Handwork's website to admire the Gilt Sylke Twist, the Silk Collection (assortments of silks and metallics in various shades), and more.  Until August 12th, the website is offering free shipping within the United States.
http://www.hedgehoghandworks.com/catalog/fibers_silkcollections.php

http://www.hedgehoghandworks.com/catalog/gilt_sylke_twist.php

They have things it is hard to find anywhere else, particularly if you need metal threads.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com@ Copyright 2013 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Silk Gimp (OR, Jane Falls in Love--Again) UPDATED

Mary Corbet has written about a new thread--silk gimp.  As I have never seen a silk thread I don't love, of course I am enthralled by the possibilities!
http://www.needlenthread.com/2012/10/thread-talk-silk-gimp.html

It's not going to be easy to find, but it is possible to hunt down using the links in the article above.  I suspect silk gimp is probably made by Access Commodities, if that helps you narrow your search.  It isn't on their website, however.
http://www.accesscommodities.com/products

Pipers Silks in England also advertises silk gimp.
http://www.pipers-silks.com/ProductInformation/SilkGimp.htm

UPDATE:  Mary shows off another type of silk gimp.
http://www.needlenthread.com/2012/11/thread-talk-silk-gimp-vs-silk-gimp.html

Piper's Silk Gimp
http://www.needlenthread.com/2012/11/playing-around-with-pipers-silk-gimp.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com