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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Add a Pinch of Brenda Hart, Stir

Bedecked and Beadazzled had Brenda Hart over to teach a canvas embellishment class last October. Want to see what Palma started in class?   Here it is, freshly finished and framed.
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2012/08/owls-in-trees.html

The canvas is from Renie Britenbucher/Maggie and the frame is a Lisa Krause one, I think.
http://www.maggieco.com/html/detail.php?ID=2873&Category=4&pg=5&q=

You can see Lisa's frames for Maggie and Ewe and Eye canvases on both the Maggie website and Lisa's.
http://www.deuxbijouxbijoux.com

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Finishing Is In The Air

I've been enjoying some wonderful finishing various folks have photographed and posted for us to all enjoy.   Do you love needlepoint pillows?  Then you'll want to see Needle Nicely's new shop models.
http://needlenicely.blogspot.com/2012/06/new-pillow-models.html

Ridgewood has a great pillow just back from the finisher also.
http://ridgewoodneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2012/06/look-at-this-fun-chick-pillow-with.html

They also are showcasing a darling framed Barbara Bergsten piece with pegs to hang dog leashes.   Watson, did you see this?
http://ridgewoodneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2012/06/here-is-custom-finishing-job-that.html

Of course if you'd rather, the canvas can be finished in a more traditional style.
http://createneedlepoint.typepad.com/create_needlepoint/2012/06/more-no-no-bad-dog-finished-needlepoint.html

Speaking of Barbara Bergsten's designs, look at this darling purse!
http://createneedlepoint.typepad.com/create_needlepoint/2012/06/more-finished-needlepoint.html

If you've wanted to stitch something for a child but couldn't think how to finish it, Linda's got the answer for you.
http://nystitchingsisters.blogspot.com/2012/06/jake-cars-framed.html

Do you need a serving tray for a party or get-together?
http://bargelloneedlepoint.com/display-your-bargello-needlepoint-in-a-serving-tray/

Ruth Schmuff has a custom frame for her last mystery class piece.  Lisa Krause will make these for folks if your shop asks, however.
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2012/06/poinsettia-lady-has-returned.html

How about this wonderful JP Needlepoint "treasure box"?
http://ridgewoodneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2012/06/we-loved-this-elegant-container-at-shop.html

Or these EyeCandy pillows finished by Marlene;s?
http://eyecandyneedleart.blogspot.com/2012/06/more-fab-finishing.html

My favorite finished pieces, however, are these two SharonG compositions called CatWalk and DogWalk.  I own this version of CatWalk which I plan to stitch for my cousin who loves cats one day.  Congratulation on the wonderful stitches chosen for these, Robin!
http://needlepointstudyhall.blogspot.com/2012/06/cat-walk-ct22-and-dog-walk-ct23-by.html

SharonG has expanded the series to include owls.  There is also a small version of CatWalk I can't find a photo of online.
http://www.sharong.com/catalog/new.html

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If You Have A Dog...

...you will want to check this out.
http://stitchplaywithneedlepointtooltime.blogspot.com/2012/02/dog-leash-holder-by-lisa-krause.html

Lisa Krause makes a lot of custom frames for Maggie and Ewe and Eye designs.  (Maggie distributes Ewe and Eye.)  You can see a selection of them on the Needlepoint Tool Time website as well as her new game board.
http://www.needlepointtooltime.com/

Speaking of dogs, I just discovered very nice dog portraits by Kirk and Hamilton.
The bulldog is my favorite.
http://www.needlepoint.com/all-canvases/animals/cats-dogs/british-bulldog.html

However, the Airedale is very regal, and...
http://www.needlepoint.com/airedale-terrier.html

...the Jack Russell and the Dalmation puppy are darling.
http://www.needlepoint.com/all-canvases/animals/cats-dogs/jack-russell.html

http://www.needlepoint.com/all-canvases/animals/cats-dogs/dalmatian.html

Most Kirk and Hamilton dogs I'm familiar with are stylized and humorous.  Like this--
http://www.needlepoint.com/all-canvases/animals/cats-dogs/black-labrador-xmas-circle.html

I'm glad to see them branching out their style a bit.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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