Frames and Fobs

If you are a fan of the Maggie canvases that have matching frames, you'll want to see the matching frame/canvas sets from Robbyn's Nest.
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2013/06/robbyns-nest-canvas-frames.html

You can see many more frames starting on page 44 of the 2012 online catalogue from Robbyn's Nest.
http://www.robbynsnestdesigns.com/Images/Content/2012RobbynsNestDesign.pdf

If you are in the market for a new scissors fob, you will want to read this rave review of the ones from Paprika Pi.
http://theyoungneedlepointer.blogspot.com/2013/06/paprika-pi-and-rebecca-wood.html

There are always opportunities to go shopping online, so it's important to know what the product is really like and what new things are available.

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

New Threads and More UPDATED

Well, these aren't exactly new threads--they are just new to the U.S. market.  First of all, Terry Dryden has new #5 perle cotton SILK overdyes from Stef Francis in England. The colors are so lovely!
http://www.terrydryden.com/-blog/2013/6/17/some-new-perle-threads-to-try.html

UPDATE:  Terry says their new perle is silk, not cotton, and that it feels great in the hand.  Thanks for the update.  Can I come over and fondle your new threads?

Stef Francis' website is here.  Click on "Hand Dyed Yarns" and "Hand Dyed Ribbons" to see threads most of interest to needlepointers.
http://www.stef-francis.co.uk

Secondly, Needle in a Haystack has started importing DMC's Diamant metallic thread from Europe.  Mary Corbet reviews the thread here.  You'll learn why this thread is so smooth (it's treated with silicon) and see some of the available colors.
http://www.needlenthread.com/2013/06/thread-talk-dmc-diamant.html

By the way, Mary is giving away a full set of Diamant, courtesy of DMC.
http://www.needlenthread.com/2013/06/dmc-diamant-a-give-away.html

Vicky DeAngelis has also posted photographs of the Diamant colors as well as photographs of the flower beads from Sundance and the newest scissor fobs from Paprika Pi.
http://mostlyneedlepoint.com/how-about-some-stash-enhancement/

Enjoy looking at all the great things stitchers can choose from.  We are really lucky to be stitching in the 21st Century.

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

Paprika Pi

Joey Barnes has started a new company called Paprika Pi to make stitching tools that are pretty, different and functional.  They make stitch counting pins, scissors fobs, lanyards, magnets and more.  Custom designs are possible, too.
https://squareup.com/directory/paprika-pi

Because the company is in Texas, one of the best places to see their products is at Needle Works in Austin.  Are you a Tony Minieri student?  Then this scissors fob is for you!
http://theneedleworks.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=8278&osCsid=78473170e597adfd2cfc4252e68feab0

Do you have a special pair of scissors just for cutting metallic threads?  Then you might want this fob that has a scissors point protector shaped like a spool of Kreinik metallic thread.
http://theneedleworks.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=8280&osCsid=78473170e597adfd2cfc4252e68feab0

There are themed fobs like this one called Santa Fe Dreams.
http://theneedleworks.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=8279&osCsid=78473170e597adfd2cfc4252e68feab0

If you are a bird watcher then this scissors fob with a birdhouse bead scissors tip protector is for you.
http://theneedleworks.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=8277&osCsid=78473170e597adfd2cfc4252e68feab0

Something for everyone. Aren't we lucky?  Thanks, Joey.

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