Suzie at Enriched Stitch has two new threads (Silken Straw and silk wrapped purl) that she is running wild with! Look out, Maggie hand painted canvas~ Suzie is on the rampage with threads!
http://astheneedleturns.com/wednesday-wips-3/
If you live in the Connecticut area, stop by the shop and see what other wild things Suzie's up to with this piece.
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Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Monday, June 2, 2014
Amy Talks Books, Guides and More
Amy Bunger's shop newsletter for June and July 2014 is now up on her website.
http://www.amybunger.com/f/0614.pdf
Amy's gone nuts for three ring binders. When you read her mini book reviews, you'll see why. She also reveals that Sparky (the semi-metallic version of Silken Straw) will be available at the January 2015 trade show. Silken Straw is a repackaged knitting yarn and so is the new Sparky. If you have a big project and a very good knitting shop nearly (or a LOT of stitching friends you can share with), see if you can find Alchemy's yarns before Sparky debuts.
The newsletter also contains the whimsical backstory for several new Annie Lane canvases, courtesy of Cindy McKown, and a new stitch diagram, created by Amy just for us. The newsletter has new stitch guides, too.
All in all, a fun way to spend Monday morning!
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 1, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
http://www.amybunger.com/f/0614.pdf
Amy's gone nuts for three ring binders. When you read her mini book reviews, you'll see why. She also reveals that Sparky (the semi-metallic version of Silken Straw) will be available at the January 2015 trade show. Silken Straw is a repackaged knitting yarn and so is the new Sparky. If you have a big project and a very good knitting shop nearly (or a LOT of stitching friends you can share with), see if you can find Alchemy's yarns before Sparky debuts.
The newsletter also contains the whimsical backstory for several new Annie Lane canvases, courtesy of Cindy McKown, and a new stitch diagram, created by Amy just for us. The newsletter has new stitch guides, too.
All in all, a fun way to spend Monday morning!
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 1, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Sunday, May 18, 2014
A Tip for Stitching with Silken Straw
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Silken Straw,
The World in Stitches,
threads,
tips
Randi from The World in Stitches has a very neat tip for Silken Straw. She says, "More on Silken Straw, which I also picked up at market: You can run a needle down the length and split it into strands, putting together the desired number and using a laying tool!"
Very clever, Randi! Since I think Silken Straw too wide for many stitches on 18 count, this is a very useful thing to know. By the way, anyone in the Concord or Lowell, Massachusetts area who wants to see Silken Straw in person can check with Randi at the shop.
http://www.twisinc.com
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Very clever, Randi! Since I think Silken Straw too wide for many stitches on 18 count, this is a very useful thing to know. By the way, anyone in the Concord or Lowell, Massachusetts area who wants to see Silken Straw in person can check with Randi at the shop.
http://www.twisinc.com
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 9, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
New Threads
Several new threads were introduced at Market or were more widely available after being introduced at the January Market. I thought I'd list them all here because, let's face it! I'm a threadaholic!
First up, new colors of Pepperpot Silk. I like it, but it is not my favorite thread. It is very shiny and excellent for tent stitches on 18 count. It probably works on 13 count also but I haven't tried it there yet as my current project is 18 count. It can be divided into three parts and stitched with. It keeps the shiny look if split into smaller plies but there are slubs so you have to watch as you stitch with it divided and not use the slightly thicker areas or you will spoil the look. I think it gives a very luxurious shine but I think it might be too tender for upholstery items.
http://ridgewoodneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2014/05/new-colors-are-you-looking-to-complete.html
If you like couched threads, Access Commodities has the threads for you. Their newest is Russian Braid (available in four shades of silver with four matching shades in silver A Ver A Soie silk to couch it), but they offer silk wrapped purl that aren't on their website. You can see them here. I'm waiting for the Gilt Sylke Purl myself.
http://thistle-threads.com.mytempweb.com/shop/sundries/index.html
They also have a new Wire thread. I don't know if this is for couching or if it will go through NP canvas holes. I also don't know how stiff it is.
http://www.accesscommodities.com/img/pimages/wirethreads0.jpg
Their Filament Silk Gimp is probably somewhat stitchable but I'd couch it myself or use it on surface stitches like detached buttonhole or maybe French knots.
http://accesscommodities.com/img/pimages/filamentsilkgimp-russetbrown0.jpg
I think Rainbow Gallery has a variegated Gold Rush 14! Rainbow Gallery has introduced lots of new colors in various lines, anyway.
http://sonorandesertstitching.blogspot.com/2014/05/sunday-sampler-of-new-quail-run-designs.html
Pocket Full of Stitches summaries the new threads here. They say that Access Commodities has a new fine leather cord in eight colors but that's not on the Access Commodities website.
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2014/05/threads-more-threads.html
You'll notice that PFOS mentions the new Silken Straw. This is similar to Thread Gatherer's Sea Grass except it is wider, shinier and doesn't give the effect of paper when stitched. I've used it for tent stitches and for longer stitches. It works either way but longer stitches show off the slight shine better. I also think it is a little cramped on 18 count but 13 count should work well. It comes packaged for needlepointers in tone on tone and variegated colors. This is a knitting fiber being packaged for needlepoint. If you have a well-stocked knitting store in your area and plenty of friends to share with, see if you can pick up a skein there. I understand there are other threads in the Alchemy Yarns line that may make the jump to smaller packaging for needlepoint. Check out Sparky, for example.
http://www.alchemyyarns.com/yarns.html
I see lots of stitching fun in our future!
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
First up, new colors of Pepperpot Silk. I like it, but it is not my favorite thread. It is very shiny and excellent for tent stitches on 18 count. It probably works on 13 count also but I haven't tried it there yet as my current project is 18 count. It can be divided into three parts and stitched with. It keeps the shiny look if split into smaller plies but there are slubs so you have to watch as you stitch with it divided and not use the slightly thicker areas or you will spoil the look. I think it gives a very luxurious shine but I think it might be too tender for upholstery items.
http://ridgewoodneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2014/05/new-colors-are-you-looking-to-complete.html
If you like couched threads, Access Commodities has the threads for you. Their newest is Russian Braid (available in four shades of silver with four matching shades in silver A Ver A Soie silk to couch it), but they offer silk wrapped purl that aren't on their website. You can see them here. I'm waiting for the Gilt Sylke Purl myself.
http://thistle-threads.com.mytempweb.com/shop/sundries/index.html
They also have a new Wire thread. I don't know if this is for couching or if it will go through NP canvas holes. I also don't know how stiff it is.
http://www.accesscommodities.com/img/pimages/wirethreads0.jpg
Their Filament Silk Gimp is probably somewhat stitchable but I'd couch it myself or use it on surface stitches like detached buttonhole or maybe French knots.
http://accesscommodities.com/img/pimages/filamentsilkgimp-russetbrown0.jpg
I think Rainbow Gallery has a variegated Gold Rush 14! Rainbow Gallery has introduced lots of new colors in various lines, anyway.
http://sonorandesertstitching.blogspot.com/2014/05/sunday-sampler-of-new-quail-run-designs.html
Pocket Full of Stitches summaries the new threads here. They say that Access Commodities has a new fine leather cord in eight colors but that's not on the Access Commodities website.
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2014/05/threads-more-threads.html
You'll notice that PFOS mentions the new Silken Straw. This is similar to Thread Gatherer's Sea Grass except it is wider, shinier and doesn't give the effect of paper when stitched. I've used it for tent stitches and for longer stitches. It works either way but longer stitches show off the slight shine better. I also think it is a little cramped on 18 count but 13 count should work well. It comes packaged for needlepointers in tone on tone and variegated colors. This is a knitting fiber being packaged for needlepoint. If you have a well-stocked knitting store in your area and plenty of friends to share with, see if you can pick up a skein there. I understand there are other threads in the Alchemy Yarns line that may make the jump to smaller packaging for needlepoint. Check out Sparky, for example.
http://www.alchemyyarns.com/yarns.html
I see lots of stitching fun in our future!
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
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