The EZ Beader from The Collection

Lauren at BeStitched loves the EZ Beader from The Collection.   She shows it off on the shop's Instagram account.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DHCWIEoy6FI/

It's a wooden disk with a magnet on the back and a sticky beading mat on the front.  Park it on your canvas to have your beads easily at hand.

https://theneedleworks.com/shop/the-ez-beader-magnetic/

The Collection also makes a nice colorless beading thread.  As always, shop around.  Prices vary slightly on this item.

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© Copyright March 11, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

When Needlepoint Is Against the Law

The Collection Designs posted a photo on their Instagram page of a copy of one of their designs that someone else is selling.  

https://www.instagram.com/p/CpeQLbmNuP-/

Changing the colors doesn't make it ok.  It's still copyright theft.  The old saying that if you change 10 percent of something it's ok is just a wives' tale.  The law still considers it theft.  

This is stealing.   Small businesses can't afford to go after thieves so this continues, making it up to us needlepointers to not buy stolen goods.  

How do you know something is stolen?  It's easier than you would think--only buy original designs.  What do I mean by that?  

Don't buy canvases that show things that are not original--like sports team logos, food labels, restaurant signs, cartoon and movie characters, book characters and even book covers, anything that mimics something you've seen elsewhere and loved. It's not the canvas designer's to take and sell, with a few exceptions.  Tabasco bottles are licensed by Jude, Smoky the Bear is licensed by Devon Nicholson, sorority logos are licensed by Kangaroo Paws, Mary Engelbreit is licensed by Painted Pony, etc.  These canvases will ususally have the copyright symbol on them as well as the name of the owner of the licensed copyright. The owner of the copyright is paid for the designer to use their artwork so these are totally legal.

Sometimes it is hard to tell that something is copyrighted.  Images of famous people are problematic as even deceased celebrities' estates own the copyright to their images and some of them pursue violators.  There are stories the corporate owners of the artwork and image of Frida Kahlo rampaged through Etsy, issuing warnings and threats of legal action, before the pandemic hit.  Needlepoint is somewhat under the radar but anyone selling Disney characters or Harry Potter items should be worried.  Those are well policed.

We all protect our designers by not buying this stuff.  If we don't buy, they aren't tempted to sell things that are not theirs.  They won't get into legal trouble.  And stealing is morally wrong.  Don't be part of this thievery.  

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© Copyright March 7, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Button Covers from Patty Paints

Have you been intrigued by the button cover canvases from Patty Paints?  The Collection Designs, the company that distributes Patty Paints, has updated their website with plenty of photos of the available designs, the metal buttons that come with the canvas, and an explanation of how to put them together.

https://www.thecollectiondesigns.com/patty-paints-diy-buttons.html

It looks really easy!

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© Copyright September 12, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Bead Patterns

This week two different folks posted blog articles about using beads for surface pattern in backgrounds or on special areas of a canvas.  The first blog is by Mary Legallet and it showcases a vase on a Melissa Shirley design stitched by Melissa herself.  (Yes, she stitches, too and she does a beautiful job!)  Beads are used to create a lovely glassy pattern on a vase, with a touch of thread to highlight the zigzag pattern and add more texture.
http://www.whimsicalstitch.com/whimsicalwednesdays/2017/04/19/beyond-bling

The second blog is from Vicky DeAngelis who is working on a Penny MacLeod design from The Collection using a guide by Meredith Willett.  If you can tear yourself away from the cute cat in the photos, look at the background of Vicky's canvas.  There are bead patterns making up the raindrops in the background stitches.  It's subtle due to Vicky's thread choices but the pattern is definitely there.
http://mostlyneedlepoint.com/a-big-finish-for-me/

Beads aren't just scattered here and there on these canvases—they make up substantial portions of each design.  The vase and the background would not be the same without them.

As Mary points out, if you are on TeamFullCoverage, this may not be for you, but if you want to be subtle in your patterns, beads might be a fabulous choice.

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© Copyright April 19, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Photo Montage: Patty Paints Goes to TNNA Winter 2016

Patty of Patty Paints created a fun photo slide show of her trip to the TNNA show in San Diego.  Click on the right side arrow to navigate.
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMscsLLFm5XvNTWcCZW4S0wMBE7aw5qVlKVS9_XAOIdJZ8cfWz7mZHJIZyMAuDW4Q/story/AF1QipNVsIofIEm6GpUeabDGvu00ICV19oEA2IJnGnNc3jpLJ0FO6icyWTN61Mzc7i8AcA?key=UWp1UUtfVVdIRnRwZ2FnMEF2ZDRhY25teWRxOUtR

If this sparks your curiosity, here is the Patty Paints website.  She is represented by The Collection if you fall in love with something and need your favorite shop to order for you.
http://www.thecollectiondesigns.com/patty-paints.html

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© Copyright January 13, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Beads and Sequins and Crystals

The Collection Designs has split its embellishment business off to a separate website.  Now you can browse the pretty embellishments there and see a lot of variety of things to add sparkle and dimension to your needlepoint without the distraction of all those pretty painted canvases.
http://www.embellishingplus.com

Of course if you LIKE being distracted, you can visit The Collection's canvases here.
http://www.thecollectiondesigns.com

Have fun browsing!

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The Needlepoint Portrait

Melissa Shirley's Red Geisha

I've been thinking about needlepoint portraits a bit lately, spurred by this counted canvaswork image of Catherine the Great from Gay Ann Rogers. Gay Ann's been posting finished versions of her design on her website home page. She also has photos of her Queen Elizabeth I, as well as Bess of Hardwick and Mary, Queen of Scots still on her website, too.  Click on "Elizabethean" to see them.
http://www.gayannrogers.com

It's interesting how each portrait is a tad different, even though they were all stitched from the same counted canvaswork set of instructions.  Each has a bit of their own personality added by their stitcher.  In needlepoint faces, one stitch can make a huge difference.  You can see this in Penny MacLeod's painted canvas portraits, too.  Look at all the women on The Collection's website (The Collection is Penny's distributor).  Each has a different expression--wary, inquisitive, bold, puzzled, friendly.
http://www.thecollectiondesigns.com/penny-macleod.html

Even stylized faces of geishas can have their expression changed with just one stitch.  Above is Melissa Shirley's Red Geisha which I stitched for her.  Look at her lips.  The expression could be very different if I hadn't left the tiny red stitch between her parted lips visible.  Now to me she looks like she is about to speak.

Maybe we'll talk about faces later this week.

By the way, Red Geisha is being discontinued so if you fall in love, act before Melissa runs out of stock.
http://melissashirleydesigns.com/galcol/?col=171

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© Copyright September 12, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Today's Mystery SOLVED

The Christmas Lion Mystery Solved (The Collection)

Here's the mystery of the day--who is the designer of this Christmas lion?  Needle Works is manfully posting about goodies from Market but they are so tired that they aren't clear about whose design this is. 
http://www.stitchinginthetexashillcountry.com/the_needle_works/2015/01/tnna-market-day-2.html

I think he's charming and different and I'd like to credit the creator, so if you know, please comment below or email me at chillyhollow at hotmaildotcom.  Thanks!

UPDATE!  The mystery is solved. The Christmas lion is from The Collection!  Thanks, folks.

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She's Such a Doll!

Ridgewood has posted photographs of a doll one of their customers stitched. She's a cutie! I think that the designer is TS Designs but I'm not certain.
http://ridgewoodneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2014/11/blog-post_4.html

TS Designs, now distributed by The Collection Designs, had a wide variety of these 3-D dolls.  Click on the photos for a better look at the variety available.
http://www.thecollectiondesigns.com/ts-page-1.html

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© Copyright November 4, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Teaching Kits for Kids

If you have small children begging to learn to stitch, Ridgewood has some wonderful kits from The Collection which will be perfect summer projects. 
http://ridgewoodneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2014/06/want-to-pass-your-love-of-stitching.html

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© Copyright June 25, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Why Randi Likes Mermaids

The owner of The World in Stitches loves mermaid canvases. Here's the charming story behind her purchase of the Mermaid Flag from The Collection.
http://twisinc.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-babes_2497.html

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Mermaid Curls

Ruth Schmuff's latest mystery class lesson is all about the hair.  First, Ruth basketweaves all the hair, then she puts Wonder Ribbon metallic mesh curls on top!
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2013/06/a-day-at-salon.html

"Wonder Ribbon?" you ask.
http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com/2012/07/the-wonders-of-wonder-ribbon.html

Since I wrote the above, The Collection has added Wonder Ribbon to their website.  They poste all the available colors and tell us a bit about how Wonder Ribbon is made.
http://www.allaboutstitching.com/wonder-ribbon.html

I have a spool in the stash.  Guess I should pull it out and experiment!

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The Newest Beads and Crystals from The Collection

I was lucky enough to be gifted with quite a few of the latest beads and crystals from The Collection.  What you see in the photo is straight from Destination Dallas.  Crystal sequins are in the packages but I opened the small bead tubes and laid out a few for you to see better.

On the right is a packet of 6 mm square crystal sequins which are very shiny.  There are only four to a package but these are quite expensive.  I have a small hoard from The Sweetheart Tree which were quite expensive even on sale about 8 years ago when I bought them.  The other package is 8mm red flower crystals which are not as sparkly.  These are called marguerites among beaders.  These have eight in the package.

The beads are described from the top down:

Black bugle beads, 3mm long and VERY shiny, don't know if there are other colors available- number is BGL1-401 Black

Leaves -- 10mm and brand new -- I also have solid copper and silver leaves - the clear green in the photo are labeled 101-105-5050 Peridot

Hearts - also new - The ones in the photo are harvest yellow and labeled VLH-13/LK080 Captured Sunset - I also have orange-coral hearts and a green-gray set with streaks in them.  All three colors are labeled hurricane glass (whatever that is).  These glass hearts are 6mm.  They are not sparkly but are semi-transparent.

Clear silver lined Japanese Delicas in size 10/0 (i.e., slightly smaller than the normal 11/0 beads) - These are rounded tubes that look like a giant piece of spaghetti sliced into sections. They are labeled DBM0041 S/L Crystal.

Miyuki size 10/0 triangle beads in matte black - These look like they are cut from a long triangular tube - These are labeled STR10-401F Matte Black.  I also have very shiny gunmetal black, too.

Drop beads in irridescent blue - 3.4 mm - These are labeled DP-261 Tr Sapphire AB. They are very pretty. I only have this color.

More triangle beads - these are not labeled Miyuki but I have a ton of colors. The ones in the photo are a very sparkly blue-teal and are labeled TG-11-7BD Capri Blue. I also have Bronze, silver lined Lime, transparent flesh colored pink, clear with a white lining, and yellow. All are very sparkly!

Your shop can order these for you from The Collection.  See their website for more photos.  The crystals, size 10/0 beads and triangle beads aren't there yet that I see but you should be able to see everything else.

http://www.allaboutstitching.com/embellishments.html

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Swarovski Flat Back Crystal Sequins

The Collection has added Swarovski flat back crystal sequins to their line of embellishments for needlepointers.   Pocket Full of Stitches has posted photographs of a few colors on their blog.
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2013/04/jp-needlepoint-swarovski-crystals.html

So far only the 5mm size is on The Collection's website but these are available in the 3mm size as well. Sometimes you can get the same color in both sizes and sometimes you can't.  Some of the colors are only available in one of the sizes right now.  That may change as this is a very new product.
http://www.allaboutstitching.com/swarovski-flat-back-sew-on-crystals.html

I'm using these on the models I'm stitching for the Dallas and Columbus trade shows.  I can't show progress photos but I can tell you that although you can attach the 5mm size crystal sequins using a bead in the middle hole, the 3mm sequins are too small to be attached this way.  Even a tiny size 14 or 15 bead covers most of a 3mm sequin.  Instead I had to hold the 3mm sequins on with 2-3 tiny straight stitches that cover from the middle hole to an edge.  Try to find a matching colored thread.  A contrasting color may not show up unless it is a shiny metallic on this tiny crystal.

Here is how to attach sequins of any type, including the crystal sequins.  The small the sequin, the fewer threads you need to attach it as you don't want to hide the sparkle under too many holding threads.

In the diagram the turquoise lines are thread.  The turquoise diamond shape is a bead over the sequin hole.  Come up in the hole, add a bead to your needle, go down in the hole again.  This will secure the sequin in position.  You can choose a bead or thread that is the same color as the sequin or look for a contrasting color, depending on the effect you want.  


They are gorgeous, by the way.  You add a lot of sparkle to your canvas using these flat back sew on crystals!

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Flat Back Swarkovski Crystal Sequins UPDATED

Needlepoint Tool Time is starting to receive the new tools, accessories and books they specialize in.
http://stitchplaywithneedlepointtooltime.blogspot.com/2013/02/tool-organization.html

Their new stock includes the new Swarkovski flat backed crystals from The Collection that you can attach like sequins. These are called "Swarovski Sew-On Flatback."  Each crystal has a single hole in the middle of the disc. They come in 3mm and 6mm sizes and a variety of colors.   I have a selection already, courtesy of a friend who was at the TNNA show, so I took a photo of the larger ones for you.  There's a packet of the smaller size lying on its side below the two rows of 5mm crystals, just for a size comparison.  I didn't include them as they are much harder to see because of their small size.

As you can see above, the 5mm crystal flat backs come in two shades of red and green, a pink and a purple, a yellow and a blue plus a silver color and something called Crystal AB which is a silver with highlights of pink, gold and blue.  The colors of the 3mm flat back crystals are slightly different.  There are two yellows and two blues, plus one green, the Crystal AB, plus the pink, a slightly darker purple, and one red.  The colors are mostly pastel to medium shades.  There is no navy or deep purple in either size and no oranges and lime greens for the Halloween fans in my selection.

The Collection Designs' website doesn't have these pictured yet which is why I did the not that great photo above.  These can be attached two ways--use a bead on top to hold the crystal sequin in position or use 2-3 small stitches that come up in the middle and go down to the edge (or vice versa).  If you use short stitches to attach your crystal, a matching color or clear beading thread will be less visible.  But of course you might want a stripe of contrasting color to further bring out the crystal's color.
http://www.allaboutstitching.com/embellishments.html

I'm using these already on my latest piece.  They look great!

If you know of other shops that have these in stock, please comment below.  Here's the link to what NP Tool Time has.  They say that there are ten crystals to a package, something I forgot to provide above.
http://www.needlepointtooltime.com/product/3100

UPDATE:  Judy mentioned in the comments that Fusion Beads has a lot of sizes and colors of these flat back crystal sequins for sale.  They have 10mm, 8mm, 7mm, 6mm, 5mm, 4mm, and 3mm crystals but the colors available in each size vary.  They also have the square crystal buttons in 10 and 8 mm.  Fusion Beads sells by the piece, not package.  This may or may not be a better deal for you, depending on exactly what you need.  Thanks for the tip, Judy!
http://www.fusionbeads.com/search#!-swarovski-center-hole-flat%3b%3b-productsearch&ea_c=Swarovski-Elements


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Beading Thread - Which One?

Two Types of Beading Threads

You know how there are ten million kinds and colors and shapes and sizes of beads?  Turns out there are a lot of beading threads, too.  I've been playing with two of them.

On the left in the photo you see a package of Sundance Designs' beading thread.  My color is Dark Cream.  It's really medium cream but who am I to tell Sundance to call their threads "medium" instead of "dark"!?  They have lots of colors of beading thread.  You can see them here, at the bottom of the page. The label points out that colored beading thread may not be colorfast.  If this is an issue for you, stick to white Sundance beading thread.
http://www.sundancedesignsonline.com/catalog.php?LimitRows=all

The Collection also has beading thread.  The packet on the left is theirs.  It is called "Braided Bead Thread" in "crystal" and the label says there is no breaking, fraying or knotting with this thread.  The Collection's website doesn't show a range of colors.  Crystal (which is actually clear and looks like monofilament fishing line) may be the only color they have but I don't know.
http://www.allaboutstitching.com/e-z-beader-and-beading-thread.html

Both seem strong.  I don't think the sharp edges of beads will cut into either easily.  They are constructed differently.  The Collection's braided beading thread is a round thread that is very thin nylon.  Sundance's thread is flatter and frays just a tiny bit at the cut edge, which shows it is made of multiple strands of very thin nylon (or another synthetic).  It is a little difficult to tie a knot at the end of each brand for securing it on the back.  The Collection's nylon line is stiffer to work with.

I prefer Sundance's but that is just because I like the feel of it better.  There is no reason for me to pick one over the other.  Using the "Dark Cream" doesn't change the color of the red and green areas of Belleza's mirror back but the white areas turn a little yellower when I use it there.  If you don't want any change in the look of your beads or the paint of your canvas, you would want to use the "Crystal" from The Collection.  If you are worried about the color running in blocking, then you would need to go with white Sundance beading thread or the crystal from The Collection.

I don't have any price comparison for you as each of my two beading threads were gifts, but there may be a price differential.  I just don't know and Google wasn't much help there today.  Either will do the job, so pick depending on what other needs you have.


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The Wonders of Wonder Ribbon UPDATE NO. 6

Pat asked if I had any sources for Wonder Ribbon, which I had heard is supplied by The Collection (they do those lovely beads and sequins). However, Wonder Ribbon is not on their website, so I went looking.  Armed with coffee and my best friend Google, I found a source.  You'll have to click on Next to see more colors.
http://www.annieandco.com/collections/types?page=3&q=Embellishment


I also found this brief video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrAVcUeZJx0

However, I need help from Friends of Blog.  Do you know of other shops that have it in stock?  Are you a shop owner and carry Wonder Ribbon?  Please post a comment below or email me at chilly hollow athotmaildotcom.  Thanks!


UPDATE:  Carol reminded me that Amy Bunger's June 2012 newsletter showed the colors of Wonder Ribbon, so you can get it from her shop, too.  Thanks, Carol!
http://www.amybunger.com/f/AMY_June_12.pdf

UPDATE #2:  Bedecked and Beadazzled carries Wonder Ribbon.  Goldy saw it there her last visit.
http://www.bedeckedandbeadazzled.com


UPDATE #3:  Quail Run carries Wonder Ribbon. Susan says it is 6mm wide (compared to River Silk's narrowest 4mm ribbon which is what I use on 18 count canvas most of the time) and that it is stretchy.  "It is great for veils, stockings, bags, windows, screens, edging ."
http://www.quailrun-inc.com

UPDATE #4:  Susan (this is another Susan) adds it also comes in 2.5, 12mm and 20mm widths.  She uses it a lot in her art crazy quilt pieces, including the current one.  (I think I spot some in the header photo of her blog, actually.) Read her comments below for the various names it comes under.  
http://plays-with-needles.blogspot.com

UPDATE #5:  Palma has a great source for Wonder Ribbon, a bead store that stocks all the sizes.
http://shop.sonoranbeads.com/WireLace_s/163.htm

UPDATE #6:  My apologies to Quail Run for sending them so many calls they posted Wonder Ribbon info on their blog.
http://sonorandesertstitching.blogspot.com/2012/07/wonder-ribbon-by-collection.html

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What I Actually Prefer to Beads and Sequins

Nimble Needle is a big fan of metallic threads.  How do I know?  I read this--
http://thenimbleneedle.blogspot.com/2012/06/sparkle-delight.html


Following in the steps of Needle Necessities, ThreadworX dyes Kreinik metallic in sizes 4, 8 and 12 to create some beautiful colors.  Here is their #8 size page, but the colors are available in almost all sizes.  This thread is just like Kreinik metallics to work with, only the colors are different.
http://threadworx.com/product.php?catid=8&catName=Hand%20Overdyed%20Metallic%20#8%20braid%20-%2010%20yards&pg_num=1

Caron's Snow is a synthetic metallic thread that is a little stretchy.  I find one strand perfect for 18 count.  The colors are lovely and the threads easy to use.  Melissa Shirley is using yellow to stitch a wonderful design.  (See her Facebook "Melissa Shirley Designs" account photo albums.)
http://www.caron-net.com/tN6color.html

These are not the only metallics available now--in fact the variety is staggering--but Snow and over dyed Kreinik are wonderful threads on the right canvas.

However, if you are a sequin and bead kind of person, Vicky's got lots of photos of the newest from The Collection.  There's even Wonder Ribbon, which I've been wondering about.
http://mostlyneedlepoint.com/07/15/so-what-exactly-is-in-that-bag/


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Source for Sequins

Some of us are lucky enough to have a shop nearby that stocks the sequins that are so popular these days, but many of us don't have that luxury.  You can always mail order, but if you are like me, you hate ordering sight-unseen.  Fortunately, Beth's Needlepoint Nook has come to the rescue with photos of the Sundance and The Collection sequins they stock.  The site will give you a general idea of the colors and prices available, and if you don't have a shop of your own, Beth's does mail order.
http://bethsneedlepoint.com/Dot_StoreProducts.asp?storecategoryDesc=Findings&Show=All&idstorecategory=95

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Uptown Girls

When I used one of the Uptown Girls canvases (a series from The Collection that features a young woman and her dog) as Canvas of the Day this week, lots and lots of folks commented on them.  Since many people don't read the comments or even pay attention to the Canvas of the Day, I thought I'd post the links here so everyone could enjoy them.  The series starts on this page.  There are more on Page 3.
http://www.stitchboutiqueboston.com/canvases-whimsical-c-2_18/?sort=20a&page=2

The designer's website has even more of them, plus a stitched model.  It says they are sized to fit the Stirling purses.  I think they are a fun series myself and I'm very glad so many of you agree!
http://www.allaboutstitching.com/people.html

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