Why Vetty Creations and I Hate Pinterest

Yvette Stanton of Vetty Creations has a great post about Pinterest on her blog.  It spells out exactly how Pinterest is used to skirt copyright laws and steal from our favorite authors and designers.
http://vettycreations.com.au/white-threads/2018/03/06/pinterest-is-fantastic-pinterest-is-terrible/#sthash.Jd7hXSvx.VFaD6jsL.dpbs

Boycott Pinterest!  It's a Den of Thieves!

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The BIG List of Online Textile Collections

Thanks to Mary Corbet, I have discovered "The BIG List of Online Textile Collections," which is simply a page of links to online museum collections of textiles which include handwork.   This list is maintained by Yvette Stanton or Vetty Creations, so if you know of an online resource that isn't listed, please let her know.
http://www.vettycreations.com.au/link.html

There's a lot of information here.  I plan to bookmark this and explore the sources looking for needlepoint as I have time.  I hope many of you will join me.

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More Bullions Resources

In yesterday's comments Rachel mentioned the bullion stitch tutorial on White Threads which is Yvette Stanton's blog.  Yvette is an Australian needlework author and publisher.  I've heard of her Left Handed Embroider's Companion (which comes in a Right Handed version) but didn't know she had a website and I haven't seen her books.  So I went looking for her site and found the following three part tutorial on making bullion knots.  (Note that we can't use hoops with needlepoint canvas but I expect a frame will do.)
http://vettycreations.com.au/white-threads/2010/03/02/tips-for-working-better-bullion-stitch/

http://vettycreations.com.au/white-threads/2010/03/03/bullion-stitch-thread-twist-and-wrapping-direction/

http://vettycreations.com.au/white-threads/2010/03/04/bullion-stitch-to-hoop-or-not-to-hoop/

Yvette also mentioned Mary Corbet's brief article on choosing the right needles for making bullion and French knots.  Note that some folks don't think the needle matters.  I myself do just as good bullions with smaller tapestry needles as with thin milliner's needles.   I don't see a difference in my bullions when all I change is the needle.  But if it helps you, use a thin eyed needle.
http://www.needlenthread.com/2010/06/perfect-french-knots-perfect-bullions.html

Oh, yes, I did add more beads to Luna's dress last night.

Thanks for the additional resources, Rachel.  We appreciate it!

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