Glass Eyes

Apparently the March-April 2023 version of Needlepoint Now magazine talks about glass eyes.  This website was mentioned as a good place to find them.

https://handmadeglasseyes.com/

You can choose by size, style and the type of back (button, flat back, wire posts or high domed).  The eye color selection and pupil shape are very large, too.  I've heard Megan the site owner will also do custom eyes if you ask.  

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Making 18th Century Trim

Some of us probably are interested in graduating from making twisted cord to more elaborate trims.  This link is for you.  It describes how silk trim is made in Williamsburg using 18th Century techniques.  I'm not certain I could make similar trim following the videos but they certainly as fascinating to watch.
http://twonerdyhistorygirls.blogspot.com/2015/08/the-trade-and-art-of-making-18thc-trim.html

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Common Thread by DMC

I've been receiving emails from DMC about their new Common Thread site, which seems to be a mix of charts, handmade items and DMC threads.  It looks like they are reaching out to folks interested in the maker movement who want to do it themselves.
http://us10.campaign-archive1.com/?u=76a30fd01cfc20abba91a789c&id=f52f588647&e=f7c1b12c64

Looks like it all went live last night.  None of their emails had a link to their new website but I managed to find it this morning.  Here's the link--
http://commonthread.us

Have fun exploring!

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Treat Yourself

If you need to treat yourself, how about a pair of hand made French scissors? 
http://www.frenchneedle.com/collections/scissors

Besides the French Sanjou brand of scissors, this site also carries those made by M. Roulet.   Each is a handmade masterpiece.
http://www.frenchneedle.com/blogs/frenchneedle/6274272-the-scissor-man

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In the Market for Hand Made Scissors? UPDATED

"Sheffield steel" used to be a byword for quality handmade steel items. You can still buy a pair of hand made and sharpened scissors in Sheffield if you don't mind ordering from England. Ernest Wright and Son Ltd. is the last hand made scissors manufacturer in England apparently.  Many thanks to Tricia and Rachel For mentioning the company!
http://www.ernestwright.co.uk/catalogue/browse.aspx?breadcrumb=13_56

http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-28581597

As supporters of traditional crafts, I hope anyone in the market for new embroidery scissors considers buying from the Wrights.

UPDATE:  I've heard from someone in the States who placed an order that was paid in advance and has heard nothing at all from Ernest Wright and Son and is now disputing the order with Paypal.  On the other hand, the folks I know in England who have ordered from them got prompt service.  So order at your own risk.

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