NeedlePaint's Masked Santa, with Free Stitch Guide

NeedlePaint.com has a new employee, Caroline, who introduces herself a bit in this fun blog posting.  

https://www.needlepaint.com/blog/2021/03/22/santa-mask-needlepoint/

Caroline has done a free stitch guide for the company's masked Santa.  Isn't it cute?!

You can order the canvas from them if you are interested.  Santa is printed, not hand painted, just so you know.   People say that the NeedlePaint canvases are very well done.  You shouldn't have too much trouble knowing what color goes where on this.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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© Copyright March 22, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Facemask Cover in Needlepoint UPDATED

This free design is fun, but I think it's not very practical given the constant laundering a fabric face mask needs.  Sure would be a fun display item for a needlepoint shop, though!
https://lifetart.com/2020/04/16/quarantine-needlepoint-mask-cover/?fbclid=IwAR0TKKZG4N0duNUrBcJySO7rB6m9e3OoD1ro8JyMr7ellK4vSdgQgpDGfts

Needlepoint.com has cute ones in two sizes.
https://www.needlepaint.com/blog/2020/06/19/needlepaint-masks-unmasked/

https://www.needlepaint.com/blog/2020/08/14/needlepaint-mask-version-2/

UPDATE:  Denise used some of her stitching for custom face masks.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10218488625386825&set=gm.3326139490796519

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 13, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Are You Tempted to Make Face Masks? Read This First UPDATED

As the epidemic rages on, more and more of us know someone who is sick or at great risk for getting sick and we all have local hospitals in need. Want to help by making masks?  First, you should read what Tricia Nguyen says about finding useful masks hidden in our houses.
http://thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2020/03/woodworkers-makers-and-those-who-sew.html

If you don't have any supplies you've forgotten about or you want to make masks for your local UPS driver, read what Erin has to say.  Pay special attention to removing the mask and washing it frequently.  If someone in your house gets sick, having some of these ready will be very helpful but you'll need to know how to handle and clean them safely.
https://erinbromage.wixsite.com/covid19/post/time-to-rethink-the-face-mask

Here is the mask pattern he recommends.  There's even a video to help you make them.
https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/sewing-surgical-masks.aspx?fbclid=IwAR310tk5LwP12ap8gp2IFnprP9kNWthxirueXmjYg2nKHC8Vb0OM4gXpxaM

Here's the Olsen mask template pattern.  See the box that says "Test Square" on each template pattern page?  If you print this page out, measure the box to make sure your box printed out around one inch square so you know you have a good template.
https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/filesimages/Coronavirus/003902oo-1%20Olson%20Mask%20V07.pdf

As I write this, my state doesn't mandate the wearing of masks in public to compare the coronavirus sweeping the world but I think it's only a matter of time—and of common sense.  Most of us have the skill to make our own but before you do, read what Johns Hopkins says about masks and their utility in preventing infection.  It really helps you understand how to protect yourself best, what masks can and cannot do and how to use a mask properly.
https://www.jhsph.edu/research/centers-and-institutes/johns-hopkins-education-and-research-center-for-occupational-safety-and-health/can-a-mask-protect-me-putting-homemade-masks-in-the-hierarchy-of-controls

UPDATE:  Here's a needlepoint mask pattern but I'd only stitch this as a joke as it can't be washed.
https://lifetart.com/2020/04/16/quarantine-needlepoint-mask-cover/

UPDATE #2:  Needlepaint has instructions as to how to make your own mask.
https://www.needlepaint.com/blog/2020/06/19/needlepaint-masks-unmasked/

https://www.needlepaint.com/blog/2020/08/14/needlepaint-mask-version-2/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 31, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

More Kreinik Videos from TNNA

Kreinik made quite a few short videos at the Baltimore TNNA show.  This one shows off the key fob kits from Voila.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10150218307283316&set=vb.104419880939&type=2&theater

This is the Voila website.  Mute your sound if you are at work before you click on the link.
http://voilaneedlepoint.com

Whimsey and Grace shows off their sleep mask canvases and the matching bookmarks as well as their Halloween masks.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10150215053293316&set=vb.104419880939&type=2&theater

There are more lovely Christmas Reflections designs from Whimsey and Grace here.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10150213993853316&set=vb.104419880939&type=2&theater

You can get a better look at many of the finished masks here.
http://www.whimsyandgrace.com/new-items/

One of the Christmas Reflections ornaments you just saw used Kreinik's new holographic threads.  Here you see a very short video of an Elizabeth Turner design being stitched by M's Canvashouse using the same holographic threads.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=401215683315&set=vb.104419880939&type=2&theater

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com