Silver Self-Finishing Ornament

The Needle Bug in Montgomery, Alabama has something I've not seen elsewhere--a silver ornament back for self-finishing.

https://theneedlebug.com/products/4-silver-plate-ornament?_pos=5&_sid=cec5f946b&_ss=r

I suspect it's silver plate but the back can be engraved.  If you are looking for something special for that four inch ornament you want to finish, you can take this to a jeweler's for engraving, then use it for that special Christmas (or other special holiday) ornament.

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Vintage Silver Repurposed

Homestead Needle Arts has found an artisan who turns old silverware into lovely laying tools.

https://www.homesteadneedlearts.com/whats-new/

These are very pretty and unique.

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© Copyright March 21, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

DMC's Stitchable Mesh Fabric UPDATED

DMC now has a stitchable mesh metallic fabric that is silver on one side and gold on the other.  Think silk gauze crossed with metal window screening....
http://yarntree.typepad.com/needlework_news/2016/07/stitchable-mesh-fabric.html

It comes in 10 inch square rolls.  I haven't been able to find out what count the mesh is or how stiff the fabric is.  If you have seen this stuff, would you comment below or email me at chilly hollow at hot mail dot com?  I'd love to know more.
http://www.brewersewing.com/p-1011095-stitchable-mesh-fabric-10-x-10.aspx

Many thanks to the Needlework Retailer for bringing this to my attention.

UPDATE:  Pat Correz asked DMC for clarification on how this is used.  Sharlene Dinolfo got right back to her, telling Pat it is used like an even weave fabric for embroidery, but it doesn't have a specific mesh count.  Sharlene sent Pat photographs of it in use which I've attached here.  Thanks very much to Pat and Sharlene for their help!

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Kreinik Golds and Silvers Listed Light to Dark

Prompted by a question from a customer, Kreinik has published a listing of their gold and silvers in order from light to dark. This is going to help me figure out just how close some silvers I'm planning to use for a project are without having to stitch samples. I am so sure you'll want to refer to this often as well that I've adding this link to my listing of Needlepoint Groups and Thread Resources at the bottom of Blog.
http://kreinikthread.blogspot.com/2013/02/kreinik-colors-in-shading-order.html

I love Kreinik, don't you?

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com