Kreinik's Custom Corder

If you or someone you know likes to do their own finishing, Kreinik's new version of their Custom Corder may just be what Santa ordered! 
http://kreinikthread.blogspot.com/2013/12/this-seasons-must-have-tool.html

UPDATE:  Melita did a class for her local fiber guild about making various color combinations from her Kreinik Custom Corder.  You can see some of the sample braids she made in this article.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/01/19/kreinik-custom-corder-samples/

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Ada Demonstrates Memory Thread While Ruth Makes Trees UPDATED

Ada Hayden of Eye Candy just wrote a fun article about the use of DMC's memory thread on various Eye Candy designs. It's full of ideas and pretty things to boot! 
http://eyecandyneedleart.blogspot.com/2013/11/things-to-remember-about-memory-thread.html

Ruth Schmuff shows off two styles of beaded fur trees on her Melissa Shirley Christmas Village class.  One style of tree even has "snow"!  (By the way, this is part of her Mystery with a Twist series, which is a mail order class done in small lessons over a long period of time.)
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2013/11/its-snowing-at-north-pole.html

Check out the red and green roof!
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2014/03/as-long-as-its-still-snowing.html

UPDATE:  Fluffy snow can be different, right?
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2014/08/santa-has-arrived.html

UPDATE:  Reindeer and bunnies!
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2016/03/bunnies-and-reindeer-join-fun.html

UPDATE: Christmas Village Mystery with a Twist is done!
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2016/11/this-just-in-for-holidays.html

Thanks for the inspiration, ladies.

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The Counted Christmas Treat

Ruth Schmuff just announced a new counted canvas design from Kimberly called "Texture and Shine."   The design is small and meant to be used with Vineyard Silk and Vineyard Merino Wool in the same color, so Ruth is kitting it up with a contrasting color of 8x8 18 count canvas and two threads in your favorite color. This and the chart cost only $20. What a deal and just in time for Christmas!  Either gift your stitching buddy or stitch it yourself.  Thanks, Kimberly and Ruth!  I can see your partnership is going to be very good for us all in 2014!
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2013/12/whats-litte-counting-between-friends.html  

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I'll Never Complain....

I'll never complain about the cost of finishing purses again! 
http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/Fendi-Peekaboo-Medium-Floral-Tote-Bag/prod92580080/p.prod?ecid=BGB_R_TAP

After a little searching, I found another purse.
http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/Fendi-Baguette-Floral-Needlepoint-Bag/prod92580088___/p.prod?icid=&searchType=MAIN&rte=%252Fcategory.service%253FNtt%253Dfloral%252Bneedlepoint%252Bbag%2526pageSize%253D30%2526No%253D0%2526refinements%253D&eItemId=prod92580088&cmCat=search+

There are needlepoint slippers at the store as well.  These are a bargain.  I think stitching your own and then having them finished would cost much more.  Of course they'd be nicer....
http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/Stubbs-and-Wootton-Camouflage-Needlepoint-Smoking-Slipper/prod91950004___/p.prod?icid=&searchType=MAIN&rte=%252Fcategory.service%253FNtt%253Dneedlepoint%2526pageSize%253D30%2526No%253D0%2526refinements%253D&eItemId=prod91950004&cmCat=search+

Many thanks to Barbara for mentioning this on Facebook!

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A Special Christmas Friday Finishing

As this is the Friday before Christmas, I wanted to share a special piece of holiday finishing that Diane just got back from Marlene's.  This Melissa Shirley Christmas Pear banner was an Amy Bunger class.  It's amazing what happens when you combine a great design, a great class, a great stitcher and a great finisher.
http://www.dianestakingtimeouttoneedlepoint.com/2013/11/the-christmas-pear-banner.html

The sentiment brings me to tears.
http://summerlouise.blogspot.com/2013/12/mary-engelbreit-ornament-finished.html

The love that has gone into these pieces is amazing.
http://ridgewoodneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2013/12/blog-post_12.html

Merry Christmas Pears to all!

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