Scissors Anyone?

If you have the itch for a new pair of scissors and you are willing to spend $500 or more, do I have the website for you!   The French Needle specializes in hand made scissors.  They cost the earth but you get what you pay for, after all.
http://www.frenchneedle.com/collections/scissors

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@ Copyright 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Eye Candy on the Cover

Ada Hayden just posted that one of her designs is on the cover of Cross Stitch and Needlework!  Congratulations, Ada.  It's a beauty and fully deserving of that honor.
http://eyecandyneedleart.blogspot.com/2014/03/new-eyecandy-on-your-newsstand-flower.html

Look for the May 2014 issue at your local newsstand or bookstore, assuming you have one of these.  It should be there shortly.

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© Copyright March 19, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Attention Nativity Fans

Nativity fans like me are going to be thrilled that Stephanie has posted photographs of a fellow SWAN member's finished Petei Nativity set. She stitched the entire set! It is cute as a bug and now that Petei's designs are available from Painted Pony, their new distributor, it is doable, too. 
http://stephsstitching.blogspot.com/2014/03/we-interrupt-at-green-heart-for-major.html

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© Copyright March 13, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Comparing Stands

Mary Corbet talks about the various needlework stands she owns and why they work well for her. As we all know, what stand is perfect for you is a very personal thing. Hopefully Mary's descriptions, photos and videos will help those who can't try out a stand to decide what might work best for their stitching nest. 
http://www.needlenthread.com/2014/02/embroidery-stands-videos-reviews.html

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 2, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Texture Queen

The Queen of Texture arrived in the Baltimore area over the weekend and began to work her magic in class at Bedecked and Beadazzled. There are a lot of great ideas here, all documented by Ruth Schmuff, shop owner and our local spy. Thanks, Ruth!
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2014/03/embellishing-differently.html

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© Copyright March 10, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.