Stitching Mementos UPDATED

Suzanne has been stitching a memento of a trip her daughter took to London.  
http://suzannehicks.blogspot.com/2014/11/union-jack.html

This got me thinking about all those travel ornaments that people stitch in memory of a trip they took.  There are lots available, as Janet Perry shows in this round-up of places to find such things.
http://www.nuts-about-needlepoint.com/destination-needlepoint/

Of course any ornament that triggers a good memory will work.  Hope you have fun picking just the right one to stitch this season for Holiday 2015.

UPDATE:  Ridgewood posted a lot of photos of the travel ornaments from Danji.  I rarely see so many in one place.  Some celebrate Christmas in a special spot, some just celebrate the location.  All are great!
http://ridgewoodneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2014/12/travel-rounds.html

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

Thread Compilations

Access Commodities carries wonderful thread lines and has started packaging color coordinated sets of various lines for the stitch who needs a variety of textures but one color in their current piece.  Nimble Needle has highlighted some of the combination sets available for the stitcher who wants something special to play with.  The color names are luscious--Amethyst, Arborvitae, Celadon, Brass and plain Red which happens to be the most gorgeous deep crimson.
http://thenimbleneedle.blogspot.com/2014/11/for-those-who-like-to-play-and.html

Santa, these make great stocking stuffers!

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright November 24, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Bird Lady Stitches

The manager of Enriched Stitch has a new blog where she shows off her love of bird pieces. Right now she is in love with the Vicki Swayer bird pieces, which are being introduced by Melissa Shirley Designs.  You'll love seeing the mockingbirds she just finished and the new owls that came to her from Christmas.
http://stitchstyleblog.com/2014/12/home-framer/ 

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright December 27, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Shipping Needlepoint

Mary Agnes gives us very good advice on shipping needlepoint.   Take heed!
http://needlenicely.blogspot.com/2014/12/the-shipping-of-needlepoint.html

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright December 24, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Tisha and the Twister UPDATED

Needlepoint Tool Time continues its tradition of unusual and interesting stitching accessories this month with the Twister, a needle container that twists open like a lipstick and holds needles fanned out but held by a magnet in the bottom so you can pick just the one you need.   You can see all the new items in the video on the site's home page...
http://www.needlepointtooltime.com

...or you can just click on "New Products" on the right and go straight to the Twister's photo and description.  That might be best because who can resist rhinestone scissors, or Annie Lane magnets or  My Favorite Laying Tool or a flat iron to straighten threads, or....

You get the point.  Tisha stocks a lot of great stuff.  Enter the website at your own peril.

UPDATE:  I found this video of Pyrm's Needle Twister on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ho8xwTmSuKk

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© Copyright November 30, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.