English Goldwork

If you have half an hour free, you might want to watch the video Hands Across the Sea Samplers found about creating a goldwork dragonfly.  The article itself is interesting, too.  Have fun!
https://hands-across-the-sea-samplers.com/michael-jackson-prince-charles-common/

By the way, if you want to learn more about the metal threads used or perhaps order something for your own stitching, explore Hedgehog Handworks' website.
http://www.hedgehoghandworks.com/catalog/metal_threads_index.php

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© Copyright April 8, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Story Behind the Design

I think you will be charmed to hear the story behind this Mrs. Blandings canvas.
http://www.mrsblandings.com/2016/04/dive-right-in/

Click on the "Shop" title to browse other designs.

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© Copyright April 7, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Kimberly's Tree of Life

Kimberly shows off her latest design, which she's going to teach at The Black Sheep in Florida.
http://akimberlydesign.blogspot.com/2016/03/tree-of-life.html

Check out the two different backgrounds, the felting and the beading.  As always, she is so creative!

UPDATE:  Kimberly tells me "ghosts" --i.e., students who aren't in the classroom but participating via mail order kits-- are allowed.  Contact the Black Sheep for help turning into a ghost.
http://www.theblacksheepshop.com

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© Copyright March 20, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Needles Defined

If you have ever wondered what "sharps" are or wondered about "betweens," John James has posted a PDF file on their website that explains all types of needles.
https://www.jjneedles.com/downloads/JJ-Needles-Types-and-Sizes-Guide.pdf

I'd never even heard of glovers' needles!

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© Copyright April 5, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Color Switches

Laura Perin shows off four different versions of one of her "Summer Days" quilt designs.
http://two-handedstitcher.blogspot.com/2016/04/color-possibilities-summer-days.html 

Plus four versions of her "Arizona Star."
http://two-handedstitcher.blogspot.com/2016/04/color-possibilities-arizona-star.html

I imagine none of us will ever doubt the power of color changes again.

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© Copyright April 4, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.