Fiber Talk: A Podcast about Fiber Art

There's a new podcast in town--Fiber Talk! The discussions led by Christine and Gary will center on the fiber arts and the artists who create works of art with threads. The very first podcast features a discussion with Debbie Rowley, the artist behind DebBee's Designs. It's nearly an hour long so get your favorite drink and start stitching while you listen to how DebBee designs are created, learn tips from Debbie on using rayon threads and more!
http://wetalkfiber.com/2017/01/22/fiber-talk-with-debbie-rowley/

Here's a bit about the podcast from Debbie's point of view.
http://debbeesdesigns.com/DDWrdPrs/?p=1833

If you want to see some of Debbie's work, visit her website.
http://debbeesdesigns.com

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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© Copyright January 24, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Optical Illusions for Needlepoint

It used to be the only optical illusion painted canvases were available from Maggie.  (At least those are the ones I remember but correct me if I am wrong.  After all, as Little Brother puts it, I am OLD.  LOL)
http://www.maggieco.com/html/drill.php?category=6&pg=4&q=

However, now Needlepoint Designs by Laurel Wheeler has a whole series of these in various sizes for when you want to make your head spin!
http://www.laurelwheeler.com/OpticalGeometrics.html

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright January 5, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

DMC's Stitchable Metallic Mesh

Just before Christmas DMC sent me a package of their new stitchable metallic mesh and asked that I play around with it. This is what I got in the mail--
https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/DMC-Reversible-STITCHABLE-MESH-FABRIC-03982-DMC03982

The mesh is a ten inch square of metallic mesh that is gold on one side and silver on the other.  It reminds me of Congress cloth in that the holes are quite small in relationship to the threads that create the mesh.  The mesh is reversible.  You can stitch on either side.  The package comes with a floral line drawing that you can transfer onto the mesh and stitch.

The Stitchable Metallic Mesh Package Opened

In the photograph in the link above you can see that it is in an embroidery hoop.  I think using a hoop will dent the mesh and I want to use as much of it to create Christmas ornaments as possible.  So my first task is to figure out how to mount the mesh so I can stitch with it.  My second task is to figure out what size needle and thread to use and decide on a design.  Stay tuned!

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© Copyright January 21, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Witches and Monsters from Winter 2017 TNNA SHOW

This TNNA show is full of witches and other monsters.  For example, Barbara Elmore's "Frank's Bride" is ultra creepy.
https://www.facebook.com/barbaraelmoredesigns/photos/pb.102579373261.-2207520000.1484949261./10154354572533262/?type=3&theater

And Barbara's stitching is ultra amazing!
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1484182218259965&set=a.626139447397584.1073741829.100000046036480&type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1492100767468110&set=a.626139447397584.1073741829.100000046036480&type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/barbaraelmoredesigns/photos/a.10152584568623262.1073741828.102579373261/10154337040318262/?type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/barbaraelmoredesigns/photos/ms.c.eJwzNDA0NTE2MTEwMrIwMDYyM9IzhIgYm1sYGxhZGJkZAQB8xwb5.bps.a.10152584568623262.1073741828.102579373261/10154344022803262/?type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/barbaraelmoredesigns/photos/pb.102579373261.-2207520000.1484949261./10154344022803262/?type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/barbaraelmoredesigns/photos/pb.102579373261.-2207520000.1484949261./10154354591418262/?type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1517950838216436&set=a.108078765870324.15151.100000046036480&type=3&theater

Are you a fan of Brenda Stofft's steampunk series?  If so, you will adore her "Steampunk Witch."
https://www.facebook.com/brenda.stofft/posts/10210238663196891

Sandra Gilmore's "Decisions, Decisions" is hilarious!
https://www.facebook.com/scrimdiscovery924/photos/a.1053431794673096.1073741828.1053431734673102/1550012898348314/?type=3&theater

Alice Peterson has two witches which seem to be Victorian to me.  More steampunk?
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2017/01/san-jose-market-even-more.html

Labors of Love has a new companion to last year's Frankie.  She is called "Frank's Bride."
https://www.facebook.com/laborsofloveneedlepoint/photos/pb.163219983827426.-2207520000.1484613048./793105194172232/?type=3&theater

Labors of Love also has a superb lady for their limited edition series of 2017, by the way.  This is "Morgana."  She was a witch.
https://www.facebook.com/laborsofloveneedlepoint/photos/pb.163219983827426.-2207520000.1484613048./790119001137518/?type=3&theater


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© Copyright January 13, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Needlepoint Sculpture UPDATED

Orna Willis shows off photos of needlepoint sculptures from the Swedish artist Ulla Stina Wikander.  Orna links to Ulla's website as well if you want so see more of her art.
http://ornadesign.blogspot.com/2016/12/needlepoint-sculptures-yes.html

UPDATE:  Here is even more, although it is unfortunately labeled cross stitch.
https://hands-across-the-sea-samplers.com/10351-2/

http://www.thejealouscurator.com/blog/2018/01/04/ulla-stina-wikander/?utm_source=The%20Jealous%20Curator&utm_campaign=b97ddf3bb7-Art_142_01_06_2018&utm_medium=email

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright December 21, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.