NAN's Assembly is March 16-20

The National Academy of Needlearts (NAN) is having their yearly get-together and exhibition of needlework March 16-20 in Troy, Michigan.  Everything is happening at the Somerset Inn.
https://needleart.org/assembly/

If you are in the area, this is a fabulous opportunity to take classes and see the Exemplary, which is NAN's exhibit of needle art. If you aren't going to be able to get to Troy, you can see past award winners online.
https://needleart.org/gallery/exemplary-gallery/

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© Copyright March 13, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Perfect French Knot

Mary Corbet  goes over French knots, with tips on how to make nice ones.
https://www.needlenthread.com/2018/01/5-tips-for-successful-french-knots-every-time.html

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© Copyright January 5, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Debbie and the Rhodes (with Waffles)

Debbie Rowley of DebBee's Designs talks about Rhodes stitches and how to tinker with them to make their top stitch slant the way you want.  
https://debbeesdesigns.com/2018/02/19/a-little-love-for-rhodes-stitches/

Then she takes on Waffle Stitch and explains how the various shapes of waffle stitches are made.
https://debbeesdesigns.com/2018/02/26/waffles-for-breakfast/

Fascinating!  Thanks, Debbie!

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© Copyright February 20, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Need Wearable Light/Magnifiers?

I just re-read Kurdy Briggs' description of the cheap wearable light/magnifier she uses and looked them up on eHobby.
https://www.ehobbytools.com/Magnifier-Visors_c_161.html

Here is what Kurdy uses.  She's the brains behind Threedles Designs' charts, by the way.
http://threedles.com/04012016/Frames/threedles_frameset.html

If you need prescription light/magnifier glasses, you'll want to check into CraftOptics.  Note that the light is a separate option from the prescription glasses with magnifier.
https://craftoptics.com

Everyone's eyes are different.  Some folks need just a good light, some want a light/magnifier combination.  Whatever eyes you have, treat them well and use good lighting of some sort.

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© Copyright January 20, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Latest Shop News

The Needlepointer included a video tour of the latest items in the shop in their last newsletter. It's a fun browse to see their new line of totes and visit some of the Kelly Clark trunk show.
https://vimeo.com/259023306

A Thread Garden/Bead Time has opened in their new location!  Here's all you need to know to visit the shop if you happen to be in the Newbury Park, California area.
http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/575576/0ef0b6a585/288950941/ecfecd4855/

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© Copyright March 8, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.