More Genius at Work

This morning I have a video that Kreinik posted on their Facebook page with a genius idea for the rug under a Christmas tree.
https://www.facebook.com/Kreinik.Manufacturing.Company/videos/10155135174300940/

Sally Baer of BB Needlepoint came up with the rug idea.  It's chain stitch with a loop edge that was cut, all in Kreinik.

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© Copyright June 16, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Basic is Always Classic

Some days we need to step back from all that embellishment and just enjoy a basic tent stitched piece where the original design is king.  It's just beautiful, Stephanie!
https://stephsstitching.blogspot.com/2018/07/i-really-am-stitching.html

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© Copyright July 29, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Celebration of Flowers Exhibit

A museum in Bath has an exhibit of Kaffe Fassett quilts and needlepoint and Candace Bahouth mosaic work.  The latest Kaffe newsletter has a link to a video of the show.  There are lots and lots of quilts but the floral needlepoint is amazing, too.  The exhibit ends in September if you happen to be in England then.
https://vimeo.com/284905929

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© Copyright August 15, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Guess What's On the Cover of NY Magazine's Fall Fashion Issue?

Guess what's on the cover of New York Magazine's fall fashion issue?  Needlepoint of course!
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10215954065342995&set=gm.1878621045548378&type=3&theater&ifg=1

The original design and stitching is by Jill Vendituoli based on a photograph by Emma Ressel.

I don't think this is officially out yet but when it is, you should be able to buy a copy here.
https://nymag.customersvc.com/storefront/2018/cBackissuesNW2018-p1.html

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

The Thread Finder is Live

Bedecked and Beadazzled has a new online tool called the Thread Finder.
https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2018/08/welcome-to-our-new-thread-finder/?mc_cid=2bae4f0efc&mc_eid=c05eb4bd3b

Basically you go to the Thread Finder starting page (link below) and answer a few questions.  Then you will get some suggestions of threads to try.   The suggestions tell you how many strands (or plies from a strand) to use on the size canvas you have indicated and there are links to online shopping for each brand recommended.  Note that not all the threads are up on the website yet, so some of the links don't work.  But this is a new feature and a work in progress.
https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/thread-finder/

It's a fun way to come up with new ideas for threads you never considered—or that your local shop doesn't carry.  Kudos to Ruth Schmuff for making thread shopping more fun than ever.

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© Copyright August 16, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.