The Desperate Ornament Finisher's Friend

It's less than a week until Christmas and you just finished that ornament you really really really want on your tree. What to do!?  This little no sew finishing book might be the answer to your prayers.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/744535063/the-needlepoint-ornament-finishing-book?ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1

It is also available as a PDF instant download.  The author teaches a three hour finishing class for needlepointers.  Her technique is based on these classes and uses the ornaments done in class for the illustrations in the book and PDF file.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/743441111/the-needlepoint-ornament-finishing-book?ref=shop_home_active_2&crt=1

Many thanks to Morgan Julia for mentioning this on her blog.

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© Copyright December 5, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Gayla Elliott is now with Alice Peterson

Alice Peterson just announced that they are now distributing canvases by Gayla Elliott.
https://www.facebook.com/AlicePetersonCompany/videos/437173700313266/UzpfSTExNzQ2MDUzMTYxOTcxNDoyODgxOTI1OTE1MTczMTQ4/

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© Copyright December 18, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Threadaholic's YouTube Channel

I've been watching the Rittenhouse YouTube channel develop as the shop adds more and more videos.  It's a fun place to visit, but it is getting very interesting for those interested in threads.  They now have short videos on these threads:

Coronet Braid
Colonial Needle's Persian wool
Capri
Burmilana
Boucle
Bijoux, also known as Lacqered Jewels
Belle Soie
Baroque Sil
Bella Lusso
Aurora
Arctic Rays
Appleton's tapestry and crewel wool
Anchor cotton floss
Alpaca 18
Alabaster
Accentuate

There is much more but if you want to learn about threads, this is a very fun resource.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKms3Z4kF57Gidv8dUYmv2Q

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© Copyright November 17, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Threadaholic Alert: DMC Adds Diamant Grande' Metallic

DMC has a new metallic thread they call Diamant Grande. It's a single strand fine metallic that comes in six eight colors (silvers, golds and copper plus a new steely silver and a pale rose gold).
https://www.dmc.com/us/thread-5000/embroidery-thread-5001/diamant-9001190.html?limit=all

Regular Diamant is three ply and non-divisible.  Here is what Mary Corbet says about it.
https://www.needlenthread.com/2013/06/thread-talk-dmc-diamant.html

Diamant Grande is six ply and non-divisible, so it's fatter than the regular.  If you are curious, Needle in a Haystack carries regular Diamant. They describe it as a Japanese thread, so it may be made in Japan and distributed by DMC.    It is possible they may be able to get some for you if you want to try it, but you may need to find it in a UK or European store.
http://www.needlestack.com/WebStore/Thread/DMC_Diamant.html

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© Copyright November 15, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Birmingham Gets a Shop for the Holidays

Folks in Birmingham, Alabama got a new shop starting November 1st this year. It's called Magic City Needlepoint and it is located in Vestavia Hills.  Here is their website.  Have fun!
https://www.magiccityneedlepoint.com

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© Copyright November 14, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.