What the Heck is a Broche? UPDATED

People who are intrigued by needlework tools and those who do goldwork will be fascinated by Jessica Grimm's article on the goldwork spindle known as a broche in French.  (In Dutch it is called a brodse; Germans call it a Bretsche.)  Basically, it is a spool for goldwork threads so that you can protect them from tarnishing by not touching them once they are rolled onto the spindle.   Jessica has a nice video demonstrating how these are used in her article and a lot of history of this specialty tool.  If you are familiar with the koma used in Japanese embroidery, you'll understand how these are used instantly.
https://www.jessicagrimm.com/blog/the-brochebrodsebretsche

Jessica has arranged to have a local craftsman reproduce these.  Keep an eye on her webstore if you want one.
https://www.jessicagrimm.com/store/c1/Afgebeelde_producten.html

UPDATE:  Here's more about a broche in a new film about their history and use.
https://www.jessicagrimm.com/blog/the-brochebrodsebretsche-part-ii

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© Copyright May 18, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Horse Country Chic Decorates with Needlepoint UPDATED

Are you a fan of classic tent stitched needlepoint? Then you will really enjoy seeing Horse Country Chic's stitching.  She does rugs, pillows for bedrooms and ornaments just because.
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/05/finished-needlepoint-projects-part-one.html

http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/05/finished-needlepoint-projects-part-two.html

http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/05/finished-needlepoint-projects-part-three.html

If you are tempted but on a budget, Horse County Chic is the queen of finding bargains!
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/05/vintage-needlepoint-finds.html

UPDATE:  More!  There are belts, a stool cover, a purse, etc.
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/06/more-finished-needlepoint-projects.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 12, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: ANG Seminar is Going Virtual

The American Needlepoint Guild's Seminar in the fall was cancelled but it's being held virtually!  Registration starts June 1 or June 3, depending on if you already registered for the cancelled venue, so be ready.  However, nothing is linked on their website yet.  That may not happen until June 1.
https://www.needlepoint.org/page/Seminar2020Home

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© Copyright May 30, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Spring Quilt Block: Another Free Design from DebBee's designs

Debbie Rowley had so much fun with her last free chart stitch along, she decided to do another.
https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/05/17/lets-start-something-new/

It is called Spring Quilt Block.
https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/05/20/spring-quilt-block-first-steps/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/05/27/spring-quilt-block-continuing-with-the-giant-scotch-stitch/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/05/29/spring-quilt-block-giant-scotch-with-cashmere/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/06/01/spring-quilt-block-first-border-stitch/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/06/03/spring-quilt-block-on-the-home-stretch/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/06/05/the-last-border-finishing-up-spring-quilt-block/

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 17, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Free Harry Potter Stitch Guide

You don't see many Harry Potter canvases since most would be copyright violations and J.K. Rowling's lawyers keep that in check.  However, the new designer Hook and Harbor has some cute ornaments that reference these much-loved books without being copyright violations.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/HookandHarborCo?section_id=28144373

To top off the fun, Jinny Barney has done a free stitch guide for the Wizard Glasses Ornament.  Her treatment of the glass in the glasses is unique, too.
https://stitchstyleblog.com/2020/05/wizard-glasses-ornament/

Thanks, Jinny!  Ok, who is going to re-read one of the Potter books this summer?

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© Copyright May 17, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.