Free Blackwork Patterns from WyrdByrd

I just discovered a series of free blackwork charts by WyrdByrd.  Many of these would make unique background patterns.

http://wyrdbyrdsnest.blogspot.com/p/blackwork-fill.html

If you aren't familiar with blackwork, read the simple tutorial.

http://wyrdbyrdsnest.blogspot.com/p/blackwork-basics.html

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The Smart Cookie Award for February

Vikki has won the Smart Cookie Award for February with this clever use of spool organizers.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10222175387647987&set=gm.3703551726388625

Joann's Fabrics just has one size online but if you have a local store, you might find other sizes.

https://www.joann.com/30-spool-thread-wood-rack-w-legs/9080607.html

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright February 9, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Great Idea for Sand

Jessica is getting an embroidery class ready.  Her recent post shows off the project and describes the interesting mix of flat and spun overdyed silk she choose to create sand.

https://www.jessicagrimm.com/blog/on-the-shores-of-st-nick-an-update

It's an idea worth exploring!

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright February 8, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Bits and Bobs

Mary Corbet has posted a fun essay praising little spot motifs in embroidery.  When I read it, I immediately thought of miles of plain background on needlepoint canvases just begging for one of these sweet embellishments! 

https://www.needlenthread.com/2021/02/little-embroidered-bits.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+needlenthread+%28Needle%27nThread.com%29

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright February 8, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Zooming Along with Laura

Laura Taylor's Zoom classes have been very popular during lockdown.  Vicky DeAngelis just took one using a unique Victoria Whitson canvas.  If you are curious, here's Vicky's report.

http://mostlyneedlepoint.com/do-you-zoom/

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.