Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Breaking News: A New Book from Brenda Hart UPDATED

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I use Brenda Hart's stitch books more than any other I own so I was THRILLED to hear she has a new book out.  I'll do a review once I get my hands on a copy.

UPDATE:  Bedecked and Beadazzled will have copies shortly.  I understand The West in Tucson will, too.

UPDATE #2:  Homestead Needle Arts has posted a short description and a photo of typical diagrams on their website and in their e-newsletter.


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ANG Seminar 2021 Virtual Exhibit

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At last ANG has posted fifty-six photos from the 2021 Seminar's Exhibit online!  

So pour your favorite beverage and watch the slideshow on their home page.  You can read more about the pieces on this page, although the ribbons (if any) they won are not listed.

You can also read a more detailed description plus the stitcher's artistic statement here.  This is organized alphabetically by the stitcher's last name so you'll need that to find the entry you want to learn more about.

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Monday, November 8, 2021

Beginner Kits for Victorian Cross Stitch

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Elizabeth Bradley now has what they call starter kits for learning Victorian Cross Stitch.  They are small, inexpensive projects that will get you familiar with Victorian cross stitch before you tackle one of their larger projects.

There are six floral designs based on some of their larger pieces.  The designs are 3x5 inches, but if you add more background to make them 3 1/2 x 7 inches, you can finish them as glasses cases.  

Elizabeth Bradley's website has videos for both right handed and left handed stitch that demonstrate how to do Victorian cross stitch and how to use the stitch to create a vertical line for stems, etc.  There are diagrams for both versions of the stitch, too.

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Sunday, November 7, 2021

Going Back to the 70s

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The Pointing It Out podcast returns to the 1970s by looking at Melissa's mom's stitching.  It's so fun!

Guys, that apron is for cocktail card parties.  High style for the early 1970s!

(If you are interested in having old things made into pumpkins, talk to Sharon Wollman.)

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Saturday, November 6, 2021

Brads for Embellishment

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The New Jersey Needle Artists Chapter of ANG mentioned this online source for brads in their October newsletter.  

They also sell stick-on rhinestones and sequins, eyelets (hardware for holes like the ones in the top of luggage tags), metal dog tags, paper flowers, and some ribbons plus washi tape.

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