Thursday, January 13, 2022

Alice and Blue's Great Idea

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Alice and Blue's Instagram account has a fabulous idea--stitch key fobs and make them into ski straps!  There is a video explaining how she did it, too.

It's a very fun idea of how to personalize your skis and use your needlepoint skills.

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Kam's Snowman

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Kam Wenzloff shows off her snowman design which is in the brand new January/February 2022 Needlepoint Now magazine.

Use the right arrow to get another look and to also see the magazine cover.

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

A Collection of Helpful Needlepoint Videos

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Needlepoint.com has gathered together many of their helpful how to videos in one place on their website.  There are tips on using laying tools, a bunka brush and curved scissors, you'll learn how to couch threads or make a tassel and how best to use fuzzy threads, plus much more.

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Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright January 4, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved

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Monday, January 10, 2022

Bent Creek Charms for Embellishment

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The cross stitch chart company Bent Creek has a series of charms to embellish their charts that will work nicely on needlepoint canvases, too.

This online seller has a few different charms from various cross stitch companies, which will give you hints where to hunt for such things.

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
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Sunday, January 9, 2022

NexCare Gentle Paper Tape

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The latest e-newsletter from Diversions Needlepoint in Denver has a fun tip--use NexCare Gentle Paper Tape after you rip out threads to remove those pesky little leftover fibers.  Do shop around to find this.  It might even be in your local drugstore.

Thanks, Diversions!

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