A Neat Fur Idea

Donna shows off a class piece from EGA's Nancy Eha.  The "fur" is beads over felt.  Clever!

http://majtravaux.blogspot.com/2022/03/fourth-wipgo-finish.html

If you are curious, here's the "Beaded Menagerie" kit she's working on.  Several of the animals are available as standalone kits, too.

https://beadcreative.com/shop/books/kit-beaded-managerie/

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iStitches Volume One Available As PDF Download

Great news!  Ruth Schmuff is releasing her first iStitches book as a digital download!

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2022/03/its-back/

I own this in its original CD format and use it often.  Most of the stitches are backgrounds but it's a great all-around resource and you can't beat the $28 price tag.  

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Wanted: Canvas Painter

Point of It All Designs in Washington, D.C. is looking for a canvas painter as their long-time painter has an injury that means she can't continue.  

https://mailchi.mp/45233d8dd375/finishing-deadlines?e=ac48f033cd

If you are interested, contact the shop.

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The Youkoyi LED Magnifying Lamp

Susan's been using a Youkoyi light/magnifier for a while with her System Four floor stand and really likes it.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10161793660294778&set=gm.4900582393352213

Note you need to buy the System Four lamp clamp to use it as pictured.  I'm also uncertain that the bulb can be replaced when it burns out but LED lights last quite a while. 

Amazon sells this and apparently it comes with a clamp if you want to use it with a table by your stitching chair.  

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F8R4GZ6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1&fbclid=IwAR1hC4RB__VobyfrlC3wg90p61X8T2V6dQuJlXlggZca2KGuJLg4L2qPvpw

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How Many Strands?

Thanks to Needlepoint Nation, I know that Old World Designs has posted a chart on their website to help folks decide how many strands or plies of various thread brands to use on their canvas.

https://www.oldworlddesigns.com/fibers.htm?fbclid=IwAR3SNZs0MNDEMDLDqFLk3zFFiuPU9rcZ7uAZP-xLvDmL8iCywVfE8D6aql4

Note that I don't agree with some of their ideas (I almost always use Accentuate alone, for example) and how many plies depends on not only the brand of thread and the canvas count, but your thread tension, the color, and the stitch you want to use.  I always suggest some test stitches in the margins to find out what will work for you.

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