Portraits of Iris Apfel

This new portrait of Iris Apfel is from Kate Dickerson.  Miss Apfel just turned 100, by the way.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/4910815772328875/

So Gayla Elliott of Alice Peterson has a portrait of Iris, too.

https://www.facebook.com/AlicePetersonCompany/photos/a.123634779067411/687959705968246/

This Iris portrait from KCN isn't new but it's lovely.

https://www.facebook.com/stitchersgardenil/photos/a.764979160680978/1355380128307542/

Portraits of real people in needlepoint are very interesting as they showcase not only the salient features of a person, but they show each designer's style very well.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 9, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Want a Travel Stand?

Thinking about buying a travel stand?  Then you'll want to watch this video about the new System Four travel clamp.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/4910435725700213/

It's small enough to travel with and will fit over almost every table and work with all the System Four frame clamps.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 9, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Quilter's Threader For Beading

While exploring Nancy Eha's beading site this week, I noticed she recommends these needle threaders.  She says they fit the eyes of tiny beading needles well.

https://beadcreative.com/shop/supplies/threader/

These are marketed for quilting but they will fit beading needles nicely.  Just remember, beading needles in general have sharp tips, unlike the tapestry needles we normally use.  Shop around.  Prices do vary for this brand online.  If you have a local shop catering to quilters, check there to see what they have.

I like wire loop needle threaders (I use the ones with the metal base and highly recommend that you put a drop of Super Glue on the base where the wires connect which prolongs their life) and use them exclusively to thread my needles.  

https://www.maxiaids.com/wire-loop-needle-threader-pkg-of-10

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 7, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

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/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 7, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

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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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright April 1, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.