Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Planet Earth Six Ply Silk Becomes Eight Ply Silk

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I really like Planet Earth's Six Ply Silk.  So I was very interested to hear, according to both Barbara on Needlepoint Nation and the Planet Earth website, the company is gradually transitioning the thread to eight plies.  I thinl it is going to be called Planet Earth Ply Silk Floss now.

I'm sure I'll still like it but it can be disconcerting when you buy skeins of something that you thought was six plies and discover eight.  Be careful shopping for multiple skeins that you don't get a mix of six and eight plies.  For me, it wouldn't matter but depending on what stitch you use, this could be a problem.

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Monday, August 15, 2022

BREAKING NEWS: Judy's Stitchery Nook is Closing

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Judy's Stitchery Nook in Harlington, Texas is closing because Judy wants to retire.  The shop is having a store-wide 15% off sale.  Visit now and please, everyone give Judy a hug and wishes for a great retirement.  And if you want to buy a shop, talk to Judy....

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Fiber Talk Interviews Ada Hayden

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Fiber Talk's latest interview is with Ada Hayden, the talent behind the colorful EyeCandy line of canvases and charts.   You'll learn the history of Ada's stitching obsession and enjoy her tales of the boom of cross stitch, her job with Needle in a Haystack in California and her blossoming design business in needlepoint and counted canvaswork.  Plus the CNN interview and the San Diego garage trade show.

You've probably seen Ada's work without realizing it.  Just visit her blog and you'll see the pretty colors and cheerful designs she creates.

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Sunday, August 14, 2022

Recommended Storage for Rainbow Gallery Thread Cards

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Michelle on NP Nation recommends using these business card holders from the Container Store to hold your Rainbow Galley thread cards.

Each box appears to hold roughly 45 cards on their sides, so the colors are easily visible through the plastic lid.  They also have holes in the sides for good ventilation.

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Saturday, August 13, 2022

New Santas from Petei

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Everyone who has stitched for a few years is familiar with Petei's Santas.  They are small, charming, and fun to stitch.  Petei has finally released new Santas--they are ornament sized portraits.  Here are the ones I've seen:
African Round

Iceland Round

Mongolian Round

Netherlands Round

Scandinavian Round

Irish Round

If you haven't seen the Petei Santas that Diana Bosworth stitched, here's the link.  Her guides are still available from The French Knot as far as I know.

These and all of Petei's other designs are available from Painted Pony.


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