Unique Bead Trays

Bedecked and Beadazzled in the Baltimore, Maryland suburbs now carries unique bead trays.  The trays have a clear cover held in place with magnets and are shaped like animals and insects.  The one on the website shows a bee and its and hexagonal comb, which is where you can store various colors of beads.  

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/product/honeycomb-bead-tray/

I've also seen one that is shaped like a cat.  All the trays are divided and made to sit on a table as they are the size of your hand or larger.  They are perfect for a project with multiple colors and sizes of beads so you can segregate the various beads and cover the tray when you aren't stitching.

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Woven Stitch: The Movie

Abigail Cecile has posted a video demonstating woven stitch on her Instagrm page.  She covers how to do the stitch, how to compensate it and how to shade using this stitch.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CgQNPgWgiBV/

It's a thorough explanation of the stitch and well worth watching.

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Fancy Wire Needle Threader/Magnets

This Etsy shop has something really different--fancy wire needle threaders that double as needle minders.  Note that the magnets are an added feature, so you can get a needle threader without the magnet if you prefer.  

https://www.etsy.com/shop/WhatCantBrookeDo?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1209038525&section_id=37824182

I think it's nice to have a fancy threader that doubles as a needle minder, especially if you are in the market for a Dancing Avocado needle minder/magnet!

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© Copyright July 20, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Aster + Daisy

I enjoy seeing the work from in-house artists at Barbara's Needlepoint, so I was excited to realize that Aster + Daisy is the Beth from Beth and Cindy at Barbara's.

https://www.facebook.com/AsterandDaisyNeedlepointDesigns

Following the links, I found her Instagram account, which has lovely photos of some designs I've never seen before.  Don't you just love that Santa and Mrs. Santa star!?!  It's available in either a white or black background, too.  Spring Floral is amazing, as well, but I'm in love with the pumpkin with the witch's hat.  Lots to see and admire (and call Barbara's to order).

https://www.instagram.com/asteranddaisydesigns/?r=nametag&fbclid=IwAR2A6moPWIj_XKhUlDzmaDsDn-XxK-rrRI93bdU-aZNL04x_PuVwEQf7Dp0

UPDATE:  Aster and Daisy Designs now has an Etsy shop, too.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/AsterandDaisyDesign
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© Copyright July 19, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Sandy Jenkins Died

Thanks to Nancy's posting on Needlepoint Nation, I've learned Sandy Jenkins died August 3 in Fredericksburg, Texas.  Apparently her husband followed her six days later.

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/fredericksburgstandard/name/sandra-jenkins-obituary?id=36178511&fbclid=IwAR1XCFFK1iF0FKDOaxhn6VD1um7ohOVIRUyU8q3arV4F6EmtVXHdDTno7tE

I am sorry to hear this.  She was an early pioneer in needlepoint embellishment and designed a lot of fun pieces.

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