Lace Like Stitches: The Movies

Needlepoint.com's video series continues with two lacy stitches, perfect for open backgrounds.  The first is lace stitch.

https://needlepoint.com/blogs/needlepoint-know-how/needlepoint-to-go-learning-series-lace-stitch

Then we learn Alicia's Lace.

https://needlepoint.com/blogs/needlepoint-know-how/needlepoint-to-go-learning-series-alicias-lace

Have fun trying these out on your next backgrounds.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

Scissors and Needle Threaders

Mary Corbet is going to start selling needle threaders and scissors in her online shop.

https://www.needlenthread.com/2022/09/tool-talk-sweet-threaders-swell-scissors.html

Neither is a brand or type I've seen before.  The stainless steel scissors have smooth (sea foam handles) or serrated blades (green handles), perfect for cutting metal threads or doing precision cuts.  They are made by Karen Kay Buckley and come in 4 inch, 5 inch, 6 inch and 7 1/2 inch lengths.  There is also a curved and serrated blade type (red handles).  I think Mary will only offer the four inch sizes but I'm not certain.  Ms. Buckley is a quilter and lives in Pennsylvania.

https://www.karenkaybuckley.com/store.php?cat=5

The needle threaders are very smooth stainless steel and come in three sizes and a variety of patterns.  They are made by a Canadian company.

https://www.kirikipress.com/collections/needle-threaders

Thanks for offering these, Mary!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

Ergonomic Tips from Trish Burr

You may not be familiar with Trish Burr's embroidery but I bet you've seen some of her fabulous needle painted birds and flowers.  Regardless, you will find her tips on ergonomics helpful.

https://trishburr.com/2022/08/20/your-questions-answered/

Here are her stunning pieces of needle art.  You can buy kits to do this yourself and she even has items suitable for beginners.

https://trishbembroidery.com

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

A New Book from Jane Nicholas

Jane Nicholas has a new book coming out.  It's called Japanese Motifs in Stumpwork and Goldwork.

https://www.needlenthread.com/2022/08/japanese-motifs-in-stumpwork-goldwork-by-jane-nicholas-a-pre-review.html

I can't wait to get my hands on a copy!

Is it November yet?

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright August 19, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Assembling Acrylic Coasters: The Movie

Beautiful Stitches posted this video on how to insert a needlepoint piece into those two piece acrylic coasters.  It looks easy!

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?ref=saved&v=1018112242208608

She orders her acrylic coasters from this cross stitch website.

https://www.stitchtastic.com/store/acrylic

Various Etsy shops also carry these.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/788398978/acrylic-coasters-to-display-embroidery-4?click_key=a3d0f596de66e6f334c14ecd9fae0acad6b9bf22%3A788398978&click_sum=8280e8c4&ref=shop_home_recs_1&crt=1

You can even find some with cork backs.

https://www.embroiderthis.com/acryliccoaster.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright August 18, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.