Piper Silk: The Movie

Want to learn a bit about the UK's Piper Silk?  The UK embroiderer Helen Stevens has done a nice video about how she uses it in her naturalistic designs.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=5754148441290508&set=gm.5663933333683778&idorvanity=108537025890131

Here is the Piper 90 denier silk floss she uses.

https://pipers-silks.com/product-category/floss-silk

And here's the 2/20 silk, also known as Helen's whisker thread.  LOL

https://pipers-silks.com/product-category/fine-twisted-silk/2-20-twisted-silk

Here's Helen's website so you can explore her stitching and books.

https://helenmstevens-info.company.site/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright December 5, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

News from the World of Needlepoint (and NJNA)

The December newsletter from NJ Needle Artists' chapter of ANG is a fun one.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2022/12/03/whats-happening-at-njna-12-3-22/

You can learn about ANG's fund raiser, their putting all the issues of Needle Pointers magazine starting in the 1980s online (members only, sorry), and there's even a link to an article by Ellen Johnson of Serendipity Needleworks about the various types of scissors for needlepoint.

https://www.serendipityneedleworks.com/scissors-for-needlepoint/

Fun one!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright December 4, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

How to Make Consistent Bows

Mary Corbet has just posted a nice tutorial on making consistent smallish bows.

https://www.needlenthread.com/2022/12/how-to-make-small-consistent-bows-give-away-winner.html

Mary's bow is about an inch and a half wide but I think you could make a smaller one for your needlepoint.  Just do a little practicing first.

UPDATE:  The Wool and The Floss has a cute video about making bows, too.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DDms9SepeQp/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright December 2, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

More Breaking News: November 2023 Pumpkin Patch Retirement

Sharon Wollman of Wollman Designs just announced she is planning to retire in November, 2023.  

https://www.facebook.com/smWollmanDesign/posts/pfbid0213tymz6K48mSUvnAy85U3zqYQ7Ba2CJMD981TdbuZUjKnK9jiP5nUgXzJhXMLpJwl

Sharon is the creator of the fabulous needlepoint pumpkins (and acorns) that recycle vintage needlepoint into one of a kind display items.  She's giving plenty of notice, so if you are a fan or have always wanted one of her creations, be sure you purchase something before Sharon puts her pumpkin patch to rest.

https://www.smwollmandesigns.com/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright November 30, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Stitching Santa's Beard: The Tutorial

Alexandra, aka The Millennial Needlepointer, has posted a tutorial video on her Instagram account that explains how she used packed stem stitch (which she jokingly calls Bourbon Stitch) for Santa's beard.

https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18004785844348657/

Packed Stem Stitch is simply stem stitches crammed together.  Here is how the Santa stocking looks finished.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CjQS0MbLR3l/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright November 30, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.