Breaking News: Janet Mitchell Fischell Has Died

National Academy of Needlearts has announced the death of Janet Mitchell Fischel.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=598692995630888&set=a.562869925879862

A teacher, designer and member of ANG and EGA and NAN, she will be missed.

https://garrettsykesfs.com/obituaries/janet-mason-mitchell-fishel/?fbclid=IwAR15IyAss1Ivgv5M75rODRCAtj-uxOT8otGrt4eiYzH5RHVHKz7sbfUl1sg

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Glass Eyes

Apparently the March-April 2023 version of Needlepoint Now magazine talks about glass eyes.  This website was mentioned as a good place to find them.

https://handmadeglasseyes.com/

You can choose by size, style and the type of back (button, flat back, wire posts or high domed).  The eye color selection and pupil shape are very large, too.  I've heard Megan the site owner will also do custom eyes if you ask.  

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 2, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Art Deco Stitch and The Makers Marks

The Makers Marks just posted this photo of Art Deco Stitch, which is described in her book.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=582241143930143&set=a.558850039602587

"What book?" I asked.  I headed to The Makers Marks Facebook page and saw more stitches pictured.

https://www.facebook.com/themakersmarks

I also found a fun article on using decorative stitches by Emma of The Makers Marks on the Mr. X Stitch website.

https://www.mrxstitch.com/having-fun-with-decorative-stitches/?fbclid=IwAR2OBcSct9Tancxc-9koJDN5e_o0sWaAqoamA4QMx0Z_IRuqS3WqZLMqrF0

The book is available on the Makers Marks website. It is called Needlepoint A Modern Stitch Directory.

https://www.themakersmarks.co.uk/book?fbclid=IwAR0vavgFkvZysvF61Xy9Q7JauD785lLZmNojTDWQizun0v2k1dYCUlTQG9A

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright February 27, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Zecca Direct

Zecca has created a new page on their website for discontinued items that they are selling directly to fans of their work.

https://zecca.net/collection/zecca-direct/

If you are interested (there's a section for the clay buttons, too), contact Zecca to pay and arrange shipping.  Move quickly, though.  These are discontinued designs so there are likely only a few (or maybe only one) left.

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright February 27, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

New Charts from Stitch One Needlepoint

Stitch One Needlepoint has some nice charts for those who love working counted canvaswork.

https://stitch1.com/counted-charts

They also have chair seats but I don't know if those are worked from a chart or not as they apparently design charts and painted and printed canvases.

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© Copyright February 26, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.