Jewelry Canvases from Colors of Praise

Colors of Praise is marketing these small ovals to be finished as jewelry or patches for your clothing.

https://treschicstitchery.com/needlepoint-jewelry---colors-of-praise/

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Pointing It Out Talks Silk Ribbons

The Pointing It Out Podcast talks about silk ribbons.  You'll learn the various brands, widths, colors, and more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GrLvX8p4dw

Want to browse ribbon brands?  Here are the websites (in alphabetical order) for the brands discussed.

https://dinkydyes.com/collections/4mm-ribbon

https://dinkydyes.com/collections/7mm-ribbon

http://www.glorianathreads.com/Silk_Ribbons.html

https://www.rainbowgallery.com/product/splendor-silk-ribbon/

http://riversilks.com/

https://www.treenwaysilks.com/productlist.php?category=1

The silk ribbon embroidery book they recommend is A-Z of Ribbon Embroidery.  Inspirations publishes it and sells it so their website has lots of glimpses of the inside of the book.  Shop around as prices vary.

https://www.inspirationsstudios.com/product/a-z-of-ribbon-embroidery/

This is the tiny pliers that Megan uses.

https://www.needlepointclubhouse.com/products/mini-chain-nose-plier?_pos=1&_sid=7b54c01bb&_ss=r

Rittenhouse sells an assortment of chenille needle sizes from

https://myneedlepoint.com/chenille-needles-assortment.html

I prefer my tekobari for ribbon work but any laying tool with a blunt, smooth tip will work.  I think this is the Rainbow Gallery ribbon laying tool.

https://store.stoneycreek.com/petite-ribbon-laying-tool-assorted-colors-p36983.aspx

https://www.homesteadneedlearts.com/catalog/tools-needles-to-lamps/ribbon-laying-tool-by-rainbow-gallery/

If you are interested in thread winders, there are tons available.  Most are imitation mother of pearl these days.

https://treschicstitchery.com/products/Faux-Mother-of-Pearl-Thread-Winder.html

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The Virtual Bead Bar

I love using beads and sequins on my needlepoint, at least occasionally, but what do you do if your favorite shop doesn't stock these things?  You have to shop online, which can be hard.  However, I have several favorite places to browse for just the right thing.  They are listed alphabetically.  

First up, Bedecked and Beadazzled carries all sorts of beads and sequins.  Their website allows you to choose the sort of thing you are looking for and the sample photos are clear and large.

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/beads/

Cartwright's Sequins carries sequins only but what a selection!  You can search by size, by finish and by shape.  

https://www.ccartwright.com/sunshop/

Needlenook of La Jolla carries most of the line of Sundance beads, sequins and findings.  The photos are good and the organization helpful so you can easily find the sort of thing you want.

https://www.needlenook.com/product-category/sundance-beads-2/

SJ Designs carries all sorts of beads, pearls and vintage items. Susan Johnson also occasionally has unusual items like brass charms or metal spangles.  She has a good stock of the discontinued Swarovski bicones---and they are on sale!

https://sj-designs.net/shop/beads-pearls-sew-ons/

Of course the large online bead stores like Fire Mountain Gems or Shipwreck Beads are a good source for items.  Etsy carries beautiful handmade lampwork beads and these wonderful little snowflakes.  

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1318788342/silver-snowflakes-2-count-oo-metal?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=britches+and+bows&ref=sr_gallery-1-2&organic_search_click=1

But for standard embellishments, the above sources will cover ninety-nice percent of your embellishment needs.  

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Design Your Own Dreidel

Ridgewood Needlepoint has put together a booklet explaining how to design your own dreidel.

https://ridgewoodneedlepoint.com/2023/05/design-your-own-dreidel-2/

It's a fun idea and one that will expand your creativity.  Contact the shop to get the booklet.

https://ridgewoodneedlepoint.com/

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© Copyright May 11, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Paternayan Colors Available from Colonial Needle

While looking up this link for a friend who wanted to know where to order Paternayan 3 ply wool, I discovered that Colonial Needle has the rights to reproduce Paternayan colors in their line of 3 ply wool that they call Colonial Persian.

https://florilegium.com/shop/product-category/paternayan-colonial-persian-yarn/

Here is a bit from Colonial's website about their Colonial Persian thread with information about how to match their color numbers with the old Paternayan color numbers.

https://colonialneedle.com/pages/persian-yarn

You can browse the colors available on Colonial's website.  It doesn't look like they have a color card with real thread samples available yet.

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0007/4229/3562/files/CPY_COLORS_SHEET_APR_2021_EMAIL.pdf?v=1631037694

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