New Book from Julia Snyder UPDATED

Julia Snyder has a new book out.  It's called Next Level Stitches.  You can get an idea of the stitch diagram style here.  Note that this is a brand new publication and most shops are awaiting their pre-orders.

https://www.needlepointclubhouse.com/products/next-level-stitches-preorder

UPDATE:  Homestead Needle Arts says there are links to videos demonstrating stitches in this book.  According to Enriched Stitch, there are QR codes on each page that take you to a video for that stitch.

https://enrichedstitch.myshopify.com/products/next-level-stitches

UPDATE #2:  Janet Perry has a review.

https://nuts-about-needlepoint.com/next-level-stitches-book-review/

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Needlepoint.com Interviews Don Lynch

Needlepoint.com has posted a short interview with Don Lynch of Associated Talents and Two Sisters.

https://needlepoint.com/blogs/needlepoint-know-how/meet-don-the-designer-behind-associated-talents-and-two-sisters

The blog doesn't say, but Needlepoint.com owns the two design lines now that Don and his wife want to retire to the beach and his daughters are busy with their own lives.  

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© Copyright October 24, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

KC Needlepoint Reviews the Boo Boo Brush

KC Needlepoint's latest shop blog is about the Boo Boo Brush.  This tool is just after you cut threads you want to rip out.  You use the larger end to carefully brush away threads from the back side.  The smaller end is used after as clean up.  Use these on the back side and be careful not to tug on areas you aren't ripping out.  This can also be used to fuzz up an area.

https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/blogs/news/cant-get-enough-of-the-boo-boo-brush

This is the version KC Needlepoint sells.  

https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/products/boo-boo-brush?_pos=1&_sid=4564265e5&_ss=r

My own version is Judy's Boo Boo Stick.  I've had mine for decades and use it often.  It is not identical to the Yarn Tree version above but they work the same way.

http://www.jdr-be.com/judys-boo-boo-stick-bunka%20brush.htm

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Sign of the Arrow's 2023 Halloween Design

Sign of the Arrow has released their Halloween 2023 design just in time for the Day of the Dead.

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Exclusive-Third-Annual-Halloween-Ornament.html?soid=1102635760603&aid=mRHoUEZOlHo

This is the third Halloween character they've released.  Unlike the Christmas exclusive designs the Halloween pieces are only available as painted canvases.  You can buy the kit (canvas, threads, beads, needles and guide) and there is a separate needle minder you can purchase if you wish.  

http://signofthearrow.com/

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© Copyright October 31, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Laying Tool from Island House Needlepoint

Island House Needlepoint in Connecticut has designed a stainless steel laying tool with a blunt tip that might be perfect.  It will stick to a needle minder and is well balanced and comfortable in your hand.

https://islandhouseneedlepoint.com/product/island-house-needlepoint-laying-tool/

They are made in Connecticut.  I don't know the length (it looks too long for my small hands) but I'm sure the shop can tell you more about it if you have questions.

One can never have enough laying tools!

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© Copyright October 29, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.