Fancy Hooks to Hang Ornaments

One thing I noticed while enjoying the amazing ornaments everyone made for the holidays is that many of them were dangling from curved hooks that appeared heavy duty but pretty, like these curved hooks Brenda's Needlepoint Studio used for her beaded stars.

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2023/12/stars-beaded-mini-3d-warped-5-pointed.html

I did a little hunting and as usual for such things, sources seem to be Amazon, eBay or Etsy.  I choose three examples from Etsy to show you options because they had the best pictures.  Shop around.  Prices vary and if you can get these locally so you can inspect the finish and quality and avoid shipping charges, please do so.

Here are the basic hooks, like the ones Brenda used.  

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1329890578/25-gold-or-silver-swirl-heavy-duty?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=fancy+christmas+ornament+hangers&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&sts=1&organic_search_click=1

If you want something a bit plainer, these will work and they are available in silver, gold or copper.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/84294846/mid-size-1-12-inch-ornament-hooks-in?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=fancy+christmas+ornament+hangers&ref=sr_gallery-1-7&sts=1&organic_search_click=1

You can also purchase very fancy ones that have crystals, suitable for your showcase piece you want to stand out.  These are the most expensive as they are not mass produced.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1051676923/set-of-4-silver4-gold-beautiful-handmade?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=fancy+christmas+ornament+hangers&ref=sr_gallery-1-3&sts=1&organic_search_click=1

Happy ornamenting!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright January 2, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Brenda Looks Back at 2023

Brenda's Needlepoint Studio looks back at her needlepoint and beading projects completed (but not always made up) in 2023.  It's a fun walk through her accomplishments.  If you want to know more about one in particular, click on the picture's caption.

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2024/01/2023-year-in-review-1224.html

Somehow the original link was deleted, so Brenda added a replacement.

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2024/03/2023-year-in-review-1224.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright January 2, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Tanja's Tutorials on Lacing and Gluing

Tanja Berlin has edited and updated her tutorial on lacing needlework for framing or mounting in a hoop and added a section on how to create the backs of needle cases or boxes in this great tutorial.

https://berlinembroidery.com/finishing-needlework/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright January 2, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Stitches for Snow

Stephanie at Ridgewood Needlepoint has published twelve of her favorite snow stitches on the Ridgewood blog along with some thread recommendations.

https://ridgewoodneedlepoint.com/new-stitch-monday-101/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright January 1, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Organizational Ideas from CHB

Carolyn Hedge Baird just posted two organizational ideas on her Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10225537384045497&set=a.1574898296402

For those without a Facebook page, one of Carolyn's students stores her beading thread spools in Bobbin Ring Savers which are meant to store sewing machine bobbins.  Carolyn says she then pops her bobbin saver in a sandwich bag for transport.

https://sewingmachine.com/products/bobbin-ring-saver-purple

Carolyn herself uses a pair of magnetic cable ties to hold her beading mat or a chart to her canvas.  You'll need two, one for each end of whatever you want to hold onto the canvas.  You'll need to have magnetic cable ties long enough to position your bead mat or whatever as far from the edge of your canvas as you normally want it.

https://www.amazon.com/Magnetic-Organizers-Whiteboard-Noticeboard-https://www.amazon.com/Magnetic-Organizers-Whiteboard-Noticeboard-Organization/dp/B091FFSH5L/ref=sr_1_4?crid=J24WGT6SYZ7O&keywords=magnetic+cable+ties+reusable&qid=1704120858&s=hi&sprefix=magnetic+cable+ties+reusable%2Ctools%2C123&sr=1-4

Shop around for both items as prices vary wildly.  

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright January 1, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.