From Sheep to Appletons Wool: The Movies

Appletons Wool has posted two videos on their Instagram account showing how sheep are sheered, the wool processed into thread and then dyed to make Appleton tapestry and crewel wools.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-vSWYdoIZy/

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© Copyright August 18, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Fly Stitch: The Movie

Want to learn a versatile stitch?  Needlepoint.com demonstrates fly stitch on their Instagram account. 

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-0HN75xH0t/

One fly stitch makes a great foot for a bird.  It also looks good as a tiny leaf or bud.  Stack fly stitches and you have a lovely bigger leaf.  It can also stand upright as a bush or make a nice dragon scale.  

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© Copyright August 18, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Raised Stitches: The Movies

Today's Raised Stitch Day!  I have two videos featuring Ruth Schmuff of Bedecked and Beadazzled demonstrating raised closed herringbone stitch (perfect for leaves and feathers) and...

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-vCzR2OEOs/

...Heidi of Chaparral Needle Needlepoint showing you how to make detached buttonhole for baskets and bags.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-vVqIAvstd/

These stitches are easier than you would think.  Practice in the margins of your current piece and you'll soon get the hang of it.  (Tip:  Practice with perle cotton as it's easy to handle when you are trying to master new stitches.)

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright August 17, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Felt Right Tiles for Organization

Francie of francieneedlepoints on Instagram has a great organization idea:  she uses Felt Right tiles on her closet wall to pin up her ornaments instead of storing them flat.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C8XQPNLM1J-/

I have questions about the two types of adhesives they use (either commercial grade or removable) but this might be the perfect storage idea for you.  Check out their website for more information.

https://feltright.com/

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 21, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

NJNA Speaks

The latest e-newsletter from the members of ANG's New Jersey Needle Artists Chapter is out.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2024/11/02/whats-happening-at-njna-11-2-24/

As usual, it is full of ANG news, plus interesting tweezers, new clubs, kits, designs, a trunk show, a glow-in-the-dark thread, and more.

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright November 4, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.