Embroidering a Face and Hair

Thanks to Kreinik's mentioning this, we can watch Lihn N.W. embroider a face and hair in the YouTube video.  This is being done on linen with DMC cotton flosses but a lot of the stitches and techniques will work on needlepoint canvas just as well, particularly if you use a sharp needle to place your stitches wherever you want instead of using a tapestry needle that only goes into the holes in needlepoint canvas.  You might also want to make note of the DMC colors used to include in your skin thread toolbox:  DMC variegated floss 69 (using the darker, medium and lighter parts of the skein for shading) and regular cotton floss 3774.  The hair colors used were DMC regular floss 938, 632, and 3064 to get the auburn hair shading.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DFahVBRBY8

Thanks, Kreinik!

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© Copyright August 29, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Poppy Monk's Six Small Stitches

Poppy Monk Needlepoint has a new article on their blog about six stitches that fit well in small spaces.  They have stitch diagrams and colored photos of the stitches on various canvases, too.

https://poppymonkneedlepointkits.com/blogs/the-5-minute-needlepoint-blog/six-needlepoint-stitches-for-small-spaces

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright August 28, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Why Not Have A Go?

Appletons has a new designer-David Smith.  He does lovely graphic patterns that are a delight.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C8Uyb6ANQkx/?g=5&img_index=1

Here are his currently available tapestry kits.

https://www.appletons.org.uk/?s=David+smith&post_type=product&dgwt_wcas=1

Here's a bit about David and how he started designing needlepoint.

https://www.appletons.org.uk/david-smith/

http://www.davidsmith-tapestry.co.uk/

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

Napkin Rings and Silverware Pockets

KC Designs is highlighting the napkin ring and silverware holder canvases from SCT Designs, which are a perfect way to decorate the holiday table.

https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/collections/for-the-table?omnisendContactID=65edaf5fa958c70f5bc79ac7&utm_campaign=campaign%3A+Tablescapes+%28670d7f59c0ecee4574658d50%29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=omnisend

Of course napkin rings are the perfect design-your-own project!

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© Copyright November 15, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A New Tool of the Trade from The Wool and The Floss

The Wool and the Floss has released their latest Tools of the Trade goodie--a magnetic holder for your wooden laying tool.  Look at both photos to see how it works.

https://woolfloss.com/products/laying-tool-minder-by-tools-of-the-trade?_pos=1&_sid=821a258a7&_ss=r

Apparently a laying tool larger than the size of a pencil works best.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C_F1R0VRPx6/

https://www.instagram.com/p/C_bNKtjvr43/

This is the perfect holiday gift for your stitching bestie!

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© Copyright August 25, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.