A Tip for Stitching with Silken Straw

Randi from The World in Stitches has a very neat tip for Silken Straw. She says, "More on Silken Straw, which I also picked up at market: You can run a needle down the length and split it into strands, putting together the desired number and using a laying tool!"

Very clever, Randi!  Since I think Silken Straw too wide for many stitches on 18 count, this is a very useful thing to know.  By the way, anyone in the Concord or Lowell, Massachusetts area who wants to see Silken Straw in person can check with Randi at the shop.
http://www.twisinc.com

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© Copyright May 9, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Eames Chairs Needlepointed

Are you familiar with Eames chairs?  They are classics from the 1960s, often called Mid Century Modern by 20th Century designers.  Now that we are in the 21st Century, they are starting to look like antiques.
http://blog.2modern.com/2014/04/an-eames-classic-remade-in-needlepoint.html

Many thanks to Kirk and Bradley for posting about this on Facebook!

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© Copyright April 23, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

More Thread Worries

Remember when I wrote about the problems manufacturers have filling orders? 
http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com/2014/04/we-wait-and-i-worry.html

Mary Corbet has more to say on the topic, specifically on modern threads that are disappearing.
http://www.needlenthread.com/2014/05/finer-embroidery-threads.html

I hear a little voice inside me screaming "stock up now while you can!"

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© Copyright May 6, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Repurposing That Yoga Mat Bag

I discovered through Facebook's Needlepoint Nation that some folks use yoga mat bags from Outer Peace Designs to carry their floor frames and lights when they travel.   These are hand made by the owner of the company and I am told they are good quality. I'm also told that not every light or stand fits well in these bags so measure your tools before you buy!
http://outerpeacedesign.com/#sthash.HvuHnRlO.SBlfUaI9.dpbs

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© Copyright April 23, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Old Timer Alert~

Anyone recognize the designer of Brenda's little rooms?  I didn't teach myself needlepoint until 1988 so kits from the 1980s are a mystery to me but I bet some of Blog's readers will recognize these. If you do, please let Brenda know.
http://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2014/05/throw-back-thursday-tbt.html

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© Copyright May 1, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.