This photographic tutorial from Paraguay isn't very detailed but if you want to make an umbrella for a standup, it might help you figure out how. I think some of the umbrella handles are beads, by the way. The pattern is glued to the wire handle; that's what the blue lines in photos 8 and 9 are, at least that's my guess.
http://tutorialesminis.blogspot.com.ar/2013/01/paraguas-cerrado.html
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Sunday, June 14, 2015
Brenda Loves the Naturalight Magnifier
Labels:
LED lights,
light/magnifers,
reviews,
StarMag
This type of light/magnifier has been quite popular lately for those who use fatter stretcher bars and want a fairly portable magnifier that includes a light. Brenda loves hers!
http://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2015/05/magnifying-glass-must-have-tool.html
The light comes from LEDs. The official name of this appears to be StarMag Flexlens with Base and Clip. I guess Naturalight is the manufacturer. Several shops sell these and I've also seen them on eBay. The magnifying lens appears to be plastic and is a tad more than four inches in diameter.
http://www.nimbleneedlenj.com/product/clip-on-freestanding-magnifying-led-lamp-starmag-by-daylight/
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http://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2015/05/magnifying-glass-must-have-tool.html
The light comes from LEDs. The official name of this appears to be StarMag Flexlens with Base and Clip. I guess Naturalight is the manufacturer. Several shops sell these and I've also seen them on eBay. The magnifying lens appears to be plastic and is a tad more than four inches in diameter.
http://www.nimbleneedlenj.com/product/clip-on-freestanding-magnifying-led-lamp-starmag-by-daylight/
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 27, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Saturday, June 13, 2015
Eric the Embroiderer (an Inspirational Film from Australia)
Labels:
Australia,
counted thread,
cross stitch,
embroidery,
videos
Carol posted the link to this wonderful little film featuring an Australian embroiderer explaining why he does what he does and what it means. You are going to love watching this, so pour a nice cup of something and settle in to listen to Eric.
https://open.abc.net.au/explore/93648?v1
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© Copyright May 27, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
https://open.abc.net.au/explore/93648?v1
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© Copyright May 27, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Four Wizards
Labels:
Brenda Stofft,
cats.,
classes,
finishing,
framing,
needle felting,
Sandy Arthur,
wizard,
Wizard of Paws
Sandy Arthur shows off four versions of the finished pieces from her Wizard of Paws class. This is a design by Brenda Stofft that Sandy's been teaching here and there. Click on the first photo of Sandy's version and then work through the pictures, admiring the personal touches. Each piece was finished slightly differently and each was also stitched a little differently. I don't care if you are working from a stitch guide or lesson plan, each stitcher puts a bit of his or her own personality into their finished design, don't they?
http://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2015/05/wizard-of-paws-brenda-stofft-design-aka.html
These are so fun! Thanks, Sandy!
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http://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2015/05/wizard-of-paws-brenda-stofft-design-aka.html
These are so fun! Thanks, Sandy!
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© Copyright May 25, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Friday, June 12, 2015
The Mysterious Retreat UPDATED
If you like going places to stitch--particularly if you are a fan of counted canvaswork--and you also like mystery pieces where you don't know how things will turn out, then you need to check out Liz's progress on the 2012 Mystery Retreat design she is working. Click on the small thumbnail to see how beautiful this is.
http://lizartblog.blogspot.com/2015/06/2012-mystery-retreat-progress-5.html
Sorry, this design isn't available anywhere unless you went on the retreat or talk someone who did into parting with their instructions--or unless it is offered in a cyberclass, which does happen occasionally. These retreats are held by Linda K. Reinmiller, Debbie Rowley, Pat Hartman and Mary Knapp. (The latter two ladies make up Creative Reflections.) They create the design together and then put on the retreat. Stitchers who go pick from several available color ways but otherwise, everything is Top Secret until you arrive and start stitching. This year's retreat is July 16-18 in Phoenix and registration is closed (although you might still get in if someone cancels).
http://needleartsmysteryretreat.com
You can keep up with the latest on the 2015 Mystery Retreat on Facebook, too.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Needle-Arts-Mystery-Retreat-LLC/126832707361178
It's a fun way to get together with fellow enthusiasts and stitch something amazing.
By the way, if you aren't familiar with these designers, check out the Counted Canvaswork Designers tab here on Blog to find their websites.
UPDATE: Here is the 2015 retreat design.
https://www.facebook.com/126832707361178/photos/a.149339065110542.30487.126832707361178/1000804909963949/?type=1&theater
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http://lizartblog.blogspot.com/2015/06/2012-mystery-retreat-progress-5.html
Sorry, this design isn't available anywhere unless you went on the retreat or talk someone who did into parting with their instructions--or unless it is offered in a cyberclass, which does happen occasionally. These retreats are held by Linda K. Reinmiller, Debbie Rowley, Pat Hartman and Mary Knapp. (The latter two ladies make up Creative Reflections.) They create the design together and then put on the retreat. Stitchers who go pick from several available color ways but otherwise, everything is Top Secret until you arrive and start stitching. This year's retreat is July 16-18 in Phoenix and registration is closed (although you might still get in if someone cancels).
http://needleartsmysteryretreat.com
You can keep up with the latest on the 2015 Mystery Retreat on Facebook, too.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Needle-Arts-Mystery-Retreat-LLC/126832707361178
It's a fun way to get together with fellow enthusiasts and stitch something amazing.
By the way, if you aren't familiar with these designers, check out the Counted Canvaswork Designers tab here on Blog to find their websites.
UPDATE: Here is the 2015 retreat design.
https://www.facebook.com/126832707361178/photos/a.149339065110542.30487.126832707361178/1000804909963949/?type=1&theater
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 5, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
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