Julia's YouTube Channel

Julia's YouTube channel has lots of videos of needlepoint.   You can admire DJ Design's New Orleans stocking, two videos of two versions of Kathy Schenkel Designs' little Nativity set (one finished and one with the stitching underway), and an interesting video of frog and turtle beanbag canvases showing them unstitched and made up.  It's a fun way to see finished and unfinished pieces. Thanks, Julia!
https://www.youtube.com/user/homespon/videos

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© Copyright June 25,  2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Kisses at the Beach

Barbara Bergsten has lots of different "kisses" canvases that are finished by making them into a cone that looks a little like a big Hersey's kiss.  But seeing the unstitched canvas isn't nearly as much fun as seeing them made up and hearing a little about how they were done.  Thanks for sharing this customer's ideas, Barbara!
https://theavidpen.wordpress.com/2015/06/14/by-the-seashore-a-needlework-finisher-guest-post/

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© Copyright June 15, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

I Hate Rayon Thread But

Helen is creating a red rose using bullion stitches for padding and to create the curve of an opening bud.  The trick is to use DMC's rayon thread to create the bullions.
http://hgotts.blogspot.com/2015/06/dimensional-rose.html

I don't mind doing bullion stitches but I loathe rayon threads.  Still, this looks pretty durn good....

I never would have thought to try rayon threads for bullions.  Or covered padding with what appears to be blanket stitch to make the petals.  Very creative, Helen!

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© Copyright June 25, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Tree of Hearts

One of Ridgewood's customers is working on a series of heart shaped ornaments, each with a one word motto, for display on a tree. Aren't they lovely?
http://ridgewoodneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2015/06/finishing-friday-hearts.html

I don't know who the original designer is, but they did a lovely job and the finishing is very nice as well.  Good job, Vanessa!

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© Copyright June 19, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Hug Me

Pocket Full of Stitches is having a trunk show of Hug Me bags. These are project, tool, and storage bags that are made in a variety of sizes in many fabrics so you can pick and choose what you need in colors that appeal to you.  There are even bags that drape over a fat couch or recliner arm to hold various tools and threads.  The photographs PFOS posted include some interior shots, too, so if you are in the market for a new tote, you'll want to explore Hug Me.
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2015/06/hug-me-bags.html

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 11, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.