Katie's Rugs

The Needlepointer is having a truck show from Shorebird Studio, so their latest e-newsletter shows off some of Katie Molineux's rugs. They are amazing and not on her website, so I thought you'd like a little art show this morning. Enjoy!
http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=2b1a4dafdf1ba6e29e773aa79&id=bcae16e4cc&e=73961ee0ea

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The Anatolian Rug UPDATED

Jan at Thread Medley is starting another original rug design! This one is called The Anatolian Rug as it uses rug motifs common to the area.   Here is her introduction to threads and center medallion.  I'll update this article as she posts progress photographs.  I love the colors on this and the variegated red background is just lovely.
https://threadmedley.wordpress.com/2016/06/01/introducing-the-anatolian-rug/

UPDATES:
https://threadmedley.wordpress.com/2016/06/25/anatolia-rug-progress-1/

https://threadmedley.wordpress.com/2016/07/10/anatolia-rug-progress-2/

https://threadmedley.wordpress.com/2016/08/06/anatolia-rug-progress-3/

https://threadmedley.wordpress.com/2016/08/26/anatolia-rug-progress-4/

https://threadmedley.wordpress.com/2016/09/13/anatolia-rug-progress-5/

https://threadmedley.wordpress.com/2016/10/05/anatolia-rug-progress-6/

https://threadmedley.wordpress.com/2016/11/13/anatolia-rug-progress-7/

https://threadmedley.wordpress.com/2016/12/31/anatolia-rug-progress-8/

https://threadmedley.wordpress.com/2017/01/26/anatolia-rug-progress-9/

https://threadmedley.wordpress.com/2017/02/15/anatolia-rug-finale/

I have to say I love the variegated red background on this!

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Threadaholic Alert! Au Ver A Soie 100/3

If you are a fan of Gay Ann Roger's counted canvaswork, you'll know she uses Au Ver A Soie's 100/3 silk perle* a lot.   You can read a bit about how she finds it useful on her website.
http://www.gayannrogers.com/3-1003.html

Then you can go shopping!  Have fun.  (By the way, I also shop at Needle in a Haystack a lot but if what you want isn't in stock, you'll have to wait a bit as they only ship once a week.)
http://www.needlestack.com/WebStore/Thread/AVAS_Soie100.html

For more of Gay Ann's lessons about threads, use the Next Button to read about other thread types.

*Vicky left a comment saying that 100/3 silk isn't a perle.  It is a tightly twisted strand, which is how I define a perle type thread.  But I imagine some folks think of perle threads as multiple strands twisted together.  Anyway, you can see  more photos of the thread here and decide for yourself what to call it.
http://www.hedgehoghandworks.com/catalog/FBR1003.php

http://www.alisoncoleembroidery.com.au/kits-and-supplies/other-threads/au-ver-a-soie-100-3

http://www.silk-thread.com/our-silk-threads

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Threadaholic Alert! Silk Trame Sighted

Threadaholic Alert! Needle in a Haystack has the new Silk Trame silk from Thistle Threads in stock.  Click on the second link to see all the colors available.
http://needlestack.typepad.com/whats_new/2016/05/new-silk-trame-thread-in-stock.html

http://www.needlestack.com/WebStore/Thread/AVAS_SilkTrame.html

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© Copyright May 30, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Re-Purposed Candy Dish

A quilt shop posted a photo of their reuse of a candy dish as tool and ort holder on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/stitchinheavenquiltshop/photos/a.89308598689.103148.73246688689/10154300723698690/?type=3&theater

If you can't see the above, I found a similar but larger version on Etsy.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/262190290/vintage-red-pedestal-bowl-red-candy-dish?ref=market

Look for loops on the edge where you can insert scissors and laying tools, etc.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/262208462/sale-vintage-lacy-scalloped-edge-milk?ref=market

https://www.etsy.com/listing/207918183/heritage-carnival-glass-iridescent?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=scallop%20edge%20candy%20dish&ref=sr_gallery_16

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© Copyright May 13, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.