New Classes from Tony and Brenda

I don't normally list classes here (it's a ton of work and very few people look at the tab I used to maintain) but these two classes at Chandail Needlework are special. So here goes! First up, Tony Minieri has a new counted piece that he's starting to teach. It's called "Mumtaz Mahal" and appears to be one of his designs inspired by ethnic fabrics.
http://www.chandailneedlework.com/classes-and-workshops.htm#mumtaz

Brenda Stofft is going to teach at Chandail, too.  I've never known her to teach a class before and this one is all about her dimensional stuffed rabbit. Amazing!
http://www.chandailneedlework.com/2016-workshops.htm/2014-workshops.htm#Stofft

If you are interested in the classes, check with the shop.  I don't know if they allow "ghosts."  Ghosts are people taking a class long distance instead of being in the shop for it.  Normally ghost students are mailed the class materials once the class ends so that any changes or clarifications that come up during the actual class can be added to the kit.

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Keeping Track of Projects

Jan at Thread Medley outlines how she uses Bento to track her projects.  The database she uses is no longer available for Apple machines, but anyone who can create a spreadsheet or a tables document can copy her layout successfully.  I think the way she keeps her current projects above the projects just maturing in her stash is exceptionally clever, too.
https://threadmedley.wordpress.com/2016/06/05/tracking-my-projects/

If you like having things organized, Jan has great ideas.

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© Copyright June 5, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Three Stwooges Mystery FINISHED

Ruth Schmuff has chosen her early fall mystery class--Love You More's Three Stwooges!
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2016/07/happy-4th-of-july-from-three-stwooges.html

I'll update this article as Ruth posts her lesson outcomes.  First, she dealt with the sky, the pumpkins and ground, and the spooky trees.
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2016/08/and-so-it-begins.html

Next she stitched the owl faces and their hats!
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2016/09/peronality-plus.html

And now the owls have ruffs!
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2016/10/trick-or-treat.html

Ruth is right, this canvas just screams happiness.

UPDATE:  Ruth's model is back from the finisher, just in time for Halloween 2017.  It's a fabulous standup.
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2017/10/the-three-stwooges-are-here.html

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© Copyright July 2, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Making DMC's Threads (Video)

This YouTube video explains (in French with subtitles) how DMC threads are made.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M7CtTwGo2o&feature=youtu.be

Many thanks to Kevin for mentioning this on Facebook.

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© Copyright July 1, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Sheena Goes Shopping

Sheena has been on the road in Ohio and takes us to Louise's Needlework..,
http://www.sheenasstitches.com/impromptu-visits/

... and then to What's the Point? Needlepoint.
http://www.sheenasstitches.com/columbus-part-2/

Both trips have stitch diagrams and cat photos tossed in for free!  Thanks, Sheena.  I love your original stitches and getting virtual tours of some of the great shops I've only seen online is just icing on the cake.

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