How To Frame Using Pins and Foamcore

Mary Corbet has a wonderful explanation of how to frame your stitching using foam core and stainless steel pins.  She's right that the most important thing is to not rush!
http://www.needlenthread.com/2017/01/diy-how-to-frame-needlework-using-pins.html

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© Copyright January 9, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Stephanie Does Wings

I thought you'd like to see Stephanie's Painted Pony angel and the lovely stitch she choose for the wings.  I have a lot of trouble coming up with the perfect stitch for angel wings myself, so I am full of admiration for Steph's choice of this very pretty stitch which fits exactly between the little orange dots.
https://stephsstitching.blogspot.com/2017/01/owl-angel-from-painted-pony.html?showComment=1483973856559#c2829783753607275815

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© Copyright January 9, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Fiber Talk: A Podcast about Fiber Art

There's a new podcast in town--Fiber Talk! The discussions led by Christine and Gary will center on the fiber arts and the artists who create works of art with threads. The very first podcast features a discussion with Debbie Rowley, the artist behind DebBee's Designs. It's nearly an hour long so get your favorite drink and start stitching while you listen to how DebBee designs are created, learn tips from Debbie on using rayon threads and more!
http://wetalkfiber.com/2017/01/22/fiber-talk-with-debbie-rowley/

Here's a bit about the podcast from Debbie's point of view.
http://debbeesdesigns.com/DDWrdPrs/?p=1833

If you want to see some of Debbie's work, visit her website.
http://debbeesdesigns.com

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© Copyright January 24, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Optical Illusions for Needlepoint

It used to be the only optical illusion painted canvases were available from Maggie.  (At least those are the ones I remember but correct me if I am wrong.  After all, as Little Brother puts it, I am OLD.  LOL)
http://www.maggieco.com/html/drill.php?category=6&pg=4&q=

However, now Needlepoint Designs by Laurel Wheeler has a whole series of these in various sizes for when you want to make your head spin!
http://www.laurelwheeler.com/OpticalGeometrics.html

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© Copyright January 5, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

DMC's Stitchable Metallic Mesh

Just before Christmas DMC sent me a package of their new stitchable metallic mesh and asked that I play around with it. This is what I got in the mail--
https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/DMC-Reversible-STITCHABLE-MESH-FABRIC-03982-DMC03982

The mesh is a ten inch square of metallic mesh that is gold on one side and silver on the other.  It reminds me of Congress cloth in that the holes are quite small in relationship to the threads that create the mesh.  The mesh is reversible.  You can stitch on either side.  The package comes with a floral line drawing that you can transfer onto the mesh and stitch.

The Stitchable Metallic Mesh Package Opened

In the photograph in the link above you can see that it is in an embroidery hoop.  I think using a hoop will dent the mesh and I want to use as much of it to create Christmas ornaments as possible.  So my first task is to figure out how to mount the mesh so I can stitch with it.  My second task is to figure out what size needle and thread to use and decide on a design.  Stay tuned!

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© Copyright January 21, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.