The Bead Organizer

Pat at the Needleart Nut blog has been organizing her beads.
http://needleartnut.blogspot.com/2018/01/and-beads-are-organized.html

This appears to be similar to what Pat used.
http://www.michaels.com/recollections-color-photo-craft-keeper/10468242.html

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Threadaholic Alert: Mary's Favorite Threads Video

If you love threads, you'll want to watch the latest video by FiberTalk.  Yes, I know FiberTalk normally does podcasts, but this week they interviewed Mary McGuire on camera to learn about her favorite threads.  You will see Mary's projects and hear her explain what thread was used where. Very interesting!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUGuTvFVEuE&feature=youtu.be

By the way, I'm guessing that these are the Wubbers flat-nosed pliers Mary mentions at the end of the video.
http://www.wubbers.com/babyflat.php

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A New Book, New Guides, New Products and How To Clean UPDATED

The latest newsletter from Amy Bunger is out and it's a honey!  There's a rave review of Carole Lake's newest book, new products, new classes and guides, and finally—some wonderful tips Amy picked up at a retreat for cleaning and repairing your needlework.
http://www.amysgoldenstrand.com/uploads/7/2/3/6/72364657/0218.pdf

If you are really intrigued by the cleaning and restoration tips, or need such services, check Nancy Lukoski's website.
http://www.fancyworkfinishing.com

UPDATE:  Fiber Talk interviewed Nancy in 2018.  It's a great interview!
http://wetalkfiber.com/2018/03/18/fiber-talk-with-nancy-lukoski/

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Beaded Turkeywork

Ok, here's something I've not seen before—turkeywork with beads! This is Julia Snyder's idea and Suzanne did a great job with it.  The canvas is from And More, which is Julia's canvas line, and it uses her line of beads, too.  Suzanne's doing a nice job with this, trying lots of techniques to make it something special.  Hope we get to see this finished before too long.
http://suzannehicks.blogspot.com/2018/01/hello-2018-getting-back-to-it.html

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The Smart Cookie Award for February Goes to Martha

Someone asked about the clips that are used on the side of frames to attach fabric to the frame, particularly Q Snaps. I found these on Nordic Needle's website. This brand is called Stitch Clips, but I think there are other brands that are similar.
https://www.nordicneedle.com/6934

http://www.jdr-be.com/embroidery-hoops.htm

Folks posted that they use library clips or banker clips as well but Martha wins the Smart Cookie Award for February because she uses these clips—
https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/boca-clips-reg-set-of-2/224592

Martha—smart AND stylish!  LOL

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