The Needle Puller

While looking for something else, I stumbled across this great tool on the New Needlepoint site.
http://www.newneedlepoint.com/needlepoint-miscellany/needle-or-thread-puller-tool

It's a needle puller, perfect for tugging a needle through a thick mass of threads.  I hadn't seen one before.  It's probably not a Must Have but it's a very nice little item to have around, just in case.

Do you have some interesting and useful tools in your stitching stash?  If so, Tell All in the comments below.  (Or if today's the day Blogger won't let you comment, just email me at chillyhollow at hot mail dot com.)

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Needle Guides

If you are a member of the Embroiderer's Association of Canada or have friends who are members, you might want to get a copy of Needle Guide, published by the Shuswap Chapter of EAC.    The details are here.
http://blog.eac.ca/2018/05/shuswap-needle-guide-at-seminar.html

If you aren't a member or you want something a little smaller, how about this laminated sheet to size needles from Inspirations magazine?
https://www.inspirationsstudios.com/product/inspirations-needle-guide/

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Breaking News: Needle Works is For Sale

After 21 years, the owner of The Needle Works in Austin, Texas is putting the shop up for sale.  If you've always wanted to own a needlepoint store, the contact information is under the video.
http://www.stitchinginthetexashillcountry.com/the_needle_works/2018/06/june-news.html

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Fort Hunter Needle Art Exhibit

Fort Hunter Mansion and Park in Harrisonburg, PA is having a needle arts exhibit through June 17th.    
https://forthunter.org/events/needle-art-exhibit/

Melita went to the show and reports in here.
https://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2018/06/08/fort-hunter-needle-art-exhibit-and-half-moon-handwerks/

If you are intrigued by Chameleon Threads from South Africa, here's more about them.
https://www.facebook.com/Chameleon-Threads-379183118896758/

The size 8 perle cotton can be ordered from the UK here.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheCommonThread1?ref=l2-shopheader-name

They can be ordered from Australia here.  Thanks for the report, Melita!
http://www.allthreads.com.au/threads-wools-1/chameleon-threads

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Washington National Cathedral Tour

The Washington National Cathedral has announced that they will have a special tour of some of the more than 1500 pieces of ecclesiastical needlepoint they own and use on June 14 and 30. See their website for details and to order tickets.
https://tix.cathedral.org/TheatreManager/1/login?event=963

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