Fiber Talk Interviews Shana Behnayoun of SBT Stitches and Kimberly Ann Needlepoint

This week the fun is with Shana of SBT Stitches, a fourth-generation needlepointer.
http://wetalkfiber.com/2018/09/02/fiber-talk-with-shana-benhayoun/

If you are intrigued, here is the SBT Stitches website.
https://www.sbtstitches.com/about

Then they interviewed Kimberly Ann Carter of Kimberly Ann Needlepoint.
http://wetalkfiber.com/2018/09/15/fiber-talk-with-kimberly-ann-carter/

Here is some of her recent models from the Dallas show.
https://www.facebook.com/theneedlebug/photos/a.603460569714239/1959949214065361/?type=3&theater

This is the Kimberly Ann website.
http://www.kimberlyannneedlepoint.com/home.html

Happy podcasting!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright August 2, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Rainbow Gallery on TV!

A local LA station made a visit to the Rainbow Gallery headquarters and showed some of the machinery that makes the threads they sell, some of their threads on cards and some of the needlepoint that has been stitched with their threads.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/1870130539730762/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright August 15, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Monster Scissors UPDATED

For those who are expecting scissors with dragons, dinosaurs or demons on them, sorry!  I know it's nearly Halloween, but "monster scissors" actually refers to the Little Monster Scissors by Sajou.  They are small embroidery scissors with extra large holes, perfect for those with arthritic hands!  I first heard about them from a friend with arthritis who just loves them.
http://sassy2stitch.com/shop/sajou-little-monster-scissors/

If you are a fan of Bohin scissors, they appear to have something similar.  If you have swollen, tender joints, these might be just the thing for you.
https://www.inspirationsstudios.com/product/bohin-mini-embroidery-scissors/

UPDATE:  The above link is dead but Sara Leigh found them here—
https://www.stitchingbitsandbobs.com/cgi-bin/Store/showimage.cgi?BohinScissors024313-225Mini1700

Thanks, SL!

Happy Stitching!  (And here are scary scissors with a matching magnet for those who were crushed when I didn't have dragon scissors for them.)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/620140995/owl-embroidery-scissors-and-scary-black?ref=shop_home_active_13

https://www.etsy.com/listing/620140383/witch-boot-embroidery-scissors-and?ga_search_query=witch+boot&ref=shop_items_search_1

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© Copyright August 31, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Antioch Mosaic UPDATED

Arlene Cohen has a new website to sell her designs and there is also a link to Arlene's blog.  One thing you'll want to read is her story about the inspiration behind and the evolution of her Antioch Mosaic design. It is a fascinating story!  If you are charmed, check Arlene's "Gallery" section to see more of her original work.
https://worksbyabc.com/2018/10/02/the-antioch-mosaic/

https://worksbyabc.com/2018/10/04/the-antioch-mosaic-part-2/

https://worksbyabc.com/2018/10/07/a-last-bit-about-the-antioch-mosaic/

UPDATE:  Colour Complements shows off some of their overdyed threads used in four of Arlene's designs.  Lovely!  If you like it to, follow the link to Arlene's Etsy store.
https://colourcomplements.com/2018/10/needlepoint-55.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright October 14, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Halloween Mystery 2018

Ruth Schmuff has just announced the mystery class for October-November 2018—"Ghost Collage"!  This is one of Ruth's own designs and it'll be over in just two classes.  If you are in the mood for Halloween fun, check it out.
https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2018/09/halloween-fun/?mc_cid=e3487c9d07&mc_eid=c05eb4bd3b

First up, Ruth does the background.  It is the setting for everything to come.
https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2018/10/the-ghosts-are-coming-to-town/

There are beads and bats and spiders and the ghosts glow in the dark.  Genius!
https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2018/11/things-you-need-to-know/

Here is Kathy's finished piece.

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2022/10/spooky-time-finish/

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© Copyright September 4, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.