Threadaholic Alert: Aurora from The ThreadGatherer

There's a new thread available from The ThreadGatherer, a mix of kid mohair, silk and nylon, that is called Aurora.  You can see the colors and read how to use it on The Needlepointer's website.
https://www.theneedlepointer.com/product/aurora-by-the-threadgatherer/

There are even better photos of skeins on the ThreadGatherer's website although they don't have as many colors shown right now.  It looks like a lovely thread if you need a touch of sheen for that special sweater or outfit on a canvas.  Bet it makes spectacular fur and witch hair, too!
https://threadgatherer.com/collections/aurora

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© Copyright January 18, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Threadaholic Alert: Silk Eyelash UPDATED AGAIN

Treenway Silks has a new thread that they call Silk Eyelash.  It comes in black, white and three shades of gray/charcoal.
https://yarntree.typepad.com/needlework_news/2019/01/silk-eyelash.html

If your favorite shop doesn't carry Treenway Silks, you can order via their website.  Please note that this is a small company and if they are on the road (check schedule on their home page), they won't ship an order until they are back home again.
https://www.treenwaysilks.com/productlist.php?category=27&secondary=71

Many thanks to Needlework Retailer for the heads up!

UPDATE:  Here is what Eyelash looks like in closeup.  Many thanks to Come to the Point!
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2755482811182987&set=gm.2497914506952359&type=3&theater&ifg=1

UPDATE #2:  More information and photos of Eyelash stitched, courtesy of Needlepoint.com.
https://needlepoint.com/blogs/needlepoint-know-how/working-with-our-newest-thread-eyelash

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright January 15, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Finding Shops on the Road

The place to find shops that sell needlepoint shops seems to be NeedleTravel.com.  Their online database allows you to mark the sorts of stitching shops you are interested in and what state(s) you need information on.  I think it would be wise to call the shop before you go to make sure they will be open when you can get there, however.  Small businesses don't always have the time or personnel to update their website especially when there is a family emergency or bad weather.
https://www.needletravel.com/index.htm

By the way, they have a travel guide paperback you can purchase if that's more convenient for you.  Just toss it in the glove compartment of your car and off you go!

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© Copyright January 15, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A New Brand of Light Magnifier

Brighttech is a new brand of light/magnifier on the market.  They sell floor and table models and light/magnifiers that clamp onto a desk or table.  There is a five year warranty on the ones I looked at, but these are LED lights.  I don't think if they burn out the lights can be replaced.
https://brightechshop.com/collections/magnifier-lamps

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© Copyright January 11, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Sajou Embroidery Scissors: A Review

My Tortoise Shell Sajou Scissors

Sajou recently sent Mary Corbet a pair of their embroidery scissors for review.  These are beautiful delicate scissors, more for occasional use and display than everyday embroidery scissors.   Mine are simply gorgeous.  I haven't used them yet (they were a gift from a dear friend) but I love opening the box and sitting it on the table to look at while I stitch.  They make me feel glamorous and skilled and give me much pleasure.  If you love beautiful things, these might be the scissors for you.
https://www.needlenthread.com/2018/11/tool-talk-sajou-embroidery-scissors.html

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© Copyright November 6, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.