How Internet Business Works for Needlework: A Tutorial

Tricia Nguyen of Thistle Threads has written a blog about how Internet Retail works for small needlework companies.  It really is about how PayPal works to allow you to buy from various online businesses without having to share your credit card or bank information with them.  Tricia spells out problems her customers often face with a "subscription" to her classes.  They are expensive so she allows a spread out payment plan.  It also covers how it is easy to steal your password if you aren't careful and why Tricia deletes emails she's sent with private information.
https://thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2019/02/how-internet-retail-works.html

The bottom line is that the consumer needs to be aware how this all works so that you don't expect instant service from a 24/7 representative when you are buying from a one person business, that you are careful about using the services involved and that you understand that you have to log into a variety of databases to use her classroom.  You don't take Tricia's classes?

You still need to have a general grasp of the Internet in the 21st Century to be able to function there, to take classes, handle problems and keep your personal information secure.

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A Review of Mouline Etoile from DMC

DMC has a new thread they call Mouline Etoile, which is a sort of mix of cotton floss and metallic.  Stitched Modern has lots of photos and information about stitching with this new thread.
https://stitchedmodern.com/blogs/news/what-you-need-to-know-about-dmcs-new-mouline-etoile-sparkle-thread#

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© Copyright February 28, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A New UK Designer With Abstract and Colorful Kits

Marina's Home is a new designer out of the UK, offering fun and colorful pillow kits in a modern, abstract style.
https://www.marinashome.co.uk

Her pillow designs are on 10 count Zweigart canvas, making them a quick stitch but also suitable for those with vision issues.  They are all worked from a chart onto blank canvas using tapestry wool from Anchor.  You can order from her Etsy shop with free shipping inside the UK.
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MarinasHome?fbclid=IwAR3fLO6fMVdHnxxuzU5IPpRjHNgB_Dh4XOTfFZ8aYQhGTUcP1gRLCnr5xSk

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

Yoga Exercises for the Needlepoint Fiend

NJNA has a great article on their blog with links to yoga exercises for one's body to prevent overuse injuries to our hands, arms, wrists, backs, etc.
https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2019/02/18/needlepoint-yoga/

Thanks, Mally!  I've added this link to the ergonomics section of Blog in the right hand column so we can continue to refer to it.

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Antique Needlepoint for Sale

Susan Johnson of SJ Designs doesn't only sell beads and sequins and chart antique designs for modern needlepointers, she sells antique pieces she finds here and there, including some nearly 150 year old examples of needlepoint.  You can see quite a few interesting examples of historical needlepoint in her Etsy shop.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/SusanJohnsonDesigns?section_id=16782233

My favorites are the needlepoint in the Medieval style dated c. 1860…
https://www.etsy.com/listing/630178183/c1860-needlepoint-tapestry-in-the?ref=shop_home_active_15

…and the beaded needlepoint on perforated paper which is probably ten years older.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/643867950/c1850-beaded-needlepoint-on-perforated?ref=shop_home_active_17&cns=1

You may be smitten by the samplers or the antique tools, though. It's a fun browse, so pour a cuppa and enjoy.

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