Sullivan Scissors

These very pretty scissors from Sullivan have oval finger holes, sharp blades and a nice decoration. Susan Porta says they are very classy.
https://www.mynotions.com/product/teardrop-handle-embroidery-scissors/?fbclid=IwAR3Efu9GH5j4poiq_gk-MQ9KvaAxepOq3qnG-QGoP4qFxbkHMyY6nvyuRjE

Designers Desk has them in stock as well.  Call them at 725-222-7757 to order from the shop.

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© Copyright February 12, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Smart Cookie Award Goes to Beverly!

Beverly went looking for some tiny snowflake sequins and stumbled across these.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/2143386855738461/ 

She bought them from the Kat Scrappiness website and says she got good customer service from them.  Kat Scrappiness carries lots of different sequins for scrapbooking in a variety of sizes.  Shop carefully as many don't have holes to attach them; they are meant to be glued onto paper.  You might be able to pierce those with a needle but maybe not.
https://www.katscrappiness.com/collections/sequins

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© Copyright March 6, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Color Eyes Beading Needles from Beadsmith

I just learned from Quail Run that Beadsmith is selling beading needles with colored eyes so you always know which size you are grabbing.  They are not on the shop website yet but a pack of six in assorted sizes is in stock.
http://quailrunneedlework.com

Here is a video that shows them off.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcUt3uI8UQ0

It appears that the six pack of assorted needles has two each of size 10, 11 and 12 beading needles and there is a color code on the front of the package.  You can also buy packs of six needles in all one size if you prefer a size 10, for example.  I'm not sure Quail Run stocks those, however.
https://www.beadaholique.com/beadsmith-coloreyes-beading-needles-size-10-11-12-1-pack-of-6-assorted.html

If you like using varying sizes of beading needles and love knowing exactly which size you've picked up, this might be the product for you.

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Threadaholic Alert: Tillie Thomas Essentials from Planet Earth Fibers

There's a new thread in town! It's called Essentials and it is half silk and half Merino wool.  It is thinner than Pepper Pot Silk, which I find a little fat for 18 count (but others think Pepperpot perfect for 18 count canvases so this is probably related to stitch tension).  This is available from Planet Earth Fibers.  Suzie Vallerie loves it and promises a review later on when she's not so busy getting ready for the Orlando show. (second link)
http://astheneedleturns.com/march-newsletter-2/

http://astheneedleturns.com/essentials-the-perfect-name/

There are 130 colors and 10 yards of thread on each card.  Stay tuned!
http://planetearthfiber.com/index.php/pepper-pot2

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© Copyright March 4, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Introducing Zoe Gilbertson

Thanks to Corrina, I have a new needlepoint artist's website for us to all explore.  Zoe Gilbertson is a fashion designer with an interest in needlepoint which she combines with spray paint.  You can buy her original pieces or digital prints of them if they are sold out (which most are).
https://www.zoegilbertson.com

Fabulous fun!

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© Copyright February 17, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.