Learn the Peruvian Loop

BeStitched's latest video demonstration on Vimeo is the Peruvian Loop Stitch. I'd never heard of this but it looks like a fun and versatile way to create a line.
https://vimeo.com/148730511?inf_contact_key=312fc8fe9e4867821060ed18a99758a1

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A Vintage Hunt Country Find

Horse Country Chic found this great fox hunt needlepoint piece on Etsy.  It is signed with initials and the date 1949.  Looks like it was mounted on a piece of scrap cardboard of the right size instead of being framed.  What do you think?
https://www.etsy.com/listing/683757645/vintage-1949-needlepoint-fox-hunt-dog?ref=search_recently_viewed-3

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Why Didn't I Think of This?

This Etsy shop sells needle minders with an attached needle threader. Why I didn't think of this!?
https://www.etsy.com/listing/592462700/needle-threader-and-needle-minder?ref=shop_home_active_3&frs=1

I suppose if you use a needle threader constantly this will be inconvenient to take off the canvas constantly but it's a good idea for the occasional user.

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The Finishing Touch: A Beaded Trim

I found this website by accident but I am glad I did because they have tutorials for how to make all sorts of beaded edges on your ornaments, pillows, etc.
http://sewguide.com/bead-tassels-for-edging/

Here's another lovely simple beaded edging.

https://hokkaidokudasai.blogspot.com/2014/08/how-to-make-beaded-edging.html

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The Curious Cowgirl Goes on a Needlepoint Retreat

Mary the Curious Cowgirl went on a needlepoint retreat.  She and her stitching buddies choose Patricia Sone and the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree ornament from DJ Designs was their project.  The retreat itself was at Annie and Company in Manhattan.  They also visited Rita's Needlepoint (which has moved recently and is under new ownership, by the way).
https://thecuriouscowgirl.com/featured-post/needlepoint-canvas/?fbclid=IwAR0B18TXWiXd_xRR2utqM6Vj8fbDmUJ7BSDXYZc7d5Ic6zYImlCs-I-xypQ

Looks like another retreat is in the works for next year….

Here's a profile of Patricia.
https://thecuriouscowgirl.com/personalities/patricia-sone-needlepoint-artist-teacher/

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