Need Curly Ribbons?

Pat pointed out on Needlepoint Nation that you can curl grosgrain ribbons by using heat.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10218867408534202&set=gm.2308518402558638&type=3&theater

I've always curled ribbons with my scissors.  I had no idea you could use heat or starch to make ribbons curl, too.  Thanks for the tip, Pat!
https://www.wikihow.com/Curl-Ribbon

Note that the fabric your ribbon is made from will effect the results.  Scissor curls don't work on grosgrain ribbons.  You may need to experiment a bit to see what works for you.

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Finishing Ideas When You Run out of Couch Space and Walls

Needlepoint.com shows off some interesting finishing ideas when there's just not room for another pillow or picture in your castle.
https://needlepoint.com/blogs/needlepoint-know-how/creative-finishing-ideas-to-make-your-project-your-own?utm_source=Needlepoint.Com&utm_campaign=ade0dcf0b2-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_08_09_05_32&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6eed0b10d5-ade0dcf0b2-579725333&goal=0_6eed0b10d5-ade0dcf0b2-579725333&mc_cid=ade0dcf0b2&mc_eid=3a360cb48b

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

Want to Learn to Needlepoint?

Horse Country Chic has a great little article about learning to needlepoint, with good advice about what sort of design to choose.  There's a link to a video that will teach you to needlepoint in five minutes.
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2019/08/new-to-needlepoint-some-advice.html

Of course what is a "boring" canvas varies according to your personal taste, so make sure you pick something you love, regardless of what anyone else thinks.  You can browse the "Teach Yourself Needlepoint and Embellishment" tab here on Blog for help learning if the video isn't enough.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYFwQn7AdSo&t=

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Underside Couching

This Medieval couching technique might work very well on needlepoint canvas, depending on the design, so I'm adding the link for the more experimental stitchers to think about.
http://www.sharpneedler.com/2019/08/dragonfly-with-underside-couching.html

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Stitching Owl Eyes

Owl from Tapestry Fair's Belleza

With Halloween in the air, October 1 is a great time to post this link to Needlepoint for Fun's article on stitching owl eyes.
https://www.needlepoint-for-fun.com/grandma-what-big-eyes-you-have---the-best-needlepoint-stitches-for-owls-eyes.htm

The owl above is one I stitched with sequins and beads for eyes.  The design is an element in Manuel Salas' Belleza de Halloween (Halloween Beauty), adapted for needlepoint canvas by Tapestry Fair.

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© Copyright August 9, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.