We have a Tie for the Smart Cookie October 2019

This month we have a tie for the Smart Cookie Award. I can't decide who is more inventive, Bethany with her needle chart in the lid of her needle box…,
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10162321539805644&set=gm.2423098257767318&type=3&theater

… or Toni who turned her Jude voodoo doll canvas into a holder for her tv remote.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/2420715964672214/

You guys are amazingly inventive!

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© Copyright August 27, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Will The Color Run?

Donna works in my "local" needlepoint shop and noticed something interesting when she was sorting threads and putting them away.
http://majtravaux.blogspot.com/2019/10/colorfast-word-that-caught-my-eye.html

It's something to think about if you plan to have a piece blocked.  Or spill something on your stitching.  Reading the labels is always a good idea anyway.

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

Florentine TV

Anna Pearson has a new YouTube channel! You can learn more about how she choose Florentine as her YouTube topic here.
http://anna-pearson-needlepoint.blogspot.com/2019/11/making-my-first-youtube.html

She's starting out with "An Introduction to Florentine" for those who love or who are just interested in learning about Bargello-type stitches.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUvphha_FKY

Anna shows the materials you need to stitch your own Florentine pillow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U698iDzVqTk

Here is how you work the first row.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXlbwg0C2AA

Help picking colors.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sYj9iMRAz8

Help making it into a pillow or box top with tips for finding the right fabric or box.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4h__eZQEiCM

All the pillows in the background are her own designs, plus she makes doing a pillow look really easy.    If you are charmed, you can see more Bargello (including free charts) online at these sites.
https://www.needlepointteacher.com/stitches/numbered-a-b/bargello/

https://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/bargello.html

http://www.nordicneedle.net/guides/stitching-techniques-guides/canvaswork-needlepoint/bargello-canvaswork/#.XWAB-C2ZN3k

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© Copyright August 23, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Help Purchasing a Lighted Magnifier

Dazors are the gold standard of lighted magnifiers. They are expensive but very long lasting.  For those who are considering a purchase but who don't understand the terminology of lenses, or who are confused about which model will suit them, or what diopter means, Dazor has an information page useful for anyone considering a magnifier, whether you end up with a Dazor model or not.
https://www.dazor.com/choosing-a-lighted-magnifier.html

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright July 3, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Gay Ann Rogers' Sale Starts Today

If you are a fan of Gay Ann Roger's designs, her sale starts tomorrow, October 17, 2019.
http://www.gayannrogers.com/pre-week-.html

Gay Ann does counted canvaswork and her designs are usually stitched on either 18 count or Congress cloth.  We know that three samplers will be available (The Flowers of Spring, Echos II  Tudor Rose Sampler, and Drawn Thread Sampler) plus she has new designs that will be available.  Of course there will be more old favorites, and it looks like Carolyn Meachum will sell antique needlework tools as well in the Saturday Surprise Windows.  

Stay tuned!

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