Steve's Stitching Trivet

Steve just showed Needlepoint Nation a very clever stitching trivet he made from a Mindy canvas.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/3825535660856897/

It is finished with two pieces of foam core, making fabric and cording, just like an ornament.  Many folks suggested putting magnets inside.

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 26, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Chaparral Changes Hands

Chaparral has a new owner!  Sally Anne is retiring but Heidi Henrich has stepped up to continue the fun.

https://ndlpt.com

And of course there's new shop dog, a King Charles Cavalier spaniel named Mary Poppins.

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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Breaking News--ANG Seminar Goes Virtual

ANG's 2021 Seminar will be virtual again in 2021.  Registration is open now.

https://www.needlepoint.org/page/ANG2021Seminar

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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What A Difference

What a difference different frames and mats make!  Ada Hayen at EyeCandy and her friend Dana both stitched Ada's "Love Home Joy" trilogy and choose very different finishing at the framer's.

http://eyecandyneedleart.blogspot.com/2021/03/love-home-joy-and-friends.html

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Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 24, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Learning About Threads

Cathe of Needle in a Haystack has partnered with Fiber Talk to discuss commonly available threads.  

'The world is your oyster.  Play with the threads."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6h9zvSWxtc

They also interviewed Danny Ravan about Rainbow Gallery threads.

https://wetalkfiber.com/2021/03/27/fiber-talk-with-daniel-ravan/

(By the way if you want to learn more about Rainbow Gallery threads, watch this Pointing It Out podcast.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxzJ09lwIQQ

It's fascinating!

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© Copyright March 23, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.