Kevin Sets Fire to Needlepoint

Ok, I lied.  Kevin isn't applying matches and gasoline to his stitching--he's stitching flame.  Sometimes he covers the area with fire, sometimes it is just a highlight.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/738255470388866/permalink/818746419006437

It looks fabulous and is very easy to boot.  Thanks for the tutorial, Kevin.  You are a stitching jewel!

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© Copyright July 30, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Turkeywork Tutorials from Sequin Lala Stitches

Thanks to a recommendation on NP Nation, I have links to two tutorials on turkeywork done by Sequin Lala Stitches.  I've linked to her channel as there is a lot of good information there.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Nb-D5C1KOsG5gJtjNxLxA/videos

If you are just interested in turkeywork, watch the cut-as-you-go tutorial.  (This is basically the wig stitch that you use to make fringe on the edge of a rug canvas but done over and over in rows to make turkeywork.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCOjrBa4G6Q

Want tips on trimming the turkeywork?  Watch this video.

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

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright July 29, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Threadaholic Alert! Soie et

A new silk imported from Japan is showing up on needle artists' radar.  It is called Soie et and it is manufactured by Fujix.

https://yarntree.typepad.com/needlework_news/2021/07/fujix-silk-embroidery-flosses-soie-et.html

Soie et is three ply, hand dyed, and available in 25 variegated shades and 45 solids.

http://www.emmacreation.com/sub_thread/page/fujix-soie-et.html

Fujix sells all sorts of threads for both embroidery and industrial uses.  Their persimmon hand dyed sewing threads are unique in that they change color over time and exposure to the environment.

https://www.fjx.co.jp/english/catalog/household/index.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright July 28, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Creating More Shades: The Movie

Cathe at Needle in a Haystack shows how to blend custom colors using two or more strands of thread to get more shades of color.  After all, usually there are only 3-5 shades of a color available and often you need 5-7 shades.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56gApszg3so

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

The Whimsy And Grace Purse

Carolyn Hedge Baird shows off a Whimsy and Grace purse done in basketweave with a custom leather rear side.  It's gorgeous!

https://www.facebook.com/carolyn.h.baird/videos/10220740527367078

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright July 7, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.