More Poison Bottles!

If you are a fan of the Kirk and Bradley poison bottle series, Rittenhouse also has what they call spooky bottles which are similar.  These are available on either 13 or 18 count and the stoppers are separate.  I've not seen any of these finished but I bet they look wonderful.  

https://myneedlepoint.com/canvas/holiday/halloween.html?cat=1352&utm_source=Newsletter+Master+-+Updated+10.1.21&utm_campaign=80cc17ce90-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_02_21_04_14_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_9e94cea1c5-80cc17ce90-1203957474

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© Copyright October 16, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Fiber Talk Interviews Margaret Kinsey of MAK Inc. Designs

Fiber Talk's latest interview is with Margaret Kinsey of MAK Inc. Designs.

https://wetalkfiber.com/2021/09/19/fiber-talk-with-margaret-kinsey/

You can see some of her amazing work on her website.  She specializes in Japanese Embroidery, rozashi, and silk and metal designs, many of which are on Congress cloth.

https://www.makincdesigns.com

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright September 19, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

All About The Nine

I'm a big fan of Kimberly Design, so you probably have seen her nine small designs she calls The Nine before, but she has highlighted them on her blog with little funny stories or tidbits about the designs and the techniques they teach.

http://www.akimberlydesign.com/2021/09/the-nine.html

Most are available now with their stitch guides through Bedecked and Beadazzled and the last one should be available shortly.

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© Copyright September 22, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

For All the Dolly Parton Fans UPDATED

Are you a Dolly fan? Dolly Parton's from my neck of the woods, and we admire her musical talents, her business acumen and her charity work immensely.

But I had no idea that she had a needlepoint connection until I stumbled across this--her momma's a needlepointer.

https://insiders.dollywood.com/hidden-dolly-gems-in-chasing-rainbows-museum/

And of course Dolly's immortalized in needlepoint.  Here's one of her fun sayings:

https://www.needlepointdestashing.com/products/dolly-quote?_pos=1&_sid=d1eb3cfd5&_ss=r

Over the Hill Needlepoint wants Dolly for President (there's a red, white and blue version, too).

https://www.etsy.com/listing/949758642/dolly-for-president-needlepoint-canvas?ref=shop_home_recs_2&frs=1&crt=1

Whenever you are trying to make a decision, just think, "What would Dolly do?"

https://www.emilysstitchery.com/product/what-would-dolly-do-/9105?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false

Froopy Designs has sold this but I bet they'll make you another.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/811985730/hand-painted-needlepoint-canvas-dolly

Ditto this charmer from Paige Mattie Designs.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/944805753/dolly-needlepoint

Or simply stitch the big hair, cleavage and wild makeup.

https://www.emilysstitchery.com/product/dolly/9103?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false

UPDATE:  And here's Cup of Ambition from Froopy Designs.

https://www.emilysstitchery.com/product/cup-of-ambition/9104?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=3

Froopy has Dolly's saying about being called a dumb blonde.

https://froopyneedlepoint.com/products/dolly-parton-dumb-blonde-5-x-7-on-18-mesh

The "Have a Holly Dolly Christmas" is a winner.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1109159684/have-a-holly-dolly-christmas-needlepoint?click_key=78d7cfeaf00bd95b221db395937fab273ba28905%3A1109159684&click_sum=8cf6806a&ref=shop_home_recs_1&frs=1&sts=1

Dolly forever!!!! 

(And if you aren't familiar with Dolly Parton, here's a nice introduction.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1m_n0f-X2g

Sing like Dolly!

https://www.atlantanimbleneedle.com/shop/Canvas/Sale/p/Sing-Like-Dolly-x61794138.htm

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright August 4, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

House of Embroidery Discusses Colorfastness

The House of Embroidery thread company has a nice discussion about colorfastness in threads on Facebook.  The recommendations on several products to use or avoid are great.

https://www.facebook.com/NeedleworkRetailer/photos/a.94132201413/10160028054676414/

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© Copyright September 9, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.