Third Edition of Threads Out April 2023

Ruth Schmuff of Bedecked and Beadazzled just announced the third edition of Threads:  A Needle Necessity will be out soon.  This new edition will be called Inspired by Threads, and it will list all the commonly available threads, with notes about them, how many plies for what canvas count, etc. and will help you substitute if that thread in your guide is one you absolutely hate (or can no longer get).

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2023/03/coming-soon-2/

Copies should be available in early April, or about the time this publishes.

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/product/inspired-by-threads/

Here's a bit about the book and how to use it.

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2023/08/a-must-have/

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Silver Self-Finishing Ornament

The Needle Bug in Montgomery, Alabama has something I've not seen elsewhere--a silver ornament back for self-finishing.

https://theneedlebug.com/products/4-silver-plate-ornament?_pos=5&_sid=cec5f946b&_ss=r

I suspect it's silver plate but the back can be engraved.  If you are looking for something special for that four inch ornament you want to finish, you can take this to a jeweler's for engraving, then use it for that special Christmas (or other special holiday) ornament.

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Merry L Thread Catchers

BeStitched showcases a new product from Merry L--thread catchers!

https://bestitchedneedlepointshop.com/products/fabric-thread-catchers-by-merry-l?inf_contact_key=fb273fbe8b4af0a807a2a319ee4d30e6

These are collapsable containers (perfect for travel) for your thread ends.  They come in all sorts of fabric patterns and are a useful way to tidy up your stitching space.

I think Labors of Love sells these as well.

https://www.laborsofloveneedlepoint.shop/shop/See-Whats-New/p/Collapsible-Fabric-Thread-Catcher-x68735288.htm

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A Free Bunny Design from Abigail Cecile

Abigail Cecile has a free bunny chart on her website for download.  

https://www.abigailcecile.com/blogs/news/little-rabbit-easter-e-pattern?&utm_campaign=campaign%3A+Easter+Finishing+Kit+%286414e828c96f450014096631%29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=omnisend&omnisendContactID=61d4f71be5b2120022be7c19

It's a cute one and would make a great egg decoration.

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New Product: Phone Card Holders

The Nimble Needle in Atlanta has a shop exclusive - leather phone card holders.  There are matching canvases, too.

https://www.atlantanimbleneedle.com/iishop?form_version=2&showSearchResults=1&search_keyword=Phone&image=Search

Frankly, I have no idea what a phone card is but I imagine credit cards will fit in these as well.  Apparently these have peel off sticky backs so you can stick one to the back of your phone or tablet to keep an ID or credit card with you at all times.

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