Attaching Canvas to Scroll Frame: The Movie

Lori of Waste Knot shows how to use masking tape to attach a canvas to the scroll frame of a Lee's table stand.  You can use the same technique to attach your canvas to any scroll frame; it doesn't have to be a Lee's brand.  

https://www.instagram.com/p/CrBRiCaA8Ki/

Masking tape can leave sticky residue if it is attached a while but you can cut that part of the margins of your canvas off if the tape is there long enough to leave stickiness.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright April 17, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

SCT Designs' Special Events Countdown Calendar

KC Needlepoint showcases the new SCT Designs' special events calendar on their blog.

https://ridgewoodneedlepoint.com/2023/04/new-from-market-ditto/

SCT has a Christmas and a Halloween monthly calendar already but this seven day countdown calendar is for special events your family is anticipating:  birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, vacations--whatever you are looking forward to.  It's a unique and interesting idea.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright April 17, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Neon Rays Tips

Louise's Needlework has some great tips for stitching with Neon Rays in this month's shop newsletter.

https://media.rainpos.com/530/News_Blast_May_2023_Final.pdf

Basically, Jill advocates using a flat iron to smooth cut lengths of Neon Rays, and to use a metal laying tool to lay each stitch since a wooden tool can sometimes snag this tender thread.  If you are doing padded satin stitch with Neon Rays, Jill likes to use Very Velvet as padding underneath for extra depth.

Stitching Shop advocates dampening the thread or popping it by cutting a length and then pulling each end simultaneously.  They also mention using steam or a flat iron to smooth Neon Rays and have tips on keeping this slippery thread from sliding out of the needle's eye or wiggling out from the back of the canvas where the ends are buried.

https://www.stitchingshop.com/store/index.php?l=product_list&c=105

If you aren't familiar with Neon Rays, this is from the Rainbow Gallery website.

https://www.rainbowgallery.com/product/neon-rays/

If all else fails, Neon Rays+ is a good substitute.  The bit of metallic filament woven in this thread makes it easier to stitch with than the original.

https://www.rainbowgallery.com/product/neon-rays-2/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 5, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Something You Won't See at the Coronation

Something you won't see at King Charles III's coronation is the sacred annointing of oil.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6119884861421954/

Here is more about the screen.

https://royal-needlework.org.uk/news/

There is more coronation embroidery news on this part of the Royal School's website.

https://royal-needlework.org.uk/news/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 1, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Jubilee Pillow

Ehrman's latest newsletter showed off the Jubilee Celebration pillow kit that Candace Bahouth created to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's fifty years ruling the United Kingdom.  

https://www.ehrmantapestry.com/queen-elizabeth-ii/

It's not a brand new design but it's a lovely one and I thought today you might enjoy seeing it.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright April 16, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.