Morgan Julia's Guide to Finishing

Morgan Julia has written a nice introduction to finishing for anyone who is about to send off their project to a pro for the first time.  She also has recommendations for specific finishers for certain items, but note that Mary Mac has retired from belt finishing.

https://morganjuliadesigns.com/blogs/news/guide-to-needlepoint-finishing

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

Report on the Duo Designs Retreat

Brenda of Brenda's Needlepoint Studio just got back from a Duo Designs retreat in Kentucky.  She had a blast!

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2023/09/retreat-by-duo-designs-in-kentucky-92823.html

UPDATES: 

The background is what Brenda is working on now.

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2023/09/stitching-girl-with-her-horse-93023.html

If you are intrigued, you can sign up for information about upcoming retreats, classes and on Sandy Arthur's website.

http://duodesignsinc.com/wpsite/

There's also a link on the website to Sandy's Etsy shop where you can buy one of her stitch guides, one of her small but fabulous books, pick up excess canvases from the classes she's taught, and buy supplies.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/DuoDesignsBySANDRA

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© Copyright September 28, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

How to Use a Needle Threader: The Movie

KC Needlepoint has a short video on learning to use a needle threader.

https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/blogs/news/make-threading-your-needle-easy

I prefer the wire loop threaders myself but I use more silk and cotton flosses as well as thin metallics than anything else.  Everyone will have a different preference according to what you normally stitch with and how flexible your fingers are.  KC Needlepoint has a nice selection on their website.

https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/collections/threaders

If you do choose a wire loop threader, I suggest you put a drop of Super Glue on the threader where the wires go into the threaders.  This makes them harder to yank out as you use the threader.

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© Copyright August 31, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Managing Large Needlepoint Projects

Megan and Melissa talk about the various ways to handle large needlepoint projects on their Pointing It Out podcast.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eI-6yt_mvrU

They talk about rolled up, in hand pieces.  Here are the items they discuss:

Press and Seal

https://www.glad.com/food-protection/food-wraps/press-n-seal/

key chain needle cases which I think are long enough to also hold a Snag-Nab It (second link below)

https://www.needlepointclubhouse.com/products/artisan-wood-needle-case?_pos=1&_sid=a346b894c&_ss=r

https://www.needlepointclubhouse.com/products/snag-nab-it?_pos=1&_psq=snag-nab-i&_ss=e&_v=1.0

artists tape

https://woolfloss.com/products/white-artists-tape-1-60-yards?_pos=1&_sid=f07be1404&_ss=r

stretcher bars, both regular and thinner Minis

https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/collections/stretcher-bars

scroll frame

https://needlepointus.com/proddetail.asp?prod=KCSF

Wonder Clips

https://www.joann.com/search/?q=wonder+clips&lang=default

System Four stands

https://www.needleworksystem4.com/

Stick With And More velcro like product

https://www.needlepointclubhouse.com/products/stick-with-more-preorder

K's Creations Tri Knob Set (also available from System Four but not on their website)

http://www.kscreations.com/acc_knobs.htm

https://www.stitchers-paradise.com/Stands/KsCreations.html

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© Copyright August 29, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

How to Finish Passport Covers: The Movie

Planet Earth shares how to insert a stitched canvas into their passport covers, using nail clippers to shove the corners into position.

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

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© Copyright August 26, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.