NJNA and The Dishwasher Basket

The most recent NJNA newsletter is out and it's full of new clubs, projects, announcements and ideas.  I thought repurposing a dishwasher basket to hold stretcher bars was quite clever.  My husband usually grabs refrigerator baskets and drawers when we have to replace our old appliance, but those will work, too.  

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2024/01/27/whats-happening-at-njna-1-27-24/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright January 28, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Quaker Stitch: A New Stitch for Letters

Mary Corbet highly recommends Quaker Stitch for lettering.  She also has other stitches she uses for more delicate letters, heavier letters, etc. which she also mentions in this article.

https://www.needlenthread.com/2024/01/embroidered-writing-my-favorite-stitches-for-it.html

Here is her Quaker Stitch tutorial.  Since I use stem stitch for letters occasionally I will try this on my next piece that has letters.  Note that to get the stitches that create Quaker Stitch exactly where you want them on needlepoint canvas, you'll need to use a sharp needle to pierce the threads.  You can't do this stitch just on the holes between the threads of needlepoint canvas.

https://www.needlenthread.com/2020/07/quaker-stitch-tutorial-perfect-for-embroidered-writing.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright January 27, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

How to End and Restart Binding Stitch

Ever starting binding stitch on the edge of your belt only to run out of thread a third of the way done the long length of belt?  Sure you have.  Fire and Iris shows how to end off the thread and restart the binding stitch with a new length in this short video tutorial.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C2X_oU1vXsz/

Not sure what the binding stitch is?  There are plenty of video tutorials on YouTube but I like Tink Boord-Dill's.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6kenW41SbQ

Note that not all belt finishing requires a binding stitch.  Check with the finisher before you do all that work.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright January 26, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Pearl Edged Nimbus

Dr. Jessica Grimm is a German expert in Medieval embroidery, especially ecclesiastical pieces. Occasionally she does a free tutorial on the techniques used, including this explanation of how a pearl edge halo (or nimbus) was created on a chasuble, or sort of long sleeveless vest worn by a priest over other church garb.  Jessica shows exactly how to create a halo of couched gold over a layer of silk, how to edge the outside with a bundle of thread and then now to attach pearls to the rim of the nimbus.  It's a lovely technique and applicable to the angels we enjoy creating in needlepoint.

https://www.jessicagrimm.com/blog/tutorial-pearl-edged-nimbus

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright January 23, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Self Finishing Recipe Box

Needlepoint Junction has self-finishing recipe boxes available.  Three colors are currently available and the little insert is 3x5 inches so you could do a monogram easily in the space.   This appears to be a shop exclusive.

https://shopneedlepointjunction.com/products/copy-of-recipe-box-navy-blue-houndstooth-pattern?variant=43670578495651

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright January 26, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.