Brenda is piloting Susan Hoekstra's upcoming ANG Seminar class, "Parcheesi Anyone?"
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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Self-finishing Needlepoint Cuff Links
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cufflinks,
DIY,
Etsy,
finishing,
instagram,
Nashville Needlepointer,
self-finishing,
tutorials,
videos
The Nashville Needlepointer has filmed a quick tutorial on finishing needlepoint cuff links.
I couldn't find the links to the hardware Lita uses but The Needlepointer sells one inch square cuff link hardware sets. Etsy sells all sorts of cuff link hardware in various metals and sizes.
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© Copyright March 27, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Debbie Does A Stitch-a-Long
Debbie Rowley of DebBee's Designs announced a stitch-a-long using her "Revelry Reflections." I don't do many counted pieces myself--they are really difficult if you can't count to even three reliably--but because she's such a talented teacher and posting about the stitch-a-long on her blog, I thought I'd document things here. First up, here is Debbie's announcement.
She explains in detail how she chooses threads, with an overdyed thread as her starting point.
Now it's time to put your canvas on stretcher bars. Debbie uses Evertites, but she has an interesting tip on tightening regular stretcher bars.
I can't find the chart for this design but I think she's starting in the middle of the canvas and that everyone is supposed to follow the design as she posts it.
First we have waffle stitch.
Now, reverse waffles. (I didn't know there was such a thing!)
And reverse sprats heads, which again I didn't know existed! This stitch-a-long is very educational.
Now we have a triangle-shaped Amadeus stitch, courtesy of the immortal Jean Hilton.
Now the Amadeus triangle is reversed. It's an original stitch from Debbie and complicated but it's pretty.
Debbie is amazed that the herringbone square is actually a diamond--but Debbie, it's a square ballerina standing on point!
Now we finish the corners.
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Friday, May 3, 2024
Let's Hang Out with Tanya
I've followed Tanya Bentham's blog for years now. She's an expert in the English Medieval style of embroidery called Opus Angelicanum which she teaches and publishes about.
Why is someone who does needlepoint read about early Medieval needlework? Because it's our heritage and because Tanya's hilarious! I don't know anyone else who combines historical research, hand dyed wools, and Medieval humor to create both satiric and bawdy pieces that are a delight to explore.
Who can resist a saint with a can of cat food, monsters, or a rat eating French fries, anyway?
Besides, Tanya always gives me ideas, like using light to create a shape instead of various shades of color.
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Thursday, May 2, 2024
Breaking News: Three Palms Needlework in Bradenton, FL UPDATED
Labels:
Julie Pischke,
news,
shops,
Three Palms Needlework
The owner of Julie Pischke Designs has decided to open a needlepoint shop! It will be called Three Palms Needlework.
UPDATE: The shop website is now live.
UPDATE: The shop is located at 3269 81st Ct East, Bradenton, FL 34211. It will open May 6, 2024 and will be open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and by appointment.
Good luck! We never can have too many shops!
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