Creating Silk Ribbon Roses the Easy Way

Lita at The Nashville Needlepointer shows you just how easy silk ribbon roses are to create in this Instagram video.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C6jGTgFruJG/

By the way, by 4 millimeter, she means silk ribbon that is 4mm wide.  Silk ribbon also comes in 7 and 13 mm widths, but 4 mm is the most common width used on 18 count needlepoint canvas.  A sharp tipped needle with a big eye like a crewel needle also helps, but you can use regular tapestry needles if that's what you have available.  (River Silks ribbons don't split or tear or wear, so I highly recommend using them if you can.)

http://riversilks.com/

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The Movie for Needlepointers: Thelma

Thanks to Family Arts, I know that Thelma, a movie just out, is based on the life of a real person, who is 104 and a needlepointer.  Some of the movie was filmed in the real Thelma's apartment so we might get to see some of her stitching.  Apparently she tried to get the actor who plays her to learn to stitch, too.

https://abc7.com/post/theres-stopping-june-squibb-oscar-nominee-becomes-leading/14980805/?goal=0_94f8f95c9c-f055716426-421255001&mc_cid=f055716426&mc_eid=d042de7004

If you want to see two trailers, check out the entry at IMDB.com.  Meanwhile, get your popcorn ready.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23778968/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

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New Erica Wilson Store on Martha's Vineyard

The Erica Wilson store is expanding to Martha's Vineyard.  They've always had a store on Nantucket but this summer they are opening a store in Edgartown.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C5rSRluPThP/?img_index=1

https://www.instagram.com/p/C8ekMrrxOrD/

You can always visit their needlework store online, just in case you are spending your summer somewhere else.

https://www.ericawilson.com/collections/needlework

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Get Ready for the Pool

Get ready for the pool with three water stitches, diagrams courtesy of KC Needlepoint.

https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/blogs/news/get-ready-for-the-pool-with-these-fun-stitches-for-water

By the way, KC Needlepoint's Stitch Vault is definitely worth a visit!

https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/blogs/stitch-vault

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© Copyright May 3, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Sign of the Arrow is Expanding

Sign of the Arrow is expanding!  They are taking over the retail space next to the current shop so they have room for classes, retreats and of course--more needlepoint!

https://myemail-api.constantcontact.com/We-re-Expanding---.html?soid=1102635760603&aid=W1jW0PgOkDM

Sounds like needlepoint is thriving in the St. Louis area.  Kudos to you guys!

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