Birds Eye Maple Mirrors with Inserts

Alex Paras Needle Arts has Sudbury mirrors with inserts for stitching on sale.  There are three sizes of Birds Eye maple mirrors and one size with a gold gilt frame.

https://store.apneedlearts.com/fiac.html

I don't know how easy these are to insert your stitching yourself but Sudbury has a lot of self-finishing boxes that work well.  If you want a mirror to showcase your stitching, these are a bargain.

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Thread Cutter Pendants

KC Needlepoint talks thread cutter necklaces and why they come in handy.

https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/blogs/news/thread-cutter-pendants-why-you-need-one

The brass one in KC Needlepoint's article is by Clover but there are quite a few brands available.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Bohin-Deer-Thread-Cutter-Pendant/499037308?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=6774&adid=22222222222423895977_1198468316916552_pla&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=e&wl1=s&wl2=c&wl3=74904369575011&wl4=pla-4578503903728221&wl5=&wl6=&wl7=&wl10=Walmart&wl11=Online&wl12=499037308_10000006918&wl14=thread%20cutter%20necklace&veh=sem&msclkid=8696c0969e6a186b1aefa6eff76ea471&gclid=8696c0969e6a186b1aefa6eff76ea471&gclsrc=3p.ds

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1510633229/prym-love-thread-cutter-necklace?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_all&utm_custom1=_k_b75b35243c7115fc047b535d55757e4f_k_&utm_content=bing_319339186_1310617986645934_81913644654434_pla-4585513245482005:pla-4585513245482005_c__1510633229&utm_custom2=319339186&msclkid=b75b35243c7115fc047b535d55757e4f

You can also find clip on versions for your purse or key ring.  As always, shop around for the look you want and the best price.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1565230327/thread-cutter-vintage-yarn-cutter-yarn?click_key=5ed543bc36a85f455c31fd2ec2e26a28bce704c8%3A1565230327&click_sum=67cea835&external=1&rec_type=cs&ref=pla_similar_listing_top-5&sts=1

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Travel Essentials

The Wool and the Floss has a few travel essentials:  a snap tray. a magnet, a chatelaine with tools and a needle case, and of course a Lumos light and canvas.  (and you'll need a project bag to carry it all)

https://www.instagram.com/p/C_S58BAxrEc/

Here's more about the Lumos light which drapes over your neck to point light at whatever you are stitching.  As always, shop around.  The Lumos light pricing varies a bit and sometimes you can find a sale.

https://woolfloss.com/products/lumos-light?_pos=1&_sid=cc31c150f&_ss=r

https://lumoslumos.com/products/lumos-knitting-light-main?variant=42998694543608

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Demure and Mindful Needlepoint

Needlepoint.com demonstrates the very ladylike, demure and mindful side of needlepoint.

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

And then the woman with spiky dyed hair and leather pants rides up on her motorcycle and asks to see the canvases from Bad Bitch Needlepoint.

https://www.badbitchneedlepoint.com/all-shop/p/heroin-chic

Remember, there's something for everyone in the world of needlepoint!

Discontinued Canvas from Bloomin' Stitches

That's the best part for me.  Doesn't matter who you are, needlepoint's got a design that grabs your heart.

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Learning Pillow Finishing Language with Fire and Iris

Fire and Iris have a great article about the different types of pillow finishing available (with pictures!) that will help you understand the lingo and know exactly what to ask for.

https://fireandirisdesigns.com/blogs/news/needlepoint-pillow-finishing-lingo

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© Copyright August 31, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.