A New Trick for Beading Thread

I have been needlepointing for almost forty years, so it's rare that I hear about a trick to make things easier I didn't know, but Kathey has one--use pliers to mash the end of those fishing line-type beading threads so they go through the needle's eye easier.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/9837837386293331/

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© Copyright May 26, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Laundry Sign

This hilarious laundry sign from Shivering Sheep Designs is Brenda's latest project.

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2025/05/laundry-schedule-52525.html

She'll be using a guide from Fireside Stitchery.  The center is mostly done, so now Brenda is concentrating on the border items.

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2025/05/laundry-schedule-updated-52925.html

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2025/06/laundry-schedule-updated-6325.html

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2025/06/laundry-schedule-updated-61125.html

And it's done!  Unlike laundry, it doesn't have to be redone, unless you want to stitch something for your laundry room yourself.

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2025/06/laundry-schedule-updated-61525.html

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© Copyright May 25, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Marilyn Owen's Folding Ort Box and Ort Box with a Twist

Melita is stitching both Marilyn Owen's "Folding Ort Box" and her "Ort Box with a Twist" as ANG chapter projects.  These are from ANG's project books and have been very popular with ANG chapters.  Marilyn Owen emailed me that these are no longer available from ANG but you can email her at mlowen24@mac.com to order.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/04/15/folding-ort-box-and-ort-box-with-a-twist-by-marilyn-owen/

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/05/08/folding-ort-box-and-ort-box-with-a-twist-by-marilyn-owen-first-areas/

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/05/16/folding-ort-box-and-ort-box-with-a-twist-by-marilyn-owen-2/

This posting has some great double running stitch tips for the blackwork.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/07/01/folding-ort-box-and-ort-box-with-a-twist-by-marilyn-owen-3/

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/07/22/folding-ort-box-and-ort-box-with-a-twist-by-marilyn-owen-borders/

Now for the lining for both boxes.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/08/15/folding-ort-box-and-ort-box-with-a-twist-by-marilyn-owen-lining/

Melita is assembling her boxes.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/10/02/ort-boxes-fully-constructed/

If you want to stitch one of these ort boxes, you can order the design from Marilyn Owen herself as ANG is no longer including it in their current project book.  Email her at mlowen24@mac.com to order.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright April 15, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

What's Happening at NJNA The End of June 2025?

As usual, the New Jersey Needle Artists ANG chapter has tons of ANG news, both local and national.  But that's not all!  You can visit the new people Moore Stitching is creating (the canvases are printed but very well done), the mahjong mat, Ruth's new Halloween tree club, and The Needlepointer's Halloween cookie club.  Warning:  Gone Stitching has made thread shopping a lot easier with their website update and Needlepoint.com has four new map canvases.  Hide those credit cards!  Especially since there's a new needlepoint store in Maine.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2025/06/28/whats-happening-at-njna-6-28-25/

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© Copyright June 29, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Let's Go Crazy with WireLace: The Movie

Ruth Schmuff has posted a tutorial on using WireLace on her Instagram account.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ9xIrfM93z/

WireLace is available at the online bead shops and through Bedecked and Beadazzled (Ruth's store).  This jewelry site has all sorts of ideas how to use it.  (I might stuff beads or crystals inside or under it.) 

https://www.jewelrysupply.com/tips-on-using-wirelace

Note that it comes in lots of colors and several widths but you can stretch it out quite a bit, even the narrowest size.  

https://www.dreamtimecreations.com/category/2736/wirelace/

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© Copyright May 23, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.