Unwind Studio Helps with Compensation

If compensation is constantly tripping you up, Unwind Studio's article and video about compensating may help.

https://www.unwind.studio/blogs/unwind-studio-blog/how-to-do-compensation-stitches?_pos=1&_sid=8741d4daa&_ss=r

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 28, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Cheryl Asks a Question

Over at NP Nation, Cheryl asked a question a lot of us have wondered:  "How do you know which threads you can use a hair straightener on?"

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/5062808793796238/

For those who don't have a Facebook account, I'll quote Debbie Rowley's answer in full.  

"I caution my classes not to use it on pearl cottons or braided threads (Silk Lame' Braid) - it flattens the twist and these particular threads are meant to be twisted. It works great on ribbons of all kinds (Neon Rays, Neon Rays+, Flair, Frosty Rays, silk ribbons, etc.), stranded threads (silk, cotton and rayon), and metallic braids (twisted tightly enough that the twist doesn't flatten)."

If you aren't familiar with Debbie, she's DebBee's Designs.  You can admire her designs and browse her charts and classes here--

https://debbeesdesigns.com

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 6, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved

A Clever Tip for Threading Multiple Strands

SharonG spotted this clever trick for threading multiple strands on Instagram.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CdMOKeaAI1g/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY%3D&fbclid=IwAR0EOF0mtzX4f1R7R5jBCtVBi1WsN0TlyL8c6mKcOhvbocxVb8PtlDy5eAA

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 5, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Mr. X Stitch Has a Needlepoint Column Now

The Mr. X Stitch website has a needlepoint column now!

https://www.mrxstitch.com/hand-embroidery/needlepoints-of-view/?fbclid=IwAR0mP4xAN2hVXhOWPAOWmP3XNrgIZpI7-56DnQp77ktW5omHwNexEMD0P6c

Good luck to Emma and Shannon in the UK.  Thanks for sharing needlepoint with the legions of XS fans.

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 5, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Ada's Found a New Denver Shop

Ada Hayden of EyeCandy has found a brand new shop in Denver!

http://eyecandyneedleart.blogspot.com/2022/05/downing-street-needlepoint-new-shop.html

It's called Downing Street Needlepoint and it is on Downing Street.  <duh>  Here's their website.  It's a little bare bones as they are just getting started.

https://downingstreetneedlepoint.com

Everybody in the area, go wish them luck!

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 5, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.