Are you a visual learner? Are you curious about DMC's memory thread? (That's the thread covered wire DMC sells.) Then you'll have fun watching these two videos that demonstrate how to couch memory thread, how to make multi-colored twisted cord from it, and how to best shape and curve it into shapes like coils and bows. When one video ends, the other will automatically begin. These will take just over five minutes to watch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F36hsPbEl8I
Are you one of those folks who just loves stitching animals in needlepoint? Then you are going to be very happy visiting Nenah's Needle. I've been featuring a few of her designs as the Canvas of the Day recently because I like them a lot. Many thanks to Judy Harper, who found this site and turned us all on to the lovely work here!
http://www.nenahsneedle.com/home
By the way, Anne of ABS Designs is stitching one of the Nenah custom dog pieces. Isn't it darling?!
http://thecapestitcher.blogspot.com/2010/10/always-room-for-one-more.html
Do you avoid using overdyed threads on your geometric projects because you can't figure out how to balance the color on each section? Jeanne has a great explanation of how she handles this problem on her blog.
http://juststring.blogspot.com/2010/10/easy-way-to-control-color-with-multi.html
Finally, I have a second video for you. This one is from the owner of The Point of It All and it shows how to hold a belt canvas in your hand as you stitch it. This is perfect for folks who hate using frames of any kind.
http://blog.thepointofitallonline.com/2010/10/tip-holding-belt-canvas.html
While you have fun, I'm going to go play around with stitches for Luna's full moon.
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com Archived Yahoo 360 postings at http://profiles.yahoo.com/chillyhollow
7 comments:
Oh, my! The peacock piece is fabulous! I can see that done in flat silks and Japanese gold on the feathers and......drooling.......off to get a towel!
Agree with Pat - love the peacocks.
When are you going to do that one, Jane?...
[racing off after Pat, if only to get away from Jane...]
Glenis
You two are a pain! Glenis, Pat might do this one, right Pat?
For those late to the party, here is the double peacock pattern (top row) from Nenah's Needle that was today's canvas of the day.
http://www.nenahsneedle.com/canvas_collection
I am sorely tempted by this beauty!
The Peacock Duo is fabulous, Pat. And Christmas is coming. You've been a good little girl, right?
Good as compared to???
Well, me. For example....
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