Tuesday, April 8, 2014

How Much Thread?

Mary Agnes tackles the problem of how much thread is needed for a needlepoint canvas often in her role as a shop owner. Here is how she does it.  Very clever, MA!
http://needlenicely.blogspot.com/2014/04/fiber-coverage-and-mathematics-in.html

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Beaded Penguins are Hilarious

Since beads are used so often on needlepoint these days, the two books Mary Corbet is reviewing in the link below are something folks might be interested in.  Both books are by Yasuko Endo.  One is mostly bands and the other mostly individual motifs, but they both are quite interesting and full of ideas, even if all you do is look at the pretty pictures Mary added to her review.  
http://www.needlenthread.com/2014/03/bead-embroidery-stitch-samples-motifs-books-review.html

Beaded penguin families are funny as all get out and beaded cakes look delicious!

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© Copyright March 18, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.