Several months ago I was contacted to be on a new podcast, Fiber Talk. I said yes, of course! It took a little time to get things together for this new podcast, but we got together last Saturday and recorded the first one. I was completely flabbergasted that I was the FIRST guest on the […]
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Several months ago I bought a book to add to my library, but (said sheepishly) never opened it until today. Wow! What a great resource! I have now resolved to read every page because it’s a gold mine of information, especially for someone like me with no formal training. Color for Embroidery by Mary D.
You may be looking at this and thinking what the heck? This is an edge binder. The needlepoint industry has borrowed this from the blueprint industry, to apply artist’s tape to the edges of canvas. This is not something everyone should have in their home, but for me, it’s nicer to be able to tape
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Many thanks to my friend Kurdy Biggs of Threedles for a lead on this great tool! Electric scissors are making my life much easier! Cutting canvas is hard work, especially when you have to cut a number of canvases for class kits. Today I cut 21 pieces of canvas in just a few minutes, thanks
The end of one year and the start of a new year is always a time of reflection. Did I meet my goals for the past year? What were my successes, my failures? Did I use my time wisely? Did I improve as a person? There is always room for improvement! And the start of
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