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Byzantine Options – Part 3 – Free Project
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Today we finish up this stitch sampler. Part 1 was on TUesday, Part 2 was yesterday. Today we’ll stitch the last four blocks. Block 5: Byzantine-Cashmere This patch uses red Petite Very Velvet (Very Velvet) and Flair. Use single strands of all threads throughout. This block is similar to Bl... (original story)
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Byzantine Options – Part 2 – Free Project
Posted from Nuts about Needlepoint 10 days ago
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Yesterday we got the material list, traced the outline and stitched it. Today we will stitch the blocks numbered 1-4 on the outline. Block 1: Jacquard This patch uses the green Petite Very Velvet (Very Velvet) and the metallic ribbon. This stitch is closely related to Byzantine, but differs from i... (original story)
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Dealing with Needlepoint “Dandruff” & Proper Coverage
Posted from Nuts about Needlepoint 10 days ago
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“Dandruff” is my name for those annoying white flecks of canvas that can show through your stitching. Not only do they make it look as if an area is improperly stitched, they also attract attention to themselves because they are so much lighter than the surrounding stitching. THere are t... (original story)
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Learning Needlepoint at a Seminar or Retreat
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Originally posted 2010-03-14 07:30:13. Republished by Blog Post PromoterMost of the time we stitch by ourselves or in small groups. But nothing is as much fun as attending a seminar or stitching retreat with lots of other stitchers. Not only do you have the fun of learning and stitching, you get in... (original story)
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Survive the January Blahs at Calloway
Posted from Nuts about Needlepoint 10 days ago
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Calloway Gardens School of Needle Arts takes place each January in this splendid setting. They have recently released the schedule for the 2013 session with a selection of two- and four-day classes. Many fantastic teachers come to Calloway to teach and this year is no exception. Jody Adams, Terry Dr... (original story)
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What Do Stitch Names Mean?
Posted from Nuts about Needlepoint 10 days ago
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Often in the naming of stitches, there is little in the way of standardization. Sometimes a stitch is called one thing in one book and a different thing in another. Sometimes the same name refers to completely different stitches. And even the same stitch can appear with two different names in the sa... (original story)
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Hearts & Bargello – a Lovely Ornament
Posted from Nuts about Needlepoint 10 days ago
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Originally posted 2009-02-06 06:38:59. Republished by Blog Post PromoterJudy Harper has posted another charming ornament on FREEBIES, Etc! It has four hearts as the center, a Bargello border, and a circle of Forget-Me-Nots. It would make a lovely gift. I’m thinking about making one tomorrow ... (original story)
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Letter Twinchy Challenge Results
Posted from Nuts about Needlepoint 10 days ago
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Originally posted 2008-07-31 07:33:43. Republished by Blog Post Promoter Here are the three twinchys I made for this month’s challenge. The main colors are my kids’ favorite colors and the threads came from my scrap bag and from my stash. The backgrounds are done in T Stitch. I used ... (original story)
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Ty-Di Stitcher’s Magnets – Product Review
Posted from Nuts about Needlepoint 20 days ago
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At TNNA Ewe & Eye brought out a line of stitcher’s magnets, made by Ty-Di Threads ins Pleasanton, California. These magnets come in assorted colors and featured piled on buttons in a great vintage style. Using rare earth magnets, they looked really good to me. I must admit that I am a bit... (original story)
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Random Stripe Generator
Posted from Nuts about Needlepoint 20 days ago
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Originally posted 2008-05-26 08:15:48. Republished by Blog Post PromoterI have been exploring the world of mathematical fiber art through the site The Home of Mathematical Knitting. I’ve thought about doing a math-based needlepoint since college at least when I became fascinated with the siev... (original story)
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