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Jul

2

Great idea: Filigree + embroidery

July 2, 2008 | 1 Comment

I’ve just discovered Guyot Brothers, a manufacturer of filigree jewelry findings. The Guyot Brothers site notes a use for these metal bits and baubles that never before occurred to me: They can be used as miniature needlepoint or embroidery canvases.
The site says, “Another product more recently considered as a base for needlepoint is filigree stampings. [...]

Jul

1

Help Brenda find a threader

July 1, 2008 | 4 Comments

Reader Brenda Gomez asks, “I need a REALLY good needle threader. Or a better way to thread a needle. I hand embroider. I have broken 12 threaders in 2 months. The wires come out.”
I hear you, Brenda! A needle threader is a necessity for me. I’m not only at the bifocal stage of my life, [...]

Jun

25

Great idea: Embroidered rings

June 25, 2008 | 2 Comments

Look what Anne Weaver (aka casserole) is doing with bits of felt, metallic thread, sequins, and beads. Rings! “They’re bright, they’re shiny, and they’re a bit whimsical,” she says, “It’s like the trifecta of costume jewelry!” You can see more examples of these handstitched goodies at her Etsy shop.
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Jun

16

Embroidery: Cool tool

June 16, 2008 | 2 Comments

Diane at Puffin & Company gave us a heads-up about a new, cool product: the Puffin Craft Strand Separator.
Many years ago, someone I don’t even remember taught me the peel-and-squoosh method of separating strands of embroidery floss or wool. Sometimes it works beautifully. Sometimes I end up with a tangled mess. Sometimes I resort to holding [...]

Jun

4

A substitute for Needle Necessities threads

June 4, 2008 | 1 Comment

Were you addicted to Needle Necessities overdyed threads and stranded floss? If so, you were probably pretty disappointed when Needle Necessities ceased being produced. But you can satisfy your craving for these lovely threads with a worthy substitute: ThreadworX. Willow Fabrics, a UK-based online store, has made a conversion chart available (and happens to carry [...]

May

24

Thread Heaven Giveaway

May 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

FREE Thread heaven Giveaway from Wimblebees and The World of Cross Stitching
10 chances to win!
Check out the ‘Great Value Grab Bags’ section of www.wimblebees.
com, where packs of assorted Pearl Cottons, fabric, beads & charms and Caron threads are offered at reduced prices but be quick because they’re selling fast! We have ten Grab Bags to [...]

May

7

Faye Malone Designs

May 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Daisy Head Maisy brought this designer FayeMaloneDesigns to my attention in her recent post on her blog.
I was going to post a picture of one of her handmade bags that are in the style of a handmade crazy quilting, but then her new logo image is beautiful it just caught my eye and I can [...]

Apr

27

Kate Knight

April 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Kate Knight is a young contemporary designer from Scotland, her designs feature on a large quantity of products from stationary, posters to (our topic today) Cross stitch kits. Superstitcher.com has her latest releases on sale.
Kate’s design studio can be located at Bread Street, Edinburgh

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Apr

18

Bikes & Cross-Stitching

April 18, 2008 | 1 Comment

 Are you stuck at home while your partner goes out riding? can’t seem to share his passion for bikes? or he can’t share your passion for cross-stiching then this is the perfect compromise.
How About You Stitch Bike patterns…..
 Harley Bike Key Ring Kit
Kawasaki Green Kit 
Harley Davidson Kit
BSA Goldstar motor Bike
Yamaha Trail Bike

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Apr

9

Free Winnie The Pooh Kit

April 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment

If you have been thinking about subscribing to”The World Of Cross-stitching” then
International subscribers (non UK) can take this offer up for a free kit.
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