Threads
Splendiferous Silk Thread
My very first needlepoint project was stitched entirely in wool. It was one of those pre-worked pieces from the needlework department at Gayfer’s… the kind where you just fill in the background. Those were (and still are!) terrific projects – especially for practicing basketweave. But I have to admit, my needlepoint world changed when I … Read more
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The Stitch Guide Formula
What’s that quote about “the best-laid plans”? If it’s that they often go awry, I’m walking proof that it’s true! My original plan – to share my Lowery Work Stand – went off the rails when the tech gremlins took control of my video earlier today. So, I’ll ask Rebekah to help me film a … Read more
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Stitching with Watercolours
Watercolours is an ahhhh-mazing hand-painted long-staple Pima cotton thread from the CARON Collection. It’s available in a multitude of colors – from subtle monochromatic to more wildly variegated hues. It comes in 10-yard, 40-yard, and 100-yard skeins. My very first experience with variegated threads was with Watercolours, so it has a special place in this … Read more
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