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Sunshine Is Always Free

April 4, 2012
Sunshine Is Always Free

Lately I’ve been thinking alot about light and stitching. It’s been a combination of several things: I have to get reading, that is stitching glasses, for the first time,...

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Special Scissors for Cutting Metallics — Yes!

March 26, 2012

Last week Kreinik’s blog had a wonderful post about using special scissors to cut metallics. This is a wonderful tool to have because metallics can dull regular scissors. You...

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Evertite Bars

January 28, 2012

Originally posted 2009-11-04 07:12:49. Republished by Blog Post PromoterJane of Chilly Hollow has posted an outstanding review and how to on Evertite stretcher bars on her blog. It’s outstanding...

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What Mesh Is It?

January 10, 2012
What Mesh Is It?

A reader wrote in after inheriting some unfinished needlepoint from her grandmother. She’s wondering how to find the mesh, so she can finish it up. It’s reasonably easy, find...

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Make your own Stitcher’s Magnets

December 13, 2011
Make your own Stitcher’s Magnets

If you have a collection of buttons or earrings that have lost their mates, have sturdy scraps or embellishments from scrapbooking, or if you haunt thrift shops looking for...

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New Cyberclasses with Art Needlepoint

Beginning in February 2012, I have several great classes coming up with Art Needlepoint, suitable for stitchers at any level. The projects are large and small. One focuses on threads but the others emphasize stitching. Contact me for the schedule & for more information.

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