tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86387825646655817302024-02-07T18:17:45.100-08:00We, of the NeedleNeedlearts and frame shop - 2810 Imperial Hwy. Brea, CA 92821 - (909) 444-8325Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16604145092337168777noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8638782564665581730.post-17411888436540979052014-05-06T13:36:00.001-07:002014-05-06T13:36:15.960-07:00Kerry's Book Review: English Church Embroidery 1833-1953 The Watts Book of EmbroideryToday we have another book review by Kerry for you:<br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The architect, A. W. Pugin, a Catholic convert, became the leading exponent of the Gothic style, rejecting the Baroque styles that had evolved since the sixteenth century in the Continental Catholic Church. His designs were widely published and helped to solidify the use of medieval techniques as the new standard of quality. As the Anglican Churches were transforming and Catholic Churches were springing up across England architects were including the design of vestments and altar cloths as part of their services. Many of these architects were very active religiously and it was easy for them to step into the role of embroidery designer. As a result of this trend men designed most of the ecclesiastical embroidery. Section 3 of the book covers the designers, of which only one is a woman. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; white-space: pre-wrap;">During this era sewing and embroidery skills were widely taught to girls and women of all social ranks. Convents rescued women in destitution, and embroidery income supported the convent. A school gave the convent a double income as they received payment for the work and the teaching that they did. An ambitious student could increase her skills and become a professional seamstress. Some of these convents still exist today, although they no longer run the embroidery schools.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16604145092337168777noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8638782564665581730.post-72644550053415470752014-04-04T11:39:00.001-07:002014-04-04T11:39:16.679-07:00The Myth of Working on Silk GauzeHey everybody! We're working on a follow up post to last week's framing tips, but we thought we'd post up a quick little article on silk gauze for you all while you're waiting on that. <br />
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As some of you know, we got to go to the TNNA Nashville Market this year and buy a lot of new stuff for the shop. Kerry went a little bit crazy in the <a href="http://www.ericamichaels.com/" target="_blank">Erica Michaels</a> room because, let's face it, those are some great designs. But we were wary at first because a lot of these small kits are on silk gauze. Kerry had never worked on silk gauze before, so after we got back from Nashville, she immediately went to work on one of the kits we acquired just to try it out. Here are her thoughts on it:<br />
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<b>1. It's 40 count? </b><br />
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While 40 count fabric is pretty small, gauze doesn't look the same as linen or aida cloth. The threads that make up the fabric are much thinner than on other fabrics, creating a more open look. Also because it is woven very evenly, you will not struggle to tell whether you are over one or over two threads like it can be on uneven linens. We do recommend magnification if you are going to stitch on small counts like 40 and 32, however. Kerry uses 4.0 magnification glasses (available from Leah Benjamin in our store!) to work on 40 ct. <br />
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<b>2. Are the holes are harder to see on gauze than on other fabrics because silk is sheer and fine?</b><br />
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While silk is sheer and fine, when compared to other fabrics, the holes really are not that hard to see, as you can tell from these photos: <br />
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<b>3. Do silk gauze projects take forever because you have to fill in everything?</b><br />
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Not really. Yes, you do fill in everything because the gauze is translucent. However, most projects designed for silk gauze are not huge. This is an example of an Erica Michaels pattern that Kerry just stitched. It took her about a week of stitching in the evenings to complete because the piece is small. <br />
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<b>4. Wait, I have to mount it on matboard?</b><br />
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No... we can do it for you. Problem solved!<br />
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We have many Erica Michaels silk gauze patterns in stock now, so if you are intrigued by the idea of stitching on a fabric you've not tried or you just like working on gauze, come in soon and check out what we've got. There are some really fun petite projects waiting for you at the shop. <a href="http://ericamichaels.com/silk-gauze.htm" target="_blank">For even more info about working on silk gauze and to browse patterns, please check out the official Erica Michaels site.</a><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16604145092337168777noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8638782564665581730.post-44684833365906703692014-03-28T15:52:00.000-07:002014-04-05T09:50:39.357-07:00What You Need to Know Before You Have Your Needlework Framed<div align="LEFT" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Some folks stitch with framing their piece in mind, but cannot figure out what they should do to prepare it for the framer or what to ask for if your framer is not experienced with framing needlework (there are things you should insist on or the frame job can damage your work!). Here is a list from Kerry explaining everything you need to know. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">1.
Leave 2 to 3 inches all the way around your design so the framer has
enough fabric to hold while stretching. Lacing, staples, and pins
will pull off fabric threads if they are too close to the edge of the
fabric.</span></div>
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You will need to do some rows of waste stitches if you want the mat
or frame to </span><span style="line-height: 100%;">cover
all un-stitched fabric around the outside of your design. Waste
stitches should match the color of the stitches they are next to.
They can be a simpler stitch but matching colors is important. Waste
stitching should cover 1/8 inch of fabric.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">3.
Clean your needlework if necessary. You may use Ivory liquid or
Orvis liquid soap on many fabrics and fibers. Or, you may have a
favorite cleaning product you like to use. Be sure to test the color
fastness of the materials before washing. Some fibers cannot be
cleaned because of unstable dyes or textures. Covering your
stitching when you are not working on it will help keep it clean. If
you have a stain on the fabric that will not come out, you may be
able to cover it with a mat, or put a colored mat under the stitching
to disguise the stain.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">4.
After cleaning, trim the excess thread "tails" off the back
of your work. Any thread that crosses an open area of ground fabric
may show through to the front. Keep this in mind as you stitch,
especially if you want the framer to use white behind your piece.
You can hide some cross-over threads by mounting on a colored mat.
If you are using batting with the mount, using "natural"
instead of white will make your finished piece look cleaner. </span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><b>On
your way to the framer, you should...</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">1.
Have some idea of what you want your finished piece to look like.
Here are a few things to consider:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 100%;">a.
Where will it hang in your home?</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; line-height: 100%;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 100%;">b.
What colors in the piece do you like and are those colors already
being used in the room? If you pick colors that are common
to the piece and the room, you will have a better fit. Never
pick colors that aren't in the piece. If you decide to move
the piece or repaint later, you will need to reframe it.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 100%;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 100%;">c.
Do you want to cover or show unstitched ground fabric around the
stitched design?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 100%;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 100%;">d.
What style of moulding do you like and what style does your
needlework call for? Antique, modern, ornate, rustic, and craftsman
are just a few styles to think about.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 100%;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 100%;">e.
Are you going to use glass over your piece and if so what do you
need the glass to accomplish? Do you want to keep it clean,
safe from fading, or easy to see in a bright room, or all
three?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 100%;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 100%;">f.
Is price a consideration?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 100%;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 100%;">g.
Will you be using batting or a mat color under your work?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 100%;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 100%;">h.
Will your framed piece be hung on the wall or displayed on an easel?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 100%;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 100%;">i.
Is there any information you want to have on the back of the frame?
Most framers can put a "Stitched by" label on the
frame for you.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Your
framer will want to know the answers to all of these questions.</span></div>
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the frame shop you should be aware of...</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">1.
The "image size" is what you will see inside the mat
opening (or frame edges if no mat is used). This may include
unstitched ground fabric around your design. If you have stitched a
waste stitch around the design then the mat or frame edge will cover
that stitch.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">2.
Make sure to ask for acid free mats and backing. Regular mats are
less expensive, but will cause acid burn over time. Ask the framer
not to use cardboard inside the frame. Acid free foam core is the
preferable surface for mounting and backing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">3.
If you are using glass on a piece you will need to keep it from
touching the stitches. If it has a lot of texture (knots, raised
stitches, "fuzzy" fibers) you will need to use some extra
form of spacing to keep the glass from touching the fibers. </span>
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<span style="color: black;">a.
Mats can be spaced apart with acid free foam core to create room
for the stitching.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">b.
"Frame Space" is a plastic tubing or rod that fits into
the edge of the inside of the frame between the stitching and
the glass. It is used when no mats are wanted. It comes in
1/8" or 1/4" widths and in clear or black.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">c.
The framer may choose to make shadowbox sides for the inside
of the frame. These are used with deep frames to create a lot of
space. These will usually match the top mat.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">4.
There are many types of glass available. They are chosen for their
specific properties to solve a problem. Plexi glass is not a good
choice, as it creates static electricity when you clean it and that
can cause fibers to stand upright.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"> </span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">a.
Regular glass will keep your stitching clean, and it is cheap.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">b.
"Conservation Clear" glass will keep it clean and protect
it from UV light. This should be your minimum choice.
Unless the piece will be hanging in a very dark room, it
will start to fade as soon as you hang it. This glass is
more expensive than regular.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">c.
"Conservation Reflection Control" glass will do the above
and will cut the reflection from light sources nearby.
This glass is more expensive than conservation clear.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"> </span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">d.
"Reflection Control" glass cuts glare but not UV light.
It runs about the same as conservation clear.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">e.
"Museum Glass" cuts UV light and is the best at
eliminating glare and reflections. It looks like there
is no glass at all if hung near eye level. It is very
expensive. Sizes over 18 x 24 will run over $100.00 a piece.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">5.
There are several different ways to stretch needlework. Canvas is
stretched quite differently from linen and aida cloth. You need to
know how your framer does the stretching and mounting. Make sure
they will be using acid free materials.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">a.
Linen and aida can be pin mounted on acid free foam core, pressure
mounted using stitchery tape or a sink mat, laced or stapled.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">b.
Needlepoint canvas and other heavy, stiff materials need to be
stretched using staples sturdy enough to hold the material in
place. Lacing is a possibility if the fabric is flexible
enough, and being exactly straight is not a concern.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">c.
Suspension mounting (the needle work is mounted over a void) can be
used when mats are going to be part of the finished design.
All types of materials can be suspension mounted.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"> </span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">d.
Very large canvases can be mounted on stretcher bars, like an oil
painting.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">e.
Canvases that are stretched on the blocking board need to be mounted
as soon as they are removed from the blocking board. Not
every canvas needs to be blocked. </span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US">f.
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US"><i><u>Never
let the framer use a sticky board or spray mount.</u></i></span></span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US">
If they say that is the way they mount, take your needlework
somewhere else to be framed. Sticky boards and spray mounts
will ruin your piece by getting adhesive on the back of the
stitches. It is very difficult to remove a piece from these
types of mounts because individual stitches can be pulled
apart. Re-stretching is hard when adhesive residue is distorting
the fabric. </span></span></span>
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you bring your framed needlework home...</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">1.
Never leave your framed needlework in a hot car if it has glass on
it. It will sweat, and that can loosen the mount and cause damage to
the fabric and mats.</span></div>
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Avoid hanging on a wall that the sun will hit. Sunlight will cause
fading and sweating. </span>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">3.
Avoid hanging on a wall that backs onto a shower, heater, water
heater, or afternoon sunny spot. The humidity from these sources can
cause warping.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">4.
Use the hook that the framer provides for hanging. These hooks are
engineered for dry wall and work better than a nail in earthquake
country.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">5.
When cleaning your framed needle art use a clean, soft rag and spray
it with glass cleaner then wipe the glass and frame. Never spray the
glass directly while it's hanging on the wall. Never leave the frame
wet as the moisture can harm the finish.</span></div>
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<b>Hey all! </b>We thought it was time for another shop news update since it's been a while since we posted. Here is what we have been up to lately:</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">First of All - Holy Moly, There's a Lot of New Stuff! </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">New Patterns<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">-</span><b style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">We recently have been able to really flesh out our inventory with patterns from great designers like The Drawn Thread, Carriage House, Rosewood Manor, Ink Circles, and Debee's Designs. Here is a sampling of the great stuff we have in the store right now:</span> </h2>
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<span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">We have also recently changed the layout of the store to make things easy to find by genre. We just restocked our nautical and whimsical sections, and added a lot of great spring patterns to our featured seasonal area. </span></div>
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<b style="font-size: medium;">New Fabrics -<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">In addition to carrying<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://weoftheneedle.blogspot.com/2013/10/fabtastic-hand-dyed-fabrics-are-now-in.html" target="_blank">Fabtastic Hand Dyed Fabrics</a>, as we mentioned in an earlier post, we now also carry overdyes from Lakeside Linens (pictured below) and a large count fabric called Tula.</span></h2>
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Tula is a very large count fabric with big, easy to see holes. It is similar to Aida to stitch on, but has more of a linen look to it. We now carry it in several low counts. </div>
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Just to give you an idea of the size difference, the French Country Squirrel by<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.jbwdesigns.com/" target="_blank">JBW Designs</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>shown below was stitched on 10 ct. Tula over one on the pillow and 28 ct. linen over one below that. This fabric provides a great alternative for those people who have trouble seeing but want to do cross stitch.</div>
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We were recently able to fill all the gaps in our collections of Cosmo cotton floss, Cosmo Seasons Overdyes, and Weeks Dye Works overdyes. Come in soon and get that color you've been looking for, we carry it all now. </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">We have a lot of new charms and buttons right now. We got so many that we had to buy several more tins to display them all. </span></div>
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Here is a sampling from the new bag line made by our friend Fran. They're called franniebags, and are available in a wide variety of fabrics, a couple different sizes, with or without bows, outside and inside pockets, and a removable rigid board that will not break or bend like a cardboard piece. You can custom order or just find a bag you like at the shop. </div>
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Our friend Lisa over at<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://somethingborrowedsomethingvintage.com/" target="_blank">Something Borrowed, Something Vintage</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>built these new tables for us. They are great because they give us a lot more space to walk around in our class room when we have stitching events, and the flat top provides something to clamp on to if you have brought lighting or magnification that is designed to attach to a table. Our previous tables did not make that possible. </div>
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First of all, Friday Night Stitching is still going strong and there is always room for more, so come on over between 5pm and 8pm on Fridays for open stitching and good conversation (and yummy take-out). This has been extended to Saturday mornings as well, so if you cannot make Fridays, just head over here from 10:30am to 1:30pm for social stitching fun. We have a<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.meetup.com/We-of-the-Needle-Society/" target="_blank">Saturday morning meetup group</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>now, so feel free to join if you wish to attend if you do meetups. Our Saturday and Friday stitching groups are totally free, no purchase required, so you have nothing to lose by coming over and trying it out. </div>
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Secondly, there is an upcoming ribbon embroidery class which we will officially announce soon. For now though, here is a sneak preview:</div>
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There is another big website re-launch coming soon. The site will be much better organized and easy to navigate, and will have a lot more items for sale including the patterns that we always have stocked in the shop, as well as more of our original designs and custom made items. We will also be incorporating our site more with our Etsy store for an easier shopping experience. </div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Did you know that if you are interested in stitching, there are clubs and guilds you can join? Find a local chapter, and you will be introduced to other stitchers and taught all kinds of new techniques. Or if you're more of a lone wolf type, you can join as a member at large and get the national newsletter and take correspondence courses offered through them. </span></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">American Needlepoint Guild: <a href="http://www.needlepoint.org/index.php" style="line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">http://www.needlepoint.org/index.php</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Mountain View EGA meets in Tustin: <a href="http://www.mountainviewega.org/" style="line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" target="_blank">http://www.mountainviewega.org</a></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.egausa.org/index.php/membership/chapter-directory/location/2546-Ontario%20-%20Baldy%20View/default" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Baldy View EGA in Ontario</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.egausa.org/index.php/membership/chapter-directory/location/2487-Long%20Beach%20-%20Long%20Beach%20Chapter/default" style="line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Long Beach EGA</span></a></div>
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Southern CA EGA meets in Pasadena: <a href="http://www.sccega.com/" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">http://www.sccega.com/</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://weoftheneedle.com/contact-us.html" target="_blank">ASK US about the Sampler Guild</a>. They do not have a website, but are also a great local group</strong>.</span></div>
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<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>A while back, we posted the <a href="http://weoftheneedle.blogspot.com/2013/04/american-samplers-book-review-for-your.html" target="_blank">first in a series of educational book reviews</a> by Kerry. These reviews are of books new and old, many which focus on the history of needlecrafts. This next one is a report on a book designed to help you appraise antique samplers, should you come across them. We hope you find this information useful, and encourage you to <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Samplers-Compare-Value-Stephen-Huber/dp/1840005416/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1383696400&sr=8-12&keywords=miller%27s+samplers" target="_blank">locate a copy of the book</a></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; text-indent: 36pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">"A Sampler Primer" covers the prevailing thought on the original purpose of samplers. It covers the early practice of copying patterns of letters and border designs on a long ‘band sampler’ to be used as a reference when decorating household linens and clothing. The sampler as learning tool for young girls to learn both stitching and their letters is evident in the many ‘marking samplers’ on the market today. As the skill level of both the teachers and the students increased, the samplers became more complex. Styles also changed over the decades as life became easier for more of the population. More time could be put into the design of the piece to be stitched, and competition between schools drove the teachers to excel and regional styles to develop.</span></div>
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We have several colors and thread counts/fabric types in stock at the shop now, including lugana, Belfast, hardanger, cashel, Edinburgh, and Newcastle in Daisy Meadow, Ocean Lights, Aged Lace, Pumpkin Flambe, and more colors. Dye lots can vary in color, and no two pieces of fabric look exactly the same, so if you find a piece you like at the shop, be sure to grab it when you can. Call us for more info on our current count and color availability at (909) 444-8325<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16604145092337168777noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8638782564665581730.post-19912790458890658342013-10-08T13:24:00.001-07:002013-10-08T16:18:23.201-07:00Many New Products Now in the Shop and Available OnlineHello and Happy Fall to all of our readers. We are so glad the weather is finally changing here - the leaves are coming down, the temperature has dropped, and that autumn scent is in the air. <br />
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Of course the end of summer also means we need new inventory, so we have been making lots of great new stuff by hand, as well as ordering new products and restocking all of our fibers. <br />
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Here's a run down of what you can look forward to seeing in the shop. You can call and order any time you like, and some of it is available to order from us online if you can't make it to the store. <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">New Hand-Made Scissor Fobs</span></b><br />
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We have over a hundred new hand-made one-of-a kind scissor fobs in stock. We make these in the shop, and we can make custom fobs if you have something specific in mind. They range from $7.99 to $14.99.<br />
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Western themed fobs - yeehaw!</div>
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Avast! Pirates and mermaids be seen on the port side of the shop, me hearties! Arrrr!</div>
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The sun, moon, and stars!</div>
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Bats, ghosts, witches, pumpkins, and skeletons have been known to haunt our scissor fob display. We can make you a custom brass bat! Just ask!</div>
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Kerry made these cute pegasus fobs.</div>
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Rabbit & Carrots scissor fob available for <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/164851017/bunny-rabbit-bone-bead-key-chain-or?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">order on Etsy</a>.</div>
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Vintage Earring scissor fob <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/164842460/vintage-turquiose-bead-key-chain-or?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">available on Etsy</a>.</div>
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Mermaid & Pirate scissor fob <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/164853535/mermaid-pirate-bead-key-chain-or-scissor?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">available on Etsy</a>.</div>
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Octopus Garden scissor fobs <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/164842577/octopus-garden-scissor-fob-key-chain?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">available on Etsy</a>.</div>
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Our pin cushions are made from vintage items. Some were meant to be pin cushions, and some were adapted. We restore old pin cushions using our felted wool scraps, then we make matching pins for them. </div>
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How much is this doggy in the window? $24.99, bone pins included.</div>
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Why is the rum gone? Probably because this guy drank it. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/165153223/vintage-pirate-mug-pin-cushion?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">Available on Etsy</a>.</div>
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Cute shoe with flower pins - coming to Etsy soon.</div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/165036802/vintage-handkerchief-pincushion-with?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">This pincushion</a> was made by Kerry from one of our vintage hand-embroidered handkerchiefs. You can request our pincushion treatment whenever you buy a vintage embroidered or crocheted lace hankie in our shop or from our Etsy store.</div>
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The man in the moon here comes complete with Major Tom and star pins.</div>
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Here is a sampling of the patterns we just got in. Honestly, this doesn't even scratch the surface of what we ordered. We have more than 200 new patterns, including a ton of Drawn Thread, Ink Circles, Mill Hill, Nordic Needle hardanger patterns, and various new designers. We've also restocked nearly everything that we have samples of, including fully kitted Tahiti Triangles by Debee's Designs in both the original and Kerry's colors. <br />
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These cute Halloween 2-sided (night & day) <a href="http://weoftheneedle.com/original-wool-patterns.html" target="_blank">ornaments are on our website now</a> and are coming soon to Etsy. The Kitty and Jack are available now, and the Werewolf will be ready soon. Only $4.99 per pattern!</div>
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Kerry's Two Grins pattern is now available in the shop and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/164750925/two-grins-sampler-antique-motifs-cross?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">online for $14.99</a>.</div>
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Decorative Ink Circles patterns now in stock!</div>
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Even more owls for the shop!</div>
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Sci-Fi patterns from Ink Circles.</div>
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For all you dragonfly fans - Nora Corbett.</div>
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A moose, a bear, a cabin, and pine cones - the Three Pine Cone sampler from Jeannette Douglas.</div>
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Lots of new Halloween patterns are in stock now!</div>
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Western patterns from Ink Circles.</div>
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Beautiful decorative patterns from Prairie Moon and Ink Circles.</div>
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Here's a Scandinavian folk tale, Autumn Nodding by Tempting Tangles.</div>
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"The Quilting Bee" ribbon necklace.</div>
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Cotton Candy sharps and curved scissors - these are fantastic to work with, and the plastic caps are very sturdy and will not fall off your scissors in your bag.</div>
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Puppy & Kitty Snips - these tiny scissors are TSA approved for airplane travel so you can stitch while you're stuck on a plane for several hours.</div>
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Believe it or not, this is probably only half of what we ordered. We're looking forward to getting in some pincushion patterns, tons of new fabric, more felted gifts, felted soap, bee's wax, and even some hand-care products for making work with silk a bit easier. <br />
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In addition to all of this, we're working on a new pattern, so here is a sneak preview of that:<br />
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If you wish to be put on the waitlist for this desert-themed mini book pattern, <a href="http://weoftheneedle.com/contact-us.html" target="_blank">just shoot us an message on our contact page of our website</a> and we will make sure to inform you when the pattern becomes available. <br />
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We hope you enjoyed our virtual tour of our new products. Again, just send us a message or call us at (909) 444 8325 if you want to order or reserve and pick up any of these items direct from us, and be sure to visit our <a href="http://www.weoftheneedle.com/" target="_blank">website</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/WeOfTheNeedle?ref=si_shop" target="_blank">Etsy store</a> if you can't make it down to our shop in Brea. </div>
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For those of you who don't know, the ANG (<a href="http://www.needlepoint.org/index.php" target="_blank">American Needlepoint Guild</a>) is a national stitching community that has branches all over the country. The guild provides those interested in stitching with a place to meet other local stitchers, as well as educational projects designed to broaden the skills of it's members. </div>
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The annual <a href="http://www.needlepoint.org/Seminar-13/index.php" target="_blank">ANG Seminar</a> starts this week in Anaheim, and features a large exhibit of finished pieces as well as classes, opportunities, shopping, a silent auction, luncheons and banquets. </div>
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<b>Here is what Kerry, our owner and long time member of the ANG had to say:</b></div>
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<i>To all of my sister American Needlepoint Guild members who are in attendance at the 2013 seminar, California Stitchin', welcome to Anaheim! You'll have a wonderful time visiting with friends and taking the awesome classes offered this year. </i></div>
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<i>If you have time in your busy schedule, I hope you can spend a few minutes with us in Brea. It's approximately 20 minutes from the hotel. <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=2810+Imperial+Hwy,+Brea,+CA&hl=en&ll=33.911793,-117.859697&spn=0.00967,0.021136&sll=37.269174,-119.306607&sspn=9.489599,21.643066&oq=2810&t=h&hnear=2810+Imperial+Hwy,+Brea,+California+92821&z=16" target="_blank">Here is a map to our shop</a>, or you can use our address, which is on the top of our blog's main page and at the bottom of this post. Our shop is open 10 to 5 Monday through Saturday and we are here till 8 on Friday. Our website is <a href="http://www.weoftheneedle.com/" target="_blank">www.weoftheneedle.com</a></i></div>
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<b>Bring your badge in and get free stuff from us when you visit the store!</b></div>
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In addition to Kerry's invitation to stitch with us while you're in town, we are offering our usual 10% ANG discount on anything you buy. We have a lot of new stock that came in last week that is ripe for the picking. You will also be offered a free beaded counting pin if you are here attending the seminar. Just show us your badge and pick your pin. We hope to see you soon!</div>
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Choosing the right needle can be difficult because there are many types, sizes and materials to choose from. We offer you this guide for picking a needle for your project. I hope you find it useful! </div>
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Ball Point- These are slightly rounded
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Chenille - A long-eyed sharp needle
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Cotton Darning - These are long, sharp
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Crewel - A sharp needle with a medium
to long eye (not as long as a chenille) for hand embroidery and
crewel.
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Doll Making - A very long, long-eyed
needle that works well for soft sculpture or other 3-D stitched
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Beading - Extremely fine/thin needle
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Easy Threading- General stitching and
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Embroidery - A sharp needle with a long
eye used for embroidery, crewel, and other hand work.</div>
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Leather - This needle has a triangular
spear-like point for piercing leather, which is much tougher than
regular fabric. It can also be used on vinyl and faux suede.
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Milliner's - A long needle with a small
round eye that works well for hat-making and gathering or pleating.
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Quilting Betweens - This is a short
needle with a rounded eye for small detail work on quilts and other
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Sharp - General purpose, great for
applique and basic sewing, or surface embroidery.
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Tapestry - These needles have large
eyes and a blunt tip for stitching knitted pieces or cross stitch.
It's also a standard needle for needlepoint.
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Yarn Darning - These needles are huge!
They're thick and long with a large eye, and you can thread yarn
through them to make patches in knitted items or for ribbon
embroidery.
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Curved - These needles work well for
stitching 3D items or for working on very stiff materials where you
can't bend the fabric to get a straight needle through.
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Ribbon Embroidery - These needles are
so enormous, they can actually be used as a laying tool. They are
specifically designed for pulling large ribbon through fabrics.
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Bodkin - A bodkin is a large, thick
needle with a capped tip. It is used to pull a large item like
elastic, ribbon, or drawstring through something that you do not wish
to damage. Bodkins come in a variety of textures and sizes, so
further research may be required if you need to find one for a
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Typically, the larger
the number indicated as the size, the smaller the needle will be.
Confusing, I know, since needles for sewing machines are sized the
opposite way. Choose a finer needle for thin fabrics and a thicker
needle for thicker or tougher fabrics.
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Needles can
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can be coated with gold, nickel, or other metals. Some are coated
with Teflon, which is slippery and helps the needle move through the
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We carry many of these needles in the shop, and we have several packs that contain a large variety of needles to get you started with everything you might need. We carry John James needles here, as they are very high quality. Most are nickel plated with a high sheen polish. They are made in England. If you would like to see their product line and even more info on choosing needles, check them out here: <a href="http://www.jjneedles.com/">www.jjneedles.com</a></div>
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We needed some new display area in the shop for all our new stuff - we had an entire new product line coming in as well as lots of new items that we were making, books, vintage pieces, you name it. We had a lot of product to display and not a lot of shelves to put it on. We came up with 2 solutions that are working well for us.<br />
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We have been using wine crates as storage boxes for a while now to house our overstock and make it easy to keep our small frames from cluttering up the store. We found a local source on craigslist for these re-purposed, durable wooden boxes. Most of them come with a sliding top, but some come with little shelf-like dividers and other features depending on which wine was originally shipped in it. You can expect to pay about $6-$8 for small crates and $8-$10 for a large crate if you can find a local seller. <br />
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To house our complete Lumenaris line, we were able to use wine crates by stacking them. We needed some of the crates to have shelves in order to fit all our kits into it, so we had to figure out how to do that. First we cut some small raw wooden molding and nailed or stapled it in place to be shelf supports on the inside of the boxes, then we cut pieces of thin plexi glass the size we wanted the shelf to be and simply rested the plexi on top of the molding. After they were all done, we stacked them. Because everything is so lightweight, we were able to stack all of it without having to nail or glue any of it together, which gives us a modular display that we can change quickly if we need to create a different layout. </div>
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For our window display, we wanted to make something that complimented our Lumenaris wine crate wall, but we needed it to be stronger and thicker than the crates. We had Cable cut pine planks and build boxes for us all in increments that would match up with each other. After the boxes were together, we found discontinued and scrap pieces of frame molding that we didn't have much use for and built frames to fit the outsides. We then used the nail gun to attach the frames to the front and back of the display. </div>
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After stacking the boxes and rearranging them a few times, we came up with a setup that we liked and started putting our items on it.<br />
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So there you have it. We now have a modular, easily adjustable window display that is fairly rugged, showcases our framing know-how, and still lets plenty of natural light into our classroom. <br />
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If you have any questions, want us to build you something like this or want to do it yourself, just let us know. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16604145092337168777noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8638782564665581730.post-54358667264943659382013-06-19T14:25:00.002-07:002013-06-19T14:25:18.051-07:00Cross Stitch Patterns from We, of the Needle!Here's a quick announcement of a new pattern that we are printing soon. Kerry did this stitching back in 2006, which is a design that she adapted from some traditional motifs from English stitching that goes back to the 1700s. She wanted to take these ideas and expand and make something new and more American-looking, so she added a scene at the top that resembles California hills. She calls the piece Two Grins. <br />
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These patterns will be available for order on our website and in our shop soon, as well as full kits. We're also working on a pattern she adapted from an old William Caxton print (c. England 1476), and a project she did using leaves from our old house in Fullerton, and we will be posting about those as they become available. Let us know if you have any questions or comments.<br />
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In-house made pin cushions with matching pins made from vintage ceramic and metal bases.</div>
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Magnetic needlekeeps in a variety of styles like this copper gear.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16604145092337168777noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8638782564665581730.post-13918887082904958042013-05-17T16:35:00.000-07:002013-05-17T16:39:13.279-07:00Free Pattern - Wool Applique Tiara Star Ort BoxAs promised, here is a free wool applique pattern. It is an ort box (a place to put all the loose odds and ends of your thread, pins, or whatever you want to put in it) that doubles as a name tag. When you are at a stitching gathering (such as our Friday Night Stitching at We, of the Needle), you can place it in front of your spot on the table, and then everyone can see your name. <br />
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We are currently working on a huge expansion to our website, multiple new original patterns, scheduling new classes, redecorating and acquiring tons of new products and new furniture for the shop, and writing a bunch of future blog posts for this site, which will include some great history articles and book reviews from Kerry as well as some free downloadable projects for all our fans out there. There are only 2 of us working on all of this, so please bear with us while we try to accomplish the herculean task of getting all of this accomplished within the next month or so. We swear, it will pay off! <br />
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Wow, the look of the shop is changing every day. Our newest addition is something we really love, a nicely lit vintage china cabinet for some of our higher end items.<br />
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We decided we needed a window display that was a little more modern, but also showed off what we can do in the shop. These boxes you see below were built by Cable and framed by Hannah & Kerry, and will become a new modular window display, which will show our products off to the outside world and be keep items easily accessible to customers inside the shop. </div>
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We have recently been collecting and repurposing wine crates to house our vintage felt, brass easels, small frames, and overstock. Not only do they look cool, they are a great continuing use for wood that would otherwise be wasted.<br />
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Even more vintage linens and handmade lace from our collection - washed and restored with Retro Clean and ready for you!<br />
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If you have been to the website recently, you may have noticed that the products section is half under construction and that you can actually order from us directly and pay through paypal. I said something about this before when I mentioned that our felt patterns were for sale, but we're well on our way now to offering everything that we make at the shop available to order online, including our custom turned wooden tools and our needlekeeps and other accessories. It takes a long time to get everything listed, which is what I've been working on a lot lately, so please check back often as I will be updating the site with new listings and pictures of products frequently. </div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">We have recently changed from sending out fairly casual emails through our regular email provider to using a much more professional service that allows us to do some very nice looking professional e-newsletter style emails. We love it, but we want your feedback on it if there are any issues with this new format. Please let us know at weoftheneedle @ gmail.com if you have any trouble receiving these emails or if you have any other questions. </span></div>
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These fox kits (haha, see what I did there) will first be available in Eco-Felt, which is a felt made from recycled plastic which we can offer at a nice low price. We're thinking after the initial run, we may make them in 100% wool and vintage reclaimed wool as a premium version depending on demand. They will use Cosmo threads, both the regular and the overdyes. <br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">TNNA is The National NeedleArts Association, for those of you unfamiliar with the organization. <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 21px;">Hannah and I went, took some classes, participated in some discussions and place a lot of orders for new merchandise. We met some really nice people there; some were other shop owners, some designers and some company reps. All were very encouraging and interested in our little shop and ideas. </span>Although the show was mostly knitting, crochet, and needlepoint-related, there was plenty at the show to keep us busy with counted thread and embroidery. We also took some pictures, so without further ado, here are some of the things we saw:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">One company we saw represented at the show is an import from Europe called Painter's Threads. Their line is entirely variegated, but unlike most overdyes, these threads are painted or hand-dyed, which means that the color breakup is completely random. This allows the opportunity to use them without having to take striping into account. Each color is based on a famous painter (Van Gogh, for example, is one of their best sellers). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We were very impressed with the gorgeous Brazilian designs at the EdMar booth. We thought that some of their kits would be the perfect to introduce the art of Brazilian embroidery to our shop. We ordered several small kits for the shop. The Day of the Dead skulls were super cool, but they were only there as a preview. You can bet that when they are ready, we will get them though. You can check out their other designs at <a href="http://www.edmar-co.com/">http://www.edmar-co.com</a> and let us know if you want us to order something for you. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 21px;">We already have these in from TNNA - Leah Benjamin Design 4.00 magnifying glasses in designer colors with soft cases. They are here now and run $24.99 and can be worn over your regular prescription glasses when you need that extra magnification to work on over one or other difficult to see stitches. We have never seen glasses with magnification this strong, and they are great for stitching on linen and other hard-to-see projects. Get them while they last!</span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We met with the good people at Kreinik to discuss products and some of our ideas for patterns. We've actually already have some of their metallic fibers in our shop, and we'd just like to remind our customers that we can order more products from them as you need them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We loved the products at this booth! They had some really cool bell pulls, stretcher frames, scissor fobs, needle minders, and thread cards. We'll soon be a retailer of their fine wood products (in fact, some of their stuff will have our shop's logo on it!). <a href="http://imagesstitcherydesign.com/catalog/#!/~/category/id=0&inview=category4373121&offset=0&sort=normal" target="_blank">You can see some of their products here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As always, thanks for reading, and don't hesitate to email us or call us with your questions or comments! And please come down to the shop if you want to see some of this stuff up close. Some of it is already here, and some will be arriving in the next few months. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Come on in Saturday, Feb. 16th for to learn how to make this cute needle book and pin cushion set. </span></div>
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Here's just a short blog post to let you all know that until December 29th, we are still offering 20% off on select items and post-holiday framing. Our regular Friday Night Stitching is on this week as usual, and we will be closed our regular days of Sunday and Monday, and Tuesday in observance of New Year's Day. Thank you all for supporting our business, and we hope to see you soon (even if you're just dropping by to say hi). Have a great New Year's! </div>
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In addition to Friday night stitching tomorrow, we're having a holiday sale and all-day stitching party on Saturday, so come on over. We had such a good time on small business Saturday last month, we decided to do it again. There will be yummy food and beverages, 20% off select items and after-Christmas framing, and goofy holiday-themed indie music.<br />
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Our First Three Kits Are Out Now - New Designs on the Way</h2>
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Our first three designer series kits are now out. Kitty Cat Christmas Stocking, Oakie the Owl, and Baby Owl Needlebook kits are all ready to ship. We got our instructions back from the printers, and they look great. You can place your order here: <a href="http://www.weoftheneedle.com/order">www.weoftheneedle.com/order</a></div>
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We have recently joined the Etsy community, and have been adding items this last week. In case anyone doesn't know of Etsy, it is an online community for artists and crafstmen to sell their wares. We will be adding more stuff this week. My goal is to have listed 45 items by the first week of January. </div>
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You can order our ever-popular laying tools and other custom lathe-turned items, our original patterns, vintage and antique items, and our small frame kits. Soon we will be adding a great deal of antique and vintage hand-made lace and antique stitching accessories from a large collection we recently purchased, as well as a few cool surprises. You can follow us at our page, add items to your favorites, and order from us here: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WeOfTheNeedle">http://www.etsy.com/shop/WeOfTheNeedle</a></div>
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Our first two kits are officially available for shipping and pickup in our store. Kitty Cat Christmas Stocking is $27.99 for the full kit, $9.99 for the pattern only, and Baby Owl (Oakie Jr.) Needlebook is $19.99 for the full kit and $6.99 for pattern only. <a href="http://weoftheneedle.com/order.html" target="_blank">Go to our site to place your order today!</a> The first ten orders of Kitty Cat Christmas Stocking will get free custom cat colors in their kit. Oakie the Owl kits will be available one week from today, so be sure to swing by the shop or place your order before Dec. 14th if you want to get a free Baby Owl Needlebook (pattern only) with your pre-order.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16604145092337168777noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8638782564665581730.post-25724785900765482022012-11-26T20:58:00.000-08:002012-11-26T20:58:00.611-08:00Penny Rug Kit Pre-Orders Start Now! We have been so busy getting these designs done, sourcing materials, and writing instructions that we have not really had the time to blog as of late. But our hard work was worth it because we can now say that We, of the Needle is officially in the business of selling our own line of project designs! They are now available for pre-order on our website. As we put together kits, you can place your order so that as soon as they are ready, they will get shipped to you. The two larger kits will come with some freebies if you pre-order, so make sure you get your order in before the release dates. <a href="http://weoftheneedle.com/order.html" target="_blank">Click HERE to order online.</a><br />
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This is Oakie the Owl, designed by Hannah. You may remember seeing a preview of him before. He features moveable eyes so you can give him different facial expressions. If you pre-order the full kit with all the materials, you will get a free pattern for his companion piece you see below, the Baby Owl Needlebook. (Note: Offer applies to full kit purchases only, and you will get the pattern only for the Baby Owl free). Oakie ships December 14th. <br />
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This Baby Owl Needlebook, designed by Hannah, is the companion piece for the Oakie the Owl penny rug, but he is cute as a standalone piece as well. He is much easier to stitch than his dad. This kit ships out December 7th (unless you are getting it with your Oakie the Owl kit, in which case it will ship all together). </div>
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This cute Kitty Christmas stocking, designed by Kerry, is a welcome addition to any heart around the holidays if you've got a kitty who needs a stocking stuffed with treats and catnip. You can stitch your kitty's name on the top to customize it, and we offer a custom color option for an additional $5.00 if you want the cat's colors to be something other than the standard black and white. This kit ships December 7th. </div>
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<a href="http://weoftheneedle.com/order.html" target="_blank">You can order all of these kits HERE</a>, or you can call (909)444-8325 10am-5pm PST Tues-Sat to order over the phone. Send us an email if you would like us to ship anywhere outside the United States, and we will calculate shipping for you. Please call or email us if you would like to pick your order up at the shop. </div>
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Be sure to stay tuned for more kits soon. Now that we have a few designs under our belts, getting our ideas done should go a lot faster, and you can definitely look forward to more cool projects soon!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16604145092337168777noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8638782564665581730.post-60347798860235601782012-10-19T13:51:00.001-07:002012-10-19T13:51:13.149-07:00Penny Rug Class Fun and a New Class Coming Up!<b><span id="internal-source-marker_0.5846927871461958"></span>Last Penny Rug Class in Review: </b><br />
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<b id="internal-source-marker_0.5846927871461958" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mary and her husband, Joseph, are avid Civil War re-enactors, and through her research on period clothing and household accessories she discovered the Penny Rug. Penny Rugs were made of scraps of felted wool cloth that was stitched together in layers to make table runners, mats and sewing accessories. The layers are stitched together with a simple blanket stitch, usually with pearl cotton. The first examples, dating from the early eighteen hundreds, were made of “pennies” or circles of wool of different sizes, one atop of another. The coins of the day were the patterns the ladies used and hence the name, Penny Rug. As the art progressed the patterns became more varied and decorative.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Our class project was a simple piece using blanket stitch and backstitch. Mary gave a short talk on the history of the Penny Rug, and the students got to see and touch an antique piece. The students choose the color of the felt for their needlebook from the kits we had on hand. The kits contain all of the necessary supplies, including pearl cotton wrapped around wood thread winders, a needle, and the pre-cut felted wool design elements. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Our needlebook featured a small bird with a contrasting wing and two two-layer penny sets. Mary gave a demonstration on the blanket stitch and then the students, after deciding on the layout of their needlebook, started to stitch. Mary answered questions and passed around a bag of extra felt pieces in a wide variety of colors. At the end of the class each student had their needlebook almost completed. The afternoon was very fun, and there was a lot of laughter around the big table in our classroom.</span></div>
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These neat tassels will be available in 4 different colors. They are stitch on 25 ct. Lugana, and include some beading. We have space for 10 students, so contact us to sign up and reserve your space as soon as you can. There will be more information about this class available as we get closer to the date, so stay tuned! You can RSVP for this class at facebook.com/weoftheneedle</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16604145092337168777noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8638782564665581730.post-54764947165232675242012-10-07T17:46:00.004-07:002012-10-07T17:46:47.508-07:00New Product: Retro CleanWe are happy to announce that we are now stocking a fantastic product that we ourselves have tested on materials that we have acquired for the shop. It is called Retro Clean, and is an amazing cleaning product which can be used safely and very effectively on antique needlework to restore it. <br />
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Kerry bought a large collection of antique needlework, and has been using Retro Clean to get it ready to show in the shop. You can see the results in the photo, it is really quite remarkable what this stuff can do. <br />
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All you have to do is dissolve 3 or 4 tablespoons of Retro Clean granules per gallon in warm water and soak your item in it, being sure to soak it in sunshine (if it is warm out) to help keep your water warm, for 48 hours. Stir it and check on it periodically, then wash and rinse when it is finished. Retro Clean also makes a laundry powder for the washing process.<br />
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You can buy Retro Clean granules in the shop at $15.00 per 1 lb. bag. <br />
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For more info and a tutorial of the cleaning process, you can check out their website at www.retroclean.com or go and Like them on facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Retro-Clean/107199312693878">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Retro-Clean/107199312693878</a><br />
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