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Needlepoint Eye Candy from ANG Chapter

by NutsAboutNeedlepoint

in Nuts About Needlepoint

The San Bernadino Chapter of ANG is huge, welcoming members from both near (east of LA) and far. Several of my friends belong to this chapter as long-distance members. The chapter is wonderful at having many exiting projects and at making it is easy for members who aren’t close to participate.

They have recently put up a wonderful slide show of work from their members. You can view it on their site or on Picusa if you are a member there.

It’s full of wonderful stuff.

If you’ve never viewed this kind of slide show before, you may be wondering how to see more pictures. Under each picture there is a hidden navigation bar that pops up when you slide your cursor over it. If you don’t see it, slide your cursor down the picture.

For each lovely piece, you’ll see the stitched needlepoint and the names of both the stitcher and the designer.

Thanks and a big tip of the hat to Jane in Chilly Hollow, who let me know about this. And congrats to her for having a piece in the gallery!

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Dyed and Gone to Heaven – Caron Collection Web Site Review

by NutsAboutNeedlepoint

in Nuts About Needlepoint

Originally posted 2009-05-26 06:40:05. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Have you been to the Caron Collection site, Dyed and Gone to Heaven lately?

No?

Then go visit this superb, redesigned site. I am so completely impressed with its style I can’t recommend it enough.

The Caron Collection really embraced the possibilities of the Internet when they first did their site more than 10 years ago. It has tons of information, galleries, profiles, and free patterns of the finest quality.

But it wasn’t easy to navigate and often I found myself wondering where certain information could be found.

The new site showcases the information and products in a newspaper-like format. There are stories, with links, pointing you to new, larger, and greatly improved on-line color cards. The latest designer profile is summarized with a column and free projects as well as new products are showcased.

Across the top are buttons to the various parts of the site. These include information about products, each of the major divisions of information and two types of retail outlets. One is a shop locator for brick and mortar shops. The other is a list of mail order and on-line sources for those who do not have a convenient shop close by.

The free patterns have new larger pictures as well, so it’s very easy to find the project you want. There is a gallery of work by many talented people. And clicking on archives gets you to a nicely organizes text list of what it available.

You may only think of The Caron Collection when you think of threads, but the other areas of their line are now easy to find. Click on hand painted canvases to get a gallery page of the pieces, each listed with a thumbnail, name, and dimensions. Click on designs to learn about booklets. (There are several there I’ve been seeking.)

And if you can’t find what you are looking for, there is a search box, which uses Google to search this site (or the Web) to find what you need. The results come back in the familiar Google format so they are easy to use.

I’m so impressed and so happy, this is going to be a favorite stop.

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DIY Missoni Blanket

by Meg Allan Cole

in Crochet,Home Decor

Missoni for Target DIY blanket-1.jpg

There aren't a ton of chain stores in Brooklyn near me, and even if there were, I am more of an independent business and "mom and pop shop" girl, myself. Unfortunately this means I always miss the designer lines for Target. Ugh, why oh why didn't I snag any of those Orla Kiely pieces?! Missoni is debuting a line of clothing and home goods for Target this month, and I don't even need to step in a store to snag the look thanks to Vikki Howell's DIY version of the blanket! What a perfect way to get a designer look you made yourself. I choose handmade over store-bought any day!

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DIY Missoni Blanket

by Meg Allan Cole

in Crochet,Home Decor

Missoni for Target DIY blanket-1.jpg

There aren't a ton of chain stores in Brooklyn near me, and even if there were, I am more of an independent business and "mom and pop shop" girl, myself. Unfortunately this means I always miss the designer lines for Target. Ugh, why oh why didn't I snag any of those Orla Kiely pieces?! Missoni is debuting a line of clothing and home goods for Target this month, and I don't even need to step in a store to snag the look thanks to Vikki Howell's DIY version of the blanket! What a perfect way to get a designer look you made yourself. I choose handmade over store-bought any day!

Missoni for Target DIY blanket-2.jpg

DIY Missoni Blanket

by Meg Allan Cole

in Crochet,Home Decor

Missoni for Target DIY blanket-1.jpg

There aren't a ton of chain stores in Brooklyn near me, and even if there were, I am more of an independent business and "mom and pop shop" girl, myself. Unfortunately this means I always miss the designer lines for Target. Ugh, why oh why didn't I snag any of those Orla Kiely pieces?! Missoni is debuting a line of clothing and home goods for Target this month, and I don't even need to step in a store to snag the look thanks to Vikki Howell's DIY version of the blanket! What a perfect way to get a designer look you made yourself. I choose handmade over store-bought any day!

Missoni for Target DIY blanket-2.jpg

Scrapbooking – Teresa Collins Scrapbooking Paper Making A Buzz In The Industry

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Teresa, a common first name, and Collins, a common last name. But when combined what do you get? A fabulous designer for scrapbooking products. This designer has started making a name for herself in the craft industry. How does she do it? In this article we will look at a few things that make Teresa Collins scrapbook designs so special and unique. With latest releases of her 12×12 and 6×6 paper pads there is much buzz going on in the crafting world.

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Free Pattern from Fabric Design

by NutsAboutNeedlepoint

in Fabric,Nuts About Needlepoint

This charming needlepoint pattern is adapted from a repeating fabric pattern by the designer herself.

It’s her first needlepoint pattern and only her second needlepoint. You can read about her foray into needlepoint and get the chart here in her blog post.

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DIY Designer Necklace

by Meg Allan Cole

in Fashion,Jewelry

rope + thread DIY necklace.jpg

I am loving all of the bright and colorful textile, rope, and thread jewelry I am seeing this summer. Honestly wtf did a rad spin on Proenza Schouler's 2011 resort line with this DIY version of the colorful rope and thread necklace and I adore the result. What a great statement piece.

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DIY Designer Necklace

by Meg Allan Cole

in Fashion,Jewelry

rope + thread DIY necklace.jpg

I am loving all of the bright and colorful textile, rope, and thread jewelry I am seeing this summer. Honestly wtf did a rad spin on Proenza Schouler's 2011 resort line with this DIY version of the colorful rope and thread necklace and I adore the result. What a great statement piece.

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New My Family Design from Orna Willis

by NutsAboutNeedlepoint

in Nuts About Needlepoint

Orna has been providing new designs from her My Family series that ran in Needlepoint Now several years ago. She has added this design to the collection available online.

It’s named for her husband Reid. You’ll love reading her blog post about how they met . And you’ll love stitching this vibrant piece.

She also has a materials pack available.

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