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Archive for the ‘Needlework Shopping’ Category

November 1st, 2007

Sidewinder bobbin winder from Wrights

I’ve heard some good things about the new “Sidewinder” portable bobbin winder from Wright’s.

It’s a little gadget (5.25″ X 3.5″ X 3″ high) that allows you to wind bobbins in the middle of a project without having to stop & unthread your machine.
I must admit, I got spoiled by my first sewing machine - it […]

By Chloe -- 3 comments

June 20th, 2007

links for hand-embroidery

I thought it would be fun to post a great site for hand-work & embroidery :-)

Nordic Needle carries an amazing variety of supplies & tools for handwork. I believe they have something like 19,000 different products? Definitely worth exploring!

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By Chloe -- 1 comment

September 16th, 2006

Needle Work Helpers

If you do as much needlework as I do, you need this.
Needlework Frame Holder Floor Model
Of course, you know that you need a frame for most needlework projects but this is it! This frame sits on the floor leaving both hands free. First - no cramps from holding the frame and second, you […]

By Cathy -- 0 comments

June 21st, 2006

Elephant Sanctuary

I recently received the latest newsletter from Scarlet Quince, and they will be donating 20% of the proceeds of their new Elephant pattern to the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. If you do not receive their e-newsletter, you can read them on the Scarlet Quince website. The issue with links to the patterns and […]

By Deb -- 3 comments

June 10th, 2006

Silkweaver

For those of you who shop at Silkweaver, they are relocated and open for business. Galyndean from the LJ Haberdashery Cross Stitch Community posted up a notice regarding this. :)

From Silkweaver’s EZboard forums (which look pretty useful):
Almost settled! :-) Whew - what a wild month it’s been! We are finally here in […]

By Deb -- 0 comments

June 7th, 2006

Shopping for Silks

Over the last few months I have looked through the floss displays at the craft and hobby shops I’ve visited locally. DMC cotton 6-strand floss can be found just about everywhere, including WalMart. Some of the specialty DMC flosses, and Kreinik fibers (blending filament, #4 braid) can be found in limited variety. […]

By Deb -- 0 comments

June 3rd, 2006

Cross Country Stitching update

Last month I reviewed the Cross Country Stitching magazine. I also put in a request on their site for a free issue of their magazine as well as their catalogue. Yesterday I checked my mailbox and there was a large envelope from Jeremiah Junction, Inc with my (spelled incorrectly) name on it. […]

By Deb -- 2 comments