tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67182590714751529472024-02-18T21:50:40.238-08:00Nancy's NeedleworkNancy Woodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853756366150549050noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6718259071475152947.post-18276546125333054992020-02-08T13:35:00.001-08:002020-02-08T13:36:45.181-08:00Spooky Eyes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Finished a quickie today. I know, I am really late or really early. Kit was Spooky Eyes by Lizzie Kate. </span>Nancy Woodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853756366150549050noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6718259071475152947.post-76550007761842789872017-12-01T23:53:00.004-08:002017-12-01T23:54:45.551-08:00ABC 123<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I think this is the smallest piece that I've done. I think it was designed to get you to try a specific brand of silk thread with a small investment of money. I do remember that I loved stitching with this silk, but do not remember what brand it was. I also thought the frame was about the smallest needlework frame that I've seen and you might think it wouldn't cost very much. But surprise, it cost way more than one would probably guess. Great for someone to do in between longer projects, when one just feels the need to finish something. Unfortunately, I do not know who designed this piece. </span>Nancy Woodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853756366150549050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6718259071475152947.post-64158012229216225532017-12-01T02:37:00.003-08:002017-12-04T12:58:26.434-08:00I Believe - Mill Hill Design<br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">About the year 2010, I beaded I Believe by Mill Hill. It came in a kit that included perforated paper. I have little trust in perforated paper lasting, so I used 28 count natural linen and stitched over 2 threads. The frame is also available from Mill Hill. I think it still is available in 2017, at least from some retailers and online. This is one of my favorite Santas. I just love their beaded designs. </span>Nancy Woodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853756366150549050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6718259071475152947.post-45817709813198027952017-12-01T00:53:00.003-08:002017-12-01T00:53:46.966-08:00A Butterfly and Daisy from Crossed Wing Collection<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> stitched this butterfly and daisy and placed it in a small porcelain jar sometime in the early 90s. I don't remember the exact title of it, but I think it was designed by Crossed Wing Collection. It was done with a Continental or Tent Stitch silk gauze. My teacher for this class taught us to just do the design and not fill in the background. I think now it would be customary to fill in the background. Maybe it was the custom then, too, but the teacher didn't do it that way and the directions did not say to do it. Perhaps they just didn't want to include the silk threads in the kit and this way just kept the cost down. I wish that I knew. I don't recall the name of the containers, but I think they were made in Great Britain and were a bit pricey. </span>Nancy Woodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853756366150549050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6718259071475152947.post-48291471650298797122017-11-30T21:43:00.001-08:002017-11-30T21:43:18.455-08:00A Gathering of Snowmen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Another piece, a pillow by Homespun Elegance, stitched by me in 1995. Finally getting around to posting it. Just tying to keep all my needlework in one place on the web. It might be still available from Homespun Elegance. It is stitched on a pre-made pillow on with the stitching area made of Heatherfield. Homespun Elegance has been one of my favorite designers for many years and I still love their designs. A good design is a good design, regardless of when it was created. </span>Nancy Woodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853756366150549050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6718259071475152947.post-33460183117191393992017-11-30T00:11:00.005-08:002021-08-02T09:49:08.015-07:00Dogs' Day Out<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">I finished stitching Dogs' Day Out by Crossed Wing Collection this week. I loved the pattern. and loved stitching the dogs and sort of just put up with stitching the trees. I loved how Crossed Wing Collection has a hand-dyed special fabric for this piece. It is 28 count permin linen in Whispering Pine/April. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This little flower pincushion required a minimum of stitching. Just a little gathering to make the petals curl upwards. One of my stitching club members taught us one night and we did it as a group project. It was the first time that we all did the same project together. The fabrics we used were different. </span>Nancy Woodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853756366150549050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6718259071475152947.post-69006167359690357232017-11-26T22:25:00.002-08:002017-11-26T22:28:11.438-08:00Hex Symbol Easel Finishing Class<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In October, I attended a finishing class at The Counted Needle in Bloomington, IL. The project was to make an easel for needlework so you can make items </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">to be displayed </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">on a fireplace, dresser or other flat surface. In my case, that is a great solution to being out of wall space. Also saves the cost of framing. The class was taught by Sue Hillis and was a lot of fun. </span></span>Nancy Woodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853756366150549050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6718259071475152947.post-1374137192784315932017-11-22T22:45:00.001-08:002017-11-22T22:45:57.279-08:00Heirloom Stitching Sampler<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Today, I picked up my framed stitching piece, Heirloom Stitching Sampler, designed by Victoria Sampler. I just love their patterns. They are so much fun to do. Reading their patterns takes patience, but usually they are not difficult. One thing that I love about them is that they are perfect for introducing a person to specialty stitching without being overwhelming. I wish that I could get a picture without the reflection of me in it, but don't know how to do that. I suppose leaving glass off would have worked for that, but I want it protected by the museum glass. Kelly Rippy, owner of The Counted Needle did an awesome job of framing it. Now I am faced with the dilemma of what to do next because I am out of wall space in my house. </span><br />
<br />Nancy Woodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853756366150549050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6718259071475152947.post-7295661800316757482017-11-19T20:47:00.000-08:002017-11-19T21:21:00.181-08:00The Toy Gatherer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I actually stitched The Toy Gatherer way back in 1995. I had Sue, the shopowner, who was located in the old Illinois Soldiers Sailors Home campus to frame it for me. When I got it back it was framed on the literal center, rather than taking into consideration the breakouts which would have given it a more centered appearance. When I got it home and unwrapped it, I was so disappointed to find out that the visual center method had not been used. But I didn't warn Sue about it in advance. After all, she was a professional, and I didn't feel I should be telling he how to do her job. When I had picked it up at the shop, she told me that she was retiring and the shop was for sale. She had cancer and would be having some heavy rounds of chemo. Anyway, even though it was off center, I hung it in a prominent place in my family room and every time I headed up the steps, I would say to myself, that really doesn't look right. What stopped me from getting it taken care of right then? I just felt bad that she had cancer and I also didn't know exactly where to take it at that time in Bloomington-Normal, IL to find someone who was really experienced at framing needlework and more definitively, allowing for breakouts. I have since heard that Sue actually passed away. Finally, 21 years later, I decided that I really needed to do something about it I had my friend Kelly Rippy, the owner of The Counted Needle in Bloomington, IL, re-frame it for me and she did a fabulous job. And yes, it took me another year to post it on my blog. My bad. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">As far as I know, the pattern is still available. It was a wait for them to make the custom mat and a little pricey, but worth it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I have also revised my thoughts about things. If you know that what you want might take a little extra treatment, for example, adjustments for breakouts, say so in advance. It might prevent disappointment. If the framer acts uncooperative, just find someone else. Also, another thing I do when getting all pictures and needlework framed is ask for hinged D-rings and a wire rather than a sawtooth treatment, regardless of the size. No one has refused to do this treatment for me and I really appreciate it. It makes it easier to keep the piece level. </span><br />
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<br />Nancy Woodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853756366150549050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6718259071475152947.post-83881682985374790842014-05-20T15:43:00.002-07:002014-05-20T15:50:49.455-07:00Autumn Biscornu<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I finally stitched one of those cute little biscornus a while back, the Autumn Biscornu by Barbara Ana Designs Just so you know, biscornu translates "skewed", "quirky" or "irregular" from French. I think the literal translation from French actually is "two-horned." Many Americans think the translation means biscuit, but I think that is more of a popular usage rather than what it actually translates. Pronounced in English as bis-core-new, it results in an eight-sided cushion. I did discover these things while making it:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Turn each corner so that it faces you when stitching. This will mean that the top threads (and for that matter the bottom threads) of the crosses will run in different directions in each quarter of the design. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Count the threads mathematically to find the center in each of the sides, where you need to start the join and where you need to match corners to centers. Some of my friends just folded the material to find the half, but I think they got lucky. It is much more precise to count threads. If your design has an uneven number of stitches on the side of the design, the center stitch will have two joining stitches in it. Evenweaves will be easier to handle, but it can be done on unevens. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you pull too hard when whipping the corner stitches, the biscornu will not have defined point as corners. I actually pulled about every three whipstitches to tighten it up at a good tension. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stuff completely but don't overstuff. Add the button or bead in the center. It should make a definite indentation.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you use fabric that is finer than 28 count (over 2), it will be much more difficult to work properly. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Makes a great pincushion. :-)</span></div>
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Nancy Woodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853756366150549050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6718259071475152947.post-7613224885731188972013-03-24T23:14:00.004-07:002013-04-21T21:38:47.863-07:00Progress on Farm at Wildlife Prairie Park<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Progress on Farm at Wildlife Prairie Park - 03/24/13 </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">378 x 255 = 96390 total half cross stitches on piece</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">96390 - 300 = 96090 still to stitch at end of day 03/24/13</span><br />
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This basket of flowers was stitched to represent May Day. I don't think anyone gives May baskets any more, do they?Nancy Woodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853756366150549050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6718259071475152947.post-15460513716483353122013-01-24T22:43:00.001-08:002013-01-24T22:44:54.579-08:00Snowy Friend<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Snowy Friend is a little basket that plays Frosty the Snowman from the lid. It was designed by Lorri Birmingham and is no longer available through her. It was a fun piece. And one of the few things about winter that I like. </span></div>
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<br />Nancy Woodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853756366150549050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6718259071475152947.post-3031668144274100032012-12-27T21:41:00.002-08:002012-12-27T21:41:39.875-08:00Teacup Inspiration with Stumpwork<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I thought this was a wonderful idea. It is not my work. Just saving the picture for inspiration. Lovely use of an old teacup and a workable size for a person to learn stumpwork.</span>Nancy Woodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853756366150549050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6718259071475152947.post-35219421859596728992012-11-20T18:00:00.002-08:002012-11-20T21:40:27.406-08:00Barnabee's Bride designed by Just Nan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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wrapping the foundation spokes by bringing your thread up very close to the
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Take your needle under a spoke, then wrap your threaded needle back over, then
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this way. The wrapped threads should lay smoothly next to each other without
overlapping. Keep<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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wrapping thread tension even, so that the spokes remain straight, not pulled to
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around the circle until you reach the outer edge of the spokes. After wrapping over
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it down in a canvas hole directly under a foundation spoke. Bring your new
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thread up through the gap between the last two rings of the web, over the last
ring of the web, under the top bar and come up to the right of the top bar.
Bring thread over the top bar and bring needle up through gap between last two
rings of web as before. Continue weaving in this way until you reach the top of
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<br />Nancy Woodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853756366150549050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6718259071475152947.post-48450422618357824232012-11-13T02:05:00.001-08:002012-11-15T20:02:43.440-08:00Lady Scarlet's Secret Garden <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Finished this little project tonight. Designer was Just Nan and it was a kit, but you had to supply the DMC thread. A pretty little needle book and petite flower pincushen are cleverly hidden inside the enameled and jeweled Lady Scarlet box. I just loved stitching it.</span>Nancy Woodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853756366150549050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6718259071475152947.post-12602493014193352582012-11-06T21:48:00.001-08:002012-11-06T21:49:48.146-08:00By the Light of the Moon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By the Light of the Moon was a freebie from The Primitive Needle. If I had it to do over, I would use the Weeks Dye Works colors. There was not quite enough contrast in the witch and witch face.using the DMC equivalents that I used. But it was fun and I liked the design. I also framed it myself using a Mill Hill frame. It was done on 28 count raw linen by Zweigart. This linen is a bit uneven in the weave. And by the way, I am 359 days early for Halloween of 2013. :-)</span>Nancy Woodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853756366150549050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6718259071475152947.post-67198720246276816522012-10-31T23:11:00.001-07:002012-10-31T23:17:55.403-07:00October Tie One On <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love October. And especially the colors of fall. This is an older design from Pine Mountain Designs. It is no longer available. I actually meant to post this yesterday, but got interrupted and didn't make it until today. I like these type projects to fill in when taking a break from a longer project. However, I think that I am going to try to start working on one project at a time. Of course, soon my stitching friends will try their best to corrupt me. :-)</span>Nancy Woodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853756366150549050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6718259071475152947.post-906470404170220412012-06-27T13:01:00.003-07:002012-06-27T13:01:41.659-07:00Preemie Hat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There is no shortage of need in many areas if you willing to share your talent and effort. This was the first preemie hat that I made for the NICU unit at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. These are needed just to help the babies retain their body heat. Check with your local hospital if you would like to help. You probably can create these kind without a pattern. By the way, their head sizes cover quite a range, so no matter the size, hats are probably useful. And thank you in advance, if you decide to help. :-)</span>Nancy Woodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853756366150549050noreply@blogger.com1