The Needle Bug http://theneedlebug.com Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:26:37 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 How to mention it all?! http://theneedlebug.com/2012/02/how-to-mention-it-all/ http://theneedlebug.com/2012/02/how-to-mention-it-all/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:26:37 +0000 admin http://theneedlebug.com/?p=4422 I seem to work hard at composing a post and/or email and then inevitably I have left something out!   Could possibly be a sign of age? but I think it is because we have lots going on at The Bug!!  Our year is full of Trunk Shows starting with Princess and Me (going on right now with 25% off!) to Little Canvas Shoppe Company and ending with Lee’s Needleart!!  Check out our calendar -month to month- to see all our scheduled trunk shows!  But here is a list of some of the participating vendors along with their websites:

Colors of Praise
Melissa Shirley
Trubey
DEDE Ogden
Sandra Gilmore
Maggie Co
Kathy Schenkel
Needledeeva

2012 brings classes, too…Julia Key Snyder, Janeann Sleeman and Robin King to just name a few of the teachers!!!  Caroline Adams teaches the BUILD A STITCH NOTEBOOK class each month…a great way to not only learn decorative stitches but a great way to learn when, where and how to use them!

March of this year The Bug is holding first ever RETREAT and it is guaranteed to be a treat…We will be heading to FARMLINKS to spend the weekend with Julia Key Snyder for a weekend of stitching…what more could we ask for…?!?!?

Definitely check our calendar on a regular basis and sign up for our email notices!

How do I mention it all?!?!?

 

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]]> http://theneedlebug.com/2012/02/book-in/feed/ 4 COLORFAST? http://theneedlebug.com/2012/01/colorfast/ http://theneedlebug.com/2012/01/colorfast/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:14:22 +0000 admin http://theneedlebug.com/?p=4392 As a shop owner I am frequently asked if threads are colorfast!   I have seen/read several answers to this question and they all basically agree…I recently received my classic silk overdyes from Threadworx and they include in their packing the following statement:

“LAUNDERING & PRESSING

Due to the strict regulations imposed by the FDA on dye chemicals no threads can be guaranteed 100% colorfast by specialty product manufacturers.  The FDA with the additional voice of the EPA, has removed many of the “setting” ingredients (such as lead) in dyes so now we must take special precaution with any colored fabric or thread.

We seldom have a problem with our colors running but we cannot guarantee complete colorfastness.”

Now this having been said…here are the suggestions caring for your work and these threads…I test my threads sometimes before I use them!   And do note these recommendations for pieces you intend to wash and lastly those pieces that have been washed and bled!

“Specialty threads must be treated gently!  The threads must first be unskeined, put into a bathroom basin 1/2 filled with cold water with 2 tbls. table salt and 2 tbls. vinegar.  Soak for 2-3 minutes, remove, blot with towel and let dry.  This is recommended for any piece that will require waging.  Please Note:  HOT WATER and using a STEAM IRON and/or damp cloth when pressing completed project will reactivate dyes and cause bleeding.

If your work has been completed and the dyes have bled in washing then you must soak the piece in ICE WATER until the color starts to bleed out.  Remove from the water and run an ice club over the problem area and then place back in fresh ice water to soak again.  Repeat this process until the problem area is clear of dye.  This may take continued effort, possibly over a few days, but it does work!”

 

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TNNA Report: DMC Memory Thread on Steroids

If you have ever used memory thread, or ever thought about using memory thread, or ever thought memory thread wouldn’t work on your stitching, you have to look at examples of memory thread in use from the DMC blog. It’s amazing!
http://dmc-threads.com/tnna-update-memory-thread-works-art/


Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

]]> http://theneedlebug.com/2012/01/worth-repeating/feed/ 3 June McKnight http://theneedlebug.com/2012/01/june-mcknight/ http://theneedlebug.com/2012/01/june-mcknight/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:00:22 +0000 admin http://theneedlebug.com/?p=4395 June McKnight just posted that her new book is featured on her website and The Bug’s signed copies are on the way!!!

]]> http://theneedlebug.com/2012/01/june-mcknight/feed/ 2 Just notes! http://theneedlebug.com/2012/01/just-notes/ http://theneedlebug.com/2012/01/just-notes/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:48:12 +0000 admin http://theneedlebug.com/?p=4389 Here are some notes worth posting!!!

22 colors introduced at January Market of Petite Silk Lame’ due to arrive at The Bug in about 4 days!  This tiny thread in luscious colors is perfect for that open look with a little sparkle and a little coverage…size slightly between a #4 and #8 kreinik braid!  Exciting huh?!!

Several new canvases due to arrive any day from a host of designers!

Princess & Me trunk show due to arrive first of February – see previous post with new designs!

Maggie & Co on order!!!  If you like whimsy – this is it!

JULIA RETREAT just around the corner…only a couple spots left….we all need a weekend full of stitching, right?!!

 

 

]]> http://theneedlebug.com/2012/01/just-notes/feed/ 1 The Princess and Me!! http://theneedlebug.com/2012/01/the-princess-and-me/ http://theneedlebug.com/2012/01/the-princess-and-me/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:17:12 +0000 admin http://theneedlebug.com/?p=4383 Our first trunk show for 2012 is The Princess and Me!  We do have some sneak preview photos of the new designs…call to reserve yours now!!
334-270-0064…check them out!

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More new threads at The Bug!!  Classic Silk Overdyed!!!!

 

]]> http://theneedlebug.com/2012/01/wow-3/feed/ 0 Shining new book!! http://theneedlebug.com/2012/01/shining-new-book/ http://theneedlebug.com/2012/01/shining-new-book/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:10:27 +0000 admin http://theneedlebug.com/?p=4355 BLING by June McKnight – new book  full of Bling, Glitz & Glamour!!

June’s ad for retailers states “Bling it on!  Glorious ideas to incorporate beads, sequins, rhinestones and pearls with decorative stitches.  This new book includes a chapter inspired by the First Ladies’ inaugural ball gowns.”

Call or email us to reserve your copy!   It is being introduced at the winter needlework market next week!!

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