Posted by Chris on June 24th, 2010
Foxview forwarded an image of this canvas using the Planet Earth 6 ply silk.
It is called Dove In The Window. It was designed for the Master Teacher Program of the ANG.
It is based on a quilt square. It utilizes 2 Planet Earth threads, along with Splendor, Kreinik and Threadworx.The stitches include Chevron, Rotating Cushion, Large Eyelet Variation with triple cross, padded diagonal scotch variation and more. |
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Posted by Chris on June 23rd, 2010
As seen in the Product News column by Sandy Rodgers of the ANG Needle Pointers Magazine:
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| When a nationally known, highly respected teacher contacts me to tell me about a thread she especially likes, I feel I should check it out. So when Sue Reed sent information about Planet Earth Fiber, I wasted no time in contacting the company for more information. The main point that the Planet Earth Fiber folks wanted me to share with you is that their silk threads are “no pill“. They say that their lovely, hand- painted threads won’t pill while you’re stitching with them, nor after the project is finished. |
| This would be especially good with their Single Strand Silk. It’s a one-strand twisted silk about the size of pearl cotton #3. It provides excellent coverage on #13 canvas, has a beautiful luster, and a wonderful color range, with as many as four or five values per family. The thread just has a really nice feel in your hands as you stitch with it. Also from Planet Earth Fiber is 6-Ply Silk. You can easily separate the strands for the amount of coverage your design requires; three or four strands are perfect for #18 canvas. It also has a beautiful luster and, according to the company, will not pill. |
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| Their hand-painting creates value variations within the skein. However, those variations are soft and subtle, making them excellent for stitching without leaving a strong striped effect. |
| The thread is similar to their Single Strand Silk, but thinner, about the size of pearl cotton #5. Unfortunately, what you can’t see in my photo is that there’s a subtle, metallic twinkle randomly throughout the skein. Planet Earth Fiber has a Web site showing their wide range of colors, www.planetearthfiber.com. |
Posted by Chris on June 22nd, 2010
| We have added a three new families to our needlepoint line……. shades of purples, blues and greens. They have just gone out so check your needlepoint store. The new colors are on the way. |
Posted by Chris on June 22nd, 2010
| The stitched canvases are in and up for review on the website of Gone Stitching. Take a look at the entries and cast your vote for the canvas most deserving. |
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