March 10, 2010
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March 10, 2010
Table of Contents- Sewing Circle -- Embroidery Olympics
- To the Point -- Trouble Seeing to Sew
- Words of Wisdom
- Find of the Month -- Cross Stitch Rabbit Pattern
Sewing Circle
The 2010 Winter Olympics are over, but the 2010 Embroidery Olympics will take place in August. They're held every 4 years just like the regular games, but these games involve digital machine embroidery. This year's event will take place in the Kentucky or Tennessee area. The exact location and dates are still to be decided, but they are accepting team entries and judge applications!The needlework displayed on the homepage this month is by Flora from India. She loves to stitch flowers and shared a crewel satin stitch flower she embroidered on a handkerchief. The long stitch and short stitch are used for beautiful shading of the bright colors. Take a look!
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To the Point
Did you know that there are sewing aids for the special needs of seniors and those with vision problems? Just because you're having trouble seeing doesn't mean you have to stop doing embroidery. Buy a clip on magnifier or a special light that comes with a magnifier attached. You can also try using patterns with an easier fabric count. A smaller count number means larger holes, so cross stitch on size 8 Aida is much easier than size 22, but of course the patterns will not be as detailed. Another option is to try a new embroidery method!Words of Wisdom
Inch by inch, life's a cinch. Yard by yard, life's too hard.Find of the Month
I'm ready for spring! Here's a cute little cross stitch rabbit pattern with a pink hyacinth.You're Invited: Please share your stitching stories, ideas, words of wisdom, find of the month, or questions. Just reply to this newsletter and tell me what you think! I'd love to hear from you.
Amy Conaway