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March 2, 2021
WIP Wednesday #485 @TN&TN from The Needle and Thread Network

 If you are Canadian, please share what you're working on this week...we would love to see it. The link-up is open from noon Tuesday (Pacific time) until noon Thursday (Pacific time).







Do you know that you don't have to have a blog to link up? You can use a picture from your Flickr or Instagram accounts. There's a how-to at each of the links above. Edited to add: your Instagram account has to be public for others to see your work! 



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February 25, 2021
Hopeful Flowers Week 4 from Telling Stories Through the Needle's Eye

It has been nice focusing on flowers while many of us have had nothing but cold, snowy weather. Here in Germany, we are experiencing a bit of spring weather, and the snowdrops and crocuses are starting to show their faces. I (Kara) can't believe we are on our last flower in this stitch along!

This week's block is one of my favorites—mainly because it has the cast-on stitch as the center focal point. The cast-on stitch can be a little tricky, but once you get the hang of it, you can do so many things with it ...

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February 23, 2021
WIP Wednesday #484 @TN&TN from The Needle and Thread Network

QuiltCon was this weekend - did anyone catch a lecture or take a class? I did!

If you are Canadian, please share what you're working on this week...we would love to see it. The link-up is open from noon Tuesday (Pacific time) until noon Thursday (Pacific time).







Do you know that you don't have to have a blog to link up? You can use a picture from your Flickr or Instagram accounts. There's a how-to at each of the links above. Edited to add: your Instagram account has to be public for others to see your work ...

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February 16, 2021
WIP Wednesday #483 @TN&TN from The Needle and Thread Network

I had a good weekend - lots of sledding with my kids! and lots of sewing by myself!! I also prepped the last seven of these link up posts. March 30 will be my last one, unless a new host steps up. Click here for details

If you are Canadian, please share what you're working on this week...we would love to see it. The link-up is open from noon Tuesday (Pacific time) until noon Thursday (Pacific time).




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To Do Lists & FB Live Mishaps from Where Art & Life Meet

Some people use calendars, others just keep everything they need to do in their heads, I keep lists. You know the old fashion, hand written list made on a scrap of paper or if I’m being really organized, on a note pad, preferably letter or even legal sized, as my lists tend to be pretty… Continue reading To Do Lists & FB Live Mishaps

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February 11, 2021
Baby, It's Cold Outside! from Telling Stories Through the Needle's Eye

Depending on where you live, it is cold outside. Some of our friends in the northern climes are experiencing some bitter, cold temperatures.  It is one of those very cold locations that we envisioned when we created this block for the Winter Wonderland Mystery Sew-A-Long. Our snowman builder just couldn't take the weather anymore—not when there was a warm and cozy fire nearby.


Before starting your block, please read our pattern directions thoroughly. Our directions for how we cut out our appliqué pieces (especially the footprints) are very specific for the method we use. We use freezer paper ...

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February 9, 2021
WIP Wednesday #482 @TN&TN from The Needle and Thread Network

Happy Tuesday friends! Whatcha working on right now? I'm procrastinating on stuff for other people, which feels about as good as you think it does. I did however do some tidying, to make it easy to start on those projects. 

Sounds like a good idea!

If you are Canadian, please share what you're working on this week...we would love to see it. The link-up is open from noon Tuesday (Pacific time) until noon Thursday (Pacific time).

And pssst, still looking for someone to take over hosting duties before March 30th. Shoot me an email or leave a ...

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February 2, 2021
WIP Wednesday #481 @TN&TN from The Needle and Thread Network

I'm still looking for someone to take over hosting this weekly linkup. It's not a lot of work and you don't need a high level of technical skills. Check out the info HERE. My last post will be March 30.

If you are Canadian, please share what you're working on this week...we would love to see it. The link-up is open from noon Tuesday (Pacific time) until noon Thursday (Pacific time).




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January 28, 2021
A Stitching Book: Tell Me What YOU Want to See from Where Art & Life Meet

I’m working on a Left-Handed Stitching book. It’s a HUGE project, but I’m determined and am taking it one small stitch at a time. Yesterday I was working on a Threaded Backstitch and so I began to stitch on a piece of linen that I whipstitched some wool shapes onto. Once I had done one… Continue reading A Stitching Book: Tell Me What YOU Want to See

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January 26, 2021
WIP Wednesday #480 @TN&TN from The Needle and Thread Network

Hello friends! Right now I'm working on things for other people, a mini quilt for a swap and some banners I'm quilting for the SJSA Remembrance Project. Take a look, and maybe volunteer yourself?

Speaking of volunteering, I'm still looking for someone to take over hosting this weekly linkup. It's not a lot of work and you don't need a high level of technical skills. Check out the info HERE. My last post will be March 30.

In the mean time...

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January 21, 2021
Hopeful Flowers—Week One from Telling Stories Through the Needle's Eye

Our Hopeful Flowers Stitch Along is here!

We are thrilled to be able to share this free project with you over the course of the next two months. This wallhanging came about because we wanted to create something that focused on going beyond the blanket stitch for wool appliqué. The inspiration for the palette came from the amazing Tres Jolie lawns from French General that I (Kara) purchased this summer. We knew right from the start that this would be a great second project for our little Hopeful Bluebird Facebook Group. Little did we know that this small group would ...

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January 19, 2021
WIP Wednesday #479 @TN&TN from The Needle and Thread Network

Did you see my post about finding a new host for our linkup? Check it out here.

If you are Canadian, please share what you're working on this week...we would love to see it. The link-up is open from noon Tuesday (Pacific time) until noon Thursday (Pacific time).




Do you know that you don't have to have a blog to link up? You can use a picture from your Flickr or Instagram accounts. There's a how-to at each of the links above. Edited to add: your Instagram account has to be public for others to see ...

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January 16, 2021
shapely rope basket from Charm About You

 


This was a 2020 finish but am just getting round to sharing it now. My hand sewn basket was a learning experience and the result truly has that handmade, rustic look. You are either going to love it or pity me!

There are plenty of tutorials out there for machine sewn and hand sewn rope baskets. I've made many machine versions but really wanted to try sewing one by hand. It has a different look that I really like and honestly I will make one again but here's what I found...


The base is really fun to stitch ...

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January 12, 2021
WIP Wednesday #478 @TN&TN from The Needle and Thread Network

Happy Tuesday friends! I hope you have lots of motivation and creative ideas to work on.

Did you see my post about finding a new host for our linkup? Check it out here.

If you are Canadian, please share what you're working on this week...we would love to see it. The link-up is open from noon Tuesday (Pacific time) until noon Thursday (Pacific time).





Do you know that you don't have to have a blog to link up? You can use a picture from your Flickr or Instagram accounts. There's a how-to at each of the ...

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January 9, 2021
A Hopeful New Year! from Telling Stories Through the Needle's Eye

Happy New Year, everyone! Our New Year's Day here in Germany was pretty quiet, due to our current lockdown. So far the lockdown has given me (Kara) extra time to stitch—especially for our latest Stitch-Along, which will kick off in just a couple of weeks. 


Last year, we created our Hopeful Bluebird wall hanging as something to do during the first quarantine. Our Facebook group started out small but has grown quite a bit since then, so now it is time to introduce another little project. Whether you are in lockdown or not, this project is made up ...

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January 5, 2021
WIP Wednesday #477 @TN&TN from The Needle and Thread Network

Hello friends, back to "school" for us this week. I'm looking forward to sneaking in some sewing. 

Did you see my post about finding a new host for our linkup? Check it out here.

If you are Canadian, please share what you're working on this week...we would love to see it. The link-up is open from noon Tuesday (Pacific time) until noon Thursday (Pacific time).




Do you know that you don't have to have a blog to link up? You can use a picture from your Flickr or Instagram accounts. There's a how-to at each ...

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December 31, 2020
Happy New Year!! from Telling Stories Through the Needle's Eye

What a year!

Well, 2020 certainly had its challenges, but with those challenges came many opportunities—especially when it came to stitching goals! Here is a snapshot of but a few of the things we accomplished with our needles this year. And we are looking forward to the many projects we have planned for 2021.

What about you? What accomplishment from this past year gives you most pride? What are you most looking forward to in the new year? Do you have a favorite stitching goal you'd like to share in the comments? We'd love to hear from ...

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December 29, 2020
WIP Wednesday #476 @TN&TN from The Needle and Thread Network

Happy New Year friends! Here's to a healthy, productive year ahead for us all. 

Did you see my post about finding a new host for our linkup? Check it out here.

If you are Canadian, please share what you're working on this week...we would love to see it. The link-up is open from noon Tuesday (Pacific time) until noon Thursday (Pacific time).






Do you know that you don't have to have a blog to link up? You can use a picture from your Flickr or Instagram accounts. There's a how-to at each of the links ...

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The Joy of Obsession from Where Art & Life Meet

Often referred to as a negative, I’ve always thought of obsessions as a lifeline to exploration, creativity, joy and boundless energy. Being obsessed with something (rather than someone) results in any number of truly awe-inspiring things, such as these artists who carve thread spools into amazing miniature works of art. Or Andrea Love whose website… Continue reading The Joy of Obsession

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December 22, 2020
WIP Wednesday #475 @TN&TN from The Needle and Thread Network

If you are Canadian, please share what you're working on this week...we would love to see it. The link-up is open from noon Tuesday (Pacific time) until noon Thursday (Pacific time).







Do you know that you don't have to have a blog to link up? You can use a picture from your Flickr or Instagram accounts. There's a how-to at each of the links above. Edited to add: your Instagram account has to be public for others to see your work! 



Please include our button or the URL (http://needleandthreadnetwork.blogspot.ca/) into YOUR post so ...

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