The International Quilt Festival in Chicago had a display by Sue Spargo.
Aren't they fun? I love stitching on wool and have a few things (cough, cough) to stitch. I have been really wanting to stitch one of Sue's pieces with my Colour Complements threads.
I have been buying wool from Wool Lady . I have the stuff! Now I need the time.
But what did I purchase? One thing is this book:
It is fabulous! Great charts and some stitches I have never seen. Perfect for my crazy quilting. I would highly recommend this book.
I also bought some Tulip Needles. Mary Corbet did a review of them so I will not bore you with where to get them, etc. But I will tell you that I love them! I have been stitching Tall Year Squared using one strand of Glorianna silk floss and even using my John James needles, the silk was shredding. Fine. I figured it was me. I pulled one of the Tulip tapestry needles and it was FABULOUS! No more shredding. But they are pricey. $1.25 each. Not cheap, but so worth it. I am saving my pennies and buying some more. I think I may be able to talk a friend to join me in my madness. We will see.
I also bought some (red) threads but it is too cloudy today to take a photo. Trust me, they have sparkle.
But what did I purchase? One thing is this book:
I also bought some Tulip Needles. Mary Corbet did a review of them so I will not bore you with where to get them, etc. But I will tell you that I love them! I have been stitching Tall Year Squared using one strand of Glorianna silk floss and even using my John James needles, the silk was shredding. Fine. I figured it was me. I pulled one of the Tulip tapestry needles and it was FABULOUS! No more shredding. But they are pricey. $1.25 each. Not cheap, but so worth it. I am saving my pennies and buying some more. I think I may be able to talk a friend to join me in my madness. We will see.
I also bought some (red) threads but it is too cloudy today to take a photo. Trust me, they have sparkle.
2 comments:
Beautiful pieces! Lucky you to see them in person.
Those are lovely, I especially like the first one with the drop-shaped things. Can't wait to see what you will make!
$1.25 for one needle is a lot of money (especially since I keep losing and breaking my needles), but might be worth it to use with the more expensive fibers.
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