The Nimble Needle has been working with the same woodworker employed by the original owners of Lee Needlearts for providing kimono stands in all of the four sizes. The only difference is at this point I am selling them with a smooth sanded surface paint ready. The cost of the stands are: $40. XLRG., $28. LRG, $20. MED, and $8…
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Lace in Translation
The Design Center at Philadelphia University has received a Philadelphia Exhibitions Initiative grant from the Pew Charitable Trusts to create an exhibition entitled: Lace in Translation. Lace in Translation will be the first exhibition produced by The Design Center in conjunction with its new interpretive initiative, The Fabric of Philadelphia. Three contemporary art/design studios, whose works are often inspired by…
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Attention all Medici lovers
Out of necessity I have done an inventory on what Medici I have left. There were 180 colors in the line and of those I have left everything with the exception of: Blanc and Noir. Pinks & Reds 8818, 816, 8817, 8127, 8126, 8221, 8101. Plums 8113, 8107, 8124. Blues 8800, 8799, 8799, 8209, 8200, navy, 8993. Greens 8426, 8871,…
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stiching woodblock prints
This is a new way for stitching to enter popular arts – wood cut block print artist Alec Dempster shows stitching in his Loteria series of prints in the piece El Borado. translation of the text:THE EMBROIDERING Each puntada reveals an adorned thought.The magic on the fabric makes arise the embroidering.Arturo Castillo Tristán
River Silks Kits
These kits are now available in the shop, along with some other kits by River Silks. And the RIversilk technique book, and their ribbons too! I’m finishing up a Patti Mann pineapple standup myself using predominately silk ribbon so stitchers can see its easy and versatile. Nimble Needle also has silk ribbon by Gloriana. Both offer 4mm, 7mm, and 13mm….
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Indie Arts
I have a feeling crewel work as we know it is dead. There is some amazingly creative stuff coming from many textile artists in the UK. Artists, yes, but they are just like us with “real” jobs and families but have taken stitching into the 21st century. Much is done by machine but much is also on a much smaller…
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