Knox SOCS
Greg Hutchens
HI!
I am one of the lucky ones that just got back from SOCS. It was great.
Unfortuanely, I could not attend the RCTN dinner, but I did meet a
couple of people from here (hi Sue Wilkerson--it is Sue Isn't it?). I
think the best thing about going to SOCS is meeting so many people that
love to stitch as much (or maybe even more) than I do. You don't have
to answer "But where do you find the time?" Everyone there knows that
if you have to, you *make* the time.
Did you all see the antique pieces at Jean Farish's booth and at the
Needlemaid booth? Weren't they incredible!!!!
And I finally saw both Flower Power and TW's carousel stitched up! I
had pretty much decided that the carousel was too pink for my tastes
until I saw it stitched. Somehow the greens pop out so much more in the
piece than they do in the picture. (When will I ever learn not to trust
pictures?) So now it is added to my to-do list--which I am sure
stretches into the millenia after next <grin>. I am currently working
on TW peacock tapestry and I am sure it will take at least that long.
I do have a couple of questions for you guys. First, what are these @
badges everyone keeps talking about? Second, have any of you used the
Madeira blending thread in place of blending filament? Is it really as
good as they say? I would sure like to use it on my peacock.
Well, all my class stuff and new stash is stowed away now <sob> because
I *must* finish my gifts for my brother's new baby (due in July). I
*really* wanted to work on new stuff, and hated putting it away. 361
days till SOCS!!!
Talk to you all later.
Martha
Heather Lott
Hi, Martha! Two of my classes with Liz Turner Diehl used the blending
thread. I'll let you know how I like it!!!
-Heather Lott
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Mike & June Huber
Heather Lott wrote:
>
> Hi, Martha! Two of my classes with Liz Turner Diehl used the blending
> thread. I'll let you know how I like it!!!
>
> >
<snipped description of lovely time at SOXS>
> > I do have a couple of questions for you guys. First, what are these @
> > badges everyone keeps talking about? Second, have any of you used the
> > Madeira blending thread in place of blending filament? Is it really as
> > good as they say? I would sure like to use it on my peacock.
> >
> > Talk to you all later.
> >
> > Martha
Martha, I have done several Liz Turner Diehl pieces with the blending
thread and agree with Liz that it is much easier to use. It is designed
to be used with high-speed industrial sewing machines, and so is much
stronger than Kreinik blending filament. While the weight is about the
same, the Madeira blending thread seems to behave better.
On the negative side, it has a bit less sparkle than the Kreinik
blending filament.
My suggestion: Get a spool/card of each fiber in a color you would use
on your project and try a test patch with each one to see which you like
better.
June in Houston
D. Johnson/D.Velasquez
June in houston wrote:
<Martha, I have done several Liz Turner Diehl pieces with the blending
thread and agree with Liz that it is much easier to use>
OK time to add a few more wrinkles - blending "thread"? What is this?
Anybody?
Diane in Norfolk
Heather Lott
Blending "thread" implies that it can be used on its own (in Madeira's
case, even in sewing machines! Madeira's main business is industrial
sewing thread and the handwork portion of the business is actually very
tiny!) Blending "filament" implies that it was never meant to be used
on its own, but combined with a stronger thread (like floss, perle
cotton, etc.)
HTH,
-Heather Lott
D. Johnson/D.Velasquez
Heather,
How do I find more info on this? Is it a particular type/kind. How is it
listed?
Diane in Norfolk
Heather Lott
Wyndham has it available on their website. I'm sure there are other
online stores, and I'm not advocating Wyndham (yadda yadda yadda...in
fact, I've never ordered from them!), but it's the first place I looked
since so many here seem to rave about it. Here's the URL for the page
that you want:
http://www.wyndhamneedleworks.com/html/fibers_and_silk_ribbons.htm
They have it incorrectly listed as "blending filament". I'm going to
let them know that it is actually thread. What you want is under the
"GlissenGloss" category. The blending thread is called "Rainbow". (You
might have heard of "Estaz"? Same company!)
HTH,
-Heather Lott
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Judith Miller
You might also want to check madiera's web site to see their line of
offerings. They also have a free catalog.
--
Judith Miller
Madison, WI
D. Johnson/D.Velasquez <d-a-j...@worldnet.att.net> wrote in article
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Pamela Ric
Madeira is sold in fabric stores. All of my local stores carry it and some of
the stores are really quite small.
Pamela R
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