Needle Minder With a Print of the Acorn Woodpecker Embroidery Stitched by Tanja Berlin
Needle Minder With a Print of the Acorn Woodpecker Embroidery Stitched by Tanja Berlin
$7.96 USD
The needle minder can be also used as brooch or fridge magnet and features a detailed print of the Acorn Woodpecker embroidery that was stitched by Tanja Berlin – designer of the kits on this website in the needle painting technique.
Size of Magnet Button: 1 3/4 inches (3 1/4 cm)
Material: Excellent quality printing on white paper, double laminated with a recycled steel backing and non marking, strong magnets.
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Tapestry needles have a blunt end to the point of the needle and is used for counted thread embroidery because the point of the needle does not catch or pierce the threads of the counted fabric when working from one hole to the next. The tapestry needle has a long eye for easier threading.
The needles I supply range from size 20 being the largest to size 28 being the finest. I use the No. 24 Tapestry needles in my Hapsburg Lace kits and the No. 26 and No. 28 Tapestry needles in my blackwork kits.
Needles – Tapestry
Tapestry needles have a blunt end to the point of the needle and is used for counted thread embroidery because the point of the needle does not catch or pierce the threads of the counted fabric when working from one hole to the next. The tapestry needle has a long eye for easier threading.
The needles I supply range from size 20 being the largest to size 28 being the finest. I use the No. 24 Tapestry needles in my Hapsburg Lace kits and the No. 26 and No. 28 Tapestry needles in my blackwork kits.
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Needles – Crewel Embroidery
Embroidery or crewel needles have a long eye for easier threading, a slender shaft and a sharp point to the needle so that the stitches can be worked close together and there is more control for the placement of the stitches.
The needles can be used for surface embroidery and sewing.
Crewel/embroidery needles are not suitable for counted thread work as the point of the needle would easily catch the threads of the fabric, distorting the counted work.
Size 10 are my choice needles for fine surface embroidery in which only one single strand of silk thread or embroidery cotton is used.
For very fine embroidery. when only using a single strand of fine thread or for sewing down No. 8, No. 9 and No. 10 gold purl threads use size 12 crewel embroidery.
Needles – Crewel Embroidery
Embroidery or crewel needles have a long eye for easier threading, a slender shaft and a sharp point to the needle so that the stitches can be worked close together and there is more control for the placement of the stitches.
The needles can be used for surface embroidery and sewing.
Crewel/embroidery needles are not suitable for counted thread work as the point of the needle would easily catch the threads of the fabric, distorting the counted work.
Size 10 are my choice needles for fine surface embroidery in which only one single strand of silk thread or embroidery cotton is used.
For very fine embroidery. when only using a single strand of fine thread or for sewing down No. 8, No. 9 and No. 10 gold purl threads use size 12 crewel embroidery.
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Magnetic Wand – Telescoping
This very handy telescoping magnetic wand can be used to pick up dropped needles, pins and scissors without leaving the comfort of your seat.
It is also great for locating lost needles and pins, just wave the wand around the floor and the strong magnet draws the lost needle to the end of the wand.
Magnetic Wand: 1/2 inch strong magnet. Fully Extended: 36 inches (90 cm), Retracted: 6 inches (15 cm)
Magnetic Wand – Telescoping
This very handy telescoping magnetic wand can be used to pick up dropped needles, pins and scissors without leaving the comfort of your seat.
It is also great for locating lost needles and pins, just wave the wand around the floor and the strong magnet draws the lost needle to the end of the wand.
Magnetic Wand: 1/2 inch strong magnet. Fully Extended: 36 inches (90 cm), Retracted: 6 inches (15 cm)
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Needle Painting Acorn Woodpecker
The Acorn Woodpecker is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch.
The Acorn Woodpecker is for all levels of embroiderers, with the instructions written with the beginner in mind.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
Needle Painting Acorn Woodpecker
The Acorn Woodpecker is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch.
The Acorn Woodpecker is for all levels of embroiderers, with the instructions written with the beginner in mind.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
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The needle minder can be also used as brooch or fridge magnet and features a detailed print of the Acorn Woodpecker embroidery that was stitched by Tanja Berlin – designer of the kits on this website in the needle painting technique.
If using the button as a needle minder or brooch, the front of the button magnet with the woodpecker design goes on the front of the frame or clothing and another magnet is placed at the back of the frame or clothing holding the button in place.
An additional magnet is provided to go on the front of the button for the needle to be placed on so it is raised away from the print of the woodpecker. This magnet can be taken off if used as a brooch or fridge magnet.
Size of Magnet Button: 1 3/4 inches (3 1/4 cm)
Material: Excellent quality printing on white paper, double laminated with a recycled steel backing and non marking, strong magnets.
| Weight | 0.05 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 29 × 25 × 0.2 cm |
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