As I sit in the quiet early morning of New Years Eve, I reflect back on the last year in amazement, wonder and a bit of fatigue! I think about the people that I have met along the way and how they have impacted my life. I feel so blessed to have so many family, friends and kindred spirits across the miles.
Looking forward to 2020 I entertain thoughts on what the year may bring and what I hope to accomplish. The list is long!
Finish a cross stitch piece started a year ago................ Visit family and friends more....... Finish all knitting UFO's............... Read good books.......... continue working on punchneedle designs, applique, embroidery, rug hooking and quilting projects I have in progress. A friend this year told me to refer to them as PHD's. Sounds so intellectual doesn't it? True meaning though is Projects Half Done! While I am not one to stress over completing a project before starting another, I have the urge to get some of these works finished. It does bring a certain sense of accomplishment. Not to mention emptying project bags to make room for new one!
This year I want to share tips, tricks, tools and techniques as I work through these projects. Tools to me are tops on this list and today I am showing you my favorite #1 must have!
Scissors - I have a collection of scissors but my go to every time are Kai brand in several sizes. They are made in Japan and are quality without the large price.
4" curved or straight for snipping threads in all my stitching and punchneedle projects.
5" curved for snipping yarn and wool strips in my rug hooking and punchneedle projects.
5" straight are my favorite! Love this size for cutting out smaller pieces of wool for applique.
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| 4" curved are missing from photo. They are in a project bag at the shop! |
4" surprise! Found these one day browsing a distributor's website. Omnigrid had these made by Kai with their color handle. Snipping thread is like cutting warm butter! These are permanent in my stitching project bag!
Watch soon for a free pattern. I need to learn how to link a pdf......... be back soon.
Trish
