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<channel><title><![CDATA[The Twisted Doorbell Studio Gallery - NEWS]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/news]]></link><description><![CDATA[NEWS]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2025 17:54:57 -0300</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Floating Frames for Finishing Felting? Fabulous!!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/news/floating-frames-for-finishing-felting-fabulous]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/news/floating-frames-for-finishing-felting-fabulous#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 15:00:42 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Felting Frames]]></category><category><![CDATA[Floating Frames]]></category><category><![CDATA[Russian Birch Panels]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/news/floating-frames-for-finishing-felting-fabulous</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  Similar to our&nbsp;floating frame kits&nbsp;(shown),&nbsp;these two-piece floating frames are designed with a recessed panel that allows the thickness of felted work (or other fibres) to sit slightly below the frame. Total depth of frame is two inches, with a quarter inch reveal between the panel and the frame. Sold as a kit and ready for paint or stain. Simply tack or glue your work to the sturdy cradled panel below, pop it into [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:47.705314009662%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/uploads/5/6/1/0/5610567/published/img-3491-copy.jpg?1696952304" alt="Picture" style="width:433;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:52.294685990338%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Similar to our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/news/floating-frame-packs">floating frame kits</a>&nbsp;(shown),&nbsp;these two-piece floating frames are designed with a <u>recessed</u> panel that allows the thickness of felted work (or other fibres) to sit slightly below the frame. Total depth of frame is two inches, with a quarter inch reveal between the panel and the frame. Sold as a kit and ready for paint or stain. Simply tack or glue your work to the sturdy cradled panel below, pop it into the frame and screw the frame and cradle together*. &nbsp;<br /><br />Have an odd size piece? Custom sizes welcome!&nbsp;<a href="https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/contact--hours.html">Contact us</a> for more information.<br /><br /><em><font size="3">*Screws and other hanging hardware sold separately.&nbsp;</font></em></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soaring fuel prices, economic sanctions, pandemics.]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/news/soaring-fuel-prices-economic-sanctions-pandemics]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/news/soaring-fuel-prices-economic-sanctions-pandemics#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 12 Mar 2022 19:34:04 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Deliveries]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fuel Surcharge]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/news/soaring-fuel-prices-economic-sanctions-pandemics</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  What could possible be next?&#8203; Godzilla, floods...locusts?As you are no doubt aware, fuel prices are at all-time high levels and economic sanctions&nbsp;to Russia have interrupted the import of Russian birch plywood. The Twisted Doorbell Studio Gallery has resisted raising prices as long as possible but due to the critical nature of the current situation, we can no longer continue to absorb the increased costs.Along with a pr [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:36.231884057971%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/uploads/5/6/1/0/5610567/editor/screen-shot-2022-03-12-at-16-02-13.png?1647115471" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:63.768115942029%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph"><strong>What could possible be next?&#8203; Godzilla, floods...locusts?</strong><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(81, 81, 81)">As you are no doubt aware, fuel prices are at all-time high levels and economic sanctions&nbsp;to Russia have interrupted the import of Russian birch plywood. The Twisted Doorbell Studio Gallery has resisted raising prices as long as possible but due to the critical nature of the current situation, we can no longer continue to absorb the increased costs.<br /><br />Along with a price increase on panels earlier in the year, we will now be implementing a temporary fuel surcharge on delivery orders*. &nbsp;</span>We hope that by sharing this burden we can maintain the high quality service you have come to expect from us.&nbsp;<br /><br />&#8203;We are grateful for your continued support.&nbsp;<br /><br /><em>*You could still qualify for free delivery. Ask us how!</em></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW! CRADLED RUG PANELS]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/news/new-cradled-rug-panels]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/news/new-cradled-rug-panels#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2021 16:50:58 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Rug Panels]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/news/new-cradled-rug-panels</guid><description><![CDATA[ Frame your hooked rugs or fibre art with our&nbsp;Cradled Rug Panels. Each cradle is 1-1/2" deep with a 6mm thick Russian birch panel inset 1/4" within the frame; sturdy enough to mount and display your work&nbsp;beautifully. Frames are lightly sanded and unfinished.&nbsp;Simply paint the frame (or leave it natural!) and&nbsp;staple your piece directly to the&nbsp;panel.&nbsp;Hanging hardware is also available to complete your piece. Whether you use d-rings and hanging wire or sawtooth hooks an [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:right;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:auto;position:relative;float:right;max-width:100%;;clear:right;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/uploads/5/6/1/0/5610567/edited/mg-0931.jpg?1619545142" style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-width:0; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;"><font color="#282827">Frame your hooked rugs or fibre art with our&nbsp;Cradled Rug Panels. Each cradle is 1-1/2" deep with a 6mm thick Russian birch panel inset 1/4" within the frame; sturdy enough to mount and display your work&nbsp;<span>beautifully. Frames are lightly sanded and unfinished.&nbsp;</span>Simply paint the frame (or leave it natural!) and&nbsp;staple your piece directly to the&nbsp;panel.&nbsp;</font><br /><br /><font color="#282827">Hanging hardware is also available to complete your piece. Whether you use d-rings and hanging wire or sawtooth hooks and silicone bumpers, our hanging hardware is super easy to use.<br /><br />As always, our panels are locally made in our shop in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia.<br /><br />Check out our <a href="https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/product-catalogue.html" target="_blank">product catalogue</a>&nbsp;or <a href="https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/contact.html" target="_blank">contact us</a> for more&nbsp;information.</font></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[What artists are saying…]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/news/what-artists-are-saying]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/news/what-artists-are-saying#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2021 15:47:03 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Feedback]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/news/what-artists-are-saying</guid><description><![CDATA[       We love getting feedback from our artist customers!&nbsp;If you'd like to add a testimonial to our website, please send it to us. We're grateful for all of your comments! [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/feedback.html'> <img src="https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/uploads/5/6/1/0/5610567/screen-shot-2021-03-22-at-12-49-30_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">We love getting feedback from our artist customers!&nbsp;If you'd like to add a testimonial to our website, please <a href="https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/contact.html" target="_blank">send it</a> to us. We're grateful for all of your comments!</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Floating Frame Kits]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/news/floating-frame-packs]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/news/floating-frame-packs#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:06:15 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Floating Frames]]></category><category><![CDATA[Russian Birch Panels]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/news/floating-frame-packs</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						      Floating Frame Kit    					 								 					 						  This stunning set just arrived from the shop and we couldn&rsquo;t wait to show you! Our new Floater Frame Packs feature our popular Russian birch cradled panels combined with our new custom pine floater frames. Handcrafted right here in the Annapolis Valley.Simply paint or stain the panel and pop it into the frame when it's dry. You can't get easier than that!MADE BY ARTISTS. FOR ARTISTS.Cradles and frames are u [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/uploads/5/6/1/0/5610567/edited/151577926-4188425657834189-5141853316526662134-o.jpg?1616168209" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Floating Frame Kit</div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph">This stunning set just arrived from the shop and we couldn&rsquo;t wait to show you! Our new Floater Frame Packs feature our popular Russian birch cradled panels <u>combined with</u> our new custom pine floater frames. Handcrafted right here in the Annapolis Valley.<br /><br />Simply paint or stain the panel and pop it into the frame when it's dry. You can't get easier than that!<br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(81, 81, 81)">MADE BY ARTISTS. FOR ARTISTS.</span><br /><br /><font size="2">Cradles and frames are unfinished, ready to paint or stain. Packs are SOLD AS A SET. Custom sizes available. Hanging hardware sold separately. <a href="https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/contact.html">Contact us </a>for pricing.</font></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div class="wsite-spacer" style="height:50px;"></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW! Floating Birch Panels!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/news/floating-birch-panels]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/news/floating-birch-panels#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2020 21:21:01 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Floating Panels]]></category><category><![CDATA[Russian Birch Panels]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/news/floating-birch-panels</guid><description><![CDATA[ In addition to our extra deep cradles (see blog post below), we've also added Floating Panels to our portfolio.&nbsp;These custom 6mm unprimed Russian birch panels are mounted on a wood cradle that make your work appear to "float" off the wall. As with all our panels, they are lightly sanded and unprimed &mdash; ready for you to start creating!Contact us for pricing.  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:auto;position:relative;float:left;max-width:100%;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/uploads/5/6/1/0/5610567/125336518-3914469405229817-5306115131561860071-o_orig.jpg" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;">In addition to our extra deep cradles (see blog post below), we've also added Floating Panels to our portfolio.&nbsp;<br /><br />These custom 6mm unprimed Russian birch panels are mounted on a wood cradle that make your work appear to "float" off the wall. As with all our panels, they are lightly sanded and unprimed &mdash; ready for you to start creating!<br /><br /><a href="https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/contact.html">Contact us</a> for pricing.</div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annual PEI Panel Delivery]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/news/annual-pei-panel-delivery]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/news/annual-pei-panel-delivery#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2020 21:31:59 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Deliveries]]></category><category><![CDATA[PEI]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/news/annual-pei-panel-delivery</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  &#8203;&#8203;The Twisted Doorbell is making its annual panel delivery to Prince Edward Island artists during the first week of November (barring any COVID-19 restrictions).&nbsp;For further information, please contact us. &nbsp;Preorders required.&nbsp;Payment required at time of order.Deadline 30 October 2020.   					 							 		 	  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/uploads/5/6/1/0/5610567/purple-and-red-sandwiches-deli-restaurant-delivery-feed-ad_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph"><font color="#3f3f3f">&#8203;&#8203;The Twisted Doorbell is making its annual panel delivery to Prince Edward Island artists during the first week of November (barring any COVID-19 restrictions).&nbsp;<br /><br />For further information, please <a href="https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/contact.html">contact us</a>. &nbsp;<br /><br />Preorders required.&nbsp;Payment required at time of order.<br /><br /><strong>Deadline 30 October 2020.</strong></font></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[COVID-19]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/news/covid-19]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/news/covid-19#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2020 20:30:28 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[COVID-19]]></category><category><![CDATA[Framing Essentials]]></category><category><![CDATA[Russian Birch Panels]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/news/covid-19</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  Despite the challenges we are currently facing, the The Twisted Doorbell Studio Gallery is still providing the same services &mdash; we&rsquo;ve just had to change the way we provide them to make sure we all stay safe.Curbside service available.&#8203;As always, delivery is FREE on orders over $100 (HST extra) within our delivery area in the Annapolis Valley, NS. Delivery to Halifax/HRM is available. Custom panel orders are welcom [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/uploads/5/6/1/0/5610567/monalisa-4893660-1280_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph"><font color="#1c1e21">Despite the challenges we are currently facing, the The Twisted Doorbell Studio Gallery is still providing the same services &mdash; we&rsquo;ve just had to change the way we provide them to make sure we all stay safe.</font><br /><br /><strong><font color="#515151">Curbside service available.<br />&#8203;</font></strong><br /><span style="color:rgb(28, 30, 33)">As always, delivery is FREE on orders over $</span><span style="color:rgb(28, 30, 33)">100 (HST extra) within our delivery area in the Annapolis Valley, NS. Delivery to Halifax/HRM is available. Custom panel orders are welcome. No minimum order. Curbside pick up available in Bridgetown.<br /><br />If you have any questions, please <a href="https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/contact.html">contact us</a>. We'll be happy to help.<br /><br />&#8203;Thank you for supporting local!</span></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[New for 2020!  Extra Deep Cradles]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/news/new-for-2020]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/news/new-for-2020#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2020 00:41:44 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Extra Deep Cradles]]></category><category><![CDATA[Russian Birch Panels]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/news/new-for-2020</guid><description><![CDATA[ (function(jQuery) {function init() { window.wSlideshow && window.wSlideshow.render({elementID:"582321489244863719",nav:"none",navLocation:"bottom",captionLocation:"bottom",transition:"fade",autoplay:"1",speed:"5",aspectRatio:"16:9",showControls:"true",randomStart:"false",images:[{"url":"5/6/1/0/5610567/mg-9760.jpg","width":"800","height":"553","caption":"Shown with our standard gallery depth cradles."},{"url":"5/6/1/0/5610567/mg-9770.jpg","width":"800","height":"402","caption":"Shown with our s [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div style="height:0px;overflow:hidden"></div> <div id='582321489244863719-slideshow'></div> <div style="height:20px;overflow:hidden"></div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Custom cradled panels up to 3.0" deep are now available upon request*. Additional bracing on oversize panels also available.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/contact.html">Contact us</a> for pricing.<br /><br /><em><font size="2">*for additional cost</font></em></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to install a sawtooth hook]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/news/how-to-install-a-sawtooth-hook]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/news/how-to-install-a-sawtooth-hook#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2019 19:53:25 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Framing Essentials]]></category><category><![CDATA["How to" Videos]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sawtooth Hooks]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.twisteddoorbell.com/news/how-to-install-a-sawtooth-hook</guid><description><![CDATA[Sawtooth hooks are a great way to hang your artwork. Nail-less sawtooth hooks are easier to handle than the fiddly ones with tiny nails, particularly if you have challenges with your hands. The Twisted Doorbell always keeps these beauties&nbsp;in stock! [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">Sawtooth hooks are a great way to hang your artwork. Nail-less sawtooth hooks are easier to handle than the fiddly ones with tiny nails, particularly if you have challenges with your hands. 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