Beautifully Wrapped

Melita ordered something from Amy Bunger's shop (which is closing in 2021, so hurry and order!) and she was very impressed with how it was shipped to her.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2021/01/11/purchase-arrived/

Ruth Schmuff also sends out lovely parcels from her shop, Bedecked and Beadazzled.

https://www.sheenasstitches.com/sunshine-in-a-package/

I'm sure that there are other shops that take special care with their shipments but these are the two I've purchased from and whose packaging is amazing.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright January 11, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The 2021 Stitch of the Month

The 2021 Stitch of the Month counted canvaswork project for the American Needlepoint Guild is Jennifer Reifenberg's "Stratigraphy."  It's shown here on Brenda's website, the next to last photo.

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/p/in-process-projects.html

This project is available to members of the American Needlepoint Guild only.  

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright January 11, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Look at All the New Shops!

Ada Hayden of Eye Candy has a list of all the new shops she knows about that have opened in the last year to eighteen months.  WOW!

http://eyecandyneedleart.blogspot.com/2021/01/new-year-new-shops.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright January 7, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Photo to Embroidery Palette Converter

Stitch Palettes has a new tool that will convert a photo you upload into a DMC thread list of at least six main colors  This is in beta until the end of February, but feel free to test it on the Stitch Palettes website.  Instructions are at the top of the page.  

https://stitchpalettes.com/instant-photo-to-embroidery-palette-converter/?utm_source=announcement&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=p2p+converter

Don't forget to let Stitch Palettes know if you have problems or suggestions.

https://comms.stitchpalettes.com/email/view/5ff87fbd4d18e721434617

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright January 8, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

BREAKING NEWS: Nashville Needlework Market Cancelled for 2021

Needlework Retailer has announced that the Nashville Needlework Market (normally held in March but scheduled for May in 2021) has been cancelled.

https://yarntree.typepad.com/needlework_news/2021/01/2021-nashville-needlework-market.html

This wholesale market is primarily for counted designers.  Sadly the organizers have also decided not to do a virtual market, either.  They simply can't handle all the work involved.  Stay tuned for 2022.  

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright January 11, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.