So I didn't get any stitching done. All this snow shoveling and ice removal is wearing me out!
Luckily I had time to browse all sorts of neat things so there is something to show you this morning.
First of all, Orna Willis is having a sale. Her blog has the details and the sale code so you get 40% off her charted pieces. I've seen her work displayed and in person it is harmonious and fun instead of loud and brash as the designs seem in photos. Plus you can play with the colors and have something uniquely You. So check it all out.
http://ornadesign.blogspot.com/2009/02/quick-hello-and-good-news.html
Terry Dryden has released her kit of the month, the very beautiful Hydrangea Windows. I also have seen this in person. The photo doesn't show how lovely it is or the dimensionality of the ribbon hydrangeas. If you want a line drawn canvas and the instructions instead of working from the magazine issue, this is the time to buy it.
http://www.terrydryden.com/-blog/2009/2/3/february-threads-kit-hydrangea-window-garden.html
If you love seeing photos of finished pieces, Judy Harper and Gail Hendrix have blog entries to charm and entertain.
http://fairy-crafts.blogspot.com/2009/02/sea-horse-all-finished.html
http://squiggeedesigns.blogspot.com/2009/02/off-to-maine.html
If your druthers are to watch pieces unfold, then you want to go see Denise & Linda at the Stitching Sisters blog. Denise is working away on a Barbara Elmore interior. Right now the wall and fireplace are stitched and they look great!
http://nystitchingsisters.blogspot.com/2009/02/feel-like-ive-built-house.html
If you are a history buff, this last website which Elmsley Rose uncovered will fascinate. Rose was looking for examples of Elizabethean embroidery and found some spectacular embroidered gloves. I am personally entralled by the Coronation Gloves. Look at that goldwork!
http://charlie.2-minute-website.com/site/trustfund.trial/
Personally I feel very lucky that we have so many stitching friends to visit when we aren't able to stitch ourselves.
Jane/Chilly Hollow
Main blog at http://blog.360.yahoo.com/chillyhollow
