May 2010 Chilly Hollow Newsletter

This month I have a great number of fabulous Internet resources to help with all types of stitching.  First of all, have you heard of DMC's new memory thread?  It is a thin copper wire wrapped with thread that comes in many colors.  Want some tips how to use it?  Judy has a good tutorial showing how she used memory thread to make coral on an original underwater design.
http://needle-crafts.blogspot.com/2010/05/using-dmc-memory-thread-tutorial.html

Ever wanted to try goldwork?  Tanja Berlin has a marvelous tuturoal on her website.  She also sells the supplies you need and has good photos of all the different types of metal threads used in goldwork.
http://www.berlinembroidery.com/sampler.htm

Need good diagrams to help attach beads to needlepoint canvas?  These two sites have great information about various ways one can attach beads.
http://thenimbleneedle.blogspot.com/2010/04/as-michael-would-say-just-bead-it.html

http://needlepointstudyhall.blogspot.com/2010/04/beading-pumpkin-balloon.html

Speaking of beading, there is a wonderful video about tambour beading on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctalL88NMqM

Want to see something inspirational?  How about this embroidery taken from old fashion plates.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/copygirlx/sets/72157623747063603/

Need help choosing colors? This design site is set up to help folks choose color combinations.
http://www.colourlovers.com/browse

I hope you find all these resources helpful with your stitching and fun besides!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com Archived Yahoo 360 postings at http://profiles.yahoo.com/chillyhollow