The Connoisseur's Needlepoint

I have wonderful things for needlepoint fanatics this morning.  First of all, check out the amazing Japanese Embroidery pieces Jane photographed at the class she just took in the UK.
http://japanese-embroidery.blogspot.com/2011/03/advanced-embroidery.html

Do you like a more primitive and colorful style for your stitching?  Zecca has some wonderful canvases for you.  (Hint:  look for these on eBay.)
http://thenimbleneedle.blogspot.com/2011/03/big-buddah-feet.html

If you are a fan of SharonG's Italian landscapes, you'll want to see how Denise has her latest piece framed.  Lovely!
http://nystitchingsisters.blogspot.com/2011/03/i-love-my-framer.html

I always found armadillos interesting creatures but I never realized they make great frame weights until I saw what Gail Hendrix did with one in this new design for her Squiggee line of painted canvases.  Even if you are not really into these ancient creatures, you'll enjoy reading what Gail says about the creative process and her funny story of her brother-in-law versus the armadillo.
http://squiggeedesigns.blogspot.com/2011/03/process.html

Finally, Callaway Gardens' School of Needle Arts has released their classes for 2012.  Read this and dream!
http://www.callawaygardens.com/info/gardens/events/needlearts-course-descriptions.aspx

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com