Now I've Seen Everything

File this in the Now I've Seen Everything Department-stitched pet dishes!  It is actually a clever and useful idea.
http://ridgewoodneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2011/03/pet-dishes.html

Ridgewood also stocks Boots Bailey's small suede bags.  These are first rate in quality and a quick self-finishing project.
http://ridgewoodneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2011/03/suede-cosmetic-bags.html

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

Reviews and New Looks

Sandra Arthur's Shapes of Needlepoint is a new book that focuses on finding stitches to fit certain shapes.  As you know, I often choose stitches that mimic the shape that I need to fill.  Sandra's book is an organized way to make this happen and has the nice touch of helping you resize a stitch to fit inside the space available. Here's Janet Perry's review of the book.
http://www.nuts-about-needlepoint.com/shapes-of-needlepoint-book-review

Orna Willis has revamped her blog to match the new direction she is taking her stitching.  Stay tuned.
http://ornadesign.blogspot.com/2011/02/adorn-is-word-i-was-looking-for-all.html

Weeks Dye Works has also redone their website.  Now there are links to free charts using their threads and a place to download a PDF list of their best-selling colors.
http://www.weeksdyeworks.com/

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