Monday, September 5, 2011

StitchLady in San Antonio

Jan the StitchLady has started to report about her fun time at ANG's Seminar. Congratulations on that ribbon, Jan!
http://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2011/09/05/seminar-in-san-antonio/ 

Here is the piece that won the ribbon.
http://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2011/04/16/far-horizons-framed/

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

Chaparral's Back to School Sale

Chaparral's having their back to school sale, starting today (Labor Day) and running through Saturday, Sept. 10.  The 20% off sale applies to everything in stock except for books, Dazor lights, classes, and ribbons and trims.  You can even place special orders and get the discount as long as you spend at least $100.  Visit their website to browse and find contact information if you are long distance, or if you are in the Houston area, pay them a visit.
http://www.ndlpt.com/

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

Uptown Girls





When I used one of the Uptown Girls canvases (a series from The Collection that features a young woman and her dog) as Canvas of the Day this week, lots and lots of folks commented on them.  Since many people don't read the comments or even pay attention to the Canvas of the Day, I thought I'd post the links here so everyone could enjoy them.  The series starts on this page.  There are more on Page 3.
http://www.stitchboutiqueboston.com/canvases-whimsical-c-2_18/?sort=20a&page=2

The designer's website has even more of them, plus a stitched model.  It says they are sized to fit the Stirling purses.  I think they are a fun series myself and I'm very glad so many of you agree!
http://www.allaboutstitching.com/people.html

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

Needlepoint Canvas versus Linen

If you've ever peeked over the shoulder of someone who is stitching on linen and wondered how that is different than stitching on NP canvas, this article's for you.
http://stitchingfoolishness.blogspot.com/2011/08/canvas-linen-linen-canvas.html

The Gay Ann mentioned is Gay Ann Rogers.  Ann the blogger does a lot of model stitching for Gay Ann.  Here is her website, which is a wonderful one when it comes to learning about design and techniques.
http://www.gayannrogers.com/site_2/Home_Page.html


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