Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Needle Delights Blue Ribbon Winners

Two pieces from Needle Delights won blue ribbons at the Montgomery County Fair!
http://needledelightsoriginals.blogspot.com/2011/09/blue-ribbon-winners.html

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

Hockey Needlepoint Portraits

The Art of Needlepoint showcases an article about a needle artist who does portraits of hockey star goalkeepers in needlepoint.
http://scoutmagazine.ca/2011/09/12/vancouver-creative-a-few-words-with-artist-mike-macri-on-hockey-needlepoint/

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

Beads and Bullions

Pocket Full of Stitches has posted progress photos for a Raymond Crawford piece called Christmas Collage on their blog.  You have to see them!  The bullion leaf is unique and beautiful and the little beaded berries are perfection.  Stitching perfection like this inspires me!
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2011/09/saras-berries.html

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

Alice's Tips: Needles and Tension

BeStitched is publishing Alice Hall's stitching tips on their blog.  The first entry is about needles and stitching tension.  There are plenty of tips that you might find helpful here.
http://bestitchedneedlepoint.com/news-and-updates/alice-hall-needle-and-thread-tension/

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