Gay Ann Rogers' Yearly Sales Begin

Fans of delicate and complex counted canvaswork should know that Gay Ann Rogers' annual sales of her charts, kits and samplers are about to begin. Tomorrow (October 5) the pre-sale sale starts.  The actual Annual E-Week Sale starts in a week from tomorrow.   Gay Ann will sell items from old classes and designs for new pieces from October 12 until the close of business on October 19.   During that Oct. 12-19 period, there will be special sales of items that are in limited supply starting at 8 a.m. California time on Saturday and Sunday, October 15-16, only.  These are for kits that use threads or beads that are no longer available.  Some details are on her website already but exactly what she will sell is a secret until the Pre-Sale or the actual E-Week and special Saturday/Sunday sales begin.
http://www.gayannrogers.com/site_2/Home_Page.html

Remember that Gay Ann lives in California and set your alarm clocks appropriately.


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

Needlepointers at the Cancer Wellness Foundation Event

The Needle Bug just participated in a Cancer Wellness Foundation event. Good for them!  The link below has a slide show of what went on in their booth.  October is still Breast Cancer Awareness month. Have you had a mammogram lately?
http://theneedlebug.com/2011/10/decorate-your-days-cancer-wellness-foundation/

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

Orna's Needlepoint Beads UPDATED

Orna Willis can be counted on to do something different with her needlepoint designs. The colors are exotic, the geometric patterns complex but harmonious, and she has fascinating cyberclasses now and again. The newest class is needlepoint beads.

Beads?!?!, you ask?  Yes, beads.  Go look for yourself, particularly if you are interested in dimensional needlepoint or just want to try something different in wearable needlepoint.
http://ornadesign.blogspot.com/2011/09/new-design-fresh-approach-and-class-you.html


There's more information on her website and her blog has photos of the beads made into jewelry.  How cool is that?
http://ornadesign.com/v2/home/cyberclasses/

http://ornadesign.blogspot.com/2011/10/over-holidays-this-past-week-shiri.html

UPDATE:  Orna has written about the various class options available on her blog.
http://ornadesign.blogspot.com/2011/10/giveaway-winner-and-dolci-in-depth.html


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

Rave Review for Goldwork Book

Mary Corbet reviews the new goldwork book by Hazel Everett on her blog.  The title is Goldwork: Techniques, Projects and Pure Inspiration and it looks to be a wonderful resource for anyone who is interested in silk and metal thread embroidery.
http://www.needlenthread.com/2011/09/goldwork-techniques-projects-and-pure-inspiration-book-review.html


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