Counted Canvaswork Classes and News

All of a sudden I have a lot of fun news for the counted canvasworker. Let me list everything here, in no particular order.  Scarlet Thread is showing new items from the online counted thread/cross stitch show on their blog.  Items range from the newest Threedles piece in three color combos to a darling baby sampler (that isn't cutesy or in those insipid pinks and blues baby stuff seems to thrive in) from Brenda Kocher.
http://stitchything.blogspot.com/2011/11/new-from-needlework-show.html

Laura Perin has announced her latest shadow stitching class.  This one features pansies.
http://two-handedstitcher.blogspot.com/2011/11/new-shadow-stitching-class.html

Laura has decided to do a mystery class as well.  It's going to be a free class with each step announced each Monday on her blog.  Here's the first step.  Bookmark the blog and check out how the design develops or just stitch along here on "Mini Mystery Monday."
http://two-handedstitcher.blogspot.com/2011/11/mini-mystery-monday.html

http://two-handedstitcher.blogspot.com/2011/11/mini-mystery-monday_14.html

http://two-handedstitcher.blogspot.com/2011/11/mini-mystery-monday_21.html

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

Slate Frame Magic

Most of us don't use the English slate frames for our stitching but I bet this tip for tightening your laced piece will work for those who use Japanese Embroidery frames or anyone who laces their fabric on any type of frame.
http://www.needlenthread.com/2011/11/hand-embroidery-with-chopsticks.html


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

Custom Cell Phone Cases for Stitchers

I have a basic cell phone. It's about six years old and a hot pink flip style. (Stop snickering!) The only thing keeping me from switching to a better phone is that cell phone coverage is very spotty in Chilly Hollow. Even when I drive to the nearest large towns, the phone won't work much of the trip.  So I don't bother with the latest phone since the functions that are so cool aren't available unless you can actually get onto a phone network.  HOWEVER, that doesn't mean I don't lust after a really cool cell phone case.  If I did have a fancy phone, I'd stitch a themed case, that's for sure!  Courtesy of the DMC blog, I just discovered easy instructions on how to make your own plus a link to a company that makes stitchable cases (second link).
http://weelittlestitchescrossstitch.blogspot.com/2011/10/stitch-your-own-cell-phone-case.html

http://connectdesign.co.kr/front/php/product.php?product_no=170&main_cate_no=1&display_group=2

The other way to go is to have a photograph of your favorite piece of needlework made into a phone case.  Like Tricia did.  How cool is this?  It's expensive but still when I win the lottery and install a cell phone tower in my back yard....
http://thistle-threads.com.mytempweb.com/blog/index.php/2010/10/iphone-case/

http://custom.case-mate.com/imakemycase


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