Robin Sends Us Hugs UPDATED

Robin King has been working on a very plain canvas that just says Hugs.  The fascinating thing about this design from Gayla Elliott of Alice Peterson is that so much of the canvas is blank. Robin was able to add any border or background she desired.  When we work painted canvass, usually the colors and shapes dictate what we can use, but this design is very open-ended.  Robin took full advantage of this.  You are going to be amazed at the difference between the original canvas and Robin's finished design!
http://needlepointstudyhall.blogspot.com/2011/09/hugs-from-robin.html


http://needlepointstudyhall.blogspot.com/2011/11/hugs-from-robin-part-two.html

http://needlepointstudyhall.blogspot.com/2011/12/hugs-from-robin-part-three.html

http://needlepointstudyhall.blogspot.com/2011/12/hugs-from-robin-part-four.html

http://needlepointstudyhall.blogspot.com/2011/12/hugs-from-robin-part-five.html#comment-form

UPDATE:
http://needlepointstudyhall.blogspot.com/2011/12/hugs-from-robin-part-six.html#comment-form

http://needlepointstudyhall.blogspot.com/2011/12/hugs-from-robin-part-seven.html

Thanks for taking us on this design journey, Robin.  With you as guide, the needlepoint adventure is always interesting and fun.

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

Christmas Magnets UPDATED

If you want a Christmas magnet to celebrate the season, or to use with that Christmas stocking you have been stitching on FOREVER, PFOS has some darling ones.  Cute, inexpensive--what's not to like?  Oh, the fact that they are limited edition.  So pick up your favorite now.
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2011/12/new-magnets.html

UOPDATE:  More limited edition Christmas magnets.
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2011/12/more-magnets.html


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

Counted Christmas Treats UPDATED

Scarlet Thread has new designs for sale and has kitted two colorways for ANG's 2012 Stitch of the Month (SOTM) project. Counted canvasworkers can see them all here.
http://stitchything.blogspot.com/2011/12/fun-holiday-stitching-and-more.html

UPDATE:  Karen noticed that Scarlet Thread has added a purple SOTM choice.  Thanks, Karen!!!
http://stores.intuitwebsites.com/ScarletThread/-strse-3162/Stitch-of-the-Month%2C/Detail.bok

By the way, you'll want to see the beautiful border Agata substituted for the one Ro Pace designed for this 2011 SOTM piece.
http://polskineedlepoint.blogspot.com/2011/12/flowers-of-italy-grudzien-agata.html

If you are a fan of small count fabrics, then you'll want to see these little squares.
http://needlestack.typepad.com/whats_new/2011/12/stitching-over-one-with-teensy-weensy.html


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

Gambling on Needlepoint

I love shop blogs. They are always full of personality and news that I can't get anywhere else since I live so far from my "local" shops. I've been watching Mary Agnes talk about various issues that shop owners face that us mere stitchers know little of lately.  It's nice to sit and listen to her views on what makes a good shop, but today's posting is all about the bets she places when ordering items for her store.
http://needlenicely.blogspot.com/2011/11/ordering-canvases-for-season.html

I would be paralyzed by fear if I were in her shoes!

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