Blasts from the Past

The title is an inelegant way of reminding us that classics are forever.  For example, here is a classic stand up Santa from a class taught by Carole Lake.
http://stephsstitching.blogspot.com/2012/06/patchwork-santa.html

The canvas is from JB Designs. The canvas and Carole's guide are still available from the shop.
http://theneedleworks.com/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=111&products_id=281

There's a matching Mrs. Santa which Carole also taught at Needle Works.
http://theneedleworks.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=280

The best book about making your own needlepoint rugs I ever read was Hope Hanley's Needlepoint Rugs.
http://www.newneedlepoint.com/content-product_info/product_id-2546/needlepoint_rugs_by_hope_hanley.html

Imagine my surprise to discover that Nimble Needle sells a Hope Hanley rug canvas!
http://thenimbleneedle.blogspot.com/2012/06/elegance.html

In a final, and non-needlepoint note, did you know that Jane Austen owned some simple jewelry?  Her ring is about to be sold at auction.  Are you paying attention, Sandy?
http://twonerdyhistorygirls.blogspot.com/2012/06/would-you-wear-jane-austens-ring.html


She and her older sister were given topaz crosses by their brother.  You can see them here.  What interests me beyond their provenance is the fact that her ring and cross could be worn today without comment.  Some things really are timeless.
http://austenprose.com/2009/10/09/jane-austen’s-siblings-–-charles-john-austen-1779-1852/


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