The New Canvases Begin to Appear

This morning Associated Talents posted photographs of some of their newest designs on their Facebook page. There are two pink beaded hearts, a snowman design, and several Easter or spring carrot pieces.  If you have a FB account, you will be able to see them here.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.331603023538735.84460.113124148719958&type=1

Sundance Designs has released their TNNA Phoenix 2012 newsletter.  Sundance not only has beads and sequins and fascinating classes at the trade show, they represent Just Libby (Libby Sturdy), Barbara Elmore and Barbara's daughter Aunna Elm.  Everyone has something new that is terrific.  Have fun browsing and enlarging the page to See More, from Day of the Dead to robot canvases!
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/TNNA-Phoenix-2012.html?soid=1101929246111&aid=YUngBXu0Bqs

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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The Bling Book Is Announced

According to Needle Bug, June McKnight has a new book out at the TNNA show this weekend.  It's "full of bling, glitz and glamor."
http://theneedlebug.com/2012/01/shining-new-book/

There's nothing on June's website yet but traditionally new things don't show up on the Internet until the shops get first look at the TNNA show.
http://junemcknight.com/


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

Why Didn't I Think of This?

One of the customers at Bristly Thistle has come up with a great way to keep their Lee tote bag side rigid after their stitching is inserted.   It's very clever and easy, too.  I don't think the Lee leather bags need stiffening but the canvas totes have more flexible sides, the better to stuff all your worldly goods Inside (and your husband's, too).
http://bristlythistle.blogspot.com/2012/01/purse-finishing.html

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

Fun Project Bags

January is traditionally the month when we get organized--or at least think about it!  Robin King stumbled across lovely mesh project bags, each with a colorful fabric panel, when she was out and about in Memphis.   If you need something to corral your threads or tools, perhaps you need one of these.
http://needlepointstudyhall.blogspot.com/2011/12/new-project-bags.html

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

Tips and Tricks and Witch Hair

Have trouble separating plies of Lorikeet? Michele explains how to separate this thread and also shows off a substitute hair color on her witch. The moral is--if you don't have the thread you need, improvise!
http://bristlythistle.blogspot.com/2012/01/another-creepy-finished.html


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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com