Keep Calm and Smell My Feet

Pocket Full of Stitches is posting new photos of painted canvases they've received from Amanda Lawford and Renaissance Designs.  This is why I love needlepoint--check out the whimsy from Renaissance and the classic patterns from Amanda Lawford.  There really is something for every taste when it comes to needlepoint design.
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2012/03/new-amanda-lawford-and-renaissance.html

If painted designs don't float your boat, check out the new counted pieces that Scarlet Thread has in their shop.  I don't know how Sara Leigh does it, but her photographs of charted models are always better than anyone else's!
http://stitchything.blogspot.com/2012/03/look-whats-coming-and-whats-here-now.html

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

Retro Bargello

Personally, bargello patterns do not ring my chimes but for some folks, they are the most fun thing one can stitch. Thanks to Donna and her daughter, I have a link to someone who not only loves bargello, she loves using it in retro furnishings.   Now I won't go that far, but that elephant sure is charming....
http://retrorenovation.com/2012/03/06/erica-wilson-and-margaret-boyles-teach-bargello-needlepoint-pillows-to-bobbie/

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

Out to Get Her

Ann had one of those days when her threads were out to get her.
http://stitchingfoolishness.blogspot.com/2012/03/evil-thread-conspiracy.html

Hey, at least the laundry didn't have it in for her!


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