More About Woodlawn

MaggieB has collected links from folks writing about their Woodlawn exhibit experiences for us to enjoy.  I think MaggieB belongs to Nelly's Needlers, the group that puts on Woodlawn each year. Regardless, I'm happy that she has collected links most of which are from blogs I didn't know about.
http://maggiebsmocks.typepad.com/smocking/2012/06/49th-woodlawn-needlework-exhibition-2012-drawing-to-a-close.html

By the way, there are always terrific smocked dresses shown at Woodlawn.  I never mention them as I'm not really qualified to talk about them but they are all gorgeous works of art.

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

Purses

Needlepoint purses are some of the loveliest ways to showcase your needle art. We are all familiar with purse canvases from folks like Elizabeth Turner Designs and Melissa Shirley that are especially shaped and designed to be turned into a purse, but as Needle Bug shows, many canvases can function beautifully as pocketbooks of one style or another.
http://theneedlebug.com/2012/05/purse-possibilities/

Anyone remember the Brenda Hart book on stitching purses from Red Thread Designs?  Dale has stitched several of them.  They make great little tool bags or an evening purse when you don't need everything and the kitchen sink inside your pocketbook.
http://www.canvasesbegone.com/blog/terrific-tuesday/

http://www.canvasesbegone.com/blog/hot-hot-hot/

http://www.canvasesbegone.com/blog/friday-friday-where-does-the-time-go/

Here's It's In The Bag.  Great little book!  Actually, I have a copy I've not opened in several years.  Post a comment below (or email me at chillyhollow at hot mail dot com) and I'll do a random drawing of the names on June 15th and send it to the winner.  There's no need for it to languish here when someone else will treasure and use it.
http://www.amybunger.com/catalog/item/6268582/6243951.htm

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