Cutting Purl the Easy Way

Since we are talking tips today, here's a great way to cut your metallic threads to the correct length every time.
http://www.theunbrokenthread.com/blog/2012/06/02/a-solution-for-cutting-gold/


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

Color and Stitch Ideas

Recently I've found lots of ideas for color and stitches for canvases. File these away under Great Ideas Bookmarks for those times when you are stumped. First up, Sheena teases us with the stitches she's using on her new (but secret) stitching project.
http://sheenassweetstitches.com/a-new-mystery-stitch-begins/2012/01/sample-post/

ABS Designs shows off the same design in two different color schemes, highlighting how just the right color brings a design to life.
http://thecapestitcher.blogspot.com/2012/06/what-difference-color-makes.html

NeedlePaint has ideas for cat and dog fur.
http://designneedlepointkits.com/2012/06/01/texture-stitches-for-dog-and-cat-needlepoint-kits/

Needle Works' June newsletter has great ideas for a border.
http://theneedleworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/201206newsletter.pdf


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