Packing for Philly? UPDATED

As a reminder, Rittenhouse Needlepoint is very close to the site of ANG's Seminar in Philadelphia.  They are normally closed on Mondays but check their Seminar schedule.
http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com

UPDATE:  Here's the Rittenhouse Seminar schedule.
http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=9b9b7549e5c8f818070e0508c&id=ec71df774f

Fireside is planning all sorts of special events, and so...
http://www.firesidestitchery.com/fs/News/index.cfm?fuseaction=GETPHILLYANG2012

...is Nimble Needle.  I understand Nimble Needle is in Haddonfield, NJ, only about 2 blocks from the commuter train to Haddonfield.  They are offering a twenty percent off discount for ANG Seminar visitors.
http://thenimbleneedle.blogspot.com/p/shop-events.html

Besides all the wonderful needlepoint shops that are planning special events for ANG Seminar attendees, there are other shops I've had recommended in the Philly area.  About a quarter mile from Nimble Needle in Haddonfield is Woolplay, a very nice knitting shop that carries a lot of interesting original patterns and the wools to execute them with.
http://www.woolplay.com

There is a knitting shop close to Fireside, too. It is on the same street (Lancaster Avenue, also Route 30), but about 7 miles closer to Philadelphia.  http://www.froufrouyarns.com

Before I forget, the CH Stitch Guides blog has a new article up, on Vicky DeAngelis' plans to develop a stitch guide at Seminar.  Just ride the magic carpet over and back by clicking on the magic carpet photo on the right side of the page.

Everybody who is going to Philly, remember to have fun and come home safe!

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

A Duet of Pears

Pears seem to be a very popular fruit in needle art these days. I just watched Beverly Churchfield's stitch guide for Vintage Pears (by Melissa Shirley) go for $60+ on eBay, and Kelly Clark pear ornaments were turned into a monthly club last year.
http://melindaslivingthegoodlife.blogspot.com/2011/03/fall-trees-wrap-up.html

http://kellyclarkneedlepoint.com/pears

There are pear ornaments available with a velvet leaf for finishing, pear Christmas stockings, pear topiaries, and more!  Plus who could forget Ruth Schmuff's pear collage mystery class?  The model is just back from the framer's.
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2012/08/what-difference-frame-makes.html

Now there is a new pears design available as a class from Terry Dryden.  Take a look at Pear Duet!
http://www.terrydryden.com/-blog/2012/8/7/pear-duet.html

I don't know where this will be taught in 2013 but I hope it will become widely available once Terry retires it from teaching.

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

The Foundation

Katherine reminds us that basketweave is the foundation of all the fancy techniques we adore in 21st Century Needlepoint, and that those early projects are the first steps on a road we are all traveling together.

http://bootsandbeads.blogspot.com/2012/07/a-note-on-basketweave.html


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