Gay Ann Rogers on Sale

The yearly sale of Gay Ann Roger's counted canvaswork projects has just begun!  I recommend you read how the sale works here, then go to Home and start exploring her old teaching projects and the new patterns she has created.
http://www.gayannrogers.com/news-views.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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Belleza's Got a Pet

Did you know Belleza has a cat? Yes, courtesy of Fireside Stitchery and the artistry of Palma Seljan, there is a Day of the Dead cat named Catleza (or as I like to say, Cat LEEZA).  To learn more about Catleza and the five other cats in the litter, visit the Chilly Hollow Stitch Guides blog via the magic carpet, or click on the link below.  Happy Halloween!
http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com/2012/10/palma-and-day-of-dead.html

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The Stitchers' Ornament Class

Linda took SharonG's Stitchers' Ornament class at Nimble Needle yesterday and offers us a glimpse of three of the different color schemes available, not to mention the fact that this beaded ornament also can be ordered as a square.
http://nystitchingsisters.blogspot.com/2012/10/fun-day.html

This is a brand new design so it's not on SharonG's website yet.  I imagine one of her fabulous stitch guides will be available with the canvas if your shop orders it for you.  Here's a bit about the class before it started.
http://nystitchingsisters.blogspot.com/2012/10/class-with-sharon-g.html

Here's more about the class and the various colors of Stitcher's Ornament.  A few extras are still available from Nimble Needle.
http://thenimbleneedle.blogspot.com/2012/10/sharongs-stitching-ornament-squares.html

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

Retro Clean

This isn't the first time I've heard positive things about Retro Clean, which whitens old linens. It's not something you are likely to use on needlepoint as far as I can tell, but if you have a stash of old linens like I do, you'll want to read about it.  Apparently it does a great job.  Follow the links in the article if you want to know more.
http://weoftheneedle.blogspot.com/2012/10/new-product-retro-clean.html

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Silk Gimp (OR, Jane Falls in Love--Again) UPDATED

Mary Corbet has written about a new thread--silk gimp.  As I have never seen a silk thread I don't love, of course I am enthralled by the possibilities!
http://www.needlenthread.com/2012/10/thread-talk-silk-gimp.html

It's not going to be easy to find, but it is possible to hunt down using the links in the article above.  I suspect silk gimp is probably made by Access Commodities, if that helps you narrow your search.  It isn't on their website, however.
http://www.accesscommodities.com/products

Pipers Silks in England also advertises silk gimp.
http://www.pipers-silks.com/ProductInformation/SilkGimp.htm

UPDATE:  Mary shows off another type of silk gimp.
http://www.needlenthread.com/2012/11/thread-talk-silk-gimp-vs-silk-gimp.html

Piper's Silk Gimp
http://www.needlenthread.com/2012/11/playing-around-with-pipers-silk-gimp.html

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