More Mysteries Revealed

The latest Bedecked and Beadazzled shop newsletter is online for your viewing pleasure. Besides classes and a stitch diagrammed and explained for you, Ruth reveals the next two mystery classes. The class that is about to start features a snowman from Zecca. Ruth promises beads and sequins and crystals and any other embellishment she can come up with for that. The winter class after the snowman one features Tapestry Fair's Egyptian Basat can goddess.   Two very different canvases with nothing in common except Ruth will dazzle and surprise you with all the things she comes up with.  Stay tuned for the fun....
http://www.bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/needlepoint/downloads/bedeckednewsdec2012.pdf

UPDATE:  This article was written far enough ahead of time that I can show you the first step in Ruth's plan to make a snowman.  You'll love her clever idea for achieving perspective with beads.
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2012/12/what-does-polar-bear-in-snow-look-like.html

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

My Handbag Has a Belt

Actually it is Suzanne's camera bag with a needlepoint belt converted into a strap. It is a very pretty thing, and I'd carry it all the time if it were mine!
http://suzannehicks.blogspot.com/2012/11/handbag-strap-from-belt-canvas.html

P.S.  My belt has a new style of buckle.  I think these clip and hold without a hole.  This isn't "my" belt, you understand.  (Too bad!)  I am just making a play on words.
http://lizartblog.blogspot.com/2012/11/christmas-caper-finished.html

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