Introducing Patchwork Santa UPDATED

I've been remiss in not mentioning the photo of Patchwork Santa which has decorated Blog for Christmas for a couple of weeks now. This JB Designs canvas was stitched by Mimi Maddox who graciously gave him to me. He's presided over Christmas celebrations here in Chilly Hollow ever since. I think he is magnificent!  He was stitched in a Carole Lake class at Needle Works years ago but the design with Carole's guide is still available. Stephanie has stitched him, too.
http://stephsstitching.blogspot.com/2012/12/patchwork-santa.html

There is also a Mrs. Patchwork Santa.  She's in my stash, waiting her turn to be stitched and made up to join Santa in overseeing all the fun during the holidays.
http://bristlythistle.wordpress.com/2009/08/13/patchwork-santa-needlepoiint/

I hope Santa brings me more hours in the day for Christmas!

UPDATE:  Here's another Mrs. Patchwork.
http://www.canvasesbegone.com/blog/christmas-tree/

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

Ehrman and Dreaming in Color

To celebrate and promote the publication of Kaffe Fassett's biography Dreaming in Color, Ehrman Tapestry has released two new Kaffe Fassett needlepoint designs. They are called "Antwerp" and "Persian Garden."  Each is vaguely floral and geometric and both burst with color in Kaffe's signature style.  If you are a fan, you can see all the current designs from Kaffe that they offer--including the two new ones--at the Ehrman website.
http://www.ehrmantapestry.com/designer-products.aspx?id=7057648f-50e0-45e0-baab-cd506d20efb5

If you aren't a fan, visit anyway.  You will then become a fan!

Trust me, the man's a genius.

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