Hot Chocolate and Poinsettias

I had no idea that it was National Hot Chocolate Day or National Poinsettia Day last week. Do you think I am not paying enough attention to the calendar?!  Luckily both Vicky and Sheena let me know about the special days on the calendar that I otherwise would have missed out on.  First up, Sheena, with a not-to-be-missed Hershey's Kisses Stitch for the background of a candy-themed canvas.
http://www.sheenasstitches.com/national-hot-chocolate-day/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SheenasStitches+%28Sheena%27s+Stitches%29

Then Vicky showcased some gorgeous painted canvases that feature poinsettias.
http://mostlyneedlepoint.com/12-12-12/

Speaking of great stitches, Colleen at Needle Works posted several stitches appropriate for a single line on your canvas on her Share a Stitch Sunday feature.  Somehow I thought of the names on stockings as a good place to use one of these.  Christmas and poinsettias and hot chocolate are in the air!
http://www.stitchinginthetexashillcountry.com/the_needle_works/2012/12/share-a-stitch-sunday-a-few-days-late.html

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

Sudu Beading Edging and Bead Tray

Sue Dulle shows off her bead tray and the lovely beaded edge for an ornament she is making for a charity fundraiser. Very clever!
http://sudukc.wordpress.com/2012/11/30/beaded-edging/

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