Fans of the Christmas Gator Alert

The Christmas Alligator Decorates

This morning I stumbled across another Jude Designs alligator ornament on eBay and thought fans of the Christmas alligator (pictured above) might like to see another in the series.  The eBay alligator is called Madame Gator.  (Love the hat feathers!)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jude-Designs-Cajun-Madame-Gator-Needlepoint-Canvas-/120892870171?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c25c6ce1b

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

Tips on Using Japan Threads

Kreinik's newest blog posting talks about Japan Thread, what it is, what the size number means, and how it is used.  This was originally created as a cheaper substitute for real metal threads and basically the threads are used the same way.
http://kreinikthread.blogspot.com/2013/01/kreinik-q-japan-threads.html

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

Other Uses for Mini Socks

I think you'll enjoy a good long look at Jane's Twelve Days of Christmas mini socks. I am pretty sure they are from Tapestry Tent and Jane says the club was from the French Knot in Texas, so you too can stitch these if you've a mind to.  She used hers for silverware holders at dinner parties, which must have looked wonderful!  Christmas can happen any month of the year, besides....
http://janew1102.typepad.com/my_weblog/2012/12/totally-missed-out.html

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