Saturday, March 9, 2013

Woodlawn 2013 Best in Show Winner

Thanks to Maggie who is one of Nelly's Needlers (they are the stitching group that volunteers at the needlework show), we have a sneak peak at the Best in Show winner at Woodlawn this year.
http://maggiebsmocks.typepad.com/smocking/2013/03/sneak-peek-at-woodlawn-2013-best-in-show.html

Of course you have to really squint and use your imagination, but that's not Maggie's fault!
http://www.mountvernonvoice.com

Many congratulations to Joyce Houck and many thanks to Maggie and her friends for all they do to make this the highlight of my stitching year.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
@ Copyright 2013 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Doing Anything in May?

Vicky DeAngelis just announced a class in La Jolla, CA with Barbara Elmore on how to use Sparkles, the stiff tubular material from Sundance Designs.  The class is being sponsored by the San Diego Chapter of ANG.  You can see all the details on Vicky's blog and on the SDANG website.
http://mostlyneedlepoint.com/everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-sparkles/

http://sdang.org/workshops/index1.htm

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
@ Copyright 2013 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Needlepoint and Woodworking

Rittenhouse is using a custom woodworker to design the right ottoman, box or tray for their customers. The fabulous results can be seen here.
http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2013/02/custom-woodworking.html

Of course custom woodworking won't be cheap.  You might want to look for a pre-made box or tray that is the right size for the canvas you want to use. Everyone has heard of Sudberry's products but did you know Patt and Lee Designs has wood products, too?
http://pattandleedesigns.com/woodworking_products

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
@ Copyright 2013 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.