A New Book and an Old Book UPDATED

Because I love books as much as I love threads, I thought I would post about a new book that has just been introduced--Gone Stitching's Got Stitches? 
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152361632251348&set=a.10152332111291348.1073741826.121370126347&type=1&theater

UPDATE:  I think the last four photos on Ridgewood's blog are from the Got Stitches book.
http://ridgewoodneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2014/05/blog-post_13.html

There isn't anything about the book on their website yet but I've learned it is $25 and you can call the shop or email michele@gonestitching.net to buy a copy.  Michele describes it thus:   "Portable stitch book of multi-layered stitches categorized by the number of threads used. In color with stitched samples!"
http://www.gonestitching.net/new/index.php/

Gone Sittching just posted a peek inside on Facebook.  There are two photos so use the arrow to see more.  Note that there are multi-colored diagrams without numbers to indicate stitch path (this bothers some people) and also color photos of stitched examples.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152361638396348&set=pcb.10152361639251348&type=1&theater

UPDATE:  Here is another peek inside, from Pocket Full of Stitches.
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2014/05/birds-of-feather-collection-got-stitches.html

UPDATE #2:  Another peek inside courtesy of Ridgewood Needlepoint.
http://ridgewoodneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2014/08/were-so-excited-to-finally-have-our.html

Amy Bunger just posted about the newest Fingerstep Designs piece, Dots Spots and Blocks.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=781414458536200&set=a.780991871911792.1073741835.189965167681135&type=3&theater

Amy mentioned how often she uses the older Fingerstep Designs book called Quick Stitch Variations to find small patterns.  Follow the links to see more about this book.
http://www.customhouseofneedlearts.com/books/SusanJones.html

http://store.apneedlearts.com/neli.html

It looks like there are quite a few stitch collections from Fingerstep.  Some are projects, some just collections of stitches.
http://www.customhouseofneedlearts.com/charts/FSD/FingerStepDesigns.html#BS

I do have a review of Susan Jones' Bargello Samplers book, but I have never seen any of  her books or charts in person.
http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com/2012/04/bargello-samplers-review.html

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When Last Seen She Was Still Needlepointing

Yes, Mrs. Bush is still at it, a church kneeler this time. 
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Volunteers-bring-saintly-devotion-to-their-5436296.php

Many thanks to everyone on Facebook who posted the link to this Houston Chronicle article.

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 30, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Shopping for Swarovski?

If you happen to be in the market for crystals, you'll be glad to hear Susan Johnson has added six styles of Swarovski brand crystals to her website.  Not all the colors SJ Designs has available are up on the website yet, but I hope by the time this publishes more will be pictured.
http://www.sj-designs.com/category_108/SWAROWSKI-CRYSTALS.htm

I have ordered from Susan several times before and always am very happy with my purchases and her customer service, so this site is Chilly Hollow certified!

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 13, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.