Cute as a Button

Linda has just finished a cute snowman ornament and posted a photo. Look at the candy cane button! Isn't that the cutest?! 
http://splittheneedles.blogspot.com/2014/06/more-christmas-finishes.html

Buttons sometimes are the perfect finishing touch.  Don't have a fabrics shop or big box crafts emporium locally?  Shop online.
http://www.lotsofbuttons.com/en/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 25, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

All About Outlines

Needlepoint doesn't use outlining stitches nearly as much as cross stitch does. Many cross stitch designs have back stitching as the final step to highlight design elements.   Since I am not that familiar with the technique and have some outlining to do on my current Top Secret project, I was thrilled to find Trish Burr's article on outlines on her blog.  Read it to find out how and why she outlines.
http://trishburr.com/2014/05/02/outlines/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 2, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.