Thursday, August 21, 2014

ANG's Seminar is in Chicago August 22-29

ANG's 2014 Seminar starts this week and Sandy's packing to leave! 
http://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2014/08/chicago-chicago-that-toddling-town-is.html

Here is what the ANG website says about this year's fun.  Everyone have fun for me, ok?
http://needlepoint.org/Seminar-14/index.php

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© Copyright August 21, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Stella Light UPDATED

The latest newsletter for Homestead Needle Arts has a nice explanation of the Stella Light, how it works and the various styles and colors available. 
http://us8.campaign-archive2.com/?u=75cc9d0ed2d76a48c9e165ab2&id=5440944ade&e=810b807e3a

UPDATE:  BeStitched has posted a video about the various Stella Lights available in their shop, perfect for those who like to see a lamp in action.
http://bestitchedneedlepoint.com/stella-lighting/

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© Copyright August 13, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Three Variations of Pat Mazu UPDATED

Brenda's Cyperpointers chapter is working one of Pat Mazu's designs.  I know my counted canvaswork friends will want to see this.  Pat does wonderful things which she often shares in ANG's Needle Pointers magazine.  If you belong to ANG you should dig out some old issues with Pat's work in them.
http://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2014/08/pinwheel-christmas-ornaments-8514.html

UPDATE:  The link above have disappeared but thanks to Sara Leigh, you can see them here.  Thanks for the help, SL!
http://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2014/08/pinwheel-christmas-ornaments-82114.html

If you don't belong--And why not?  This is the premier needlepoint educational organization!--you can pick up Pat's charts through Stitches From the Heart in Indiana which specializes in counted canvaswork.  They even have Pat's finishing book.
http://stitches-heart.com/needlepoint/pat-mazu-designs/

Personally, I have trouble with counted canvaswork since I can't count reliably but Pat's pieces are not that difficult, even for me, and when you use stash threads, the results are unexpected and spectacular.  I highly recommend her designs.

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© Copyright August 5, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.