ANG Seminar Expo, Teacher Showcase, Auction and More UPDATED

Jan has been really really busy helping run the ANG Seminar. Luckily she has had a little time to tell us about it. 
http://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2014/08/28/seminar-2014-chicago/

Diane of the NJNA crew also has reported on these events.  Sounds like lots of work and lots of fun!
http://blog.njneedleartists.org/2014/08/28/silent-auction-teacher-expo-excursions-and-expo/

UPDATE:  Melita won several things at the Auction.  Congratulations!
http://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2014/08/28/ang-annual-auction/

Vicki has fun at the Life Patrons Banquet.
http://mostlyneedlepoint.com/it-cant-be-over-already/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright August 28, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Animal Thread Holders

If you are a little tired of the cardboard bobbins you wind floss and other threads around, then Tara's find on Etsy might be just the thing for your newest tool.  These are made from birch which means they won't be acid free in the long run. Also, they are rather expensive, having just one for your latest project's current thread might be a fun treat, particularly if you don't leave the thread on the wooden bobbin too long.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/sugarcookie?section_id=5313758&ref=shopsection_leftnav_3

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright August 18, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Finishing Friday: The Christmas Train is Bearing Down on Us!

Yes, finishing deadlines are upon us! And Christmas is rushing toward us like a runaway freight train.  After all, there are only 118 days until December 25!

Fortunately, some folks are ready.  Just wish it was me.
http://stephsstitching.blogspot.com/2014/08/i-think-you-are-going-to-forgive-me.html

http://ridgewoodneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2014/08/the-raymond-crawford-trunk-show-is.html

http://ridgewoodneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2014/08/vanessa-stitched-entire-12-days-of.html

http://ridgewoodneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2014/08/blog-post.html

http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2014/08/silly-silly-birds.html

 Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright August 1, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.