Where Needlepointers Refuel

"Where Needledpointers Refuel?  Aren't We Special?!"

Beth P. posted this photograph on Facebook and gave permission for me to repost it here. Don't fall out of your chair laughing, ok? 

(By the way, Beth says she found this near the Indianapolis airport.  Bet the gas station will be a Must See for all needlepointers in the area.  Can you imagine how the staff will feel when cars start pulling up and take photos of and selfies with their pumps?  LOL)

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 23, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Attention Debbie Mumm Fans!

Are you a fan of Debbie Mumm's art, particularly the painted canvases that Melissa Shirley produces? 
http://melissashirleydesigns.com/galsearch/?searchstring=debbie+mumm&searchlist=&Search=Search&dosearch=

Then you will be thrilled to hear that Wichelt Imports offers cross stitch and perforated paper designs from Debbie's artwork--and they have buttons, pins and needle magnets!  I think the right button or pin would be the perfect finishing touch to that cute painted canvas from Debbie.  Or if you are a needle magnet collector, there are some wonderful ones available to enhance your stitching fun.  Enjoy browsing.
http://www.wichelt.com/debbiemumm.html?all=all

Wichelt is a distributor but Sew and Sew in the UK has a huge stock of buttons for sale.
http://www.sewandso.co.uk/ran1404-0.html

Julie's X Stitch has some of her needle minders.
http://juliesxstitch.com/oscart/index.php?cPath=24_338

Apparently the Debbie Mumm magnets and buttons are under the Mill Hill name, so Google may help you uncover more sources.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 13, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Photo Composition Tips Video

This video explains how Steve McCurry sets up the composition of his famous photographs. Betty found it online and mentioned it on Facebook which I am grateful for.  The design tips are interesting and helpful, particularly for those trying to create their own needlepoint or figure out what to emphasize in a painted design with possible multiple focal points.  
https://www.facebook.com/artFido/videos/vb.128082840616619/823621317729431/?type=2&theater

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 1, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.