Trials of a Shop Owner

Mary Agnes of Needle Nicely always has a way of making the trials of a shop owner interesting and varied.
http://needlenicely.blogspot.com/2015/09/shop-stitching-rush-job-3.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright September 5, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Using Thread Weight to Best Advantage

Laura Perin shows how to use different weights of the same thread line to best advantage on her classic "Reflecting Pools" chart.  Very clever technique.  Thanks for sharing, Laura!
http://two-handedstitcher.blogspot.com/2015/08/splish-splash.html

By the way, if you fall in love with this design, you can pick up the chart via Laura's website.
http://www.laurajperindesigns.net/Impressionist-collection.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright August 31,  2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.