Using Pastels for Shading (BeStitched's Video Tips)

Needlepoint Flix, the video instructional arm of BeStitched, has released a new complimentary video on how to use pastel pencils to shade a canvas when you can't get the right color of thread.
http://www.needlepointflix.com/rLgd/using-pastels-for-shading/

It's something fun and different to try, particularly when getting the right shade to match a canvas seems impossible.  It's also a good introduction to Needlepoint Flix in case you want to subscribe to this wonderful service.  Here's more about how it all works. Right now there are nine complimentary videos so you can see what you are getting for the money.
http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com/2015/05/the-needlepoint-video-channel.html

By the way, here are Pan Pastels.
http://www.dickblick.com/products/panpastel-artists-painting-pastels-sets/?clickTracking=true&wmcp=pla&wmcid=items&wmckw=21934-3209&gclid=CMXB-rGQucgCFdIYHwodgfcGRg

Here are Masters Touch pastel pencils.
http://www.hobbylobby.com/Art-Supplies/Drawing-%26-Illustration/Pastels-%26-Chalk/Master%27s-Touch-18-Piece-Square-Stick-Pastel-Set/p/100252-PI0521

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright October 10, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Mindy's New Website

Mindy's Needlepoint Factory has a new website!  Click on "Shop Online" to browse Mindy's wonderful canvases, look at the trim she carries in her shop, or shop clothing and jewelry.
http://www.mindysneedlepoint.com

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright September 28, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.