Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Christmas in Naples, Florida

The local online newspaper for Naples, Florida profiled a couple with a ton of pretty needlepoint stockings and ornaments.  Stylish and fun--that's needlepoint for you.
http://www.naplesillustrated.com/2016/12/18/local-neapolitans-celebrate-the-holidays-in-hand-stitched-tradition/

Don't miss the slide show at the bottom. Just slide on the side arrow to see everything.

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© Copyright December 19, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Essential Tools

Needlepoint for Fun's latest e-newsletter lists all the essential tools for stitchers.   With Santa on his way, you might want to ask him to restock an essential or maybe you have decided your eyes want a lamp for Christmas....
http://www.needlepoint-for-fun.com/must-have-needlepoint-accessories.htm

It's a good starting point.  By the way, this is my favorite tool not on the list.  I store my needles here after every stitching session.  This keeps them off the floor.
http://www.joann.com/dritz-needle-twister-hand-needle-storage-tube/14161855.html

What's your favorite tool not on the list of essentials?

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© Copyright December 9, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Stitch of the Month: Basketweave on a Stick

Fredna's lovely sheep (done using Vineyard Silks and Basketweave on a Stick) is the stitch of the month for December.   It's the perfect pairing of stitch and thread.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10157888889395252&set=gm.1221888714554951&type=3&theater

Fredna is working from a Julia Snyder stitch guide on an Elizabeth Turner stocking that's part of a Nativity stocking set.  Here is the shepherd and sheep design in full.
https://www.theneedlepointer.com/product/stocking-shepherd-with-sheep/

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Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright December 7, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.