A Counted Christmas from Laura Perin

Fans of counted work--rejoice! Laura Perin has released a free Christmas chart called "Christmas Square" that is a companion piece to her free Thanksgiving chart called "Thanksgiving Square."   Thanks, Laura, and Merry Christmas back at you!
http://two-handedstitcher.blogspot.com/2016/12/free-christmas-gift-for-you.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright December 23, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Sweet Story For Christmas

Suzie tells the story of a new ornament she stitched for her tree this year.
http://astheneedleturns.com/you-and-me/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright December 22, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Linkin Logs! (Free Mystery Project from Blue Dogwood)

Kay Fite just announced the free mystery project from Blue Dogwood for 2017 will be called "Linkin Logs."  There are two color ways--purple or orange.  You can see the thread kits here.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/1227519357325220/

The first installment will be in January and you can order the overdyed threads either with or without the canvas from Blue Dogwood if you wish.  This year Kay is using Coluor Complements threads.
http://bluedogwooddesigns.com/newdesigns.php

This is the link to the Blue Dogwood page with each year's free design.  You will find the newest instructions here each month or you can browse to how older Blue Dogwood mystery designs turned out.
http://bluedogwooddesigns.com/sgom.php

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright December 10, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.