New Spring-Summer 2018

Here are the newest items for the Spring and Summer of 2017.  Latest on top.    I'll stop posting here on July 1.  See Destination Dallas tab for new items after that date.


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Lynn Mason of Sharese has created a Needlepoint Shop to go with Kelly Clark's Winter Village.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/1807995365944280/

Anne Fisher Design has a new canvas called "Summer Sampler" for beach stitching.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/1800850453325438/

Rachel Donley has some new smaller holiday or celebration envelope designs that can be personalized.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/1795656337178183/

New from Annie Lane-
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/1795687370508413/

Jody Valentine has a new Patriotic Tree design.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10215615315114529&set=gm.1794647367279080&type=3&theater&ifg=1

Machelle Somerville has a new series of four cosmetic bag canvases in two sizes that coordinate with each other.
https://www.facebook.com/MachelleSomervilleDesignsContemporaryInteriors/photos/pcb.1750864241697068/1750863885030437/?type=3&theater

Jolly Red has a new camel kit, a companion to their earlier camel piece (second link below).
https://www.jollyred.co.uk/product/camel-trek/

https://www.jollyred.co.uk/product/camelcade/

Pocket Full of Stitches shows off the latest new things from Painted Pony.
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2018/06/painted-pony-new-designs.html

Stitch by Stitch Parchment's latest newsletter shows off a new Kimberly Ann makeup bag design, new patriotic stars from Associated Talents and the new colorful cactus design from JP Needlepoint.
http://www.stitchbystitchneedlepoint.com/so/1MH6FjM2?cid=68bf7f60-0c49-4a61-b2cc-4a9944579072#/main

Mary Tussey has a new hydrangea basket design.
https://www.facebook.com/255392807844158/photos/a.783872544996179.1073741826.255392807844158/1883855658331190/?type=3&theater

Barefoot Needlepoint Design has the new Moon Gazer mermaid.
https://www.facebook.com/BarefootNeedlepointDesign/photos/a.252009018284116.1073741826.158026027682416/1048384895313187/?type=3&theater

A. Bradley has a new military-themed mini sock that looks easy to customize for your favorite soldier.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/1791153054295178/

There are new colors for Kreinik's Facets and Petite Facets.
http://kreinikthread.blogspot.com/2018/06/new-colors-in-kreinik-facets.html

Raymond Crawford has four new star shapes with wedding themes.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/1787987237945093/

Associated Talents has four new flamingo-themed ornaments.
https://www.facebook.com/113124148719958/photos/pcb.1996153963750291/1996152347083786/?type=3&theater

Annie Lane shows off a new design on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10216960929914424&set=gm.1786482738095543&type=3&theater&ifg=1

The Meredith Collection has updated their website with new canvases and magnets.
http://www.themeredithcollection.com/new-designs

Susan Roberts has updated her website with new summer things.
http://www.susanrobertsneedlepoint.com/designs-by-category/category/2018-new-summer-items.html

Beth Russell has a new kit for those who love her William Morris-inspired designs.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/1783630321714118/

Melissa Shirley has updated her website with her new designs.
http://melissashirleydesigns.com//gallery/?bsn=1

New canvases from Maggie.
https://www.facebook.com/100002696911031/posts/1456635657769651/

Treenway Silks have new limited edition colors as a charity fund raiser.
http://yarntree.typepad.com/needlework_news/2018/06/65-roses-colorways-in-harmony.html

Looks like Kirk and Bradley has two new poison bottles.
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2018/06/kirk-bradley.html

Weeks Dye Works has four new colors of cotton floss.
http://yarntree.typepad.com/needlework_news/2018/06/wdw-new-colors.html

"Love is Furr Ever" is the latest from Erin at Purple Palm Designs.  Looks like they are updating their Facebook page with new designs from all their artists.
https://www.facebook.com/PurplePalmDesigns/photos/a.800127770017208.1073741834.796107397085912/2117912771572028/?type=3&theater

Painted Pony has updated their Facebook page with new Santas from Petei, new Mary Charles landscapes, new people and Santas from Lori Seibert, a video of their booth at the TNNA show last week, and more.
https://www.facebook.com/PaintedPonyDesigns/

This Leland Holiday eagle design is a new canvas from Tapestry Fair.
https://tapestryfair.blogspot.com/2018/06/blog-post.html

Here are some of the new canvases from 2Bit Ranch Designs.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10212360436508321&set=pcb.1780416592035491&type=3&theater&ifg=1

Stitch by Stitch Larchmont has posted a bunch of photos of new Painted Pony designs on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/stitchbystitchlarchmont/photos/pcb.1649774185071652/1649772735071797/?type=3&theater

DMC has announced 22 of their most popular colors of cotton floss are now available on 2279 yard cones.  This is excellent if you use a great deal of one color.
https://www.dmc.com/us/dmc-floss-cones--22-colors-9001442.html?utm_source=Commonthread+Masterlist&utm_campaign=a854243d2f-EMAIL_US-FlossCones_2018_06_19&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3a652561da-a854243d2f-82831385&mc_cid=a854243d2f&mc_eid=f7c1b12c64

EyeCandy shows off the new and reworked designs now available. New colors and new canvas sizes are available.
https://eyecandyneedleart.blogspot.com/2018/06/new-at-market.html

Zecca has five new ornaments.  There will be stitch guides for them shortly.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/1777588538984963/

Associated Talents has three new patriotic stars that were introduced in Cleveland.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1957096540976002&set=gm.1777705832306567&type=3&theater&ifg=1

Louise's Needlepoint posted two photos of a new Australian ribbon, silk and perle from House of Embroidery now available.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/1776033285807155/

Here are close ups of their overdyed ribbons.
https://www.facebook.com/KSH.Needlepoint.Collections/photos/a.376781842357121.73704.209467389088568/1643739542328005/?type=3&theater

Rachel Donley has posted photos of some of the booths at TNNA as she found flamingos in all of them!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/1776033285807155/

Voila is introducing Pet Points, a collection of pet collars, ornaments and leashes.
http://yarntree.typepad.com/needlework_news/2018/06/petpoints.html

Tapestry Fair has updated their website. Love the Day of the Dead kitty!
http://tapestryfair.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=79&Itemid=1

A fabulous new owl from Vicki Sawyer/Melissa Shirley Designs!
https://www.facebook.com/canvasbackneedlepoint/photos/a.127356437332417.21748.117688938299167/1626692300732149/?type=3&theater

Colour Complements has new summer colors.  Don't miss the overdyed Kreinik spring green!  Colour Complements' size 8 Kreinik braid comes in some lovely overdyes.
https://colourcomplements.com/2018/06/colour-complements-summer-collection.html

https://www.etsy.com/shop/COLOURCOMPLEMENTS?ref=listing-shop-header-item-count&section_id=19797070

Pippin's popular cat and dog designs are now available on 18 count.
http://pippinstudio.ca/blog/2018/06/07/little-dogs-and-cats/

Pepperberry has updated their website with their latest.  Thanks for the heads up, Colleen!
http://www.pepperberry-designs.com/whats-new/


New rhino with friend from Kate Dickerson.  It appears to be a Patience Brewer design adapted to needlepoint.
https://www.facebook.com/TheFlyingNeedles/photos/a.654424357928348.1073741837.203080679729387/1695422720495168/?type=3&theater

Kirk and Bradley's newest Explore America ornament is Glacier National Park.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/1770631569680660/

New from Penny MacLeod at The Collection Designs.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/1768642783212872/

Doolittle Stitchery has a new "Farm Rug" that's charming.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/1768390913238059/

And More has a new thread called Heather that's perfect for 13 count.  Their 18 count Heather is a similar wool blend I think.
http://yarntree.typepad.com/needlework_news/2018/06/new-thread-from-more.html

Annie Lane has a new collection called "Annie Lane Folk Art Private Collection."  These canvases are moving away from her signature animals.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/1768185149925302/

New from Sally Corey-"Princess Cupcake Jones" from Yllea Fields' books.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10212573016663600&set=gm.1767481113329039&type=3&theater

Laura Perin has a kicky new design—"Red, White and Blue Boots."  It's a fun chart for those who want something patriotic but a little different.
http://two-handedstitcher.blogspot.com/2018/06/a-kicky-new-design.html

A new cat and flowers from Zecca.
https://www.facebook.com/Needlearts/photos/a.456897073046.240935.114019093046/10156238301618047/?type=3&theater

Meredith Collection has a new Big Buddie pumpkin magnet to hold your needles.
https://www.facebook.com/132321380172115/photos/pcb.1946620365408865/1946620332075535/?type=3&theater

A. Bradley has a charming vacationer's stocking.
https://www.facebook.com/abradley1978/photos/a.202450229784659.56125.200893423273673/2072834209412909/?type=3&theater

JP Needlepoint has some cute new dog canvases.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10211439871144547&set=a.1526682219092.2064166.1595761803&type=3&theater

ThreadworX has five new colors of overdyed Vineyard Silk and Au Ver a Soie.
http://yarntree.typepad.com/needlework_news/2018/06/over-dyed-vineyard-and-au-ver-a-soie.html

Pippin's newest—
http://pippinstudio.ca/blog/2018/06/03/a-nestful-of-new-pippin-designs/

If you are a shop owner going to Destination Dallas this fall, Janeann Sleeman is teaching this whimsical rabbit design using River Silks ribbons.  Design by Mile High Princess/Artists Collection.
https://www.facebook.com/114197515264765/photos/a.199917816692734.52159.114197515264765/2251846631499832/?type=3&theater

There are ten photos of new Plum Stitchery designs on Facebook.  Some are available now.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156013935878124&set=pcb.1762564973820653&type=3&theater

JP Needlepoint introduces the new Puss N Boots Halloween ornaments!
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10211416094190138&set=gm.1761380690605748&type=3&theater&ifg=1

Jean Smith Designs has a series of new summer bouquets.  This is peony.
http://yarntree.typepad.com/needlework_news/2018/06/peony-bouquet.html

K's has a new table clamp that works with the swivel ball on their metal floor stand.  This is available only through BeStitched.
https://bestitchedneedlepointshop.com/products/ks-swivel-ball-table-clamp

Love You More has updated their website home page with four new seasonal holiday canvases.
https://www.loveyoumorenpt.com

Here is a new Annie Lane, "I Left My Heart in San Francisco," which is exclusive to Luv2Stitch.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10216786357350219&set=gm.1760303304046820&type=3&theater&ifg=1

There are two new Jennifer Riefenberger designs—"Tulips" and "Pumpkin."  These will be a class only at the 2019 Bluebonnet Studio retreat and then be more widely taught.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2210436282307773&set=gm.1756661217744362&type=3&theater&ifg=1

Here's a new Patience Brewster canvas.
https://www.facebook.com/ostervilleneedlepointshop/photos/a.714353075332749.1073741828.703141863120537/1349300485171335/?type=3&theater

There is a new quilt block design magnet from Puffin.  This is the flying geese pattern.
http://yarntree.typepad.com/needlework_news/2018/05/quilt-block.html

Here's a new Mile High Princess design from Janeann Sherman that hasn't been released yet.  Soon!
http://yarntree.typepad.com/needlework_news/2018/05/mile-high-princess-petunia-takes-a-break.html

Here's a sneak peak at a new Kaffe Fassett design for Ehrman Tapestry.
https://www.facebook.com/ehrmantapestry/photos/a.1482740371985400.1073741838.1455089021417202/2050095271916571/?type=3&theater

Elizabeth Bradley has three new Angophile designs called the "Chelsea Pensioner" series.  A portion of the sale of these will be donated to the Chelsea Pensioners, Royal Hospital, London.
https://www.facebook.com/ebneedlepoint/photos/a.589833554411109.1073741845.520737354654063/1814458621948590/?type=3&theater

The newest from Sally Corey Designs is her "Joy Medallion."
https://www.etsy.com/listing/602941314/joy-medallion-hand-painted-needlepoint?ref=shop_home_active_1

Point2Pointe has wine bags!  Fun!
http://yarntree.typepad.com/needlework_news/2018/05/happy-national-wine-day-.html

Strictly Christmas has a new Debi Hubbs design, "Chic Chicken with Alligator Bag."
https://www.facebook.com/StrictlyChristmasNeedlepoint/photos/a.645906989096201.1073741830.257956514557919/645906972429536/?type=3&theater

Laurel Wheeler has two new beach designs.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/1751624954914655/

Pippin has a new series called "Seaside Christmas."  They come in coral or turquoise.  Needlework Retailer shows off four from the set.
http://yarntree.typepad.com/needlework_news/2018/05/seaside-ornaments.html

Jenny Henry Designs has a limited edition royal wedding kits featuring crowned swans, perfect for the Anglophile!  (and there's a free chart available, too, but only for a little while)
https://jennyhenrydesigns.wordpress.com/2018/05/16/the-royal-wedding-limited-edition-kit/

Melissa Shirley's latest in her basket series is "Owl Basket."
https://www.facebook.com/MelissaShirley.Needlepoint/photos/a.10150103192084252.304722.370199729251/10156752225724252/?type=3&theater

"Elegant Pumpkins" is new from Love You More.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/1743220232421794/

Julie Mar and Friends has four new mezuzah designs by Steven Klein.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/1742829529127531/

Whimsy and Grace has a new series of blue and green owl designs which are marvelous!
https://www.facebook.com/stitchbystitchlarchmont/photos/pcb.1608359405879797/1608358592546545/?type=3&theater

Blue Dogwood's "Coffee Time" is charming!
https://www.facebook.com/BlueDogwoodDesigns/photos/a.200573464851.166776.200567374851/10157957607194852/?type=3&theater

Mary Tussey has a lovely new floral.
https://www.facebook.com/255392807844158/photos/a.783872544996179.1073741826.255392807844158/1831040910279332/?type=3&theater

Melissa Shirley has a new book shelf canvas called "Beach Books."  Fun!
https://www.facebook.com/MelissaShirley.Needlepoint/photos/a.10150103192084252.304722.370199729251/10156729137574252/?type=3&theater

Barbara's Needlepoint shows off new beach ornaments from Cindy Hieberger.
https://www.facebook.com/107558659287177/photos/pcb.1881136305262728/1881136265262732/?type=3&theater

Laurel Wheeler has some lovely heart-themed designs.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/1738302336246917/

The newest series from JP Needlepoint is "Love My Bones" for pet owners.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/1738439829566501/

Needlework Retailer shows off the hyachinth, one of Rittenhouse's dimensional flower designs.
http://yarntree.typepad.com/needlework_news/2018/05/3d-flowers.html

A Poore Girl Paints has two new Breakfast at Tiffany's-themed designs.
https://www.facebook.com/apooregirlpaintsneedlepointdesign/photos/pcb.489974128085507/489974004752186/?type=3&theater

Kathy of Needle Delights Originals has two new charts available May 15!
http://needledelightsoriginals.blogspot.com/2018/05/may-flowers.html

Barbara's Needlepoint has three new Santas from Beth!
https://www.facebook.com/107558659287177/photos/pcb.1877808688928823/1877808625595496/?type=3&theater

Here's the latest sign canvas from And More.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10212130504112815&set=gm.1734790319931452&type=3&theater&ifg=1

Mindy is going indigo!  She has three new Asian designs in this beautiful color way.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/1733807226696428/

Sign of the Arrow has released their 2018 Limited Edition Kit.  It comes in both painted…
http://signofthearrow.com/shopping/product.php?product=978&category=4

…and charted versions.
http://signofthearrow.com/shopping/product.php?product=977&category=4

Homestead Needle Arts shows off two new charts from Needle Delights Originals.  Available May 15.
https://mailchi.mp/5fd419f98c26/flower-sale?e=810b807e3a

Thread Nuts has ten new pastel size 4 metallic braid colors available in the Painters Threads line.
http://yarntree.typepad.com/needlework_news/2018/05/spring-has-sprung.html

Maggie Thompson has new bear canvases from Terry Runyon.  She shows off one of them on Facebook-
https://www.facebook.com/maggie.thompson.7146/posts/1407851239314760

Kelly Clark shows off the new colors of Kreinik's Petite Facets and regular Facets.  Love that red!
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2150136715001623&id=100000159456111

David McCaskill has a new autumn-themed design called "Not a Pumpkin" that will be out soon.  Looks like a sophisticated ode to autumn colors!
https://www.needlepointdavid.com/so/eMC33L-w?cid=244c0e1f-7416-454a-8a01-523522d00641#/main

Alice Peterson's latest bookshelf canvas is for Christmas.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1692669944142919&set=a.354850914591502.82549.100001997882176&type=3&theater

The latest sign from 2Bit Ranch Designs is really funny.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/1723098044434013/

Machelle Sommerville has three new designs.
https://www.facebook.com/MachelleSomervilleDesignsContemporaryInteriors/photos/pcb.1673438626106297/1673438566106303/?type=3&theater

New from DJ Designs!
https://www.facebook.com/needlenookoflajolla/photos/a.874331942611533.1073741836.148322051879196/1938946636150053/?type=3&theater

Sally Corey of Designing Woman has updated her Clematis design with the colors from Japanese theatre costumes.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10212241761862437&set=gm.1720222661388218&type=3&theater

Day of the Dead canvas collectors, rejoice!  Suzanne Comer's skeleton horse/donkey/burro canvas is now available.  Stitch guide and finishing instructions included.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1344282672382079&set=gm.1719841311426353&type=3&theater&ifg=1

Raymond Crawford's latest design is an owl tote bag copy of a vintage purse.
https://www.facebook.com/190891389362/photos/pcb.10156491453314363/10156491450984363/?type=3&theater

Here is Melissa Shirley's latest—a shelf of Christmas books!
https://www.facebook.com/MelissaShirley.Needlepoint/photos/a.10150103192084252.304722.370199729251/10156674469979252/?type=3&theater

Laura Perin has a new counted canvaswork design—a floral welcome sign!
http://two-handedstitcher.blogspot.com/2018/04/time-for-some-flowers.html

Liz Morrow has updated her blog with views of various 2-4-6 Bargello patterns done from her latest LizArt design.
http://lizartblog.blogspot.com/2018/04/2-4-6-bargello-projects.html

Carolyn Hedge Baird's newest book, Needlepoint Stitchspirations, will be available on Friday, 4/20.
https://www.facebook.com/chaparral.needlework/photos/a.801277853258083.1073741829.746724325380103/1798249713560887/?type=3&theater

Ruth Schmuff has a new artist—Connie Pickering Stover!
https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2018/04/connie/

Ada Hayden shows off the newest Eye Candy ornament—a sweet and colorful bird.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1807168762661965&set=a.140249876020537.28544.100001065759833&type=3&theater

Barbara's Needlepoint now stocks 5x5 inch squares of real wool felt in assorted colors. This can be hard to find.
https://www.facebook.com/107558659287177/photos/a.629766710399700.1073741860.107558659287177/1847977508578608/?type=3&theater

The Central Kentucky Chapter of ANG has a new fund raiser chart-"The Red White and Blue."  If you love charts or love patriotic designs, this one is for you.  Message Karen Barras on Facebook to purchase.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1853822368001358&set=gm.1709883972422087&type=3&theater&ifg=1

Kathleen has found a new source for aficots on eBay.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1554542304599729&set=gm.1710086682401816&type=3&theater&ifg=1

Zecca has five new colorful ornaments that Karen Hennessy herself has been stitching.  The models are now done so Karen's starting to write up the guides. I think the guides will come with these canvases but have your local shop check with Zecca to be certain.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/1706826662727818/

Connie Pickering Stover has new needlepoint kits available.  They are totally different and so colorful!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/1706768299400321/

Love You More has new porcupine quill laying tools.
https://www.facebook.com/loveyoumoreneedlepoint/photos/a.832811303519750.1073741829.739309889536559/1195322683935275/?type=3&theater

Barbara's Needlepoint has a new artist. They've posted two pages of Beth's work on Facebook.  Use the right side arrow to enjoy!
https://www.facebook.com/107558659287177/photos/pcb.1842223442487348/1842221295820896/?type=3&theater

Come to the Point shows off the new colors of Straw Silk.
https://mailchi.mp/8a3582e80d76/new-colors-of-straw-silk?e=44c597fc71

Hingham Square Needlepoint Design has new totes available in various (including college) colors, various materials and sizes.
https://www.snapretail.com/retailer/TemplateRenderer.aspx/Consumer/1674374

Alice Peterson has two three new bookshelf canvases—one for Halloween…
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1672574696152444&set=a.354850914591502.82549.100001997882176&type=3&theater

…and one for cat lovers, and…
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1672583406151573&set=a.354850914591502.82549.100001997882176&type=3&theater

…and one for dog lovers.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1679074242169156&set=a.354850914591502.82549.100001997882176&type=3&theater

Colour Complements is stocking tubular ribbon again.  You can see some of the colors and effects at Lorraine's blog.
http://colourcomplements.com/2018/04/tubular-ribbon-4.html

Ruth Schmuff has a new artist!  Her name is Emily Garces and she does small and whimsical animals.  The birds and teacups are charming and the animals in their chairs look like a fun stitch.
https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2018/03/welcome-emily-garces/

The charted West Highland Terrier from One Off Needlework is sure to delight the counted canvaswork crowd.
http://www.oneoffneedlework.co.uk/blog/west-highland-terrier/

Looks like Danji Designs is making some of Janet Z. Casey's Santas available as a canvas with stitch guide!
http://www.theneedleworks.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=14487&osCsid=ol8vogsg5vo9trnk9i1u391cr3

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Melita's Original Scotch Flower and Hearts

Melita has had a lot of fun creating an original design with all Scotch stitches.  I think it looks great.  If you have a little scrap canvas, why not raid your stash and try a design all in your favorite stitch?
https://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2018/06/24/scotch-flower-and-hearts/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 25, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Patt and Lee UPDATED

Patt Lange just announced the death of her husband and business partner Lee.  Together they were Patt and Lee Designs and also Pajamas and Chocolate (the hand painted line).  Lee made wonderful wooden items to display their canvases while Patt designed.  We send condolences and hugs to Patt and her family as they work to cope with this loss.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/1794707060606444/

UPDATE:  Chris Lewis is now distributing Pat and Lee canvases.  Shoppers can ask Pocket Full of Stitches (owned by Chris's wife) for help finding canvases.
http://www.pfos.com

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 29, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

How to Needle Felt a Mushroom

Lalabug has a wonderful video showing how to needle felt a mushroom that i thought you'd enjoy.  It creates a dimensional item that could be added to your needlepoint later.
https://www.lalabugdesigns.com/blog/mushroomtutorial

The techniques used are ones used to create this needle felted cat from Brenda Stofft.  Brenda will teach this at Needle Works in Texas next September.
http://www.stitchinginthetexashillcountry.com/the_needle_works/2018/05/medici-is-in-the-house.html

If you are more interested in needle felting onto needlepoint canvas instead of creating a dimensional item, I have helpful information and a tutorial here.
https://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com/p/needle-felting-needlepoint-canvas.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 28, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Fiber Talk with Carole Lake

Fiber Talk interviewed Carole Lake on their most recent podcast.  You don't want to miss this! Carole talks about the origins of her Anasazi series of designs, how she started stitching and then teaching, the story of her partnership with Michael Boren, the Wall of Shame, and much more.
http://wetalkfiber.com/2018/06/17/fiber-talk-with-carole-lake/

Here's the direct link to Carole's website.   Don't miss the Free Patterns section for a little free fun.
http://stitchplay.com/carole-lake-designs/

P.S.  Thanks for the nice words about Needlepoint Nation, folks!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 17, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Smart Cookie Award for June

The Smart Cookie Award for June goes to Linda L., who uses a heavy duty lint roller to clean up turkeywork after trimming.  Isn't that clever?  Why didn't I think of that?!!!
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10213198738097693&set=gm.1754949494582201&type=3&theater

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 28, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Little Rachel Donley

Horse Country Chic profiles Rachel Donley's modern preppy designs.
https://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2018/05/rachel-donley-needlepoint.html

If the clean lines of these stitch painted pieces and their colors appeal to you, take a look at Rachel's website.
http://www.racheldonleyneedlepointdesigns.com

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 27, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Visiting Stitch

Horse Country Chic made a quick trip to my neck of the woods and visited Stitch in Middleburg.  The shop is only about an hour drive from me but it's in an area that is hard to reach and not close to any errands so I've never taken the time to visit.  Bad Jane!  It does sound like fun.
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2018/06/stitch-in-middleburg-va.html

The equestrian and hunt canvases are very popular in the area because Middleburg is the center of a very wealthy horse farm area.  Think Jackie O and Mr. Mellon.  Needlepointers in the area are rather traditional so horses, dogs, belts, rugs, foxes and the like sell well here.  But as you can see, snarky canvases are also available.  Stitch sounds like an interesting shop!  Here is their website.  Right now they are open Wednesdays through Saturdays, although you can call and get them to open up just for you with a little notice.
http://stitchmiddleburg.com

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 19, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Wing Nut Turner

Deanna has trouble turning those big wing nuts that tighten our table and floor frames, so she had a tool made to turn them for her.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10155218120937581&set=gm.1773035612773589&type=3&theater&ifg=1

Julie pointed out that sometimes you can get the big black knobs from the hardware store to make the wing nuts easier to turn but this doesn't work if your original wing nuts are an odd size the hardware store doesn't stock.

If you have the same problem and you are interested in having something similar made for you, email Jon at  j-haym@umn.edu and tell him you want what he made Deanna.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 15, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Frank's Bride in Cyberspace

If you are a fan of Halloween canvases, this is one you must see!  This is a Barbara Elmore/Sundance canvas called "Frank's Bride."  It was stitched by Barbara herself and she is going to offer a cyber class on Facebook about it starting August 1st.  You will buy the canvas from your favorite store (Ruth's shop has it on sale) and arrange your own supplies.  Barbara will have an optional lace kit available your shop can order if you don't have lace scraps laying around.
https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2018/05/barbara-elmore-is-offering-a-cyberclass/

If you are interested in unusual embellishment techniques, even if you aren't wild about Halloween themes, this is going to be a fabulous class by an inspired teacher.  You can read more about it on Barbara's Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/barbaraelmoredesigns/posts/10155688138613262

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 26, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Abigail Cecile's No Sew Tag

If you like doing little pieces from charts and then wonder what on earth to do with them later, Abigail Cecile has instructions on how to turn small charted needlepoint designs into no sew tags for luggage or tote bags or purses.
http://www.abigailcecile.com/blog/2018/5/22/charted-tapestry-tag-how-to

You can pick up Abigail Cecile's chart used for this project in her Etsy store.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AbigailCecileCo?ref=l2-shop-header-avatar

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 25, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: In Stitches Atlanta Is Closing

In Stitches in Atlanta is having a 30 percent off liquidation sale as the shop is closing.  The sale runs from June 13-June 29, 2018.
http://www.institchesatlanta.com

We wish the shop owners and employees the best in the next chapter of their lives!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 14, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Needle Puller

While looking for something else, I stumbled across this great tool on the New Needlepoint site.
http://www.newneedlepoint.com/needlepoint-miscellany/needle-or-thread-puller-tool

It's a needle puller, perfect for tugging a needle through a thick mass of threads.  I hadn't seen one before.  It's probably not a Must Have but it's a very nice little item to have around, just in case.

Do you have some interesting and useful tools in your stitching stash?  If so, Tell All in the comments below.  (Or if today's the day Blogger won't let you comment, just email me at chillyhollow at hot mail dot com.)

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 24, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Needle Guides

If you are a member of the Embroiderer's Association of Canada or have friends who are members, you might want to get a copy of Needle Guide, published by the Shuswap Chapter of EAC.    The details are here.
http://blog.eac.ca/2018/05/shuswap-needle-guide-at-seminar.html

If you aren't a member or you want something a little smaller, how about this laminated sheet to size needles from Inspirations magazine?
https://www.inspirationsstudios.com/product/inspirations-needle-guide/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 24, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Needle Works is For Sale

After 21 years, the owner of The Needle Works in Austin, Texas is putting the shop up for sale.  If you've always wanted to own a needlepoint store, the contact information is under the video.
http://www.stitchinginthetexashillcountry.com/the_needle_works/2018/06/june-news.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 10, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Fort Hunter Needle Art Exhibit

Fort Hunter Mansion and Park in Harrisonburg, PA is having a needle arts exhibit through June 17th.    
https://forthunter.org/events/needle-art-exhibit/

Melita went to the show and reports in here.
https://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2018/06/08/fort-hunter-needle-art-exhibit-and-half-moon-handwerks/

If you are intrigued by Chameleon Threads from South Africa, here's more about them.
https://www.facebook.com/Chameleon-Threads-379183118896758/

The size 8 perle cotton can be ordered from the UK here.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheCommonThread1?ref=l2-shopheader-name

They can be ordered from Australia here.  Thanks for the report, Melita!
http://www.allthreads.com.au/threads-wools-1/chameleon-threads

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 8, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Washington National Cathedral Tour

The Washington National Cathedral has announced that they will have a special tour of some of the more than 1500 pieces of ecclesiastical needlepoint they own and use on June 14 and 30. See their website for details and to order tickets.
https://tix.cathedral.org/TheatreManager/1/login?event=963

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 4, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

From "Adventure" to "Vintage"

I was amused this morning to read that Kreinik is changing a name of one of their green metallics from "Adventure Green" to "Vintage Veridian."  This is one of their newer colors and it is very pretty, no matter what the name!
http://kreinikthread.blogspot.com/2018/05/time-for-name-change.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 22, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Abigail Cecile Is Going Out on Her Own

Exciting news! Abigail Cecile is going out on her own instead of using a distributor.  The changeover will happen in July 2018.
http://www.abigailcecile.com/blog/2018/5/31/bgaqnjpqosjekbd4rs3f4pvwxiqqy2

We are happy she is growing and changing and creating wonderful fun things for us to stitch.
http://www.abigailcecile.com/needlepoint-canvases/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 4, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Learn with Lycette's Lessons

Thanks to this note from Horse Country Chic, I've learned that Lycette Designs plans an online How To Needlepoint class via Instagram.
https://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2018/05/learn-to-stitch.html

It's geared toward younger folks (hence the postings on Instagram) and will probably just be the basics, but it's a great idea to help people who don't have a stitching friend or shop to show them.  The details will be posted to Jessica's Lycette blog.
https://lycettedesigns.com/lycettes-lessons/#more-1719

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 31, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Newest Mystery Class is Fleur UPDATED

Ruth Schmuff has revealed the newest mystery class starting this July—it's "Fleur" the royal hamster from Kimberly!  This will be a quick class, as it is happening in the summer when there are lots of distractions, but it's a real cutie. I'll update this as Ruth posts progress reports.
https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2018/05/fleur-the-newest-royal/?mc_cid=2575848074&mc_eid=60242fbe68

UPDATE:  Stitching animals is always hard as folks are scared to death of needle painting (also called thread painting).  Looks like Ruth is doing a modified needle painting technique mixed with a variety of other stitches to create the little Fleur's body and paws and face.  Interesting!
https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2018/07/fleur-a-lesson-in-thread-painting/?mc_cid=66d5cd7846&mc_eid=c05eb4bd3b

UPDATE #2:  This was a quick class. Fleur has a tiara now (and some fabulous backgrounds).
https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2018/08/the-hamster-has-her-tiara/

UPDATE #3:  Here is Fleur the hamster made into a lovely pillow.
https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2019/10/its-a-finish/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 21, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Tenth Anniversary Sale

Today is Gay Ann Roger's Tenth Anniversary sale to celebrate the ten years since she set up her website.  I am a big fan of her feminine, delicate designs and will certainly do a little browsing to see if there is anything to tempt me despite my problems counting to three accurately.  I know she will have both her Echoes of Elizabeth Sampler and the Echoes Tudor Rose Sampler available, plus something new is promised.  Gay Ann usually sells out of her chart kits quickly, so if you want to pick up something special, don't dawdle.
http://www.gayannrogers.com

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 1, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Enriched Stitch is Moving UPDATED

Enriched Stitch is moving to new and larger quarters in Wilton, Connecticut.
http://astheneedleturns.com/in-the-home-stretch/

The reopening is set for today, June 2.
http://astheneedleturns.com/in-the-home-stretch/

Here are pictures. Use the side arrows to see everything.
https://www.facebook.com/348498438515811/photos/pcb.1925041004194872/1925040044194968/?type=3&theater

Here's a map and their new address.  If you are in the area, stop by and say hello for me, ok?
http://enrichedstitch.com/contact-us/

UPDATE:  The June shop newsletter has a nice photos of the shop exterior and interior.
http://astheneedleturns.com/june-newsletter-2/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 30, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Let's Try Something Different

The world of blogging is slowly dying, which means there is less needlepoint information Out There for me to mention.  All you have to do is check the blog list here to see how many blogs have not published in a year or five or more!  I don't have enough articles to publish every day now unless I start writing original content, which I don't have the time to do.  Writing even this short notice took me over 30 minutes this morning. time that could be spent stitching, doing chores, or even reading a good book.  So I'm going to switch to publishing articles every other day here on the odd days of the month and publishing an article about stitch guides on the Chilly Hollow Stitch Guides Blog (available by clicking on the magic carpet photo in the right hand column) every other day on the even days.  This will start June 3.

Occasionally I'll dig up an old article here for you to read.  There's a lot of good stuff.  Blog's ten years old here at Blogger and I started blogging using Yahoo's defunct 360 blogging tools at least a year before that.  Of course all the earliest information is gone, disappearing when 360 was shut down.  I published articles on both blogging sites for around six months when I learned that 360 was going to go dark.

If you show up here and there's nothing new, check out the CH Stitch Guides Blog because it must be an even day.  Or use the search function to find all sorts of fascinating things from the past.  A good topic to search on is "Bonnie," for example.  I won't tell you why, you'll have to discover for yourself!  Or read through the tabs just under the header where I have all sorts of answers to commonly asked questions in the world of needlepoint.

Sorry, but everything changes.  I am trying to keep blogging without increasing my work load too much.  Facebook is taking more and more of my time as I try to manage Needlepoint Nation there.  It is harder than you would think being a good hostess to twelve thousand needlepointers, especially if you have a busy and full real life going on, too.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 28, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: The Pip and Roo Website is Live

The Pip and Roo Needleworks website is live!  Now you can read about Tarra and shop.  Don't miss the horsehair needle threader, perfect for the equestrian stitcher in your life!
https://www.pipandroo.com

Note that items that are priced at $0 are out of stock.  Stay tuned for more new designs and restocking.

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 21, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.