Are you a fan of classic tent stitched needlepoint? Then you will really enjoy seeing Horse Country Chic's stitching. She does rugs, pillows for bedrooms and ornaments just because.
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/05/finished-needlepoint-projects-part-one.html
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/05/finished-needlepoint-projects-part-two.html
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/05/finished-needlepoint-projects-part-three.html
If you are tempted but on a budget, Horse County Chic is the queen of finding bargains!
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/05/vintage-needlepoint-finds.html
UPDATE: More! There are belts, a stool cover, a purse, etc.
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/06/more-finished-needlepoint-projects.html
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© Copyright May 12, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
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Saturday, May 30, 2020
Breaking News: ANG Seminar is Going Virtual
Labels:
2020,
ANG,
ANG Seminar,
news
The American Needlepoint Guild's Seminar in the fall was cancelled but it's being held virtually! Registration starts June 1 or June 3, depending on if you already registered for the cancelled venue, so be ready. However, nothing is linked on their website yet. That may not happen until June 1.
https://www.needlepoint.org/page/Seminar2020Home
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https://www.needlepoint.org/page/Seminar2020Home
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Spring Quilt Block: Another Free Design from DebBee's designs
Labels:
charts,
DebBee's Designs,
Debbie Rowley,
free
Debbie Rowley had so much fun with her last free chart stitch along, she decided to do another.
https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/05/17/lets-start-something-new/
It is called Spring Quilt Block.
https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/05/20/spring-quilt-block-first-steps/
https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/05/27/spring-quilt-block-continuing-with-the-giant-scotch-stitch/
https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/05/29/spring-quilt-block-giant-scotch-with-cashmere/
https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/06/01/spring-quilt-block-first-border-stitch/
https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/06/03/spring-quilt-block-on-the-home-stretch/
https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/06/05/the-last-border-finishing-up-spring-quilt-block/
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© Copyright May 17, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/05/17/lets-start-something-new/
It is called Spring Quilt Block.
https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/05/20/spring-quilt-block-first-steps/
https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/05/27/spring-quilt-block-continuing-with-the-giant-scotch-stitch/
https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/05/29/spring-quilt-block-giant-scotch-with-cashmere/
https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/06/01/spring-quilt-block-first-border-stitch/
https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/06/03/spring-quilt-block-on-the-home-stretch/
https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/06/05/the-last-border-finishing-up-spring-quilt-block/
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© Copyright May 17, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Friday, May 29, 2020
A Free Harry Potter Stitch Guide
Labels:
Etsy,
free,
Harry Potter,
Hook and Harbor,
stitch guides,
Virginia Barney
You don't see many Harry Potter canvases since most would be copyright violations and J.K. Rowling's lawyers keep that in check. However, the new designer Hook and Harbor has some cute ornaments that reference these much-loved books without being copyright violations.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/HookandHarborCo?section_id=28144373
To top off the fun, Jinny Barney has done a free stitch guide for the Wizard Glasses Ornament. Her treatment of the glass in the glasses is unique, too.
https://stitchstyleblog.com/2020/05/wizard-glasses-ornament/
Thanks, Jinny! Ok, who is going to re-read one of the Potter books this summer?
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 17, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/HookandHarborCo?section_id=28144373
To top off the fun, Jinny Barney has done a free stitch guide for the Wizard Glasses Ornament. Her treatment of the glass in the glasses is unique, too.
https://stitchstyleblog.com/2020/05/wizard-glasses-ornament/
Thanks, Jinny! Ok, who is going to re-read one of the Potter books this summer?
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 17, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Goldwork with Ruth: The Movies UPDATED
Labels:
Bedecked and Beadazzled,
goldwork,
pearl purl,
Ruth Schmuff,
videos
Today's fun is courtesy of Ruth Schmuff of Bedecked and Beadazzled. She has posted three little videos about using goldwork, specifically pearl purl, on a painted canvas. Each video is short and deals with one step in using pearl purl (sometimes called purl purl) on your canvas.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFtZGR9AGkJHLWmz99JrsVRhbGQEc4vAB
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0k_t86P-1g
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https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFtZGR9AGkJHLWmz99JrsVRhbGQEc4vAB
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0k_t86P-1g
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 15, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Ruth Does the Twist (with Lazy Daisy Stitch)
Labels:
Bedecked and Beadazzled,
birds,
feathers,
how to,
Ruth Schmuff,
Twisted Lazy Daisy,
videos
Today's fun is a video by Ruth Schmuff of Bedecked and Beadazzled teaching how to create a feather with a Twisted Lazy Daisy Stitch. It's fun! Made me dizzy twisting, though! LOL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB9qBhJMU7A&t=39s
If you want to know how this turns out, check the progress photo on Three Birds on Ruth's blog.
https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2020/05/dip-your-toe-in-the-water/
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 15, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB9qBhJMU7A&t=39s
If you want to know how this turns out, check the progress photo on Three Birds on Ruth's blog.
https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2020/05/dip-your-toe-in-the-water/
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 15, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
A Snippet on Scissors
Labels:
Inspirations,
scissor fobs,
scissors,
scissors fobs
Inspirations magazine has an interesting brief article on scissors in this week's e-newsletter.
https://mailchi.mp/inspirationsmagazine/embroidery-news-issue-461636?e=cb5b277f1f
There is a bit about the history of scissors and it discusses the various types of scissors and what works best for various needlework projects. There's even a bit about why folks use scissor fobs.
Inspirations is an expensive but gorgeous magazine from Australia. They do a weekly free newsletter that is also gorgeous. I enjoy reading it each Friday morning when it lands in my email In Box.
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 15, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
https://mailchi.mp/inspirationsmagazine/embroidery-news-issue-461636?e=cb5b277f1f
There is a bit about the history of scissors and it discusses the various types of scissors and what works best for various needlework projects. There's even a bit about why folks use scissor fobs.
Inspirations is an expensive but gorgeous magazine from Australia. They do a weekly free newsletter that is also gorgeous. I enjoy reading it each Friday morning when it lands in my email In Box.
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 15, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Monday, May 25, 2020
Let's Go Rescue Dovo Scissors UPDATED
Labels:
Dovo,
Jessica Grimm,
news,
scissors
Jessica Grimm's latest blog posting alerted me to the fact that Dovo Scissors in Germany is in financial trouble.
https://www.jessicagrimm.com/blog/embroidery-bits-and-bobs7911269
I know a great many people love Dovo scissors, so it is time for fans to buy a new pair to try and give the company a little time to get their financial house in order. It would be especially nice if you bought from Jessica herself since she's a small business in Germany and hard hit by the quarantine rules right now.
https://www.jessicagrimm.com/store/c25/Scissors.html
UPDATE: If you were curious about Broche, here's more information, and Jessica has added new types of Dovo scissors to her online store. See? That's how it works in needlework businesses: buy something and you support the craftsmen who made it, the distributor who gets it into the stores, and the shop that sells it to you. Go Dovo!
https://www.jessicagrimm.com/blog/the-brochebrodsebretsche-part-ii
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© Copyright May 11, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
https://www.jessicagrimm.com/blog/embroidery-bits-and-bobs7911269
I know a great many people love Dovo scissors, so it is time for fans to buy a new pair to try and give the company a little time to get their financial house in order. It would be especially nice if you bought from Jessica herself since she's a small business in Germany and hard hit by the quarantine rules right now.
https://www.jessicagrimm.com/store/c25/Scissors.html
UPDATE: If you were curious about Broche, here's more information, and Jessica has added new types of Dovo scissors to her online store. See? That's how it works in needlework businesses: buy something and you support the craftsmen who made it, the distributor who gets it into the stores, and the shop that sells it to you. Go Dovo!
https://www.jessicagrimm.com/blog/the-brochebrodsebretsche-part-ii
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 11, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Books for the Left Handed Stitcher
Labels:
books,
left handed,
lefties,
lefty
Linda just asked on Needlepoint Nation what books were recommended for a left-handed stitcher. Here's what folks told her:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/2971483752928763/
In case the link goes bad, here are the books recommended. All are out of print.
Davie Hyman's Diagonal Basketweave has a section on basketweave for lefties.
Left-handed Needlepoint by Regina Hurburt, 1972.
The New York Times Book of Needlepoint for Left-Handers by Elaine Slater, 1974.
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© Copyright May 14, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/2971483752928763/
In case the link goes bad, here are the books recommended. All are out of print.
Davie Hyman's Diagonal Basketweave has a section on basketweave for lefties.
Left-handed Needlepoint by Regina Hurburt, 1972.
The New York Times Book of Needlepoint for Left-Handers by Elaine Slater, 1974.
UPDATE: Also recommended is Yvette Stanton's The Left-Handed Embroiderer's Companion, 2010.
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 14, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Sunday, May 24, 2020
A Facemask Cover in Needlepoint UPDATED
Labels:
coronavirus,
free,
masks,
NeedlePaint.com
This free design is fun, but I think it's not very practical given the constant laundering a fabric face mask needs. Sure would be a fun display item for a needlepoint shop, though!
https://lifetart.com/2020/04/16/quarantine-needlepoint-mask-cover/?fbclid=IwAR0TKKZG4N0duNUrBcJySO7rB6m9e3OoD1ro8JyMr7ellK4vSdgQgpDGfts
Needlepoint.com has cute ones in two sizes.
https://www.needlepaint.com/blog/2020/06/19/needlepaint-masks-unmasked/
https://www.needlepaint.com/blog/2020/08/14/needlepaint-mask-version-2/
https://lifetart.com/2020/04/16/quarantine-needlepoint-mask-cover/?fbclid=IwAR0TKKZG4N0duNUrBcJySO7rB6m9e3OoD1ro8JyMr7ellK4vSdgQgpDGfts
Needlepoint.com has cute ones in two sizes.
https://www.needlepaint.com/blog/2020/06/19/needlepaint-masks-unmasked/
https://www.needlepaint.com/blog/2020/08/14/needlepaint-mask-version-2/
UPDATE: Denise used some of her stitching for custom face masks.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10218488625386825&set=gm.3326139490796519
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 13, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 13, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Saturday, May 23, 2020
Making a Needle Lace Leaf: The Movie
Tricia Nguyen of Thistle Threads has posted a video on how to make a needle lace leaf using a metal thread called Silk Scallop Trim.
http://thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2020/05/using-new-frostings-threads.html
You can buy Silk Scallop Trim from Tricia, but note she is shipping only every two months right now since she's overwhelmed with orders and cannot get any help to manage all the orders that are flowing in. She also has to limit visits to the post office for safety's sake.
https://thistle-threads.myshopify.com/products/silk-scallop-trim
She's using one of her specialty threads but you could do this with probably any metal thread that can be stretched like bullions. Tanja Berlin sells a wide selection of bullions. They are typically cut to length and then attached like a bead but bullions can be stretched out and couched into position.
https://berlinembroidery.com/product-category/hand-embroidery-supplies/goldwork-supplies/metal-threads/
You might also try this with the gimp from Painters Threads. No idea how it will turn out but I like experimenting!
https://threadnuts.com/shop/ols/categories/single-loop-rayon-trim-5m-length-41
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© Copyright May 11, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
http://thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2020/05/using-new-frostings-threads.html
You can buy Silk Scallop Trim from Tricia, but note she is shipping only every two months right now since she's overwhelmed with orders and cannot get any help to manage all the orders that are flowing in. She also has to limit visits to the post office for safety's sake.
https://thistle-threads.myshopify.com/products/silk-scallop-trim
She's using one of her specialty threads but you could do this with probably any metal thread that can be stretched like bullions. Tanja Berlin sells a wide selection of bullions. They are typically cut to length and then attached like a bead but bullions can be stretched out and couched into position.
https://berlinembroidery.com/product-category/hand-embroidery-supplies/goldwork-supplies/metal-threads/
You might also try this with the gimp from Painters Threads. No idea how it will turn out but I like experimenting!
https://threadnuts.com/shop/ols/categories/single-loop-rayon-trim-5m-length-41
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 11, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Friday, May 22, 2020
Annie Bouquet: The Movie
Labels:
Annie Bouquet,
France,
Paris,
tapestry,
Tapisseries de la Bucherie,
videos
Tired of being stuck at home? Thanks to Sally, we can tour Annie Bouquet, the needlepoint store in Paris.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcBxxdMm2Tw&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR1aN-zbeWuGhFMfp1qlNGvB1BJFE1xWRPmIi14PZch8QhhiNz7EkE18T7E
The dialogue is in French but it doesn't matter. You can enjoy looking at Annie herself painted a canvas. Here is her website.
https://anniebouquet.tapisseriedefrance.com
This is her website as well. I think this one has designs by other French designers. Have fun exploring!
http://www.tapisseriedefrance.com
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 1, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcBxxdMm2Tw&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR1aN-zbeWuGhFMfp1qlNGvB1BJFE1xWRPmIi14PZch8QhhiNz7EkE18T7E
The dialogue is in French but it doesn't matter. You can enjoy looking at Annie herself painted a canvas. Here is her website.
https://anniebouquet.tapisseriedefrance.com
This is her website as well. I think this one has designs by other French designers. Have fun exploring!
http://www.tapisseriedefrance.com
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 1, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Thursday, May 21, 2020
The T-Stitch Tutorial with Movie
Many many people like to use t-stitch as a neutral and fast background. Needlepoint.com has created a video to help you understand how to stitch t-stitch. There's a stitch diagram, too.
https://needlepoint.com/blogs/needlepoint-know-how/whats-the-stitch-t-stitch
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 9, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
https://needlepoint.com/blogs/needlepoint-know-how/whats-the-stitch-t-stitch
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 9, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Breaking News: Stitch Therapy Needs Employees
Labels:
news,
shops,
Stitch Therapy
Ever wanted to work in a needlepoint store? Stitch Therapy is looking for two employees. Details are on their home page. This shop is small and in the Houston area but does a lot of mail order business.
https://www.stitchtherapyneedlepoint.com
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 20, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
https://www.stitchtherapyneedlepoint.com
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© Copyright May 20, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Mary Corbet and Cosmo Variegated Cotton Floss UPDATED
Labels:
Cosmo,
cotton floss,
Mary Corbet,
reviews,
threads
Mary Corbet has written an article about cotton flosses that are color fast and it includes a short review of Cosmo variegated cotton floss from Japan.
https://www.needlenthread.com/2020/05/cosmo-seasons-variegated-embroidery-thread.html
I really like Cosmo's regular cotton floss. It has a huge range of colors so you can easily find 7-11 shades of anything almost. I am not as big a fan of their variegated because the colors don't really appeal to me but if you like the colors, this is a terrific cotton floss. It's more expensive than DMC but it's good stuff. Here's where I buy mine, at a local quilt shop that also carries Presencia's Finca perle cottons in size 8 and size 12.
https://www.webfabrics.net/cgi-bin/Store/store.cgi?.s0&lastmenu=&menu=submenu-1100.html
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https://www.needlenthread.com/2020/05/cosmo-seasons-variegated-embroidery-thread.html
I really like Cosmo's regular cotton floss. It has a huge range of colors so you can easily find 7-11 shades of anything almost. I am not as big a fan of their variegated because the colors don't really appeal to me but if you like the colors, this is a terrific cotton floss. It's more expensive than DMC but it's good stuff. Here's where I buy mine, at a local quilt shop that also carries Presencia's Finca perle cottons in size 8 and size 12.
https://www.webfabrics.net/cgi-bin/Store/store.cgi?.s0&lastmenu=&menu=submenu-1100.html
UPDATE #2: Rittenhouse has a little video on this wonderful cotton floss.
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 8, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Needlepoint Now Goes Digital
Labels:
magazines,
Needlepoint Now
Good news from Needlepoint Now magazine—you can now buy a digital edition!
https://needlepointnow.cmail19.com/t/ViewEmail/j/5BC15FA9A2FA8BAF2540EF23F30FEDED/D89D82459BF7DCF144D0DD5392A9C75A
https://www.needlepointnow.com/product-category/digital-back-issues/
Digital issues cost $3.50 each. Hard copy issues of the magazine are $7.00—$8.50 for the current issue--unless they are on sale (which they are right now—stock up!). Currently it looks like digital issues are available only for issues that are sold out in hard copy.
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 25, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
https://needlepointnow.cmail19.com/t/ViewEmail/j/5BC15FA9A2FA8BAF2540EF23F30FEDED/D89D82459BF7DCF144D0DD5392A9C75A
https://www.needlepointnow.com/product-category/digital-back-issues/
Digital issues cost $3.50 each. Hard copy issues of the magazine are $7.00—$8.50 for the current issue--unless they are on sale (which they are right now—stock up!). Currently it looks like digital issues are available only for issues that are sold out in hard copy.
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 25, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Monday, May 18, 2020
Tricia Heaton Designs Stitching for a Cause
Labels:
charities,
Horse County Chic,
Tricia Heaton Designs
Horse Country Chic has a sweet story about the donations Tricia Heaton Designs is making towards an equestrian school to help the students come back after the corona virus ends.
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/05/needlepoint-for-cause.html
If you like classic designs, here is the Tricia Heaton website. Have fun browsing all the wonderful things you can buy straight from the artist and her friends.
https://www.triciaheatondesigns.com/chicneedlepoint
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 5, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/05/needlepoint-for-cause.html
If you like classic designs, here is the Tricia Heaton website. Have fun browsing all the wonderful things you can buy straight from the artist and her friends.
https://www.triciaheatondesigns.com/chicneedlepoint
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 5, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Sunday, May 17, 2020
The Tool Holder from Stitch in Turn
Labels:
organization,
Stitch In Turn,
tools,
wood
Joanne loves her tool holder from Stitch in Turn.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2525861177634327&set=gm.2947744188636053&type=3&theater&ifg=1
This is a one person company run by a woodworker. Here is the website.
https://www.stitchinturn.com
There's an Etsy store, too, with items that are ready to ship. Customs will need to wait until James heals from a table saw injury.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/StitchInTurn?fbclid=IwAR2SsoNQ5TFeBzw8v5awIojs0nTZs7Ebmdku9RnNZjVg-Mi9pUWrjC8UKOc
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 2, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2525861177634327&set=gm.2947744188636053&type=3&theater&ifg=1
This is a one person company run by a woodworker. Here is the website.
https://www.stitchinturn.com
There's an Etsy store, too, with items that are ready to ship. Customs will need to wait until James heals from a table saw injury.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/StitchInTurn?fbclid=IwAR2SsoNQ5TFeBzw8v5awIojs0nTZs7Ebmdku9RnNZjVg-Mi9pUWrjC8UKOc
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 2, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Breaking News: Frank Bielec Has Died UPDATED
Labels:
cross stitch,
Frank Bielec,
Kreinik,
Maggie,
obit,
obituary
Robin King just heard that Frank Bielec has died.
https://www.facebook.com/robin.king.562/posts/10222426736793488
His funny and charming art has been put on needlepoint canvas for us to enjoy by Maggie.
Rest in Peace, Frank. We love what you did.
UPDATE: Kreinik says goodbye with thanks.
http://kreinikthread.blogspot.com/2020/05/KreinikandMoseynMepattern.html
UPDATE #2: BeStitched is having a Maggie trunk show, so they have created a tribute page to Frank showing his designs that Maggie has on needlepoint canvas.
https://bestitchedneedlepointshop.com/collections/maggie-trunk-show/artwork-by_frank-bielec?fbclid=IwAR2ot5BD9SrvxkwlxG5LY9-rs0Sr3gnqDWw_sKIz0rK3bpBnx96Dtr64pLE&inf_contact_key=2c8cc113bb72a3558224305f432a6be3
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https://www.facebook.com/robin.king.562/posts/10222426736793488
His funny and charming art has been put on needlepoint canvas for us to enjoy by Maggie.
Rest in Peace, Frank. We love what you did.
UPDATE: Kreinik says goodbye with thanks.
http://kreinikthread.blogspot.com/2020/05/KreinikandMoseynMepattern.html
UPDATE #2: BeStitched is having a Maggie trunk show, so they have created a tribute page to Frank showing his designs that Maggie has on needlepoint canvas.
https://bestitchedneedlepointshop.com/collections/maggie-trunk-show/artwork-by_frank-bielec?fbclid=IwAR2ot5BD9SrvxkwlxG5LY9-rs0Sr3gnqDWw_sKIz0rK3bpBnx96Dtr64pLE&inf_contact_key=2c8cc113bb72a3558224305f432a6be3
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 16, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
This Smart Cookie Uses Dental Tools
Labels:
dental tools,
threads,
tools
May's Smart Cookie Award goes to Denise, who uses this dental tool to help her rip out.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10217182654898379&set=p.10217182654898379&type=3&theater
Looks like it works well for those who are traveling with their needlepoint. Plan ahead for when we can do that again and order carefully as the price is all over the map.
https://www.homesteadmarket.com/OraPik-Traveler-Plaque-Remover--Twin-Pack_p_17.html
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 17, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10217182654898379&set=p.10217182654898379&type=3&theater
Looks like it works well for those who are traveling with their needlepoint. Plan ahead for when we can do that again and order carefully as the price is all over the map.
https://www.homesteadmarket.com/OraPik-Traveler-Plaque-Remover--Twin-Pack_p_17.html
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 17, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Robot Red Running
Kreinik's blog says that they are getting reports that 003L Red Robot can run when it gets wet. This is probably not as important to needlepointers unless you regularly block your projects when finished, but you need to be aware that this can happen.
http://kreinikthread.blogspot.com/2020/04/seeing-red.html
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 20, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
http://kreinikthread.blogspot.com/2020/04/seeing-red.html
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 20, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Needlepoint is Calming and Relaxing
Labels:
Labors of Love,
newspapers
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution interviewed Mark Young at Labors of Love about needlepoint being a calming and relaxing hobby.
https://www.ajc.com/lifestyles/home-calming-hobbies-that-will-keep-you-relaxed/oHOK8yEC3t4CCWBrcpplON/?fbclid=IwAR2pttzdRO6Wckvb02_EwPvd11rRElvOCVD3hEMXOY6UtnRdCs9_53GgBaA
Thanks to Tara for the heads up!
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© Copyright April 29, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
https://www.ajc.com/lifestyles/home-calming-hobbies-that-will-keep-you-relaxed/oHOK8yEC3t4CCWBrcpplON/?fbclid=IwAR2pttzdRO6Wckvb02_EwPvd11rRElvOCVD3hEMXOY6UtnRdCs9_53GgBaA
Thanks to Tara for the heads up!
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© Copyright April 29, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Needle Docks for Sale
Labels:
Etsy,
Kelly Clark,
needle minders,
scissor fobs,
scissors
Kelly Clark (yes, THAT Kelly Clark) has an Etsy store that sells pretty scissors, beaded fobs to put on the scissors handles, and needle docks, which are needle minders that are unique.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/kellyclarkstudio/?fbclid=IwAR2qd4lhepRNwgCm1u_gwXN11dadjMv1NZ-LulrVIXFMcGGo5kCg_ZvzE00
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© Copyright April 29, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/kellyclarkstudio/?fbclid=IwAR2qd4lhepRNwgCm1u_gwXN11dadjMv1NZ-LulrVIXFMcGGo5kCg_ZvzE00
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 29, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Monday, May 11, 2020
Bunka Bunka Bunka: The Movie
Labels:
bunka brush,
Needlepoint.com,
videos
I own a bunka brush. I don't use it often, but very occasionally it comes in really handy. Needlepoint.com has done a short video about using a bunka brush to create a fuzzy texture.
https://needlepoint.com/blogs/needlepoint-know-how/all-about-the-bunka-brush
The spines are rather soft, not as stiff as something like a copper brush used to clean rust from metal. And the bunka brush itself is smaller than you would think. But it works very well.
Enjoy the little movie!
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© Copyright April 28, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
https://needlepoint.com/blogs/needlepoint-know-how/all-about-the-bunka-brush
The spines are rather soft, not as stiff as something like a copper brush used to clean rust from metal. And the bunka brush itself is smaller than you would think. But it works very well.
Enjoy the little movie!
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 28, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Sunday, May 10, 2020
Posey Parker's Guide To Getting into Needlepoint
Labels:
beginners,
guides,
Posey Parker
Posey Parker has written a guide for beginners at needlepoint. It has good advice and lots of links to things you can pick up that aren't too expensive.
https://nymag.com/strategist/article/parker-posey-beginner-needlepoint-guide-kits-tools.html
I think doing needlepoint "jazz style" is genius!*
*Jazz style means improvisation, using whatever colors you want wherever you want.
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 14, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
https://nymag.com/strategist/article/parker-posey-beginner-needlepoint-guide-kits-tools.html
I think doing needlepoint "jazz style" is genius!*
*Jazz style means improvisation, using whatever colors you want wherever you want.
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 14, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Saturday, May 9, 2020
Instructional DVDs on Sale
Labels:
BeStitched,
DVDs,
Lisa Kessler,
sales,
videos
Lisa at BeStitched has been cleaning house I think. She has grab bags of her instructional DVDs on sale. You get four random DVDs plus a pair of small scissors and a little tool pouch with a fun saying. Deal!
https://bestitchedneedlepointshop.com/products/dvd-grab-bag?inf_contact_key=6fb999c6f295e40f2f2fb93c962615b7
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 8 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
https://bestitchedneedlepointshop.com/products/dvd-grab-bag?inf_contact_key=6fb999c6f295e40f2f2fb93c962615b7
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 8 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Friday, May 8, 2020
An Interview with Madeline Elizabeth UPDATED
Labels:
Fiber Talk,
interviews,
Madeline Elizabeth,
Needlepoint.com
Needlepoint.com has a short but fun interview with Madeline Elizabeth, a new needlepoint designer—who hasn't even graduated high school yet!
https://needlepoint.com/blogs/needlepoint-know-how/meet-the-artist-madeline-elizabeth
If you want to see the designs Madeline Elizabeth mentions in the interview, start here on her website.
https://www.madeleineelizabeth.net/current-designs-copy
UPDATE: Fiber Talk interviewed Madeline here.
https://wetalkfiber.com/2020/08/23/fiber-talk-with-madeleine-harwell/
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 25, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
https://needlepoint.com/blogs/needlepoint-know-how/meet-the-artist-madeline-elizabeth
If you want to see the designs Madeline Elizabeth mentions in the interview, start here on her website.
https://www.madeleineelizabeth.net/current-designs-copy
UPDATE: Fiber Talk interviewed Madeline here.
https://wetalkfiber.com/2020/08/23/fiber-talk-with-madeleine-harwell/
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 25, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Making a Hat Band the Easy Way UPDATED
Labels:
DIY,
hat bands,
Horse County Chic,
tutorials
Horse Country Chic is making a hat band for a straw hat.
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/04/my-needlepoint-hat-band-project.html
She makes it look easy, too. Tent stitched projects are so soothing right now. Hopefully you can find something fun you want to stitch for a hat band of your very own.
UPDATE: Here is her hat band finished. Neat!
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/05/my-finished-needlepoint-hatband-project.html
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 25, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/04/my-needlepoint-hat-band-project.html
She makes it look easy, too. Tent stitched projects are so soothing right now. Hopefully you can find something fun you want to stitch for a hat band of your very own.
UPDATE: Here is her hat band finished. Neat!
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/05/my-finished-needlepoint-hatband-project.html
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 25, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
What Is It With Cats and Needle Minders?
Labels:
cats,
Etsy,
needle minders
I was looking for something on Etsy and realized how many cat and coffee-themed needle minders there are. I thought these were charming. Enjoy the browse. (By the way, there don't seem to be dog+coffee ones. Odd!)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/699790559/kit-tea-cat-needle-minder-cat-magnet-cat?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=needle+minders&ref=sr_gallery-1-8&organic_search_click=1&bes=1
https://www.etsy.com/listing/586378462/lazy-grey-tabby-coffee-cat-premium?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=needle+minders+coffee&ref=sr_gallery-1-47&organic_search_click=1&cns=1
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© Copyright April 23, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/699790559/kit-tea-cat-needle-minder-cat-magnet-cat?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=needle+minders&ref=sr_gallery-1-8&organic_search_click=1&bes=1
https://www.etsy.com/listing/586378462/lazy-grey-tabby-coffee-cat-premium?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=needle+minders+coffee&ref=sr_gallery-1-47&organic_search_click=1&cns=1
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 23, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Suzie Recommends UPDATED
Labels:
Enriched Stitch,
free,
stitch guides,
Suzie Vallerie
Suzie Vallerie of Enriched Stitch is having fun with various canvases from Enriched Stitch, pulling threads and picking stitches for various areas.
https://astheneedleturns.com/what-would-suzie-do/
https://astheneedleturns.com/what-would-suzie-do-2/
UPDATE: More Suzie ideas.
https://astheneedleturns.com/what-would-suzie-do-3/
Of course any of the pieces from the shop will come with a free guide, but you don't have to buy them to learn from Suzie's vision for each.
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 24, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
https://astheneedleturns.com/what-would-suzie-do/
https://astheneedleturns.com/what-would-suzie-do-2/
UPDATE: More Suzie ideas.
https://astheneedleturns.com/what-would-suzie-do-3/
Of course any of the pieces from the shop will come with a free guide, but you don't have to buy them to learn from Suzie's vision for each.
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 24, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Monday, May 4, 2020
Leather Ring Thimbles
Labels:
custom,
Deep Woods Leather,
Etsy,
thimbles
Deanna has a new leather thimble that she just loves.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/2926508684092937/
These are made to measure (you measure your finger with a piece of string, something that all of us have easily available!) and the ring is sewn together. If you want the outside to be dimpled, you need to ask for this. A variety of colors are available and you can probably get them decorated, too.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DeepWoodsLeather?ref=shop_sugg
https://www.etsy.com/listing/737319654/simplistic-leather-ring-unisex-stackable?ref=shop_home_active_8
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 23, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/2926508684092937/
These are made to measure (you measure your finger with a piece of string, something that all of us have easily available!) and the ring is sewn together. If you want the outside to be dimpled, you need to ask for this. A variety of colors are available and you can probably get them decorated, too.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DeepWoodsLeather?ref=shop_sugg
https://www.etsy.com/listing/737319654/simplistic-leather-ring-unisex-stackable?ref=shop_home_active_8
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 23, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Sunday, May 3, 2020
Breaking News: All 2020 Seminars Cancelled
In case you haven't heard, ANG, EGA and NAN have all cancelled their national seminars for 2020.
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 9, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 9, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Advice on Choosing a Canvas
Labels:
Horse County Chic,
painted canvases,
tips,
tricks
Horse Country Chic has good advice on choosing a painted canvas in their latest blog posting. She lists her favorite designers, too, which is always fun as there's bound to be someone we don't know about.
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/04/my-favorite-needlepoint-designers-and.html
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 21, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/04/my-favorite-needlepoint-designers-and.html
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 21, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Saturday, May 2, 2020
Pre-Stitched Mini Stockings
Do you need a little pre-stitched mini stocking for next Christmas? Horse Country Chic has an idea where to buy.
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/05/bauble-stockings.html
Here's the link to the Bauble Stockings website.
https://www.baublestockings.com/collections/all
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© Copyright May 1, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/05/bauble-stockings.html
Here's the link to the Bauble Stockings website.
https://www.baublestockings.com/collections/all
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Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 1, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Friday, May 1, 2020
Rehoboth Beach 2020 Needlework Exhibit Cancelled
Labels:
news,
Rehoboth Beach Museum
The needlework exhibit held each year at the Rehoboth Beach Museum in Delaware has been cancelled for 2020.
https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2020/04/rehoboth-beach-needlework-exhibit-for.html
Not surprising but look on the bright side—you have plenty of time to finish something amazing to exhibit in 2021.
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 30, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2020/04/rehoboth-beach-needlework-exhibit-for.html
Not surprising but look on the bright side—you have plenty of time to finish something amazing to exhibit in 2021.
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 30, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
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