Melita's Three Finishes

Melita has finished three counted canvaswork projects done with her ANG chapters.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/04/20/framed-starburst-by-patricia-hartman-orchid-lady-by-mary-knapp-and-summer-fireworks-by-ann-marie-anderson-mayes/

They are all lovely and all done with Ann-Marie Anderson-Mayes' Beautiful Stitches thread line from Australia.  You can browse her website here-

https://beautifulstitches.com.au/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright April 21, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

NJNA's September 2024 Report

The latest newsletter from the New Jersey Needle Artists chapter of ANG is just out.  It is full of ANG chapter news, including a class they took from Ann-Marie Anderson Mayes of Beautiful Stitches.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2024/09/22/whats-happening-at-njna-9-22-24/

There's also news about Kreinik on cards, a look at Krissy Johnson's new book full of fonts for personalizing your stitching, a new club, Halloween designs, self-finishing totes and pouches, and a look at new canvases that just premiered at the Fall Needlepoint Reunion in Texas.  It's a fun read and a quick way to catch up on the latest if you don't have time to read Blog.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright September 23, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Happy Birthday from Ann-Marie of Beautiful Stitches

Ann-Marie of Beautiful Stitches has just had a birthday and what does she do?  She gives US a present!  In case you didn't know, Ann-Marie is a teacher and designer of counted pieces from Western Australia.
http://beautifulstitches.com.au/another-year-another-birthday/

Yes, she's published a free chart of her lovely "Autumn Fireworks" for you to download as a PDF file.
http://www.beautifulstitches.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/Autumn%20Fireworks%20Downloads/Beautiful%20Stitches%20-%20Autumn%20Fireworks.pdf

Then you can run wild in your stash, pulling an overdye and three other solid threads that use (or compliment) the overdye's colors.  Counted canvas workers everywhere are rejoicing!

Happy birthday, Ann-Marie!  Thanks.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright August 26, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Ann-Marie is Free for Her Birthday

Ann-Marie of Beautiful Stitches in Australia is having a birthday! She's getting ready to open an Etsy store for her counted designs and to celebrate her birthday and give folks an idea of what her charts are like, she has a free pattern for you to download and enjoy. 
http://beautifulstitches.com.au/a-free-pattern-to-celebrate-my-birthday/

Here is the direct link to the pattern.  It is in color with all the stitches you use diagrammed to make it easy. to follow along
http://beautifulstitches.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/Pincushion%20Downloads/Beautiful%20Stitches%20Pincushion.pdf

The fascinating thing is that Ann-Marie includes what she calls a "colouring-in page" so you can try out color combos to create your own version of her design.  Great idea!
http://beautifulstitches.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/Pincushion%20Downloads/BeautifulStitchesPincushionColouring.pdf

If her Etsy store opens before this goes live, I'll add the link here--
https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/243815465/canvaswork-embroidery-design-pathways-of

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright August 26, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.