The Crooner

Nimble Needle in New Jersey is singing along with the Beatles and this canvas from Birds of a Feather.
http://nimbleneedlenj.com/all-my-loving/

I had no ideas rabbits sang!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright February 11, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

TNNA Market Trends

Enough new designs are out at the Winter TNNA show that I have seen new trends emerging in the painted canvas world for 2015--The first is that mushrooms are everywhere, especially the poisonous Amanita muscaria with its white polka dots on a red cap.  Birds of a Feather has a lot of small mushroom pieces.
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2015/01/phoenix-canvases-coming-home-with-us.html

Vicki Sawyer of Melissa Shirley Designs has the hedgehog and baby owl wearing Amanitas.
http://melissashirleydesigns.com/galsearch/index.cgi?index=1415046012_30135&col=

http://melissashirleydesigns.com/galsearch/index.cgi?index=1412728061_16438&col=

These build upon Maggie's mushroom canvas and Melissa Shirley's vintage mushrooms from last year.
http://www.stitchtherapyneedlepoint.com/feature.php?id=23684&title=Fungi&itemtype=hand%20painted%20canvases

http://www.stitchtherapyneedlepoint.com/feature.php?id=12115&title=Vintage%20Mushrooms/Boletus&itemtype=hand%20painted%20canvases

The second trend is canvases that honor our military and police, joining canvases that honor firemen that have been available since 2001.  Colors of Praise has new police and firemen badges and...
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2015/01/phoenix-market-saturday-update.html

Juli Poitras' miliary medals showing the Bronze Star, Medal of Honor and the Purple Heart.
http://jpneedlepoint.com/Newdesigns.html

What trends have you noticed?

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright January 11, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Need a Fox or Two?

Do you love foxes? Do you want to stitch some? Horse Country Chic loves needlepointed foxes and has posted a collection that you might enjoy.  They come in all sizes, shapes and styles, but they all have Reynard's charm!
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2014/11/o-so-foxy-needlepoint.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright November 13, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Peeking through Chaparral's Windows

Stephanie has been on a quick road trip and managed to visit Chaparral in Houston with her camera. Her snaps are better than the ones your friends are trying to show you of the Grand Canyon, trust me!
http://stephsstitching.blogspot.com/2013/10/road-trip-with-side-trip.html

http://stephsstitching.blogspot.com/2013/10/more-of-chaparral-in-houston.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
@ Copyright 2013 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Trunk Shows, Newsletters and More

Roanoke Squirrel Clip on From Labors of Love

Needle House's latest newsletter heads off the summary of trunk shows and sales for this week.  The newsletter link is on their home page.  Just scroll down to the bottom and click on Summer-July to see the latest news, find out how to stitch the Tudor Stitch, and enjoy some British-themed designs.  It's also fun to click on the Projects to Stitch page to see their latest clubs and individual pieces that can be kitted up for easy stitching this summer.
http://www.theneedlehouse.com/jm/

Fireside Stitchery just announced an Edie and Ginger trunk show (ten percent off the canvases plus a free stitch guide and ten percent off the threads if you buy them at the same time).  These classic designs are distributed by CBK now.   Edie and Ginger created the craze for frog shaped frame weights and some classics like the Froggy Wizard of Oz and the surf frog, not to mention the frogs frolicking at the pool, are included in the trunk show.    You can also find their famous fairy tale pillow designs, intricate little vignettes of the stories we know so well, and many other timeless designs like the heart lady series or their intricate Christmas stockings that are going to look fabulous all in basketweave.
http://www.firesidestitchery.com/fs/handPaintedCanvas/index.cfm?fuseaction=GETVirtualTrunkShows&saleId=132&saleTypeId=1

Ridgewood Needlepoint has Cooper Oaks canvases everywhere.  Their June trunk show canvases are twenty percent off and there are 500 to choose from!
http://www.ridgewoodneedlepoint.com/

BeStitched is having a SharonG trunk show (20 percent off).  Check the Sharong.com website for canvases, then head to the BeStitched website to order.
http://bestitchedneedlepoint.com/

Peacock Alley is having an Associated Talents trunk show.  AT is another favorite designer or mine, so I am thrilled to see all the models and canvases on the Peahen's site.  Remember, many of these canvases have a free stitch guide on the AT website, so check there once you have chosen favorites to see if you can download a free guide to help you get started.
http://www.peacockalleyneedlepoint.com/Peacock_Alley_Needlepoint/Home.html

http://www.atneedlepoint.com/

Bedecked and Beadazzled has the Labors of Love (20 percent off) at the shop.  Browse the Labors of Love website (second link) and then give them a call.
http://www.bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/whatsNew.php

http://www.laborsofloveneedlepoint.com/

The Chaparral is having A Collection of Designs over for a trunk show that ends June 23.  They don't post images of trunk shows on their website (but there is contact info for those who want to buy).  Click on the second link to browse ACOD's wonderful pieces.
http://www.ndlpt.com/

http://www.acollectionofdesigns.com/gallery.htm

Rebecca Wood's trunk show (20 percent off) is at Thistle Needleworks in Connecticut.  If you don't like close enough to visit, go to their online shop Alex Paras Needlearts.
http://store.apneedlearts.com/rewodetrshju.html

Are you a fan of the clip on bird canvases from Labors of Love?  But you aren't wild about birds or perhaps you have already stitched as many birds as you like and want something a bit different but similar?  Then I have a treat for you--Yarn Explosion in Roanoke has an exclusive clip on squirrel design that you can order.   You can see the canvas above.  Just contact them at the second link for the details.
http://www.laborsofloveneedlepoint.com/gallery.php?category=2

http://yarnexplosion.com/

The Classic Stitch in Illinois has invited The Studio to be their trunk show for June.  Are you a fan of their "topper" canvases?  If so, give Classic Stitch a call to see if your favorite little outfit is available.
http://www.theclassicstitch.com/

http://www.thestudiokc.com/midwest/toppers.html

Barbara Bergsten's designs are appearing at Sign of the Arrow this month.  Follow the links to the shop site.
http://createneedlepoint.typepad.com/create_needlepoint/2012/06/bbd-needlepoint-trunk-show-june.html

The Nimble Needle in Atlanta has two trunk shows for June:  the Julia belt collection and Sandra Gilmore's Once in a Blue Moon canvases. The second link is their website with contact information in case you need help selecting just the right belt canvas or want to get the price for that Gilmore canvas you've had your eye on.
http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=45d1a2a693824b7bef0df6f6c&id=55f53df049&e=dc439ad853

http://www.atlantanimbleneedle.com/index.html

Ridgewood has the Cooper Oaks trunk show at their shop (20 percent off).
http://ridgewoodneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2012/06/we-are-happy-to-announce-cooper-oaks.html

The Needlepointer's trunk show for June is from Birds of a Feather.  Check their website for details.
http://www.theneedlepointer.com/trunkshows.php

Bristly Thistle has Point of It All Designs as their current trunk show (20 percent off). You can see a preview of the collection here.
http://www.harborwireless.com/Email/PDtrunk.htm

All  patriotic-themed canvases are 25 percent off at Stitch By Stitch during June to celebrate Flag Day.
http://www.stitchbystitchneedlepoint.com/

Eye Candy (and the rest of Ruth Schmuff's designs) is appearing at Barbara's Needlepoint in Souix Falls.  Check out the photos and follow the links to Barbara's Facebook page as the shop doesn't have a website.
http://eyecandyneedleart.blogspot.com/2012/06/trunk-show-update.html

Finally, Old World Designs is having a Julia, Beth Gantz and an Associated Talents trunk show in june plus a Julie Pischke trunk show in July! Read all about it in their newsletter.
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=livfunbab&v=001EXWmPNxFGZsuoLluUIqHKXmqLfjQOLayp0V968jbOOryFbUE_-j1AlALipJwUJVpl4A7c7g4cqYfYoxcVIEZL6GaIvZUtVoXJtOTQLsDIYJCAA2QGjwJFQ%3D%3D


Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

The Sampler Collector UPDATED

Carolyn Hedge Baird takes us on a tour of her sampler collection and those of her friends, ranging from old samplers on linen to modern painted needlepoint versions.  This inspired me to go looking for painted canvas versions of samplers, both vintage and modern.
http://www.livingwithneedlepoint.com/2012/06/03/samplers-both-old-and-new/

http://www.livingwithneedlepoint.com/2012/06/05/more-pictures-of-contemporary-needlepoint-sampler-collections/

http://www.livingwithneedlepoint.com/2012/06/10/more-framed-samplers/

UPDATE:
http://www.livingwithneedlepoint.com/2012/06/19/one-more-sampler-post/

If you are a sampler lover like Carolyn, you'll enjoy looking at the painted canvas versions available from Birds of a Feather.
http://www.flocktogether.com/needlepoint/samplers.php

Ewe and Eye's Blakeley Wilson designs are modern farm scenes that are sure to have appeal for the sampler folks.
http://www.eweandeyeandfriends.com/html/thumbnails.php?artistSearch=Blakely+Wilson

Samantha Taylor has a modern baby sampler.
http://www.jvoichdesigns.com/needlepoint_by_samantha_taylor/kits.htm

Stitch-it's Prairie Schooler line has wonderful primitive artworks.
http://www.stitch-its.com/prairie.htm

Wellesley Needlepoint features the traditional scenes from Julie Paukert that charm us with their old fashioned scenes.
http://www.wellesleyneedlepoint.com/ExclusiveDesigns.shtml

Knit and Needlepoint offers both traditional sampler designs and patterns taken from quilts and woven coverlets.  They also have modern samplers like the mermaid sampler shown here.
http://www.needlepoint-boston.com/canvases/index.php?gallery=15

Stitch Boutique of Boston has a lovely blue and white sampler.
http://www.stitchboutiqueboston.com/canvases-traditional/a-stitch-in-time-p-662/

Janet Granger has traditional samplers in miniature for dollhouses that are on evenweave fabric.
http://www.janetgranger.co.uk/acatalog/Needlepoint_Kits_Samplers_for_your_dollshouse.html

That's enough for now, sampler lovers!


Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

My Favorite Winter Coat

Wouldn't it be fabulous to have a killer red winter coat like this one?  It makes me feel warm all over just to look at it!
http://ridgewoodneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2012/01/how-great-is-this-nancy-decided-that.html


If your wardrobe is more casual, then maybe you want a jeans jacket?
http://www.flocktogether.com/needlepoint/jean.php


Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

Twister, Wild Hearts, and A Knitter Runs Amuck

Something must be in the air because I found two different versions of Twister on the World Wide Web today.  Here is the red and gray one, still underway...
http://lizartblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/twister-progress-4.html

...and here is the finished pink and ecru one.  Love it!
http://sukylady.blogspot.com/2011/01/continued.html

Twister is a charted design from the late Patricia Spencer.  If you are interested in seeing other charted pieces, you should look at what Scarlet Thread just added to their online shop.
http://stitchything.blogspot.com/2011/01/check-out-new-items-just-added-today.html

If you are a painted canvas fiend, you'll enjoy Squiggee's Wild Hearts.  They come in zebra, cheetah, and more.
http://squiggeedesigns.blogspot.com/2011/01/wild-hearts.html

Nimble Needle is showing off the new Birds of a Feather canvases they have in stock.  There's going to be a trunk show from the same designer there soon, too.  If you are sick of the gray winter outside, this is a good antidote.
http://thenimbleneedle.blogspot.com/2011/01/craving-for-color.html

Since we are visiting Nimble Needle, romantics will want to check out the two colorways of the new William and Kate royal marriage canvas from Designers Forum.  Their wedding is the end of April, which seems very close these days.
http://thenimbleneedle.blogspot.com/2011/01/royal-wedding-sampler.html

The final link is for those who need a laugh.  Knitters apparently suffer from the same problem needlepointers do when it comes to starting new things instead of finishing old ones.
http://www.yarnharlot.ca/blog/archives/2011/01/10/news_item.html

Maybe I shouldn't call myself the Master Enabler.  Maybe I am a virus in disguise, spreading needlepoint far and wide?

Jane, off to think it over here in Chilly Hollow

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