A Profile of Cleopatria's Needle

The latest newsletter from Needlepoint for Fun profiles the British needlepoint kit company Cleopatra's Needle.
http://www.icontact-archive.com/3sPNpcHW2d6IBVeY4CRghFboCanPyj3B?w=4

If you'd like to see more besides what the shop has on sale from the company, here is the Cleopatra's Needle website.  They use printed canvases and Appleton wool and pack everything into the kits in Scotland.
https://www.cleopatrasneedle.co.uk

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright August 18, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Vicky Lets the Cat Out of the Bag

I'm sorry,  I couldn't help myself with today's title!  Ruth Schmuff is going to do a stitch guide for Tapestry Fair's new Pharaoh Dog, which is part of their Egyptian series.  The other two canvases are at the second link. I'm stitching Cleopatra's Cat myself and will pick her up again once Blue Russian is done.
http://mostlyneedlepoint.com/cats-and-dogs-and-cats-oh-my/

http://www.tapestryfair.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=65&Itemid=1

You can see more about Pharaoh Dog on the Tapestry Fair website, as well as see more of their new designs.  There is a new Philippine mascot, a new theatre curtain, and a lovely lady walking in a storm.
http://www.tapestryfair.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=67&Itemid=1

Vicky also shows off some new Barbara Russell dog pieces.  Fun!

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

How to Create Cleopatra's Hair

Earlier today, the pulled thread class at Ruth Schmuff's shop with an Egyptian theme got me off on a tangent. I had a lot of fun looking for painted canvases with Egypt-inspired themes. I also found this article (with two videos) on how to stitch Cleopatra's hair from Susan Roberts.  It covers everything from possible threads, how to braid the wig, and even ways to create the hair ornaments.
http://needlepointteacher.com/embellishing-painted-canvas/cleopatra-s-hair-do/


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