Need to Treat Yourself?

If you need a little pick-me-up in the mornings, how about one of the mugs or coasters Connie Pickering Stover sells on Etsy with her original needlepoint designs?  Of course if you don't drink coffee or tea, you can always get some of her hand painted threads….
https://www.etsy.com/shop/NeedlepointGiftShop/items

It's a fun way to celebrate one of the original artists among us!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright October 29, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Stories, A Stitch at a Time

Connie Pickering Stover shows off some of her original work and explains how she uses needlepoint to tell stories, one stitch at a time.
http://www.boredpanda.com/i-tell-stories-one-tiny-stitch-at-a-time/?utm_source=author&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=AuthorShare

If you aren't familiar with Connie's work, you can visit her website.  It's a fun browse.
http://conniepickeringstover.com

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright December 31, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Connie Stover's Canvas Video

Connie Pickering Stover shows off how her original canvas designs develop in this YouTube video.  Fascinating!  She promises more videos once she learns more about filming and editing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi9LZX0IiBs&feature=youtu.be

You can always see more on Connie's website.  Don't miss reading her blog articles for more insights into her designs and work process.
http://conniepickeringstover.com

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright January 19, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Connie Pickering Stover Goes Live

Connie Pickering Stover just announced on Facebook that she has a new website featuring her hand painted canvases in kit form so admirers can recreate her fantastic designs.
http://handpaintedthreads.com

Connie wrote:
I'm so excited to unveil two kits that have just been created from my designs: "Spring 16" (6" square) and "For the Living" (10" square). Both beautifully hand painted by artist Liz DeVree and kitted to include my hand painted threads. They are currently available in 14 mesh but will be also available in 18. I've created a brand, new website just to show off my threads and kits and to also introduce my frames and thread storage rack system. I hope you'll enjoy your visit to: HandPaintedThreads.com ... and thanks for all your support of my work over the years!

Besides limited edition kits, Connie produces hand painted threads using DMC's Coton a Broder.
http://handpaintedthreads.com/about-hand-painted-threads/

http://handpaintedthreads.com/product-category/hand-painted-threads/

Connie also sells white frames that look great with her designs and a unique thread storage system.  You can see them on her website, too.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 18, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Sorrow Stitching

Connie has given me something to think about this morning.  My dear godmother stitched through her cancer diagnosis and treatment.  I stitched when my father fell mysteriously ill.  I stitched when my brother died.
http://conniepickeringstover.com/finding-my-balance/

Sometimes needlepoint is all that keeps us sane.

Sometimes needlepoint heals.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 19, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Connie's Latest Freestyle Needlepoint

Connie Stover has finished two new "freestyle" needlepoint pieces.  This one is called "Starborn" and is inspired by photographs taken by the Hubble Telescope.
http://conniepickeringstover.com/starborn/

This one is called "Crowd."
http://conniepickeringstover.com/crowd/

She has been experimenting with mixed media needlepoint for a while.  If you'd like to explore her website or see what's for sale currently, here's the link.
http://conniepickeringstover.com

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 13, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.