Melissa Interviews Painted Pony

The Pointing It Out Podcast interviews Debbie Woodward of Painted Pony Designs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avQnzrIP8iI

Learn about how Debbie started as a needlepoint designer, distributor and one of the people behind Destination Dallas.

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Nashville Market Video Interviews! UPDATED

Fiber Talk is at the Nashville Market doing videos of the exhibitors. Besides interviewing sampler and counted thread folks, they also talked to Doug Kreinik, Debbie Woodward/Painted Pony and Kathy Rees/Needle Delights Originals.
http://wetalkfiber.com/2018/03/03/fiber-talk-at-the-nashville-market-ii/ 

They also talked to Sally London of Rainbow Gallery about threads and Kurdy Biggs' designs!  (As an aside, the rumor that I would run into the Rainbow Gallery booth and grab all the threads and run is totally false.  Probably.)
http://wetalkfiber.com/2018/03/03/fiber-talk-at-the-nashville-market-iii/

Gary and Christine have done a lot of other booth interviews with sampler and counted thread designers.  If you'd like to browse those, go to their main page and explore.
http://wetalkfiber.com

UPDATE:  The fun continues as Gary interviews more folks at the Nashville market.  This set of videos includes an interview of Julia Snyder of & More.
http://wetalkfiber.com/2018/03/04/fiber-talk-at-the-nashville-market-viii/

This video grouping includes an interview with the maker of Rolaframe frames and stands.
http://wetalkfiber.com/2018/03/04/fiber-talk-at-the-nashville-market-vii/

This set has an interview with Raymond Crawford and the Hug Me Bags folks.
http://wetalkfiber.com/2018/03/04/fiber-talk-at-the-nashville-market-vi/

The final set of videos are all about Treenway Silks.
http://wetalkfiber.com/2018/03/04/fiber-talk-at-the-nashville-market-ix/

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© Copyright March 3, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Interviews with Mary Legallet and with Debbie Woodward

Fiber Talk interviewed Mary Legallet on September 24. You can learn about Mary's background, why she has both stitch guides and stitch concepts, and hear about how she works with designers and shops to pick the perfect class.  As a bonus, you can hear great suggestions for programs to stitch to!
http://wetalkfiber.com/2017/09/24/fiber-talk-with-mary-legallet/

Mary's website, the Whimsical Stitch, is here. Have fun exploring and don't forget to check each Wednesday for an update to Mary's blog so you can learn about a new stitch and where to use it.
http://www.whimsicalstitch.com

Then Fiber Talk interviewed Debbie Woodward on October 1.  You can learn how Debbie accidentally started Painted Pony Designs, learn a bit about how she organizes trunk shows, and peak behind the curtain to see how needlepoint design businesses and Destination Dallas are run.
http://wetalkfiber.com/2017/10/01/fiber-talk-with-debbie-woodward/

Here's Debbie's website, just in case you have an urge to browse her angels or something.
http://www.paintedponyneedlepoint.com

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright October 1, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Debbie Hosts a Stitch In UPDATED

Debbie at Painted Pony is hosting a stitch in for this darling Mary Charles canvas.  She's posted the threads that Needlepoint This! pulled for her with notes as to what area on the barn canvas they go and is asking for our ideas.  So everyone jump in and help Debbie get to work!
https://debbieppd.wordpress.com/2017/09/17/sunday-stitch-in/

https://debbieppd.wordpress.com/2017/09/25/sunday-stitch-in-were-painting-the-barn-red/

https://debbieppd.wordpress.com/2017/10/02/sunday-stitch-in-barn-raising/

https://debbieppd.wordpress.com/2018/07/09/bright-stripes-and-bright-stars/

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Look What Debbie Found!

Debbie Woodard, the genius behind Painted Pony Designs, just found the perfect t-shirt for your summer wardrobe.
https://teespring.com/en-GB/needlepoint-6145?a=CRI#pid=76&cid=5846&sid=front

Thanks, Debbie.  You can style my wardrobe any time you want!

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© Copyright April 27, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Feathers and Flowers -- Steph Takes a Class with Laura Taylor

Stephanie has been quite busy taking classes from Laura Taylor at Needle Works in Austin.
http://stephsstitching.blogspot.com/2014/10/read-all-about-it-read-all-about-it.html

The shop offered Melissa Shirley's Halloween Basket as a class one day and canvas embellishment class the second.  Looks like Steph took both classes.  The Indian Brave is from Painted Pony's Southwestern Indian Nativity set.
http://theneedleworks.com/laura-taylor-hill-country-stitching-camp-fall-session-2014/

If you are interested in seeing the full Southwestern Indian Nativity set stitched by Palma Seljan, head here.
http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com/2013/12/a-special-nativity-set.html

Thanks for sharing, Stephanie!

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A Special Nativity Set UPDATED

Speaking of Nativity sets, I have a very special one to share with you this morning, courtesy of Dr. Palma Seljan, who has been stitching the set since early September. This set was designed by Deborah Woodward of Painted Pony.  The pieces can be stitched as a double-sided stand up but Palma chose to do only one side for each of the figures.  Many of the figures are eight inches tall, but some of the smaller ones are five inches tall and the buffalo is the largest at nine inches.

Prepare to be amazed....

The Buffalo

The Horse

The Wolf

The Angel

Little Shepherd Girl

The Pots

Blackfoot Chief

Comanche Chief

Souix Chief

Jose

Maria and El Nino

First Two Pieces Finished by West Coast Finishing

Thank you for sharing, Palma!

UPDATE:  Palma has all the pieces of her Nativity set back from the finisher.  You can see it here.  Use the Next command at the upper right corner of the photo from more views of the set.  Amazing!
http://stitcherie.ning.com/photo/finished-nativity-set3/prev?context=latest

UPDATE #2:  Ruth Schmuff is showing off the Nativity set at her shop, Bedecked and Beaddazzled.  Stop in if you have a chance to see these beauties, but if you aren't around Baltimore in time, Ruth posted photos on her blog.
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2014/02/southwestern-nativity.html

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@ Copyright 2013 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.