Horse Country Chic's Finished Projects

Horse Country Chic is stitching up a storm!

http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2022/03/my-completed-needlepoint-projects.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 4, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Vintage Needlepoint

Horse Country Chic is doing a little window shopping for vintage needlepoint.

http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2022/01/vintage-needlepoint.html

These are kits with wool but you can easily substitute some or all of the threads in the kit for suitiable colors in that nice stash you have been collecting. I think most of these are from Etsy, although I haven't checked.  I'm avoiding temptation!  

These are one-of-a-kind now, so if you see something that calls to you, better snap it up.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright January 29, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Horse County Chic's Needlepoint Gift Ideas

As Christmas draws nearer, Horse Country Chic has perfect gifts for the needlepointer.

http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2021/12/gift-ideas-for-needlepoint-lover.html

The scissors are by Sajou.  Shop around as prices vary a lot.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/567611558/sajou-tartan-embroidery-scissors?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_all&utm_custom1=_k_91710fe327f71ef400246e5869454a8e_k_&utm_content=bing_319339186_1310617986645934_81913644654434_pla-4585513245482005:pla-4585513245482005_c__567611558&utm_custom2=319339186&msclkid=91710fe327f71ef400246e5869454a8e

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com 

nd at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright December 16, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Baby Sleeping?

Horse Country Chic has been researching baby sleeping signs to stitch.

http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2021/06/baby-sleeping-signs-to-stitch-for-new.html

This one from Abigail Cecile's my favorite.

https://needlepoint.com/collections/baby-sleeping-signs/products/baby-dreaming-blue-on-18-mesh

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 11, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Equestrian Wreath

Horse Country Chic is horse-mad--and mad for needlepoint--so she was charmed by this equestrian-themed wreath covered in ornaments.

http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2021/05/an-equestrian-needlepoint-ornament.html

Its a lovely idea, whether you love bird ornaments, Christmas ones, ornaments for dogs and cats--whatever you love can go on an ornament for display all year.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 9, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

New for the Horse Lover

Horse Country Chic loves horse-themed and retro design canvases.  Here are some of her favorites, all new to me.

http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2021/05/fun-new-needlepoint.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 5, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Finishing Problem (and Solutions)

Horse Country Chic talks the finishing dilemma, with a few solutions.

http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2021/03/needlepoint-finishing-dilemma.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 31, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

For the Equestrian

If you ride, love horses, or just live in a horse-mad area like I do, you'll enjoy browsing the Horse Country Chic's current crop of horse needlepoint finds.

http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/10/new-equestrian-needlepoint.html

You might also enjoy Three Thimble Designs' horse items.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/827343229/high-standards-handpainted-needlepoint?ref=shop_home_active_10

My Needlepoint Corner has a darling printed horse canvas that would be perfect in tent stitches using threads from your stash.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/595036725/needlepoint-canvas-vector-rainbow-horse?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=horse+needlepoint+canvas&ref=sr_gallery-1-10&organic_search_click=1

Froopy has a stylized horse in preppy colors that is great fun.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/842432213/hand-painted-needlepoint-canvas-preppy?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=horse+needlepoint+canvas&ref=sr_gallery-1-43&organic_search_click=1&frs=1

There are many beautiful horse canvases by more established designers but I thought maybe today I'd focus on new designers with things you might not have seen before.  Have fun browsing!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright  October 28, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Horse Country Chic Loves Christmas Ornaments UPDATED

Horse Country Chic is in love with these Christmas ornaments.  Most are horse-themed but all are perfect for the elegant country house even if you don't ride.  

http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/10/needlepoint-christmas-ornaments-2021.html

UPDATE:  She's added a new series of ornaments, many brand new, and a recommendation to get yourself a copy of Mary Legallet's book.

http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/10/2021-needlepoint-christmas-ornaments.html

UPDATE #2:  More!

http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/12/2021-needlepoint-ornaments.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright October 1, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Horse Country Chic Talks Handbags

If you want a real statement needlepoint piece, stitch a handbag.  Horse Country Chic has a lovely posting up with great photos of various handbag styles.
https://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/08/creating-needlepoint-handbag.html

I'm partial to Melissa Shirley's purse designs which are usually based on the natural world and to…
http://melissashirleydesigns.com/galsearch/?searchstring=purses&Search=Search&dosearch=

...the big carpet bag styles from Julie Pischke Designs.
https://juliepischkedesigns.com/product-category/carpet-bags/

All these are best done in tent stitches in my opinion.  Otherwise your beautiful stitching will snag as you carry these.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright August 14, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

How to Avoid Blocking

Horse Country Chic has a great tip for stitchers who hate blocking—use your steamer to straight your needlepoint instead.
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/07/post-pandemic-self-reliance-that-would.html

I don't have a steamer but if I did, I'd try this and then put the canvas on a blocking board while it is still soft from the steam.  If you have even tension just steaming might be enough.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright July 18, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Horse County Chic Goes on a Buying Spree

Horse Country Chic is stocking up on painted canvases.  I suspect most of us are, both trying to keep our favorite shops afloat, and give us something nice to look forward to.
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/07/my-growing-needlepoint-stash.html

Even I bought something for the first time in about three years—my Pharaoh canvas from Leigh Designs!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright July 7, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Horse Country Chic Decorates with Needlepoint UPDATED

Are you a fan of classic tent stitched needlepoint? Then you will really enjoy seeing Horse Country Chic's stitching.  She does rugs, pillows for bedrooms and ornaments just because.
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/05/finished-needlepoint-projects-part-one.html

http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/05/finished-needlepoint-projects-part-two.html

http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/05/finished-needlepoint-projects-part-three.html

If you are tempted but on a budget, Horse County Chic is the queen of finding bargains!
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/05/vintage-needlepoint-finds.html

UPDATE:  More!  There are belts, a stool cover, a purse, etc.
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/06/more-finished-needlepoint-projects.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 12, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Tricia Heaton Designs Stitching for a Cause

Horse Country Chic has a sweet story about the donations Tricia Heaton Designs is making towards an equestrian school to help the students come back after the corona virus ends.
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/05/needlepoint-for-cause.html

If you like classic designs, here is the Tricia Heaton website.  Have fun browsing all the wonderful things you can buy straight from the artist and her friends.
https://www.triciaheatondesigns.com/chicneedlepoint

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 5, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Making a Hat Band the Easy Way UPDATED

Horse Country Chic is making a hat band for a straw hat.
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/04/my-needlepoint-hat-band-project.html

She makes it look easy, too.  Tent stitched projects are so soothing right now.  Hopefully you can find something fun you want to stitch for a hat band of your very own.

UPDATE:  Here is her hat band finished. Neat!
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/05/my-finished-needlepoint-hatband-project.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 25, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Advice on Choosing a Canvas

Horse Country Chic has good advice on choosing a painted canvas in their latest blog posting. She lists her favorite designers, too, which is always fun as there's bound to be someone we don't know about.
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/04/my-favorite-needlepoint-designers-and.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 21, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Etsy Horse Needlepoint

Horse Country Chic loves horses and loves needlepoint, so naturally needlepoint with horses is a prime favorite for her.  She's using her free time to browse Etsy for good horse needlepoint and is sharing her finds.
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/04/more-great-etsy-needlepoint-bargains.html

Aren't horse mad?  How about dogs?  Cats?  Flowers?  Do a few searches for your favorites on Etsy? It's a good way to pass some free time and you might find a really fabulous design, perhaps even kitted out with threads, to give you or someone you love a way to keep hands busy when you are anxious.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 10, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Easter on Etsy

Horse Country Chic has done a little spring and Easter canvas browsing on Etsy and come up with some really fun rabbit, dog, and horse canvases.  
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/03/needlepoint-on-etsy.html

The belts are a good deal and perfect stress release stitching as they are in basketweave.  You can do that practically in your sleep if your brain is currently fried and have a good belt to wear this fall to remember your time at home by.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 28, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Pucci Needlepoint

Horse Country Chic is an admirer of the original Emilo Pucci designs so she was charmed to discover there were needlepoint kits in the mid-1970s made under Pucci's supervision.
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/02/preference-for-pucci.html

https://www.nytimes.com/1976/10/08/archives/needlepoint-from-pucci.html

These are no longer available but they do turn up on eBay and other auction sites periodically.
https://www.ebth.com/items/6944841-vintage-emilio-pucci-needlepoint-kits

If you want Pucci-inspired painted canvases, check Sally Corey, Kate Dickerson, Janet Gregg, and Julie Mar's offerings.
https://needlepointjoint.com/products/pucci-butterfly-bag-pbb550

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright February 23, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Why I Needlepoint

Horse Country Chic just posted about why she needlepoints, with the advantages this creative endeavor gives her.
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/01/why-we-needlepoint.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright January 16, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.