Product Reviews UPDATE

Somehow a bunch of reviews appeared on the Internet almost simultaneously, so I thought I'd post them all in one article so that those interested can explore and everyone else can move on. First up, Quail Run talks about Waverly Wool, which is a Persian wool (the three ply kind).
http://sonorandesertstitching.blogspot.com/2012/12/needlepoint-tapestry-yarn.html

Mary Corbet reviews Jan Messent's new book Embroidered Portraits and reveals that it isn't quite what we all thought it was about.  It's still a great resource for period hair and clothing styles but the "embroidered" faces it discusses are really mostly stumpwork ones.
http://www.needlenthread.com/2012/12/embroidered-portraits-by-jan-messent-book-review.html

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

Just in Time for Christmas

There are more new things to talk about in the stitching-blog world, and with Christmas coming, some of these might need to go on your list for Santa. Needle in a Haystack has short blurbs about some new books they have in stock. Personally, I would love to see the Embroidered Portraits book under my tree. Jan Messent is well known in the embroidery world so this is definitely going to be an interesting book for those who love stitched faces and clothing.
http://needlestack.typepad.com/whats_new/2012/11/new-book-arrivals.html

The recent power outages (we've had three in the last year that lasted from 4 hours to five days here in CH) have us all thinking battery powered lights. Vicky shows off a battery or USB powered light that is also great for travel. By coincidence Quail Run has this very light on their website so I included both links to give you more information if you are interested.
http://mostlyneedlepoint.com/let-there-be-light/

http://www.quailrun-inc.com/whats-new.htm

Accoutrement Designs has announced a new partnership with Norden Crafts, which will bring some of their magnets to shops via Norden.  This means a broader range of shops will carry their work, which is good news for us all.  Congratulations!
http://fobfriends.blogspot.com/2012/11/new-partnership.html

Ruth Schmuff's shop has all sorts of holiday snap trays and project bags.
http://needlenicely.blogspot.com/2012/11/needle-felting.html

Speaking of magnets, Pocket Full of Stitches has new ones in stock.  I think these are fabric or paper patterns showing through the clear acrylic but I'm not certain.
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2012/11/new-magnets.html

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