Interviewing Claire Vickery of Oz Needle and Thread

Mackenzie and Kathryn of Third Coast Stitches in Chicago interview Claire Vickery of Oz Needle and Thread.

https://thirdcoaststitches.com/blogs/news/tea-with-tcs-oz-needle-thread

You can have fun browsing Claire's work on her website.  (Love those Regency canvases!)

https://www.ozneedleandthread.com

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 3, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Petei Introduces New Characters

For the first time in a very long time, Petei has added new characters to her line of book people. Painted Pony is introducing a dozen characters from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice to Petei's fans.
https://debbieppd.wordpress.com/2017/01/18/pride-and-prejudice/

These all come with stitch guides by Susan Burris and can be ordered by Painted Pony which is Petei's distributor.  Kudos to Painted Pony for talking Petei into coming out of retirement for our stitching pleasure!

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Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright January 18, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Gay Ann Rogers' Workbox

Gay Ann Rogers is an accomplished counted canvaswork designer and artist and now she is a web designer! Yes, Gay Ann has created her own website, coding it all herself.   She calls it My Needle Workbox.  It is full of lace and handwork tools and history.
http://www.myneedleworkbox.com/index.html

Gay Ann's main website is here.  Right now she is leading a discussion of Jane Austen and has quite a few new designs inspired by one of the greatest writers of all time.  Have fun exploring!
http://www.gayannrogers.com

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Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
@ Copyright 2013 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Blasts from the Past

The title is an inelegant way of reminding us that classics are forever.  For example, here is a classic stand up Santa from a class taught by Carole Lake.
http://stephsstitching.blogspot.com/2012/06/patchwork-santa.html

The canvas is from JB Designs. The canvas and Carole's guide are still available from the shop.
http://theneedleworks.com/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=111&products_id=281

There's a matching Mrs. Santa which Carole also taught at Needle Works.
http://theneedleworks.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=280

The best book about making your own needlepoint rugs I ever read was Hope Hanley's Needlepoint Rugs.
http://www.newneedlepoint.com/content-product_info/product_id-2546/needlepoint_rugs_by_hope_hanley.html

Imagine my surprise to discover that Nimble Needle sells a Hope Hanley rug canvas!
http://thenimbleneedle.blogspot.com/2012/06/elegance.html

In a final, and non-needlepoint note, did you know that Jane Austen owned some simple jewelry?  Her ring is about to be sold at auction.  Are you paying attention, Sandy?
http://twonerdyhistorygirls.blogspot.com/2012/06/would-you-wear-jane-austens-ring.html


She and her older sister were given topaz crosses by their brother.  You can see them here.  What interests me beyond their provenance is the fact that her ring and cross could be worn today without comment.  Some things really are timeless.
http://austenprose.com/2009/10/09/jane-austen’s-siblings-–-charles-john-austen-1779-1852/


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

Christmas Treats (with Stirling Bag Tutorial)

This time of year usually means Christmas trees and lots of Christmas treats for me.  In order to avoid adding more pounds, I think this year I'll just admire the treats that Pocket Full of Stitches has in their shop.
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2010/12/eat-drink-be-merry.html

They have trees, too, and needlepoint trees aren't heavy, crooked, shedding needles and an endless temptation to the dogs and cat.
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2010/12/whats-more-festive-than-tree.html

Robin King has a treat for us on the Needlepoint Study Hall blog--a tutorial on inserting a canvas in the Stirling bags!  Robin recently fixed up a canvas for Vicky DeAngelis recently and took photos of the steps.   Now I have an idea of how to do it when I insert a new canvas into the new Stirling bag that arrived here last November.  But more on that after Luna is finished and I have some time with Stars.
http://needlepointstudyhall.blogspot.com/2010/12/see-one-do-one-teach-one.html

Finally, I have a lovely Peace Angel from Nimble Needle.  I know she's supposed to be a holiday angel but this time of year, I always long for peace for all.
http://thenimbleneedle.blogspot.com/2010/12/holiday-angel.html

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A Monday Morning Treat

Are you interested in food?  Do you like reading about history?  Is period clothing your thing?  Are you a fan of British fiction?  Do you adore (and re-read annually) Jane Austen?  Whichever of these things caught your eye, this is the website for you!  Erudite without being dull, I find this site a great escape from the pressures of holiday prep.  Even reading the list of recently read books is a delight!  My only quarrel is that many of the TV program links don't work for those outside Britain and that's the fault of the BBC, not the author.
http://austenonly.com/

Jane, exiting to look at the boxes of Jello in the pantry in CH

UPDATE: Due to the kindness of a friend, I learned about this movie, which sounds interesting to a stitcher.
http://arttextstyle.wordpress.com/2009/11/23/stitching-on-the-silver-screen-bright-star/

My friend was charmed by a shrug in the movie (she says the costumes are fabulous) that resembles one Sophie Digard has created. This is for the crocheters out there. Isn't it lovely? I'd adore one of those myself!
http://www.selvedge-drygoods.org/pages/products.aspx?id=103&p=572

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The Meanings of Original Needlepoint

Things sweep across the Internet in waves, just as if God had turned on the neon light that said, "Discuss Color" and we all obeyed. This week I noticed a lot of postings about original needlepoint and its very personal meaning.

This artist is needlepointing book covers with motifs from the Jane Austen books. It is a very personal way to treat her favorite books. It looks as if the stitching is photographed, then turned into a paper jacket for the book. This is actually a great idea for a special gift to your family. Stitch a family portrait and make book jackets from the finished piece for each sibling or child.
http://www.lmullock.com/janeaustenprideandprejudice.html

This fashion writer is amused by and a bit jealous of a needlepoint belt a friend owns that his sister stitched to memorialize various important things in his life.
http://guestofaguest.com/things-we-love/the-case-for-th-needlepoint-belt/

Finally, I think you'll be as touched as I was by Althea's story of the Frank Lloyd Wright piece she stitched for a friend.
http://bargelloneedlepoint.com/stitching-frank-lloyd-wright-in-bargello-needlepoint/

Jane/Chilly Hollow
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