Asymmetrical Copper in Pinks

Colour Complements shows off one of Jeff Kulick's little designs in some of their pink overdyed threads.

https://colourcomplements.com/2022/02/asymmetrical-copper-colours-78-79.html

"Asymmetrical Copper" was published in ANG's magazine, NeedlePointers, in the November/December 2021 issue.  If you are a fan of Jeff's work and are a member of ANG, it's a great way to use up stash threads and create a fun little color study.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright February 9, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Jan's Metalforms Journey

Jan at the Stitchlady's Adventures blog has been working the Jeff Kulick project from Needle Pointers magazine called "Metalforms" with a group from her local ANG chapter.  Jan is using her own colors, which makes this project especially interesting.
https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2018/02/20/metalforms/

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2018/03/01/going-on-the-road/

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2018/03/18/metalforms-update/

The instructions have been a challenge.
https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2018/04/02/metalforms-project/

She's adjusting colors as she goes.
https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2018/04/05/more-metalforms/

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2018/04/09/metalforms-2/

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2018/04/17/metalforms-testing-my-brain/

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2018/05/29/metalforms-update-2/

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2018/06/07/metalforms-done-almost/

It's finished and the Southwestern colors are magnificent!
https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2018/07/27/metalforms-complete‼%EF%B8%8F‼%EF%B8%8F👏👏/


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Melita is stitching Metalfroms, too!
https://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2017/10/24/metalforms-part-1-border/

https://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2018/01/08/metalforms-part-1/

https://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2018/01/22/metalforms-part-2/

https://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2018/01/29/metalforms-part-3/

https://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2018/03/29/metalforms-part-4/

https://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2018/06/10/metalforms-part-5/

I hope you enjoyed watching Metalforms grow as much as I have.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 17, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

NOW I understand! (Jeff Kulick) UPDATED

Jeffrey Kulick's "Deconstructed Log Cabin"

I've been watching Blog's stats and wondering why on earth my articles about Jeffrey Kulick are suddenly popular. The question was answered when the March 2015 issue of Needle Pointers magazine arrived today.  Jeff's "Deconstructed Log Cabin" design is on the cover!  There's a very nice article inside showing several versions of this piece in an amazing assortment of colors you will enjoy.

UPDATE:  Jan of Thread Medley is stitching this piece and talking about how it is done.  I thought you'd like to hear what she says.
https://threadmedley.wordpress.com/2015/10/22/deconstructed-log-cabin-by-jeff-kulik/

https://threadmedley.wordpress.com/2015/11/04/deconstructed-log-cabin-by-jeff-klick-progress-2/

Jeff's "Deconstructed Log Cabin--Hot Version"

If you want to see more of his original work, visit these old Blog articles from 2010, 2011 and 2012.
Some of the links to Scarlet Thread are dead now that the shop has closed.  By the way, you can order Jeff's charts by emailing him at jeffkulickdesigns@gmail.com.

http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com/2010/03/another-woodlawn-report.html

http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com/2011/08/happy-halloween-day.html

http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com/2012/06/scarlet-thread-has-posted-photographs.html

http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com/2012/10/more-reasons-to-hate-jeff-kulick.html

"Halloween Abstract" Closeup

Don't miss the interview with Jeff that is still available to read on her blog.
http://stitchything.blogspot.com/2011/08/trick-or-treat-jeff-kulick-serves-up.html

"There's a Garden in My Bargello"  - Original Colors

The photos are all courtesy of Sara Leigh, by the way.  Many thanks to you and to Jeff for creating such lovely designs and then sharing some of them.  (And if you are going to Woodlawn Plantation's exhibit, see if you can find more of Jeff's work there as he usually sends something.  There may be something new and fab waiting to surprise and delight you....)

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright February 26, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

There is Hope

As you know, my favorite online counted thread shop, Scarlet Thread, has closed. I miss it. I don't stitch much counted thread work but Sara Leigh had the knack of making all the patterns look like something I might do if I ever learned to count and managed not to sleep at night.  But the life of a small business owner is full of challenges and sometimes you just have to let go.  Still, there is hope that SL will continue to publish Jeff Kulick designs and keep us up-to-date on new designs in the counted canvaswork world.
http://stitchything.blogspot.com/2013/04/what-have-i-been-up-to.html

Speaking of which, I looked up Kurdy Bigg's newest piece, just to see what magic she'd come up with this time.  Here it is--
http://www.threedles.com/06012011/2013/2013Designs.html

Counted canvaswork:  I don't do it but I appreciate it greatly!  Stay tuned.  I expect Scarlet Thread has a  new incarnation for us to enjoy.

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

More Reasons To Hate Jeff Kulick

Reason #1   Jeff is wildly talented.  He not only designs original pieces that are knockouts, he also stitches them beautifully.

Reason #2   Jeff has just released a new design, his blue ribbon winner from Woodlawn last spring, "Deconstructed Log Cabin," which is just what it sounds like--a small section of a log cabin quilt pattern (lower right corner) surrounded by expanded sections of the pattern, all in greens and creams with touches of gold.  Trust me, the photos don't do this justice.
http://stitchything.blogspot.com/2012/10/not-your-grandmothers-log-cabin.html

Reason #3    I don't like counted canvaswork patterns but I am dying to stitch this in pinks, corals and oranges.  Sigh.  You are a very bad man, Jeff, to tempt me so.

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

The Bargello Garden and Other Treats

Scarlet Thread has posted a photo of the newest Jeff Kulick design, his 2011 Woodlawn blue ribbon piece called "There's a Garden in My Bargello."  Jeff has come up with two other color variations if you aren't into his green version, the threads for which Scarlet Thread has photographed to tempt you.
http://stitchything.blogspot.com/2012/06/bounty-of-beautiful-bargello.html

The shop also has new Bargello pieces from Carolyn Mitchell to tempt you.  It's an explosion of color and pattern, whichever design you like best.


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

Counted Delights

Scarlet Thread has posted photographs (and a teaser) of new charts they have at the shop.  The new items are from Freda's Fancy Stitching, Brenda Kocher and Nancy's Needle.  The hint is a piece of a new design from Jeff Kulick.  I can't wait to see what he has released!  I saw four new designs from him on display at Woodlawn, one of which got a blue ribbon and another of which won my I'd Take That Home If I Could award.  We'll have to wait for Sara Leigh to post more about Jeff's new chart and for me to get my act together enough to write about Woodlawn.
http://stitchything.blogspot.com/2012/06/more-new-pretties.html




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

Happy (Halloween) Day! UPDATED

It's a happy day here in Chilly Hollow.  At last Jeff Kulick's Halloween piece is available as a chart!  I fell in love with this when it was on display at Woodlawn two years back, and I don't even like Halloween colors.   You can still see the photos they posted to their photo album of the original.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/preservationnation/4416827907/in/set-72157623455198693/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/preservationnation/4417591714/in/set-72157623455198693/

Jeff's a dynamite stitcher who likes designing his own pieces.  I hope this is just the first of many pieces he's stitched over the years made available to his fans.  Here's where you can order your chart plus some details of the threads needed.
http://stores.intuitwebsites.com/ScarletThread/-strse-3035/charted-needlepoint%2C-canvaswork%2C-Halloween/Detail.bok

Scarlet Thread helped Jeff chart the design and they've also posted a photograph of all the threads used since they sell the thread kit as well.  Many thanks to Karen for noticing this was ready.
http://stores.intuitwebsites.com/ScarletThread/-strse-3036/charted-needlepoint%2C-canvaswork%2C-Halloween/Detail.bok

Congratulations, Jeff! By the way, please please please chart Waterforms next.
http://www.interweave.com/needle/NWOY/pastwinners/2006/needlepoint.asp

UPDATE:  An interview with Jeff has just published on Scarlet Thread's blog.  It has a lot of photos of Jeff's work and gives a little insight into what drives his original designs.  Don't miss this chance to meet an original stitcher who just might have a big career charting designs for us ahead of him.
http://stitchything.blogspot.com/2011/08/trick-or-treat-jeff-kulick-serves-up.html

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

Hearts for My Valentines

He's Really Into Needlepoint

Today is Valentine's Day and in the spirit of the day, I want to announce my Valentines of 2011--the gentlemen who stitch.

Michael Boren, David McCaskill and Tony Minieri are all superb stitchers, designers and teachers who charm us with their talents and inspire us all to be better needlepointers.  There are gentlemen stitchers who don't teach such as Dr. Donn Hunter who lost his true Valentine in 2008 but who stitches on, inspiring me to get better and better with each piece.  Of course there is Jeff Kulick whose award-winning talent astounds me each year at Woodlawn with each new original design.  I will never forget the late Ray Dockstader, either.  I will miss him at Woodlawn each year I visit now that he's gone.
http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com/2009/05/gone-but-not-forgotten-ray-dockstader.html

Then there are the wonderful Kirk & Hamilton guys and of course Raymond Crawford.  And who can forget Doug Kreinik or the gentlemen at Rainbow Gallery whose threads make us so happy?

And there's the young man in the top photo (from a literacy poster from the State Library of Iowa) who reminds us that stitchers come in all sizes and shapes.  Let's not overlook the unexpected stitcher who is hidden in that large man (or the little boy) you see at the counter at your shop.  Today they are our fellow stitchers and my Valentines.
http://www.statelibraryofiowa.org/ld/t-z/tell-library-story/Props/posters/he-is-into-needlepoint.pdf/view

If you wish to celebrate a male stitcher you know, please add him in the comments below.

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