A Tip for A Beaded Ornament

Donna entirely beaded this cute Halloween ornament and suggests if you bead 100 percent of something, add two tent stitches rows around the edge.

http://majtravaux.blogspot.com/2023/10/all-beads.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright October 23, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Woodlawn Exhibit Report

Reports of the 2022 Woodlawn Needlework exhibit are starting to come in.  Here's what Brenda had to say about the pieces she won ribbons for.

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2022/03/woodlawn-59th-annual-needlework-exhibit.html

One of the NJNA members won Best in Show!

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2022/03/12/whats-happening-at-njna-3-12-22/

Stitch Middleburg posted photos of customers' entries.

https://www.facebook.com/StitchMiddleburg/posts/3227208027515598

Donna had a fun visit.

http://majtravaux.blogspot.com/2022/03/at-woodlawn.html

Melita especially enjoyed the Winchester, Virginia chapter of EGA's big exhibit to celebrate their tenth anniversary but she shows all sorts of nice needlework on her blog.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2022/03/31/woodlawn-needlework-exhibit-2022/

The photos on the Woodlawn Facebook page she mentions are here--Jeff Kulick's piece is an original design on needlepoint canvas.  Go Jeff!

https://www.facebook.com/woodlawnandpopeleigheyhouse/posts/4875052865909341

NJNA reports on their Woodlawn experience.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2022/03/31/woodlawn-59th-annual-needlework-show-2022/

In Stitches is the local counted thread/knitting/needlepoint shop half a mile from the Woodlawn entrance.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2022/04/02/a-visit-to-woodlawn-and-in-stitches/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

A Neat Fur Idea

Donna shows off a class piece from EGA's Nancy Eha.  The "fur" is beads over felt.  Clever!

http://majtravaux.blogspot.com/2022/03/fourth-wipgo-finish.html

If you are curious, here's the "Beaded Menagerie" kit she's working on.  Several of the animals are available as standalone kits, too.

https://beadcreative.com/shop/books/kit-beaded-managerie/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 7, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Woodlawn 2021

Visitors to the 2021 Woodlawn Needlework Exhibit are starting to post photographs.  I'll try and collect them all here so everyone who can't get there can get a glimpse.  

Donna's postings started with a view of the Woodlawn mansion itself.  This gives you a sense of how needlework is displayed here.

http://majtravaux.blogspot.com/2021/05/woodlawn-needlework-show.html

http://majtravaux.blogspot.com/2021/05/woodlawn-needlework.html

Here is Chris' magnificent (and huge) Shorebird Designs peacock.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/4022238887853239/

Melita gave a great overview of everything.  I am sorry Jeff Kulick's original design wasn't shown.  He's an amazing designer.  But I was happy she showed off a piece on silk gauze, which I love stitching on.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2021/05/16/woodlawn-needlework-exhibit-2021/

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2021/05/21/follow-up-on-woodlawn-regarding-woman-from-the-dawn-of-time/

Melita won a second place ribbon for this original piece, which I think is lovely.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2021/05/30/a-spring-sampler-pillow/

By the way, this is the Best in Show winner.  I think it is cross stitch.

https://www.facebook.com/521595701209417/photos/a.2024522157583423/4164451796923771/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 17, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Donna's Horrified. UPDATE

Donna is horrified by this Fendi purse embroidery kit--and I don't blame her!

http://majtravaux.blogspot.com/2021/05/my-goodness.html

Here's the direct link--

https://www.fendi.com/au/baguette-bag-with-embroidery-kit-for-adding-a-personal-touch/p-8br600afirf0vph

For that price you could have Chuck Pinnell Leather make you a bag from your finished needlepoint and it would be a stunner.

https://www.pinnellcustomleather.com/needlepoint-accessories

UPDATE:  However, What's the Stitch Needlepoint is thrilled.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPM8rMVjWOY/

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPM8rMVjWOY/

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.

Will The Color Run?

Donna works in my "local" needlepoint shop and noticed something interesting when she was sorting threads and putting them away.
http://majtravaux.blogspot.com/2019/10/colorfast-word-that-caught-my-eye.html

It's something to think about if you plan to have a piece blocked.  Or spill something on your stitching.  Reading the labels is always a good idea anyway.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright October 18, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Donna and The Needlepoint Book

Donna posted a fun update about the 2015 edition of Jo I. Christensen's Needlepoint Book--she shows off the colored photo of the piece she contributed for the book that is black and white inside its pages.  Who knew the colors were so pretty!?  Thanks, Donna.  It's fun to see more of the amazing needlepoint that illustrates the book.
http://majtravaux.blogspot.com/2015/05/the-needlepoint-book.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 19, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Hints from Behind the Counter

Donna works at The Waste Knot in Arlington, Virginia part time. She's starting to summarize the things she's learned from working at a needlepoint shop to help those of us who are on the customer side of the check out counter. You'll find it all very interesting!
http://majtravaux.blogspot.com/2015/02/confessions-of-shop-girl-part-i.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright February 6, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.