New Santas from Petei

Everyone who has stitched for a few years is familiar with Petei's Santas.  They are small, charming, and fun to stitch.  Petei has finally released new Santas--they are ornament sized portraits.  Here are the ones I've seen:

African Round

https://stitchtherapyneedlepoint.com/feature.php?id=87904

Iceland Round

https://stitchtherapyneedlepoint.com/feature.php?id=87903

Mongolian Round

https://stitchtherapyneedlepoint.com/feature.php?id=87902

Netherlands Round

https://stitchtherapyneedlepoint.com/feature.php?id=87901

Scandinavian Round

https://stitchtherapyneedlepoint.com/feature.php?id=87900

Irish Round

https://stitchtherapyneedlepoint.com/feature.php?id=87905

If you haven't seen the Petei Santas that Diana Bosworth stitched, here's the link.  Her guides are still available from The French Knot as far as I know.

https://www.thefrenchknot.com/petei-santas.htm

These and all of Petei's other designs are available from Painted Pony.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright July 15, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Display Challenge

Needlepoint For Fun Shows Off

Needlepoint for Fun just posted this image of a stitched piece they found at a local store and display in their powder room.  I grabbed the photo for those who can't view Facebook images.
https://www.facebook.com/125313707511380/photos/a.157371940972223.28096.125313707511380/1611108428931893/?type=3&theater

The shop challenges folks to post photos of their needlework on display, particularly if it is in an unusual or striking place.  Here is my entry—

Petei's Flying Angel

This is my Petei "Flying Angel" shown in my laundry room.  It's the only place in the house dark enough to take a photo of the lights that surround the angel.

Lights on!

Finishing by West Coast Finishing.  They did a superb job.  Ok, your turn.  Post your own unusual or striking setting for your needlepoint on Facebook, your blog, or send me a photo and I'll post it here.


Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright July 9,  2017 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!

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

The Petei Show

Stephanie is treating us to a show of Petei characters, mostly Santas. Are they not FAB?!!
http://stephsstitching.blogspot.com/2015/12/petei-extravaganza.html

If you are in love with these --and who isn't?!-- The French Knot in Texas has a huge array of the Santas, most with a stitch guide from Diana Bosworth.
http://www.thefrenchknot.com/x-petei.htm

Of course if you like doing your own thing, check with your favorite shop.  Most have a nice little stock of Petei characters.  Or you can browse Painted Pony's website (they distribute Petei) and choose the canvas or the set that amuses you most, then ask your shop to order for you.
http://www.petei.com/line_list/line_contents.htm

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright December 31, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Beard for Christmas

This time of the year all the great holiday ornaments folks have displayed will tempt us to purchase a Santa canvas to stitch for the 2016 holidays.  Then we are faced with the task of coming up with a great beard stitch. One of the beard masters is Janet Zigler Casey, who teaches a very popular line of holiday ornaments.  I thought you'd like to see all her beards.  Click on each thumbnail portrait to get a better look.
http://www.jzcdesigns.com/christmas.htm

If you stitch a lot of Santa Clauses and don't already own Diana Bosworth's little booklet Beards I Have Known, put it on your Christmas wish list.  It is full of great ideas for stitches and threads to make fabulous beards.
http://www.nimbleneedlenj.com/product/needlepoint-stitch-reference-book-beards-that-i-have-known-by-diana-bosworth/

Diana herself is another beard expert.  Check out the Petei Santas at the French Knot in Texas, most of which Diana stitched!
http://www.thefrenchknot.com/x-petei.htm

Merry Christmas, Santa!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright December 7, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Stitch like a Politician

If political madness is overtaking your household, at least you can stitch like a Democrat (or Republican)!  Here are a selection of political designs for you to choose from.  Ridgewood has little boxes.
http://ridgewoodneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2015/08/political-party-hinged-box-canvases.html

You can stitch the fun patriotic donkey and elephant ornaments from Rebecca Wood.
http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/patriotic-donkey.html

http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/patriotic-elephant.html

You can stitch coasters from Canvasworks in either elephant...
http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/elephant-coasters-set-of-4.html

...or donkey versions.
http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/donkey-coasters-set-of-4.html

Or you can just stitch something that covers both parties, courtesy of Petei.
http://www.canvasesbegone.com/product/petei-god-bless-hp-needlepoint-18-ct-can-1-140129

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright August 25, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Camel Flowers and How They Grew

Kimberly explains how her "Camel Flowers" design evolved.   Trust me, you will be charmed!
http://akimberlydesign.blogspot.com/2015/08/camels-and-flowers.html

You can see more of Kimberly's painted canvases here and speculate on how they grew.
http://www.bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/Products/?category=260

You can check out Kim's finishing on her Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Needlework-Finishing-by-Kim-Hollifield/828160593970183?fref=ts

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright August 21, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Why We Love Petei Santas

If you have ever wondered why folks love Petei's little Santas, Stephanie will demonstrate their charms for you here.
http://stephsstitching.blogspot.com/2015/01/petei-wonderland.html

If you want more eye candy, just head over to The French Knot's website and look at their display of Petei Santas.  All these have stitch guides available from Diana Bosworth.  Just ask French Knot to help you with guides.
http://www.thefrenchknot.com/x-petei.htm

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright January 27, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Finishing Friday: How Does She Find the Time?!

Stephanie shows off KH's  finishing --check out the Bargello tomato!-- and then tells us KH has a family and a full time job.  I think I might hate KH, when I'm not admiring her work, that is.
http://stephsstitching.blogspot.com/2014/08/hope-you-think-it-was-worth-wait.html

By the way, Pocket Full of Stitches and Ridgewood Needlepoint are showing off models from their trunk shows.  The variety of finishing and designs they show is terrific!
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2014/08/a-bradley-trunk-show-models.html

http://ridgewoodneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2014/08/now-thru-labor-day-we-will-be-offering.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright August 14, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Painted Pony Angel and Petei Santa Contests

Just got a note from Debbie at Painted Pony.  The company is twenty-five years old!  They are celebrating with two contests featuring two of their iconic designs.  Here is how it works:


We are celebrating our 25th year anniversary with TWO contests!

Contest #1 is a PPD Angel Decorated Christmas Tree contest
***Winners win their choice of SIX of our new 2015 angels

Contest #2 is a Most Creative Petei Santa Display Contest
***Winners win their choice of SIX Petei Santas

Two winners for each contest:
*General drawing from Facebook photo posts
*Our pick for Most Creative

Here's the Rules:
1) Enter your photos between Thanksgiving Day and New Year's Day. You must post the photo to this page, but you can multiply your chances for the general drawing if we catch your post on other sites as well!
2) This is a consumer-only contest. Store owners are not eligible.
3) We will ship the contest winners their prizes to their favorite LNS.

Start stitching!!!

Note: by posting to our PPD, you are allowing us use of your picture in reposts, promotion, etc (We respect your privacy! Let us know if you prefer to not be credited by name in any future use of the photograph by private messaging us at Painted Pony Designs on Facebook)


Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright July 7, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

My Magnificent Flying Angel

Petei's Flying Angel

Here is my Petei Flying Angel, straight from the magic fingers at West Coast Finishing. 

The Finishing is Superb

I wish you could see the details in person.  The pedestal with its stars matching the angel's star garland is terrific, the red bow cute as a bug, and the trim perfect.  Both sides of the ornament are padded to add a little dimension.  She's wonderful!

She Has a Special Touch

To read the whole story of my flying angel, go here.
http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com/2014/07/my-flying-angel.html

She Lights Up!  What a Surprise!

Many, many thanks to Sue Parsons of West Coast Finishing.  I had no idea you planned something as great as this!
http://westcoastneedlepointfinishing.com

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 22, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

My Flying Angel

Remember the fun I had creating hair on my little Petei flying angel?  If not, here are my postings about her, most recent on top.
http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com/2013/01/angel-hair.html

http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com/2013/01/angel-with-green-collar.html

http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com/2013/01/blue-skies-blue-eyes.html

http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com/2012/12/stars-and-snow-in-sky.html

http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-alligators-girlfriend.html

When you last saw her, she was hiding in a drawer, awaiting Finishing Magic.  Want to know how you know you have a great finisher?  The finisher makes your piece ten times better than it was before they worked on it.

You'll see how my Flying Angel turned out tomorrow.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 22, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Petei Party

Fans of Petei's Santas will be thrilled to see all the finished stand up versions of them Stephanie showed off on her blog. Her SWAN stitching group threw her a birthday party and of course all the Peteis came! 
http://stephsstitching.blogspot.com/2014/05/mega-party-post.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 16, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Attention Nativity Fans

Nativity fans like me are going to be thrilled that Stephanie has posted photographs of a fellow SWAN member's finished Petei Nativity set. She stitched the entire set! It is cute as a bug and now that Petei's designs are available from Painted Pony, their new distributor, it is doable, too. 
http://stephsstitching.blogspot.com/2014/03/we-interrupt-at-green-heart-for-major.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 13, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Blue Russian Inspiration: A Collection of Fur and Beards

When I knew I was going to be stitching the Blue Russian, I started collecting links to fur and Santa beards I liked.  I thought you might find them inspiring, too.   Stephanie has done some wonderful Russian Santas from Heartstrings, which are distributed by Artists Collection.
http://stephsstitching.blogspot.com/2013/12/russian-style-santas-from-kathy-schenkel.html

Stephanie has also posted great Santa photos from a variety of designers.  Some of these she has stitched, some are from her SWANs group and some are from her local shops.  They really illustrate the diversity of fur and beards we can create.
http://stephsstitching.blogspot.com/2013/12/santa-baby.html

I love Suzanne's polar bear stocking.  I think he might have been stitched using Fuzzy Stuff from Rainbow Gallery.
http://suzannehicks.blogspot.com/2013/12/happy-polar-bear.html

Summer has done some wonderful Santa ornaments, working from her stash threads.
http://summerlouise.blogspot.com/2013/12/two-melissa-shirley-ornaments-completed.html

Becki's Melissa Shirley Santa has a lovely beard and gorgeous fur trim.  The fur trim is Colonial knots in a variety of threads.
http://astheneedleturns.com/russian-santas-club/

Finally, wait'll you see Anne's traditional Medici beard!
http://thecapestitcher.blogspot.com/2013/12/a-wild-and-hairy-guy.html

I also referred to my copy of Beards I Have Known, which shows off the various beards Diana Bosworth has stitched for The French Knot in Texas.
http://www.pfos.com/SalePages/PocketFullofStitchesNeedlepointBooks.htm

It's a great little book but if you are not willing to spend money on a book you will only use occasionally, you can browse the photos of Diana's Peteis on the French Knot website.  I believe all the stitch guides for these creations are still available from the French Knot.
http://thefrenchknot.com/x-petei.htm

Hope you found all this as inspirational as I did!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 2, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Chandail Exclusives Planned

Chandail is going the exclusive route this year, offering a exclusive Easter Egg bunny from Kirk and Bradley, an exclusive Christmas piece from Brenda Stofft to be released in July, and is also going to have Julia Snyder do stitch guides for a series of Petei Santas now that Painted Pony is distributing Petei designs.  Read all about it and more in their newsletter.
http://siterepository.s3.amazonaws.com/956/enewsletterjanchandail20140117.pdf

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
@ Copyright 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Petei Contest

Stephanie has thrown down the gauntlet--whoever has the most Petei Santas wins!
http://stephsstitching.blogspot.com/2013/11/whoever-has-most-petei-santas-wins.html

I'm not even in the bottom ten as my few Petei canvases don't include any of the iconic Santa designs.  What about you?

I guess now that Painted Pony has picked up the Petei line we can start to assemble a collection, though.  Let's see, do I want Cleopatra or the Astronaut most...?

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

Newly Available Petei Canvases Listed

Debbie Woodard of Painted Pony Designs, the new distributors of Petei, has just posted a list of all the currently available Petei Santa canvases on her Facebook page. I'm taking the liberty of reposting the list here for those who don't have a Facebook account. Your shop can order these for you and request others to be brought back into production by contacting Painted Pony.  I think the Petei Nativity set is also available.  Here you go! 

"Here is a list of Petei Santas that we've re-released through December. Petei fans: get your wish lists to your LNS soon - she heads to market in early January!"

SANTAS
PT-010 Flower Pot 
PT-028 Gnome Santa 
PT-029 Woodsman 
PT-030 Irish 
PT-031 Elf Santa
PT-032 Country
PT-037 Chimney-top 
PT-054 Electric
PT-103 Greek
PT-115 Western
PT-168 LaBefana (Italian Female)
PT-229 Zoo Santa 
PT-271 Traditional ( Coca-Cola) 
PT-313 Nutcracker Santa
PT-314 White
PT-316 Cowboy
PT-317 Sinttrklass 
PT-318 Russian St. Nicholas 
PT-319 Victorian 
PT-320 Father Christmas #1 
PT-321 Saint Nicholas 
PT-322 Kris Kringle 
PT-412 Santa Lucia (female) 
PT-428 Frontier 
PT-445 Scottish 
PT-446 Cossack 
PT-447 Dutch 
PT-450 Victorian Crazy Quilt 
PT-475 Father Christmas #2 
PT-486 English with Wreath 
PT-487 Behind a Bag of Toys 
PT-505 Holding Lamb 
PT-538 North Country 
PT-540 Green Santa 
PT-541 Mexican 
PT-542 Flower
PT-543 Swedish 
PT-560 Peace on Earth
PT-561 Yukon 
PT-563 Workshop 
PT-565 Wizard 
PT-578 Santa Knight 
PT-581 Christmas Past
PT-582 Blue Spruce 
PT-586 Norwegian 
PT-589 Shopping 
PT-590 Bell 
PT-599 Stocking 
PT-606 Checking It Twice 
PT-613 South Pole 
PT-618 Ski 
PT-622 Birdhouse 
PT-628 Long john 
PT-659 Plum Puddin’ 
PT-663 Baking 
PT-668 German 
PT-673 Marionette 
PT-696 Swiss 
PT-697 Gumdrop 
PT-700 Candy cane 
PT-703 Candlelight 
PT-714 Painted Pony 
PT-717 Spool 
PT-729 Chimney Sweep 
PT-743 Train 
PT-745 Hawaiian 
PT-747 Wise Olde Santa 
PT-751 Gone Fishing 
PT-756 Paul Bunyan Santa 
PT-760-D Doggie Santa 
PT-760-K Kitty Santa 
PT-767 Deck the Halls 
PT-772 Ride ‘em Cowboy 
PT-775 Golfing 
PT-785 Snowflake 
PT-786 Squeeze Me Lemon 
PT-791 Blue Moon 
PT-793 Russian Egg Santa 
PT-806 Decorating 
PT-808 Chinese Longevity 
PT-818 Town Crier Santa 
PT-821 Sweets 
PT-830 Professor Santa 
PT-841 Musketeer Santa 
PT-843 Santa on Burro 
PT-844 Yule Log 
PT-847 Jump For Joy

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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@ Copyright 2013 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Anyone Heard of the Petei Stitch?

While browsing eBay yesterday I stumbled across a mention of "Petei Stitch" in this listing for a Heartstrings Santa and his Fat Cat.   ???
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Heartstrings-Decorating-Santa-Painted-Canvas-Full-Kit-/121194651907?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c37c3a103

I've never heard of Petei Stitch. I assume it is named in honor of the designer Petei (perhaps by the stitch guide writer Martha Johnson at Fancy Stitches?) but I don't know which stitch we are talking about here.  Can anyone solve this mystery?

If all else fails I'll email Fancy Stitches....
http://www.fancystitches.com

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

Breaking News: Petei is Back! UPDATED

Chapel Hill just posted this in their e-newsletter--

"Breaking News!! Painted Pony has just announced that they will be distributing Petei Needlepoint Designs. Petei's fans have missed their availability - Chapel Hill Needlepoint can now order from the Petei line! Designs will be introduced gradually with the initial catalog of approximately 30 Santas and other small ornaments available soon. Call to inquire about your favorites!"

UPDATE: I heard from Debbie Woodard, founder of Painted Pony via Facebook last night. Debbie was kind enough to update everyone with this--

"Since you have mentioned Petei santas on your blog, I thought you and your NP Nation followers would be interested in knowing I am distributing Petei's line beginning at the show this weekend. Because of the enormous volume of her line we will reintroduce in little lots over the next year. We are showing about thirty Santas, three snowmen, ten tiny "I love" mini-socs and most of her nativity set and her sorority hearts and socks at St. Charles. Expect first round production to take about 8 weeks...."

Thanks, Debbie, both for the update and for brining Petei canvases back to life!

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