Charts for Charity 2024

KC Needlepoint does a lovely job of explaining Charts for Charity, along with where to find charts among your favorite designers.

https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/blogs/news/charts-for-charity-is-here

Morgan Julia talks about her Charts for Charity program on her blog, too.

https://morganjuliadesigns.com/blogs/news/supporting-meaningful-causes-with-needlepoint-charts-for-charity?_kx=_J_rdnNvxpl-p5ox0M-sxKe_dW8vBdau0gAV5QbqAX3Q5z_adzzshb4gk-wH2HbP.RWeQns

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright December 4, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Two Monograms from Abigail Cecile

Abigail Cecile now has two e-pattern monogram charts. Each pattern has three variations.
https://www.abigailcecile.com/collections/e-pattern?mc_cid=77a2cab8e0&mc_eid=491e343c64

These are a fun small project for gifts or ornaments for your own decorative needs.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright July 31, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

BREAKING NEWS: Ruth Schmuff's Books Now Available on Android Devices

It's a good day for those who use mobile devices powered by Android systems—Ruth Schmuff's books are now available for both Android and Apple devices!
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2017/08

I like Ruth's books a lot and keep them on my Apple mobile devices for quick reference.  I highly recommend them.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright August 11, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Helen Stevens and One Simple Stitch

Helen M. Stevens, the British embroiderer known for her realistic plants and animals taken from the English countryside, has developed an online series of lessons in PDF form. 
 http://email.cowscantcount.co.uk/t/ViewEmail/r/35965AB389966AE62540EF23F30FEDED/B5F76A0B4057750E667CCDA886AB700A

If you want to hear more about the series, watch this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbLRzPo3NWk&feature=youtu.be

She also has an eBook that accompanies the series I think.  Note that the pricing is in British pounds.
http://www.vivebooks.com/shop/one-simple-stitch/

If you aren't familiar with Helen's embroidery and books, check out her website.  Remember not to drool on your keyboard!
http://www.helenmstevens.co.uk

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

Digital Introduction to Japanese Embroidery

I own a copy of the basic introduction to Japanese Embroidery book published by the Japanese Embroidery Center. It is a fascinating introduction to Japanese Embroidery, with lots of interesting information such as how to twist flat silk into thread before stitching with it, how to lace up a Japanese Embroidery frame and how to use laying tools and koma.  It is not a cheap little book, though, so I couldn't really recommend it to someone who was curious but without a large wallet. So I was thrilled to see that it is now available as a digital download.  Make sure you read the end of Mary Corbet's article to understand what software you will need to open the book once you purchase it, however.
http://www.needlenthread.com/2014/04/japanese-embroidery-e-book-available.html

Aren't we lucky to live in a world where books are a download away?!

P.S.  If you want a small taste of Japanese Embroidery, read what Plays with Needle has been up to.
http://plays-with-needles.blogspot.com/2014/04/a-taste-of-japanese-embroidery.html

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Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 10, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.