The Jubilee Pillow

Ehrman's latest newsletter showed off the Jubilee Celebration pillow kit that Candace Bahouth created to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's fifty years ruling the United Kingdom.  

https://www.ehrmantapestry.com/queen-elizabeth-ii/

It's not a brand new design but it's a lovely one and I thought today you might enjoy seeing it.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright April 16, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The King of Stumpwork UPDATED

No, I don't know how she did it either, but it is an amazing piece of work.
http://ladysrepositorymuseum.blogspot.com/2014/08/a-handsome-beaded-stumpwork-king.html

Rachel is creating a 17th Century reproduction mirror jewelry case covered in stumpwork.

BREAKING NEWS:  Rachel's basket is featured on the cover of the latest edition of Sampler and Needlework Quarterly magazine. The second link was just posted this morning as well--it shows the King in his setting.  Don't miss the video!
http://thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2014/08/sanq-basket-issue.html

http://ladysrepositorymuseum.blogspot.com/2014/08/finished.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright August 12, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Queen Elizabeth's For Sale

Fans of Gay Ann Roger's counted canvaswork have seen her Queen Elizabeth I portrait.  If you have not, let me show you this video.
http://vimeo.com/31689238

I just heard from someone who has one of the kits for Queen Elizabeth for sale.  She is asking $300 for the complete kit (including the real pearls and all threads), the stretcher bars, tacks and postage within the United States.   If you are interested, email me at chillyhollow at hotmail dot com and give me contact information.  I'll put you in touch with the seller.

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

Details on a Labor of Love Exclusive

Nimble Needle in New Jersey just snagged the last of ten exclusive Labor of Love canvases featuring the Young Queen Victoria with her dog.  I really enjoyed reading about these canvases which all are limited to an edition of ten and come with china heads and other attachments (a purse in this case).   If you are a counted canvaswork fan, you will enjoy seeing the new Imperial Fan from Finger Step Designs and the gorgeous shades of silk perles from Gumnuts pulled to go with the canvas.
http://thenimbleneedle.blogspot.com/2014/04/labors-of-love-young-victoria-and-how.html

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

Mary, Queen of Scots and Her Embroideries

If you are interested in the embroidery of Mary, Queen of Scots, you will love this website that talks about the pieces most associated with her. 
http://www.marie-stuart.co.uk/embroidery.htm

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.

Pocket Histories of Bess and Mary

Gay Ann Rogers' husband is a retired history professor, which certainly came in handy when Gay Ann developed an interest in Queen Elizabeth I and her contemporaries and designed projects using that information.   He has written small booklets on Mary, Queen of Scots and Bess of Hardwick that stitchers interested in English history might want to purchase.
http://gayannrogers.blogspot.com/2013/07/history-for-stitchers-small-booklets-on.html

I've read his supplemental material on Queen Elizabeth I which was part of Gay Ann's Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I class and found the articles interesting, scholarly and informative.  I have not seen these so I can't comment on their value.  There is a brief introduction to the booklets on Gay Ann's website plus links to purchase if you are so inclined.  I don't know how long these will be on sale so I suggest you act sooner rather than later if you are interested.
http://www.gayannrogers.com

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.

Queen Fever

Despite the American obsession with British royalty, the Diamond Jubilee celebration for Queen Elizabeth II hasn't really been on our radar here in Chilly Hollow. That's about to change for us needlepointers with a new Diamond Jubilee design from Candace Bahouth (distributed by Ehrman Tapestry).  You can see the new cushion design on page 2 of What's New, right under a crown cushion also by Bahouth  The link below goes immediately to page two, so if you are curious, don't miss going back to the first page to see all the new designs.   After all, there are two new designs by Beth Russell and the incomparable Kaffe Fassett on page one.
http://ehrmantapestry.com/Departments/What’s-New.aspx?sortorder=2&page=2

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

Preparing for The Royal Wedding

The whole world must have heard by now that the British Royal Family is having a wedding on April 29th.  How do you plan to celebrate?  Gay Ann Rogers is offering a Stitch In with special designs she has created just for this Royal Occasion.  There is a box top monogram (and a gorgeous silver box to put it in), a variety of scissor fobs, a beautiful royal heart monogram, a fabulous dated monogrammed sewing case for your needles and favorite scissors (and packet to preserve the needles you used on this special day), and of course certificates of your Attendance at The Wedding.  All of the items are available for order on her website, and Gay Ann has even found places for us to buy our own Diana rings on eBay if you wish.  So pick out your most comfy pjs, put on your tiara, and pick up your invitation to join Gay Ann in stitching in celebration.
http://www.gayannrogers.com/site_2/Home_Page.html

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

Twister, Wild Hearts, and A Knitter Runs Amuck

Something must be in the air because I found two different versions of Twister on the World Wide Web today.  Here is the red and gray one, still underway...
http://lizartblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/twister-progress-4.html

...and here is the finished pink and ecru one.  Love it!
http://sukylady.blogspot.com/2011/01/continued.html

Twister is a charted design from the late Patricia Spencer.  If you are interested in seeing other charted pieces, you should look at what Scarlet Thread just added to their online shop.
http://stitchything.blogspot.com/2011/01/check-out-new-items-just-added-today.html

If you are a painted canvas fiend, you'll enjoy Squiggee's Wild Hearts.  They come in zebra, cheetah, and more.
http://squiggeedesigns.blogspot.com/2011/01/wild-hearts.html

Nimble Needle is showing off the new Birds of a Feather canvases they have in stock.  There's going to be a trunk show from the same designer there soon, too.  If you are sick of the gray winter outside, this is a good antidote.
http://thenimbleneedle.blogspot.com/2011/01/craving-for-color.html

Since we are visiting Nimble Needle, romantics will want to check out the two colorways of the new William and Kate royal marriage canvas from Designers Forum.  Their wedding is the end of April, which seems very close these days.
http://thenimbleneedle.blogspot.com/2011/01/royal-wedding-sampler.html

The final link is for those who need a laugh.  Knitters apparently suffer from the same problem needlepointers do when it comes to starting new things instead of finishing old ones.
http://www.yarnharlot.ca/blog/archives/2011/01/10/news_item.html

Maybe I shouldn't call myself the Master Enabler.  Maybe I am a virus in disguise, spreading needlepoint far and wide?

Jane, off to think it over here in Chilly Hollow

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