Christmas in Williamsburg with Needleworker's Delight

Two of the members of New Jersey Needle Artists Chapter of ANG went to the Christmas in Williamsburg retreat run by Needleworker's Delight.  What fun!
https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2019/12/06/needleworkers-delights-christmas-in-williamsburg/

Here is the website for Needleworker's Delight.  Looks like they have a summer retreat, too!
http://www.needleworkersdelight.com/index.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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© Copyright December 7, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Swan Party Ornament Exchange

Steph's ornament exchange with the SWANS was really great this year!
http://stephsstitching.blogspot.com/2019/12/the-swan-christmas-party-2019.html

Come to think about it, it's great every year.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright December 7, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Designing Ginger Jar Needle Minders

Morgan Julia's Sold Out Blue Ginger Jar Needle Minder

Morgan Julia Designs' new blue and white ginger jar needle minders sold out in two days, thanks to the power of social media.  
https://morganjuliadesigns.com/blogs/news/the-design-process-needle-minders

Not to worry, though, she is getting more.  (By the time this goes live, they should be available again.  Hopefully those darling little bamboo scissors will also be available again then.)  While we wait, you can read about how she came up with the cute design.

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

How to Grow Your Canvas Volume One: Flowers UPDATED

Lisa Kessler of BeStitched has announced the first book in a planned series on creating dimension on needlepoint canvases is available for pre-order.  Volume One is Flowers.
https://bestitchedneedlepointshop.com/products/how-to-grow-your-canvas-volume-i-flowers?_pos=1&_sid=6edff5382&_ss=r&inf_contact_key=1e631bdb458e1d17a469884a931561a3

Stay tuned!

UPDATE:  Nicole posted some photos of the book on Facebook.  It looks like a great specialty book for those who stitch a lot of florals.  Use the right side arrows to see more.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10157899851782290&set=pcb.2669362553140886&type=3&theater&ifg=1

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

The Desperate Ornament Finisher's Friend

It's less than a week until Christmas and you just finished that ornament you really really really want on your tree. What to do!?  This little no sew finishing book might be the answer to your prayers.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/744535063/the-needlepoint-ornament-finishing-book?ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1

It is also available as a PDF instant download.  The author teaches a three hour finishing class for needlepointers.  Her technique is based on these classes and uses the ornaments done in class for the illustrations in the book and PDF file.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/743441111/the-needlepoint-ornament-finishing-book?ref=shop_home_active_2&crt=1

Many thanks to Morgan Julia for mentioning this on her blog.

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© Copyright December 5, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.