Stars and Finishing

As a special treat, I have several new photos of Stars for the New Millennium.  This isn't my version, mind, these are other folks' take on this classic design.  First of all, a friend of Donna's has taken her beautiful version of Stars to the framers.  You'll be interested in hearing how she dealt with the pointed edges of the design.
http://majtravaux.blogspot.com/2011/05/sneezy-report.html

Coni has started her version, using a patriotic color combo of red, white, blue and gold.  I love the scarlet framework she has set in place!
http://spinsterstitcher.blogspot.com/2011/05/oey.html

Speaking of finishing, Melinda shows off the finishing of one of her Halloween figures from Amy Bunger's Halloweenies class to help a fellow stitcher who needs finishing ideas.
http://melindaslivingthegoodlife.blogspot.com/2011/05/by-special-request.html

And finally, just in case you aren't interested in Stars or finishing, Donna's written up a little shopping expedition in Maryland for our virtual pleasure.  I've heard great things about all three LNSs she visited but alas!  I've never been to any of them so I was particularly glad Donna took us all along.
http://majtravaux.blogspot.com/2011/04/road-trip.html

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

Marlene's Hair

Yesterday I got a nice email from Robin King about one of her students at Amy Bunger's shop.  Robin wrote:

Hi Jane. I wanted to mention I had Marlene S. use Twisted Lazy Daisy stitch for the hair in this Barbara Elmore piece:
http://www.amybunger.com/albums/album_image/6262614/5872357.htm


Marlene was wanting the hair to be 3-D and we achieved that look. I used the same Twisted Lazy Daisy stitch for Katt Z. Witch's hair.
Thanks for your wonderful hair postings. Looking forward to seeing Red Geisha's hairdo."
Robin

For those who don't remember, here's the link to Robin's Katt Z. Witch.  I especially admire her hair which makes me think of Hermonine Granger from the Harry Potter stories.  I never would have guess both hairs were done in the same stitch, however.  Changing threads makes a big difference!
http://needlepointstudyhall.blogspot.com/2010/02/katt-z-witch-stitch-guide-are-now.html

Many thanks to Robin for sharing the hair technique she helped Marlene settle on.

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

Maggie Predicts Royal Hat?

If you watched any news coverage of the Royal Wedding last week, you probably noticed the hat worn by Princess Beatrice.  It was eye-catching, to say the least!
http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/news/celebrity/524613/philip-treacy-defends-princess-beatrice-s-royal-wedding-hat.html

What I realized today while browsing eBay was that Maggie has a canvas of a woman sporting a very similar hat.  You can see the needlepoint version by clicking on this link or by searching for item number 200577939006 which is titled "Maggie Handpainted Donut Lady Canvas 14" x 14".
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200577939006&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_933wt_907

LOL

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Cynthia's Hair

Yesterday I received a wonderful note and two photographs from Cynthia D. who has a great tale of hair stitched--and the hope of another piece with hair in her near future.

Cynthia wrote:

"I am attaching a photo of the hair I did on my daughters Christmas stocking in 2004. I was in a class with Susan Portra at My Friend and Eye in Huntington Beach. We used Needlepoint Inc Silk in 4 shades. She had me scotch stitch the head first and then we layered the waves and curls over that base. And I mean we-I was too nervous at first so Susan stitched the first few waves and after practicing on a side canvas I took a deep breath and just started.

My daughter is expecting and if she has a girl I’ll be stitching Jenny by Sandra Gilmore-lots of hair to do."

We have our fingers crossed for you, Cynthia!  We love little boys as much as little girls, but oh--That would be gorgeous hair!

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

Everything But the Kitchen Sink

I've been stitching my brains out here in CH and neglecting updating you on various things, so here goes--

First of all, Robin shows off some new mini socks from A. Bradley that will premier at the June Columbus TNNA show.  If you want to be surprised, don't look.

http://needlepointstudyhall.blogspot.com/2011/05/bradley-needle-arts-inc-has-gone-to.html

Ditto the new Mindy designs on Pocket Full of Stitches' blog.
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2011/05/new-from-mindy.html

Liz is stitching a fractals project based on fractal artwork that will be a Kindle cover.

http://lizartblog.blogspot.com/2011/05/digits-fractal-by-kerry-mitchell.html

Ruth Schmuff is making flowers out of ribbon and French knots, and throwing in buttons made from felt to boot!

http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2011/05/let-games-begin.html

Nordic Needle has a new line of disappearing markers available.  Heat from your blow dryer will make the lines disappear.  But be careful!  If you leave a project in a car on a hot day, bet that heat will make the lines disappear, too!

http://yarntree.typepad.com/needlework_news/2011/05/heat-removable-marking-pens-from-nordic-needle.html

In the Totally Different Department, Nimble Needle has a clipboard with a needlepoint band at the bottom.  

http://thenimbleneedle.blogspot.com/2011/04/keep-it-clipped.html

Patt and Lee Designs tells you how to tell their stitch painted canvases from their gilcee print ones, just in case to want to know before you order from an online shop.

http://pattandleedesigns.blogspot.com/2011/04/design-lines.html

Mary Corbet has written a review of a new crewel designter's latest chart.

http://www.needlenthread.com/2011/04/royal-persian-crewel-design-review.html

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