Sequins and More Sequins

Sequins from The Collection

Last week I received a surprise gift from a friend--sequins!  In the photo above you see a selection of sequins from The Collection which sells two sizes of sequins in various shapes and colors. Here is their website.
http://www.thecollectiondesigns.com/sequins-and-beads.html

Pocket Full of Stitches has new sequin shapes and colors for The Collection on display.
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2011/08/embellishments.html

As you know from my Sequin Sizer article, 2mm sequins cover about 2 thread intersections on 18 count canvas while 4mm sequins cover about 4 thread intersections.  That makes the 2mm sequins pretty small and a bit difficult to handle.  They cling to each other and to my fingers but they are so pretty, I don't care.  The 4mm sequins are much easier to deal with but each size is equally pretty.  These are good quality sequins.
http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com/2011/06/sequin-sizer.html

Sequin Assortment Packs from Doodlebug Designs

I also was given three packets of sequins from Doodlebug Designs.  I think they are made for scrapbooking fans but I understand they are also used in jewelry.  I love that each packet has a variety of sizes and colors of the same basic shape.  They are perfect for graphic canvases like the ones Ada Hayden does for EyeCandy Needleart, don't you think?
http://www.bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/products.php?catid=201&firstcid=3

I used the 2mm sequins from The Collection on Miko for her hair dangles.  I held them down with size 14/0 beads (sometimes written as size 14) from Sundance.  Size 11/0 beads (approximately the size of Mill Hills' Magnifica bead line, for example) completely cover 2mm beads.  Just a hint for those trying to pair up beads and sequins....

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

Don't Adjust That Dial

I just realized some folks think their browser is broken and that's why they can't see all of my current piece.  No, Miko is deliberately peeking out from behind the center column.  I thought it was more suspenseful if you just caught glimpses of her here and there.  Sorry to have caused you puzzlement!  You know those geishas. They are flirtatious, always looking over their fans or from behind Blog.

In other news, I updated my article about Carolyn Hedge Baird on the CH Stitch Guides blog since she is adding photos of pieces she has stitch guides available for on her Facebook page.  Here's the link or you can go straight to Facebook if you have "friended" her already.
http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com/2010/02/carolyn-hedge-baird.html

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

More Fun at Seminar

Vicky is having a great time both in class and outside of it in San Antonio.
http://mostlyneedlepoint.com/09/01/when-pigs-fly/

ANG continues to add photos to their website.  Check out the Best in Show piece and all the regional name tags plus the class models for the 2012 Seminar and the Live and Silent Auction items.
http://www.needlepoint.org/Seminar-11/photos.php

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

Counted Thread and Disaster Relief

First, the good news.  Carol has revealed a new design "Nile Jewels."  Very pretty!  I don't think it is actually available yet but you can leave a message for Carol on her blog to find out for sure.
http://carolscountedcanvasworkneedleworks.blogspot.com/2011/08/bird-has-flown.html

I've always wanted to stitch a needle case and Cottage Garden Threads has released a pattern that evokes the cardboard needle sets you could buy with a design from the 1920-30s.  Very Clarice Cliff!
http://cottagegardenthreads.typepad.com/cottage-garden-threads/2011/09/stitching-girl-debut.html

The bad news is the Vermont flooding in the wake of Hurricane Irene.  If you followed the making of the reproduction 17th Century jacket, you'll remember the gorgeous silk lining that came from a Vermont shop.  The shop's untouched (by inches!) but they still need customers, as does every shop in Vermont right now.  If you have contacts in Vermont, it's time to buy from them to help them over this disaster.
http://thistle-threads.com.mytempweb.com/blog/index.php/2011/08/buy-vermont-silks/

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

Deco Kitty On the Move!

SharonG's beautiful Deco Kitty is going to be taught by Vicky DeAngelis at BeStitched in Scottsdale, Arizona in October.
http://bestitchedneedlepoint.com/news-and-updates/deco-kitty-is-coming-to-bestitched-needlepoint-store/

Apparently you can participate via mail order but if that's not possible, you can still watch Vicky work on the class piece.  Aren't blogs fun?!
http://mostlyneedlepoint.com/08/25/deco-kitty-is-coming-to-bestitched/

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