Orna's Needlepoint Beads UPDATED

Orna Willis can be counted on to do something different with her needlepoint designs. The colors are exotic, the geometric patterns complex but harmonious, and she has fascinating cyberclasses now and again. The newest class is needlepoint beads.

Beads?!?!, you ask?  Yes, beads.  Go look for yourself, particularly if you are interested in dimensional needlepoint or just want to try something different in wearable needlepoint.
http://ornadesign.blogspot.com/2011/09/new-design-fresh-approach-and-class-you.html


There's more information on her website and her blog has photos of the beads made into jewelry.  How cool is that?
http://ornadesign.com/v2/home/cyberclasses/

http://ornadesign.blogspot.com/2011/10/over-holidays-this-past-week-shiri.html

UPDATE:  Orna has written about the various class options available on her blog.
http://ornadesign.blogspot.com/2011/10/giveaway-winner-and-dolci-in-depth.html


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

Rave Review for Goldwork Book

Mary Corbet reviews the new goldwork book by Hazel Everett on her blog.  The title is Goldwork: Techniques, Projects and Pure Inspiration and it looks to be a wonderful resource for anyone who is interested in silk and metal thread embroidery.
http://www.needlenthread.com/2011/09/goldwork-techniques-projects-and-pure-inspiration-book-review.html


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

River Silks in Russia

Jean Krynicki, the owner of River Silks, is in Russia with friends teaching silk ribbon embroidery. How much fun is it that we stitchers all speak the same language!?
http://www.riversilks.com/wordpress/?p=498


Thanks for the update, Jill.


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

Pumpkin Planner

Robin's newest blog posting explains choosing a stitch for the pumpkin in the Creepy Characters series. For anyone who wonders how stitch guide writers work, this is a great article. Robin's secret is Photoshop which she uses to plan how her stitches will look. Fascinating!
http://needlepointstudyhall.blogspot.com/2011/09/pumpkin-and-jacquard.html


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

I Want a Beard Like Santa's

Sara Leigh of Scarlet Thread continues to build her reputation as a major source of counted canvaswork temptation with her latest shop blog entry.  I love Santa and his beard (it's the best stylized beard I've ever seen) but you may be tempted by Kathy Rees' newest charts.
http://stitchything.blogspot.com/2011/09/tis-season-and-other-news.html

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