BeStitched Newsletter and Party

BeStitched is combining their six month anniversary with a holiday party on December 3. details in their November newsletter,
http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs006/1105463547987/archive/1108457361784.html

...and on their blog.
http://bestitchedneedlepoint.com/news-and-updates/congratulations-to-bestitched-needlepoint/


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

The Perfect Frame

When we frame our needlepoint, the struggle to find the perfect frame can be as epic (and frustrating) as climbing Mount Everest. Luckily Lisa Krause has taken this step out of stitching Ewe and Eye canvases.  The frame you see here matches the canvas perfectly.  Tisha promises to showcase more of the designs with their frames on her website.  Check the New Products section at the second link below.
http://stitchplaywithneedlepointtooltime.blogspot.com/2011/11/new-item.html

http://www.needlepointtooltime.com/

These aren't the only frames to match canvases available. Maggie has some frames available (also from Lisa Krause) as does Labors of Love.
http://www.maggieco.com/html/drill.php?category=11

http://www.laborsofloveneedlepoint.com/gallery.php?category=59

Here is Lisa's website.
http://www.deuxbijouxbijoux.com/

These frames are expensive but they are the perfect compliment to your stitched piece and remove a lot of the pain involved in choosing a frame that works with your design.


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

Chilly Hollow Stitch Guides Blog Updated

This morning I happily added an announcement of stitch guides available for ABS Design's latest series, the one called Savile Row. You can see the details at the CH Stitch Guides blog.  To get there, simply click on the magic carpet photo in the right hand column and look for the November 22 posting at the top of the page.


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

Stitch Samples: A Fun Way To "Sample" a Book

I admit it:  Samplers are not my thing. But Needle Bug has come up with a fun new way to stitch a "sampler" using a new stitching book that might be something I'd like to do one day.
http://theneedlebug.com/2011/11/a-couple-things-i-have-learned-recently/


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

Seasonal Delights

Sometimes I forget that everyone doesn't have fall foliage and the crisp clean air of autumn, plus deer and wild turkeys camped on their doorstep like I do. Many of us have other things that happen every year that are very very different season markers. Linda B. reminds us of the Florida seasons with this charming posting, illustrated with even more charming stitching.
http://splittheneedles.blogspot.com/2011/11/tis-season.html

I love stone crab but I never knew it was a seasonal treat since I normally only visit Florida at Christmas or Easter.

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