The Embroidered Cat

Trish Burr just posted a photo on her blog of a large piece she did over the last year for her own pleasure. It's a masterpiece of needle painting.  She did it as a personal challenge to stretch her skills.  For me it's a reminder of how we all, no matter how talented, need to polish what we stitch by doing things a bit out of our comfort zone.
http://trishburr.com/2012/03/03/embroidery-challenge/

By the way, BeStitched is having a Patt and Lee trunk show (twenty percent off).  If you are a cat person, you can pick up some great cat canvases at a discount.
http://bestitchedneedlepoint.com/pat-and-lee-needlepoint-trunk-show-20-off/


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

Gathering for Winter

Why am I talking about gathering for winter when it is 65 outside and spring? Because "Gathering for Winter" is a new class from Betsy Morgan. Betsy lives over the mountain from me. She designs the most exquisite smalls and etuis!  I keep up with her blog because I love seeing her designs.  I hope you enjoy this, too.
http://willinghandsstitching.blogspot.com/2012/02/gathering-for-winter-etui.html


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

This Much Fun Should Be Illegal

The Needle Bug goes on retreat!  (in pictures)
http://theneedlebug.com/2012/03/day-one-at-farmlinks-retreat/


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

The Tisha Channel

Speaking of Needlepoint Tool Time, Tisha has filmed a YouTube video that shows off some of her most interesting tools. Ever looked at an expensive lamp or floor frame and wondered just how it worked? Needlepoint Tool Time has had the brilliant idea of filming these things in use to help folks decide if the product will work for them.  Some of these gadgets in the video I've never seen before, but then Tisha is almost as big a Gadget Queen as my friend Ro.  This is a great idea!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubXxezGhHg0


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

More Slimline

Not too long ago Linda got a Slimline lamp to attach to her floor stand. She really liked it and Tisha noticed.  She has friends who raved about it so she ordered one to see if it is something she wanted to stock at Needlepoint Tool Time. She's hooked!
http://stitchplaywithneedlepointtooltime.blogspot.com/2012/02/slimline-table-lamp.html

http://nystitchingsisters.blogspot.com/2012/01/daylight-for-stand.html


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