Free Stocking Designs from Janet Perry

Even though summer is nearly here, it is time to start thinking about Christmas projects if you want them done in time for Christmas 2012.  Janet Perry helps out those who like line drawn and charted stockings with a free project on her blog.
http://www.nuts-about-needlepoint.com/byzantine-options-part-1-free-project

http://www.nuts-about-needlepoint.com/byzantine-options-part-2-free-project

http://www.nuts-about-needlepoint.com/byzantine-options-part-3-free-project

Here's the second design.  I'll update this article as more information for this new project becomes available.
http://www.nuts-about-needlepoint.com/holiday-ribbons-free-needlepoint-stocking-part-1


http://www.nuts-about-needlepoint.com/holiday-ribbons-free-design-part-2

http://www.nuts-about-needlepoint.com/holiday-ribbons-mantle-sock-free-design-part-3


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

Who Was Looking for This?

Katie Molineaux's Limited Edition Foo Dog Canvas

The photo above is a limited edition design from Shorebirds Studio.  I believe there were only ten of these painted since the obi fabric that comes with the canvas for finishing was in short supply.  They are sold out and no longer listed on her website.
http://shorebirdstudio.com/

A lot of folks were looking for this design and I helped track down at least six of the ten.  I've found another ($339) on a website.  I haven't inquired if this canvas is still available, but if you are one of the folks still looking for this piece, email me at chilly hollow at hot maildotcom and I'll give you the URL.  They have the rhododendron obi piece at the same price.

Rhododendron Obi Canvas

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

The Latest from Swarovski

Ada Hayden posted on Facebook this morning that the Swarovski Elements folks have announced a new line of neon colored pearls and a new crystal color called Astral Pink.
http://fusionbeadsblog.com/2012/04/27/swarovski-elements-announces-a-new-line-of-crystal-pearls-neoncolors-and-crystal-astral-pink/

I had to figure out what Astral Pink looked like. Fortunately, Google is my friend.
http://www.artbeads.com/swarovski-crystal-astral-pink.html

Thanks, Ada!  Those are going on my Wanted list!

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

Ruth Was Minding Her Own Business When...

....a rock star dropped by her shop.
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2012/05/look-who-came-to-visit.html


How cool is that?  I knew that Jo Christensen lives over the mountain from Chilly Hollow in the D.C. suburbs somewhere but that's a very large area.  This is the first sighting I know of!

We needlepointers owe her a great debt. I owned her 1976 original Needlepoint Book until I got the 1999 one and gave my original to a neighbor who needlepointed at that time.  It is the best all around resource for stitchers I know.   The projects photographs for the book are all classics, too.  When you have a free minute, pull out your copy and look at them.  You'll be amazed at the creativity all over again.


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

Patina Feathers

If you have a painted canvas with feathers on it in your future, check out how SukyLady stitched the crane feathers on this lovely Lee kimono.  They are magnificent!
http://sukylady.blogspot.com/2012/05/another-one-done.html 


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