How to Read the Kreinik Labels

The Kreinik blog just posted a great little article on how to read the labels on their spools of metallic threads.
http://kreinikthread.blogspot.com/2012/07/how-to-read-kreinik-label.html


By the way, I didn't realize that Kreinik uses "pop top" spools.  Pull up on the top section of one cap by sliding your fingernail along the seam and you can easily unroll the loose end of the thread.  Push down on the cap to lock the thread into place between the two sections of the end cap.  This is explained at the bottom of this page.  Silly me--I had to be told that this is how it works!
http://www.kreinik.com/articles/news.php?newsid=78

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

Yesterday Was National Lighthouse Day

And I missed it! But lighthouses are beautiful every day of the year.
http://thecapestitcher.blogspot.com/2012/08/from-sea-to-shining-sea.html

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

Framed Spooky

Since Halloween pieces are so popular these days, I thought folks would like to see the All Hallow's Eve framing collection on New Creations Picture Framing's Facebook page.  If the link doesn't work and you have a Facebook account, log in and search for New Creations Picture Framing.  Once you find them, click on the photo album called "All Hallows Eve."  It's spook-tacluar!
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150354094357427.367828.318473367426&type=1


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

A Whole New Meaning for Vintage

This article gives new meaning to "vintage" as the writer takes needlepoint stitched long ago and makes it up into useful items for the descendants of the original stitcher.
http://www.oneoffneedlework.co.uk/blog/a-vintage-summer/

Thanks to Kreinik for pointing this out!

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

Needlepoint Brings Us Together

Carolyn teaches needlepoint at Chaparral and is very active on Facebook. The combination has brought her friendships from places that you might not expect.
http://www.livingwithneedlepoint.com/2012/07/18/needlepointing-in-france-my-friend-francoise/


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