Dreaming in Color

Kaffe Fassett's autobiography is available in bookstores now!   He is better known for his textile and knitting design, but his needlepoint books are wonderful.  The man understands color and using one's eyes better than anyone else I know.
http://www.amazon.com/Kaffe-Fassett-Dreaming-Color-Autobiography/dp/158479996X

Finding Glorious Needlepoint in a bookstore in 1989 was like being hit by lighting.   I'll never forget that moment!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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French Needlepoint from Carolyn

Carolyn Hedge Baird takes us on a tour of the home of a friend of hers, which happens to be an apartment in France!
http://www.livingwithneedlepoint.com/2012/09/09/home-tour-needlepoint-in-france-with-my-french-friend-francoise-part-1/

http://www.livingwithneedlepoint.com/2012/09/12/home-tour-needlepoint-in-france-with-my-french-friend-francoise-part-2/

http://www.livingwithneedlepoint.com/2012/09/16/more-from-france-francoises-needle-books-collection/

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

Don't Be A Snail!

Michele at Bristly Thistle reminds stitchers the Christmas finishing deadlines are upon us with this charming Christmas snail from Kirk and Hamilton (the masters of the unexpected).   AND there is a bonus tip from the fabulous SharonG about choosing threads for open stitches like T stitch!
http://bristlythistle.blogspot.com/2012/08/christmas-snail.html

Speaking of finishing and deadlines, here is a similar note from The Needlepointer.  Stitch faster!
http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=2b1a4dafdf1ba6e29e773aa79&id=62d7541c95&e=d91761eebb

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

Perf Paper

Simple samplers on perforated paper used to be staples at antique shops when I was small. I remember seeing lots of variegated red letters with solid green accents on them.  "Home Sweet Home" was very popular, as was "Welcome" and "Sleep in the Arms of Jesus."  Now there is a new company selling very high quality perforated paper for various small items like ornaments, bookmarks, name place settings, etc.
http://www.needlenthread.com/2012/09/perforated-paper-embroidery.html

Sage Stitchworks used to sell perforated paper motto sampler kits but the company has gone out of business. Luckily they still maintain a blog with examples.  These are as close to what I remember seeing as a young adult forty years ago as I can find.
http://sagestitchworks.blogspot.com

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

Janet's Floor Stand

I thought you'd like to see the wooden floor stand that Janet Granger uses. Janet's in the UK and as a silk gauze designer, she uses different equipment than most of us, but it is still interesting to see how she uses her frame and the accessories she has chosen to aid her.  I think the most important thing in choosing a stand is how one likes to stitch.  Will the stand you are considering work with your favorite stitching chair, light source and accessories?
http://janetgranger.wordpress.com/2012/08/23/my-trusty-needlepoint-floor-frame-and-the-saga-of-the-chartholder/

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