Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Charting Among Friends UPDATED

There's exciting news for fans of counted canvaswork--the Fab Four teaching team of Suzanne Howren, Tony Minieri, Beth Robertson and Meredith Willett didn't just teach at Seminar, they created two charted designs for our stitching pleasure!  They call them Just a Few Stitches Among Friends.  There are two charts, "Creek Music" and "St. Leonard's Dance."
http://mostlyneedlepoint.com/09/23/just-a-few-stitches-among-friends/

Vicky, who just got awarded five enabling points, also lists the shops which have the charts in stock for your purchasing pleasure.  Scarlet Thread has the charts and good photos of them.  Just follow the links in her blog.
http://stitchything.blogspot.com/2012/09/an-amazing-collaboration-among-friends.html

UPDATE:  Scarlet Thread is sold out of the charts but they have created photos of each of the colorways so you can drool over those until they have more charts in stock.
http://stitchything.blogspot.com/2012/10/you-asked-so-weve-got-your-color.html

If counting isn't your thing, I have a special extra treat for you.   Kimberly has designed a new painted canvas of a Christmas angel.  She's a gorgeous redhead in Southwestern colors and meant to be a tree top angel, but really she would look perfect as a stand up or even hanging from your door during the holidays.  Needle Works says, "Angie Angel from Kimberly Smith available through the Needle Works. 18ct. and 9 inches tall. $56.00..Call the store to order 512-451-6931"
http://akimberlydesign.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-stuff-in-my-head.html

Whether painted canvas or charts are your favorites, talented people are thinking about you!

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

Mary Corbet's Needle N Thread Trestle Frame

Anyone who tackles stitching a larger piece will have run into trouble finding the right floor frame to hold something big and heavy.  Mary Corbet has partnered with a local wood working shop to provide trestle style frames for those who need the support.  You can see what she offers here and follow the links to order if this is what you've been waiting for.
http://www.needlenthread.com/2012/09/trestles-for-large-embroidery-frames-available.html

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

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Autumn Shop Newsletters UPDATED

eNewsletters are starting to show up for the autumn season. Here's Needle House's.
http://www.theneedlehouse.com/jm/images/newsletters/autumn_2012_web.pdf

BeStitched's September newsletter~
http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs006/1105463547987/archive/1111042342578.html

Bedecked and Beadazzled's October newsletter is here.  Don't miss her mini essay on using a big, bold pattern in the background.
http://www.bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/news/bedeckednewsoctober2012.pdf

Amy Bunger's October newsletter, which announces the transition of her shop from regular hours to by appointment only.
http://www.amybunger.com/f/1012.pdf

UDATE:  Here's Needle Orts' newsletter for September
http://www.needleorts.com/module/newsletter.htm?newsletterId=7849

And Homestead Needle Art's October newsletter!
http://www.homesteadneedlearts.com/thelatest.html

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

Free Photo Charting Site

Althea has uncovered a very nice site that allows you to turn your photographs into free charts.  She shows off her own sample chart, of a pretty floral teacup, to help you judge the quality of the end chart.
http://bargelloneedlepoint.com/free-bargello-needlepoint-pattern-maker/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=free-bargello-needlepoint-pattern-maker

Donna's already tried it out.
http://majtravaux.blogspot.com/2012/09/cool-place-to-play.html

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

How to Read Bargello Charts

Need help understanding Bargello charts? Here's the clearest explanation I have ever read.
http://bargelloneedlepoint.com/understanding-the-step-in-bargello-needlepoint/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=understanding-the-step-in-bargello-needlepoint

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