Finishing Kelly

Kelly Clark's revamped website now has a wonderful finishing section. Need some ideas for that Kelly canvas? Or just want to see great finishing? This is the place!
http://kellyclarkneedlepoint.com/finishing-ideas

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
@ Copyright 2013 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Wear It, Carry It

Rittenhouse just wrote about some of the many wearable needlepoint designs they have created and/or finished for their customers.
http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2013/01/wear-art.html

Somewhat along the same lines, check out these portfolios for carrying your canvases safely as you travel.  Linda says they are from Bags by Barb, owned by Barbara Garrana.
http://nystitchingsisters.blogspot.com/2013/01/portfolio-for-needlepoint.html

Barb does regular bags as well as portfolios.  Here is more about her courtesy of Janet Perry.
http://www.nuts-about-needlepoint.com/bags-by-barb/

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

Cynthia Thomas' Book Information UPDATED

Cynthia Thomas' new book is now available.  She's already been selling it at the Blue Bonnet Studio retreat in Texas but if you didn't make it there, not to worry.  She is having more printed now and you can get your own copy by emailing Cynthia.  Here are the details on Noses, Roses and Other Fun Stuff.  Expect to learn a lot from Cynthia, whose guides--especially for Melissa Shirley--have entertained and enthralled stitchers for years.
http://hillcountrystitcher.blogspot.com/2013/02/blue-bonnet-studio-and-book.html

IMPORTANT:  Cynthia's zip code is 78025.  Make sure you use the right one when you send her a check.

Not sure if your guide was written by Cynthia?  Here's what she has done for Melissa Shirley.  Busy lady.  And talented!
http://melissashirleydesigns.com/galcol/index.cgi?index=1311779095_10303&col=158

I'm starting to save up for a copy.  There are lots of noses and roses in my stitching future, after all.

UPDATE:  Cynthia will be teaching at Enriched Stitch soon and the shop has posted photos from her book on their blog to showcase all the interesting techniques the book covers.
http://astheneedleturns.com/cynthia-thomas-is-coming-to-town/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
@ Copyright 2013 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Dressing Betsy

You don't really appreciate a good stitch guide until you either start using it yourself, or peek over Stephanie's shoulder as she puts together Betsy Ross (from Melissa Shirley's Wild Women series) using a stitch guide from Amy Bunger.  It's amazing what you get when you add an amazing stitch guide to a good design using a great stitcher!
http://stephsstitching.blogspot.com/2013/02/hello-miss-ross.html

If you aren't familiar with the Wild Women series, you are in for a treat.  Here is Daphne Goodyear's interpretations.
http://needleartartistry.org/wildwomaninhistory.html

Here is the original set.  There are Wild Men, too.
http://melissashirleydesigns.com/galsearch/?searchstring=wild&searchlist=&Search=Search&dosearch=

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

Time to Go to Target

It's time to head to Target as Donna's found something wonderful there!
http://majtravaux.blogspot.com/2013/02/new-gadget.html

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com