Meet Doug Kreinik

Ever wonder who's behind the Kreinik metallics we use so much? Wonder no more! Mr. X Stitch has published a a brief interview with Doug Kreinik.
http://www.mrxstitch.com/2013/01/14/kreinik-calling-meet-doug-kreinik/

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.

Ruth Starts Another Mystery UPDATED

Ruth Schmuff is starting a new mystery class based on the Egyptian cat goddess Bastet design from Tapestry Fair.  This mystery class is described here.  The class will run from mid-February through April.
http://www.bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/needlepoint/--a-24.asp

Wait'll you see the backgrounds Ruth came up with!
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2013/03/hieroglyphics.html

http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2013/04/beaded-messages.html

But that's not enough for Ruth, who obviously wants to stitch night and day on mystery pieces.  She is also starting a second class on a brand new canvas from Melissa Shirley--Christmas Village.  This piece will be done over a much longer time frame starting next May with Ruth mailing lessons to the class participants at irregular intervals.
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2013/02/its-christmas-mystery-with-twist.html

Here is Christmas Village all finished, by the way.
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2017/11/its-snowing-at-north-pole.html

You can always sign up for Ruth's previous mystery classes.  The only difference is that you know how it all turned out.  Ruth posts photos of her finished models once the finishers get them made up on her blog.
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/p/bedecked-and-beadazzled-mysteries.html

UPDATE:  I write these articles weeks ahead of time.  By the time this one published, Ruth had announced the canvas that will be the center of her summer mystery class.  It's a mermaid with fabulous green eyes, a tiny seahorse companion, and dark flowing locks from a new designer, Sandra Vargas.
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2013/03/aquamarine.html

UPDATE #2:  Ruth has two framed Bastets for us to admire.  I love the petal frame!
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2013/07/the-goddess-returns.html

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.

Mysteries and Old Friends

Laura Perin has started another mystery piece, free to all her fans.   It is called February Valentine.  Here's part one.  I'll update this article as she releases each new section each Monday.
http://two-handedstitcher.blogspot.com/2013/02/mini-mystery-monday-february-valentine.html

http://two-handedstitcher.blogspot.com/2013/02/mini-mystery-monday-february-pt-2.html

She has also been busy re-releasing older designs.  Here are two quilt-inspired pieces.  Your shop can order these for you or you can buy directly from Laura's website.
http://two-handedstitcher.blogspot.com/2013/01/an-old-favorite-shines-again.html

http://two-handedstitcher.blogspot.com/2013/02/a-delectable-update.html

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.

Woodlawn 2013 Best in Show Winner

Thanks to Maggie who is one of Nelly's Needlers (they are the stitching group that volunteers at the needlework show), we have a sneak peak at the Best in Show winner at Woodlawn this year.
http://maggiebsmocks.typepad.com/smocking/2013/03/sneak-peek-at-woodlawn-2013-best-in-show.html

Of course you have to really squint and use your imagination, but that's not Maggie's fault!
http://www.mountvernonvoice.com

Many congratulations to Joyce Houck and many thanks to Maggie and her friends for all they do to make this the highlight of my stitching year.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
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Doing Anything in May?

Vicky DeAngelis just announced a class in La Jolla, CA with Barbara Elmore on how to use Sparkles, the stiff tubular material from Sundance Designs.  The class is being sponsored by the San Diego Chapter of ANG.  You can see all the details on Vicky's blog and on the SDANG website.
http://mostlyneedlepoint.com/everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-sparkles/

http://sdang.org/workshops/index1.htm

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.