Custom Camera Straps

Through the magic of Facebook's social features, I discovered Lee Tougas's custom camera straps. Lee takes photos and transfers them to needlepoint canvas, then stitches and finishes the design into a camera strap or belt. Neat!  I think anyone can see Lee's photos at the Pinnell Custom Leather FB page whether you have a Facebook account or not.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.441811602505758.97275.157609957592592&type=3

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
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Pucker Up, Frog

Nimble Needle occasionally posts photographs of their customer pieces when they come back from the finisher.  I love these! I think the frog is my personal favorite but there is a lot to admire here and I certainly did admire everything.  Keep up the good work!
http://thenimbleneedle.blogspot.com/2013/04/customers-work.html

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

Homestead Needle Arts has moved down the road to a larger location.  For fans of the shop who order online and are curious about the new digs, Teresa has posted photos and a fun commentary on the shop's website.  It is a light and spacious store full of threads and charts and canvases.  What fun!
http://www.homesteadneedlearts.com/thelatest.html

By coincidence Randi Nelson of World of Stitches was just interviewed in her local paper.  It's a neat way to get to know an online shopkeeper I've talked to via email but will probably never get to meet in person.  (Your hair looks great, by the way!)
http://twisinc.blogspot.com/2013/03/surprise-article-in-lowell-sun.html

http://www.lowellsun.com/local/ci_22847348/shirley-woman-enjoys-crossover-career

I just love our shops, don't you?

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
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Making Stumpwork Ears and Wings

Ever wanted to add dimensional wings, ears or flower petals to your stitching?  This English embroiderer makes it look pretty easy.
http://sew-in-love.blogspot.com/2013/03/wired-fabric-elements-for-stumpwork.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.

How to Stitch with Silk Ribbon Videos

River Silks has posted the first in what they promise is a series of How To Use Silk Ribbon videos on their blog.  The first video shows you how to start stitching with silk ribbon and how to end off that strand of ribbon.  It's short but very useful for folks new to stitching with silk ribbon on needlepoint canvas.
http://www.riversilks.com/wordpress/?p=1463

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.