Pocket Full of Stitches is hosting a trunk show from Needle Deeva. Today they are showcasing baby samplers of various styles. Even if you are not in the market for a sampler for a very small person, some of these are quite interesting designs. I really like the hand print idea, for example, and of course I'm a big fan of Noah's Ark patterns. Hope you enjoy these, too.
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2013/05/needle-deeva-trunk-show-easter-baby.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.
Friday, May 31, 2013
Thursday, May 30, 2013
The Real Deal
Labels:
Kreinik,
paillettes,
sequins
Kreinik's blog features their real metal paillettes, which have an anti-tarnish coating. They come in a variety of sizes and although they aren't as colorful as sequins, they are more durable.
http://kreinikthread.blogspot.com/2013/05/pretty-paillettes-add-real-metal.html
Sometimes one wants flashy embellishments and sometimes you really need the classics. Like these silver or gold paillettes, in a variety of sizes.
http://www.kreinik.com/shops/Paillettes/
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.
http://kreinikthread.blogspot.com/2013/05/pretty-paillettes-add-real-metal.html
Sometimes one wants flashy embellishments and sometimes you really need the classics. Like these silver or gold paillettes, in a variety of sizes.
http://www.kreinik.com/shops/Paillettes/
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.
The Christmas Tree Skirt Evolved
Labels:
banners,
Christmas,
finishing,
holidays,
The Needlepointer
The Needlepointer's daily e-flier shows off the evolution of a Christmas tree skirt series into two long banners for the stitcher's kids. It is a very clever way to handle a set of small canvases when the original plan doesn't seem right any more. If you have a pile of similar canvases in your stash awaiting inspiration, maybe this will work for you as well.
http://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=2b1a4dafdf1ba6e29e773aa79&id=20bcbb10d0&e=73961ee0ea
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.
http://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=2b1a4dafdf1ba6e29e773aa79&id=20bcbb10d0&e=73961ee0ea
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.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
RSS Reader Alert
Labels:
Feedly,
Google,
Mary Corbet,
news,
RSS readers
Mary Corbet speaks for all bloggers whose readership keeps up with the news via RSS readers.
http://www.needlenthread.com/2013/05/needle-n-thread-technical-stuff-rss-readers.html
If the term "RSS reader" means absolutely nothing to you, then you can skip the article, but just so you know, an RSS reader is a website that lists all the sites you follow in one place so you can log in there and read everything that's been updated. Google has a site called Google Reader that a lot of people use but that Google (for their own mysterious reasons) has decided to remove Google Reader starting July 1st so folks are looking for alternatives.
Like Mary, I have switched from Google Reader to Feedly. I've heard good things about Bloglovin but I like Feedly better. It seems more natural for me to navigate. Like everything else, one size does not fit all, so use Mary's article to find a replacement that suits you.
I don't think the list of blogs I maintain at the bottom of this page will be effected as I was careful not to import my Google Reader feeds to create it. I built it by hand, adding each link manually. But not all blog lists were done this way so you may find your favorite blog's list of favorites impacted by Google's decision.
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.
http://www.needlenthread.com/2013/05/needle-n-thread-technical-stuff-rss-readers.html
If the term "RSS reader" means absolutely nothing to you, then you can skip the article, but just so you know, an RSS reader is a website that lists all the sites you follow in one place so you can log in there and read everything that's been updated. Google has a site called Google Reader that a lot of people use but that Google (for their own mysterious reasons) has decided to remove Google Reader starting July 1st so folks are looking for alternatives.
Like Mary, I have switched from Google Reader to Feedly. I've heard good things about Bloglovin but I like Feedly better. It seems more natural for me to navigate. Like everything else, one size does not fit all, so use Mary's article to find a replacement that suits you.
I don't think the list of blogs I maintain at the bottom of this page will be effected as I was careful not to import my Google Reader feeds to create it. I built it by hand, adding each link manually. But not all blog lists were done this way so you may find your favorite blog's list of favorites impacted by Google's decision.
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.
More Counted Fun
Today's a very good day for the counted needlepointers among us as Laura Perin has also released a brand new design. She calls this Spring Bouquet Sampler. It's a mix of blackwork, embroidery and composite needlepoint stitches and is very pretty. I bet it would be a smash hit in reds, oranges and corals....
http://two-handedstitcher.blogspot.com/2013/05/a-new-spring-bouquet.html
Stitches From the Heart has a new Pat Mazu ornament series called "Chequered Chic" for her fans to enjoy.
http://stitches-heart.com/pat-mazu-has-new-design/
AND they have re-released Jean Hilton's Light n Lacy design booklet, which is a series of small, intricate patterns which are showcased on the new cover.
http://stitches-heart.com/light-n-lacy-new-look/
It's a good day to be able to count!
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.
http://two-handedstitcher.blogspot.com/2013/05/a-new-spring-bouquet.html
Stitches From the Heart has a new Pat Mazu ornament series called "Chequered Chic" for her fans to enjoy.
http://stitches-heart.com/pat-mazu-has-new-design/
AND they have re-released Jean Hilton's Light n Lacy design booklet, which is a series of small, intricate patterns which are showcased on the new cover.
http://stitches-heart.com/light-n-lacy-new-look/
It's a good day to be able to count!
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.
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