The Pork Lover's Dream

Anyone who collects pigs will be charmed by Ridgewood's pairing of a pig ornament (possibly from Jody Designs?) with a pink pig magnet.
http://ridgewoodneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-best-of-both-pigs-adorable-pig.html

Sew Much Fun has a dimensional patchwork pig that is equally charming.
http://www.pfos.com/Needlepoint/SewMuchFun/Page7.HTM

This monochromatic pig is perfect for your country kitchen.  Again, I'm not sure of the designer.
http://chapelhillneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2010/04/maynard-pig.html

A Dragon's Tale's pig wears a jeweled collar and can be done as a single or a double sided oinker.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/98017656/needlepoint-pig-canvas-piglet-beanbag?utm_source=google&utm_medium=product_listing_promoted&utm_campaign=needlecraft_mid&gclid=CNzT0prAmrcCFcNa4AodThAAJQ

I hope you enjoyed today's porcine posting!  LOL

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
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A New Form of Stitch Dictionary

If you are tired of the usual stitch dictionaries but would still like a fun way to learn a few new stitches, you need to look at the playing cards Janet Zigler Casey sells on her website.  Each card has a stitch diagram!  These are perfect gifts for your guild or for that bridge game among your stitching group.  And they are just durn cute.
https://www.jzcdesigns.com/dealastitch.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.

Baby Baby

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.

The Real Deal

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

The Christmas Tree Skirt Evolved

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.