Quail Run Newsletter

Quail Run's latest newsletter is online.  As usual, there is a lot of eye candy, starting with a series of patriotic canvases.  It's July, after all!  There is a floral project underway to admire and lots of finished pieces to goggle at, including the very beautiful Tribute to Helen.  (There are some very talented stitchers in Scottsdale!)  You can also find which trunk show is in the shop, learn how to stitch puffy clouds, admire the classes and clubs available at the shop, and see some of the newest products that have arrived in the store.  It's a fun way to spend the morning.
http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk//launch.aspx?eid=c98358df-6704-4576-97a8-e3f3d72a04e0

If you haven't read any of the past newsletters, they are easy to find on the Quail Run website.
http://www.quailrun-inc.com/index.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.

The Perils of Travel (and the Delights of NP Classes)

Sandy Arthur has been on the road teaching at ANG and EGA chapters. It's not an easy job, but someone has to do it!   It sounds like she had a blast, even if travel is almost as demanding as taking the wagon trains West.
http://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2013/07/california-dreamin.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.

Now I'm Hungry

These little cupcake ornaments are cute as a bug!  Bet it was harder to stitch just one than it is to eat only one cupcake.  By the way, I'm pretty sure these are from Kirk and Hamilton (now renamed Kirk and Bradley).
http://ridgewoodneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2013/06/blog-post_23.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.

Is it Stem Stitch or Outline Stitch? UPDATED

I use stem stitch a lot but I am never sure when what I call stem stitch is actually outline stitch. If you are as confused as I am about the difference between the two stitches, you'll want to bookmark this terrific article by Kathy Andrews that clearly explains the different between the two stitches and also talks about S and Z twist threads.   Thanks, Kathy!  This is great!
http://www.theunbrokenthread.com/blog/2013/06/30/stem-outline-s-and-z-whew/

UPDATE:  By coincidence Sandy Arthur also explains the difference in these two stitches for the July 2013 preview of Needlepoint Now magazine.
http://www.needlepointnow.com/wordpresstest/wp-content/uploads/NN_NWSLTR-0713.pdf

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.

Frances' Camden Rug

Today I have a gorgeous rug to show you from Frances Peterson, who is known for for miniature rug and pillow designs.  It is called the Camden Rug.  I think it is magnificent.
http://petersonpetitpoint.com/index.php?main_page=document_product_info&cPath=3&products_id=66

Frances works on 40 and 48 count silk gauze.  Beautiful work!

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.