One Scary Frame!

Actually, there are two Halloween-themed wooden frames for needlework here, but who's counting?!  If you have been looking for just the right frame for a Halloween piece, check these out.
http://doodlinarounddesign.com/products.php?cat=7

If Halloween isn't your thing, not to worry.  DAD also creates laying tools, scissors keepers and knitting accessories plus lap frames and beautiful boxes to keep your supplies in, all made in Wisconsin and beautifully finished.

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.

Hiding in My Box (or Under My Ribbon)

With the help of the increditbly talented Susan Portra, Linda has stitched an amazing version of the Eye Candy cat-in-a-box canvas.  I never would have come up with a beaded fish border!
http://splittheneedles.blogspot.com/2013/06/forever-fred.html

I have another great finishing idea for you--one of Ruth Schmuff's Maggie canvases she used in one of her mystery classes.  It's perfectly finished as a pillow.  There are two versions, by the way.  Check out how the ribbons are perfected attached under a seam!
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2013/06/new-finishes.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.

Digital Books (with Tips)

Like many of us, Sheena has found digital books you can download to your Apple device very useful.  Not all the books available for iPhones/iPod Touches are available for iPads but there's a workaround for many of them in the second link.  Basically you just have to look in the iPhones area and then use 2X to make the books easily readable on the iPad's larger screen.
http://www.sheenasstitches.com/digital-era/

http://www.sheenasstitches.com/digital-addendum/

By the way, Ruth Schmuff's latest eBook isn't compatible with older iPod Touches.  Sigh.   If you try to download something that won't work, the iTunes store will post a warning message.  Keep an eye on what works with what if you don't have the latest thing.

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 Host a Rock Star

Serendipity Needleworks just had Melissa Shirley over for a visit to their shop in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.  They have posted photos on their blog and even more on their Facebook page. Have a gander! 
http://serendipityneedleworks.blogspot.com/2013/07/visit-with-melissa-shirley.html

Hope you can see these whether you have a FB account or not.  After all, every single person is having fun!
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151998553948056&set=a.10151998553523056.1073741828.99087023055&type=1&theater

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.

Introducing Meredith

Thanks to Barbara Bergsten, we have a link to a news profile of Meredith Willett, teacher, author, shop owner and also the force behind Elizabeth Turner Collection and a fabulous finishing business.  Truly she does it all!
http://www.kentucky.com/2013/06/24/2690196/love-of-needlepoint-turned-lexington.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.