The Needlepointer's New Website Is Ready for Inspection

The Needlepointer's updated website is now ready!  I am thrilled for Jill's taste in canvases is close to mine.  It is always fun to browse her selection.  The website showcases some of their customers' finished pieces, the current trunk show (Kathy Schenkel Designs), their upcoming classes and clubs, links to their Pinterest site, and more.  Have fun exploring. 
http://www.theneedlepointer.com

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Resources for the New Stitcher

The Point of It All isn't just a distributor of fun needlepoint, it's also a shop that appears to have a real commitment to teaching folks to needlepoint.  Check out these videos on their website.  There's an introduction to needlepoint, tips on choosing that first canvas, and how to videos on basic stitches.  Susan Battle (shop owner) also has put together a little book to help beginners once they exit the shop.
http://thepointofitallonline.com/videos/

I haven't seen the book so I don't know how helpful it will be for a beginner but it's worth a look.  If any of Blog's readers have seen this, I'd like to have a mini review.   Either add a Comment by clicking on the Comment link below or if Blog won't listen to you (which won't surprise me, it doesn't listen to me at least weekly!), then email me directly at chillyhollow@hotmail.com.  Thanks.
http://tpoia.storenvy.com/products/1990183-how-to-needlepoint

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
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Edwardian Needle Reborn

The Edwardian Needle is reopening today after moving to a new location--
The new address is 390 Fairfield Road, Fairfield New Jersey
Phone 973-743-9833

They also have two trunk shows to celebrate--Raymond Crawford and Joy Juarez.  Right now their website isn't up to date with the new contact information so I haven't added it here.

Go enjoy the new space if you can!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
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Pangea as a Tote Bag (More Finishing Friday)

Thanks to Sue Dulle, I heard about Kurdy Biggs' latest design, Pangea, made up as a tote bag and stitcher's tool wallet. It's magnificent! 
http://www.threedles.com/06012011/2013/Pangea/Pangea_BagAndWallet.html

Here is the charted design in its three colorways devised by Kurdy herself.  Her work is astounding in person.  Photos don't capture the complexity or show the crystals and beads she uses.
http://www.threedles.com/06012011/2013/Pangea/Pangea.html

By the way, the Needleart Nut is stitching Kurdy's Mariposa butterfly if you want to see how the design develops.  Pat is doing hers on a custom dyed canvas.
http://needleartnut.blogspot.com

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
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Finishing Friday

I think you'll find Linda's little witch standup darling! 
http://splittheneedles.blogspot.com/2013/08/super-finish.html

This Spring Crazy Quilt design from Kelly Clark is magnificent as a bolster pillow.
http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=2b1a4dafdf1ba6e29e773aa79&id=d6c1a262dd&e=73961ee0ea

Enriched Stitch just got their class model back from the finisher and it's amazing!  They also list their finishing deadlines for Christmas, just in case this is your local shop.
http://astheneedleturns.com/finishing-deadlines/

Linda got some spectacular finishing back for Christmas.  Lovely!  (But the grandson is lovelier by far.)
http://nystitchingsisters.blogspot.com/2013/08/christmas-finishing.html

Finally, Sheena shows us what the perfect frame brings to a piece with examples from Art Etc. Picture Framing in Cleveland.
http://www.sheenasstitches.com/the-frame-makes-it/

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.