Since We Are Talking Halloween

Since we are talking Halloween today, I wanted to give you the links to Embellishments Plus' website. They have wonderful witch or flame or black cat scissors, colorful laying tools, and wonderful Halloween themed needle minder magnets. 
http://www.embellishmentsplus.com/EmbellishmentsPlus.com/Accessories.html

http://www.embellishmentsplus.com/EmbellishmentsPlus.com/Needle_Minders.html

Time to get your canvas decorated for Halloween, right?  We CANNOT let Linda outdo us!
http://nystitchingsisters.blogspot.com/2013/09/some-more-halloween-decorations.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
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A Closer Look at the Cover UPDATED

The September-October 2013 issue of Needlepoint Now is starting to be mailed out. The cover features a group of Squiggee Halloween figures, so Gail Hendrix decided to post better photos on her blog to show off her designs and credit the stitchers who provided models for Squiggee and the magazine.
http://squiggeedesigns.blogspot.com/2013/09/ta-da.html

http://squiggeedesigns.blogspot.com/2013/09/wait-for-it-its-almost-here.html

UPDATE:  Nimble Needle has some of the models in their shop, so you can see other photos on their blog.
http://thenimbleneedle.blogspot.com/2013/09/squigee-model-trunk-show.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 Halloween Birdhouse and Needlepoint Now

One of the nicest things about Needlepoint Now magazine is that they are using the Internet to add content and help to their magazine projects. The latest example of this is Eye Candy's line drawn Halloween bird house cracker from Eye Candy. Ada Hayden has posted about her design on her blog, with good close up photos and finishing tips to help you work this charming project. Nice job, Ada!
http://eyecandyneedleart.blogspot.com/2013/09/new-design-halloween-birdhouse.html

By the way, Ada says a painted canvas version of this design will be coming out soon.  Have your shop keep an eye on Eye Candy's catalogue to order for you.

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.

Angel Wings

Personally I am always on the lookout for stitches for angel wings. I find them very challenging myself, so I was thrilled that Stephanie is on this. She posts lots of ideas on her blog-- 
http://stephsstitching.blogspot.com/2013/08/angel-wings.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
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Quail Run Newsletter, Eye Candy Galore

The latest shop newsletter from Quail Run is online, ready for viewing. This month's issue is particularly heavy on great finishing.  There are lists of classes and special events as well as a sneak peak at a new series called Vintage Blue from Quail Run Designs (the distributor instead of the shop).
http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk//launch.aspx?pbid=69bfa3f1-dd93-4618-b806-6880fc346117

Speaking of new series, Ruth Schmuff has snuck several new designs from Sandra Vargas onto her website.  Like witches or geishas or just plain fun monsters?  You'll see them all at the top of her "What's New" page.
http://www.bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/needlepoint/--a-23.asp

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.