Friday Finishing: Acrylic Boxes And Regular Frames

Vicky shows off some fun finishing ideas using small canvases and acrylic boxes and trays from Kreative Acrylics.
http://mostlyneedlepoint.com/need-a-finishing-idea/

Here is the company's website, just in case you need a full sized acrylic box for your mummy case!
http://www.kreativeacrylics.com

Melissa Prince also distributes acrylic boxes, just in case you want to see even more.
http://astheneedleturns.com/melissa-prince-trunk-show-boxes-and-inserts/

I also have some lovely framing to show you that Randi has done for two counted pieces she just finished.
http://twisinc.blogspot.com/2013/12/revenue-enhancement-at-framers.html

Here is an unusual bit of finishing--a snow globe.
http://ridgewoodneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2013/12/blog-post_21.html

There is lots of amazing stitching AND finishing here from customers of Nimble Needle.
http://thenimbleneedle.blogspot.com/2013/12/encore.html

Finally, it's appropriate that the final finishing for this first Friday of the new year is a new baby's ornament for the First Christmas.  We wish the little one much joy in life!
http://thecapestitcher.blogspot.com/2013/12/crossing-another-finish-line.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.

Ruth's Newsletter is Here!

The Bedecked and Beadazzled monthly newsletter for January is ready!   It's all about the classes and clubs the shop offers, but there is a bonus--a stitch used on the current mystery project is explained and diagrammed, just for you.  This is the newsletter full of eye candy and you'll learn something new, to boot!
http://www.bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/downloads/bedeckednewsjan2014.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.

The Rep Made Her Laugh

I love the Needle Nicely blog. Not only does Mary Agnes know her needlepoint, as a shop owner she is always writing about how shops actually work, which fascinates me.  The recent articles have been wonderful.  In the first link below, Mary Agnes talks about the traveling reps who represent various designers and travel around to the shops, showing off their work so the busy shop owner can order goodies for your stitching pleasure.
http://needlenicely.blogspot.com/2013/11/laughs-provided-by-rondo.html

This one mentioned shipping costs, which are always a factor in mail order.  I just never thought that shops had to consider how much shipping would eat into their bank account, too!
http://needlenicely.blogspot.com/2013/11/some-new-ornament-canvases.html

The next article is serious indeed--the financial balancing act a shop has to do to figure out whether a trip to one of the big trade shows is worth the expense.
http://needlenicely.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-financial-reality-of-market-going.html

Next time you see your own shop owner, thank them for doing what they do for you!  It's not exactly an easy job.

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.

We Stitch Our Emotions

I've always thought the reason we choose a design is because it sets up an emotional chord in us for some reason.
http://threadsacrosstheweb.blogspot.com/2013/10/stitch-with-your-heart.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.

Stitching the Torah

I happened across mention on Facebook of a group in Toronto who are creating a Torah Stitch By Stitch in needlework, specifically in cross stitches on aida.   They are looking for volunteers, but you should be very clear that because this is a religious exercise, you probably won't be able to choose the text you are assigned, there will be a deadline, and the work has to be done exactly as charted.  Mistakes in the Word are simply not acceptable.
http://www.jewishtorontoonline.net/home.do?ch=content&cid=7456

To learn more and to sign up and buy the kit, visit the organizer's website.
http://torahstitchbystitch.temmagentles.com

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.