Study Time at Quail Run

It's time to buckle down and study at Quail Run, which is preparing three new classes to help you toward your doctorate in needlepoint.  There is a piece with two folk art angels, a Red Santa and a cat with a quarter moon, all being turned into unforgettable works of art.  So if you are looking for a fun class, this might be just what you need.
http://sonorandesertstitching.blogspot.com/2014/02/sunday-sampler-of-designs-in-progress.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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Copyright February 24, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Couture and Embroidery

Richard Saja, who embroiders on toile to create works of art, worked with the British fashion house Mother of Pearl for this fall season. 
http://historically-inaccurate.blogspot.com/2014/02/mother-of-pearl-aw-2014-collaboration.html

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
@ Copyright Feb. 20, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Kreinik's Custom Corder Video

The editor of the World of Cross Stitching magazine posted a video showing how to use Kreinik's Custom Corder.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bL5OgLf15Jg&feature=youtu.be

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
@ Copyright Feb. 21, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

More DIY - Marlene's Self Finishing Kits

The Needlepointer's newest e-newsletter shows off the new self-finishing kits from Marlene's. Marlene's is a byword among stitchers for their gorgeous and expensive finishing. Now you can have that quality in a kit from Marlene Makes It Fun.  You stitch the small canvas that comes with the kit and use Marlene's instructions to attach it to the pre-made pillow.
http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=2b1a4dafdf1ba6e29e773aa79&id=08b3bcaad5&e=73961ee0ea

http://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=2b1a4dafdf1ba6e29e773aa79&id=3f0403838c&e=73961ee0ea

To see the available kits, search on Marlene Makes It Fun at The Needlepointer's website.
http://www.theneedlepointer.com

You can also see the line at Old World Designs.
http://www.oldworlddesigns.com/artists/MarleneMakesItFun.html

 Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
@ Copyright February 22, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Finishing Friday: DIY

As part of finishing Friday, I thought I'd post about a link to make a messenger bag for those who are curious about the finishing process or who want to try making your own to feature that cute little canvas you don't know what to do with. 
http://notimetosew.wordpress.com/2011/12/05/messenger-bag-tutorial/

This comes to you courtesy of Anna Scott, former editor of Inspirations magazine.  She says it is easy but she knows her way around a sewing machine.  Personally I hate adding zippers so I would call this an intermediate project.
http://annascottembroidery.blogspot.com/2014/02/bag-making.html

My last piece of eye candy is the cutest penguin on earth pillow.  It wasn't a DIY piece but you have to see this!
http://majtravaux.blogspot.com/2014/03/penguin-goodness.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
@ Copyright February 21, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.