Insanity Central

No, Insanity Central isn't my new name for Chilly Hollow (although considering how busy I've been lately, maybe I should change the name).   Insanity Central is a counted thread design company that happens to have a line of magnets to park your needles on as well.  There are a variety of designs in case you need a wolf's head magnet, an enameled jewel, a tiny heart, or just a different style of cameo.  It's a fun browse, even if you aren't in the market for a magnet right now.
http://www.stitcherstreasures.com/mainpages/cross_stitch_designers/insanity_central.htm

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright September 20, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The PFOS Report

Suzanne just spent time at the Pocket Full of Stitches retreat. Want to know more? 
http://suzannehicks.blogspot.com/2014/09/a-fabulous-needlepoint-retreat.html

Here is the shop posting about the retreat Suzanne mentioned above.  Looks like a really fun Texas time!  I wonder how many pounds they all put on with that fabulous food!
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2014/09/stitching-retreat-with-gail.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright September 24, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Amy Does Halloween (and more)

The October-November 2014 issue of Amy's shop newsletter is now online!  Read about sales, new books, the latest rumors, new threads and new magnets to corral your needles and more, including an explanation of Amy's Book Club for 2015.
http://www.amybunger.com/f/1014.pdf

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright September 30, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Live Streaming the Muncaster Castle Embroidery Tour Tomorrow UPDATED AGAIN

Philippa Trunbull of The Crewel Work Company does tours of British embroidery each year but this year is going to be special. Tomorrow, October 1, Philippa is going to live stream her visit to the embroideries of Muncaster Castle in England's Lake District.  Here are the times and a few details including a link to a history of the Pennington family and their castle.
http://www.needlenthread.com/2014/09/muncaster-castle-embroideries-coming-live.html

Mary Corbet promises more information today.  I'll post the link here when it publishes.  Stay tuned and set your clocks for tomorrow!  UPDATE:  Here's the link to the streaming video for tomorrow.
http://www.needlenthread.com/2014/09/unveiling-embroidery-treasures-from-muncaster-castle.html

UDATE #2 - The video is no longer available.  Mary Corbet hopes it will be made available but we don't know whether it will be yet.

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright September 28, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Where to Find HP Designs

The interview with Frank Hyatt has prompted lots of questions about where to find HP Designs canvases. Of course you should start with Frank's HP Design website which has the leftover stock of designs that weren't picked up elsewhere.
http://www.hpneedlepoint.com/index.html

Frank also has an eBay store which has some real bargains.  Search eBay for the seller hpdesigns to see what temptations Frank has ready for purchase.

Julia's Needleworks has quite a few of Frank's beauties for sale, especially among the classic African and floral areas Frank did so well.
http://needleworks.ehclients.com/index.php/gallery-HPDesigns/category-2014/C290/

Amanda Lawford went for the classics, particularly the Asian and flower patterns and the animals with oriental rug borders.  She also picked up some of the lacquer boxes (second link).
http://www.amandalawford.com/artists/HP.html

http://www.amandalawford.com/products/boxes.html

Barbara Russell also chose animals and Asian designs but her website doesn't have the HP Designs pieces in one section.  You'll have to browse to find them, which is no problem.  Barbara's site is a delight to explore.
http://barbararusselldesigns.com/browse.html

I hope you find one of Frank's beauties to stitch and treasure.  Thanks again, HP Designs!  It was great while it lasted.

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© Copyright September 29, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.