Trend Spotting: More Elves from Sheena UPDATED

Raymond Crawford

Because of the heavy snow we got last week, I didn't get all the new elf canvases Sheena's spotted at the Winter 2016 TNNA show mentioned on the article I wrote with her help. I even found some myself.  So here are more elves!  The photo above of elves with Santa's sled is from Raymond Crawford.  There are three single elves that are similar on his website in case you want to stitch the entire set for Christmas display.  Wouldn't this be cute sitting on a buffet for the holidays?
http://www.raymondcrawford.com/designs/whatsnew/

Debbie Mumm's Elves from Christmas Village

Debbie Mumm has a Christmas Village set (bottom of the page in the link below) that includes three little elf characters.  Sheena's favorites are shown above.
http://melissashirleydesigns.com/gallery/?bsn=1

Princess and Me Booth Shot

The Princess & Me hasn't updated their website but Sheena spotted this darling elf holding Christmas presents in a photograph of their Market booth.  There may be a second elf hiding behind Mrs. Santa.   I'm not sure....

Pepperberry's North Pole Elf

Elves with presents seems to be a theme.  Pepperberry also has an elf with wrapped packages. The shoes and the title of "North Pole Elf" are a dead giveaway, don't you think?
http://www.pepperberry-designs.com/whats-new/

I hope you've enjoyed all the elves from Market.  Thanks, Sheena!

UPDATE:  I'd forgotten Ada did elves before they were trendy.  Glad to hear more are on the way!
http://eyecandyneedleart.blogspot.com/2016/02/oh-so-trendy.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright January 28, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The House Hunt Mystery (Ruth Schmuff, Tapestry Fair and Pat Scheurich)

Ruth Schmuff has started her winter mystery class, which features "House Hunt" from Pat Scheurich/Tapestry Fair.  The canvas shows birds checking out a birdhouse amongst the flowers and it is perfect for Ruth's light touch.  Look carefully at the background. It's amazing!
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2016/01/nuances.html

Ruth has added the birdhouse and done one blooming vine.
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2016/01/a-sparkling-home-for-birds.html?fb_ref=Default

Now flowers are in bloom!  I love the various textures.
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2016/02/flowers-from-my-garden.html

And for the final touch--beads and crewel!
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2016/02/sparkling-birdies-and-pink-flowers.html

Here are two finished House Hunts, both framed.  The choice of frame really makes a difference.
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2017/02/fabulous-frames.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright January 11, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

X-Stitch App for Inventory Control

Linda K. Reinmuller just posted this to the ANG email list in response to a question about thread inventory apps.  I am reprinting it here with Linda's permission.  For those of you who don't know Linda, she's a wonderful counted canvaswork designer with a special interest in computer design and charting programs.  Her blog (link on her website) has a lovely list of available stitch charting programs at the bottom of the page, by the way.

Thanks, Linda!

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I just got X-Stitch App by PerformTech Ltd. It is $2.99.  

[Jane:  Here's the links to the app on the iTunes store and the Google Play store.]
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/x-stitch-app/id906882968?mt=8

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.performtec.XStitch&hl=en

It has a lot of thread manufacturers listed, and from what I can tell also lists all the threads in that manufacturers colors, although I haven't checked every single one. The promo info claims it has 6000 thread selections that can be added.

It can also be used to add charts and linens to inventory. From looking at it, this can be adapted to canvas.

I have no affiliation with this other than being a techno-geek who tries to keep up with all the fabulous ways I can use technology to enhance my stitching.

Spreadsheets are straight forward, but it is always fun to have a new app to play with, and this one does appear to be very user friendly.

Linda Reinmiller
http://www.lkreinmiller.com
http://www.lkreinmiller-author.com
http://www.amazon.com/author/lkreinmiller 


Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright January 26, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Take the 2016 TNNA Survey

Recently TNNA asked if I would publicize a survey they do of the needle arts every three years. Of course I said yes! After all, we want to know who we are as a group, right? Their press release is below.

The survey closes February 15, 2016!

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CALLING ALL FIBER ARTISTS! The fiber arts community needs your feedback.

Please take ten minutes to complete the TNNA Fiber Arts 2016 Survey, a major study of U.S. knitters, crocheters, needlepointers, cross-stitchers, weavers, and spinners.  The survey is here--

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/fiberarts16nn

By taking this survey you will…

- Help fiber arts organizations and businesses serve you better

- Tell retailers and brands what you want

- Explore your fiber arts life

- Get the chance to win one of five $100 fiber arts store gift cards

This survey is anonymous - you will not receive marketing spam.

The results of this survey will appear in the fifth edition of the TNNA State of Specialty NeedleArts Study.
http://www.tnna.org/?page=Research

The survey results will be available to non-profit fiber arts advocacy groups and TNNA members in mid-2016. TNNA is an association of hundreds of independent and family-owned fiber arts brands and retailers.

TNNA Fiber Artist 2016 Sweepstakes Rules

http://hartbusinessresearch.com/documents/tnna-fiber-drawing-rules/

Please give your feedback and thoughts as a fiber artist by taking the TNNA Fiber Arts 2016 Survey today!

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If you are curious, you can see the 2013 survey results here-
http://www.tnna.org/?Survey2013Yarn

If you don't want to read the last survey yourself, here's my take on what it said.  Thanks for helping TNNA and the shops and wholesalers it represents!
http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com/2014/01/tnna-survey-for-2013.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright January 26, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

How to Make Encroaching Gobelin Curve

Sheena not only charms us with her newest owl canvas, she shows how you can make the encroaching gobelin stitch curve! 
http://www.sheenasstitches.com/2719-2/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright January 8, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.