Frame with Arm Rest

Here's something totally new in the world of frames--an arm rest! 
http://www.margaretlee.com.au/store/frames--accessories/supporting-frame-with-hand.html

The frame is from Margaret Lee Embroideries which is an Australian company specializing in Japanese and Chinese embroidery.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright January 24, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

BREAKING NEWS: Someone's Getting Married

Today is a special day because the very special and very talented designer SharonG (Sharon Garmize) is marrying her Rocky.  So now she is Mrs. Rocky Merwan--very cool!

We wish you both years of happiness together!

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

Message from a Friend

A friend posted this wonderful essay on coping with grief on her blog today.  She's a quilter --at least she was when I saw her often but who knows what antics retirees get up to in Florida?!-- but what she says is true for any art form, whether it is needlepoint, quilting, painting or any other creative endeavor.  
http://agingfemalebabyboomer.blogspot.com/2016/01/dreaming-and-unconscious-mind.html

I know from personal experience grief is best managed with needle in hand.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright January 25, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Profile of Diana Sagmoe, The Needlework Finisher

Diane mentioned this profile of Diana Sagmoe, The Needlework Finisher, on Christa Sagmoe's blog.  The article shows the various styles of stand ups that Diana finishes.  You can't send items directly to Diana, you have to work through Needlepoint.com, by the way.
http://theavidpen.com/2016/01/22/stand-ups-the-needlework-finisher/#more-7190

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright January 22, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Changing Colors

Ridgewood shows off a series of small canvases with different background colors.  It's amazing the difference color and a slightly different finishing style makes!
http://ridgewoodneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2016/01/throwback-thursday.html 

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright January 21, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.