A Bargello Accent

Needlepoint for Fun's latest article about needlepoint concerns using Bargello stitches as an accent.  By the way, when switching between threaded needles as Brenda recommends, I like to bring my thread to the front and park the needle on a magnet to keep it out of the way.  I find that easier than keeping up with what's going on behind the canvas.  When you can see the thread, it isn't causing mischief!
http://www.needlepoint-for-fun.com/using-needlepoint-bargello-patterns.htm

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© Copyright February 19, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Serendipity, Thirteen Years Later

Serendipity Needleworks is now thirteen years old!
http://blog.serendipityneedleworks.com/2016/02/17/a-walk-down-memory-lane/

If you are in Alabama, visit the shop in Tuscaloosa.  If not, visit them online.
http://serendipityneedleworks.com

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright February 18, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

My First Needlepoint Class

Waste Knot is my "local" shop, so I may be prejudiced, but I think it a great place to learn needlepoint.  This article by a beginner is a great introduction to what needlepoint classes are like.
http://www.sweet-sundays.com/home-main/what-to-expect-from-your-first-needlepoint-class

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright February 15, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

So You Want To Open A Needlepoint Shop

If this is a dream of yours, listen to Mary Agnes.  Running a small business is a lot of hard work.
http://needlenicely.blogspot.com/2016/02/items-to-consider-before-opening.html

Talking to a shop owner about the pitfalls and pleasures of your own needlepoint shop is the smartest thing you can do.

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright February 13, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Crooner

Nimble Needle in New Jersey is singing along with the Beatles and this canvas from Birds of a Feather.
http://nimbleneedlenj.com/all-my-loving/

I had no ideas rabbits sang!

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.