Why Vero Beach?

Mary Agnes of Needle Nicely occasionally writes about the history of her shop, as well as tidbits about the business of needlepoint which we regular stitchers never know about. Today's essay is about how Needle Nicely came to move to Vero Beach, Florida from the mountains of North Carolina.   Fascinating!   And I love the orchid bench.  Thank you for letting us hear fascinating stories, MA.
http://needlenicely.blogspot.com/2016/03/why-vero-beach.html

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

Traveling to the Cape and Back

BLG Mom has been traveling to Cape Cod and back again, stopping at all the shops she could.  Luckily she has reported back on Town Ho Needleworks in Brewster, MA and Stitch By Stitch in Larchmont, NY.
http://blog.njneedleartists.org/2016/03/03/mid-winter-cape-cod/

Personally I can't wait for her to take another trip and report back!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 3, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Woodlawn Reports

BLG is exhibiting at Woodlawn!  She was able to visit the area, check in at Waste Knot and In Stitches, and of course see the exhibit itself.  Here is what she saw and did.
http://blog.njneedleartists.org/2016/03/03/woodlawn/

Sara Leigh sent this beauty to the exhibit.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10205774905393567&set=a.1193693124196.2029403.1284467737&type=3&theater

If I find any more Woodlawn reports, I'll update this article.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 3, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Tutorial: Stitching a Dimensional Star

Diana Maria Castro has devised a clever way to stitch a dimensional star. This works for stars with an odd number of points. To do this on needlepoint canvas you will need a sharp needle so you can put the stitches right where you want them. Diana Maria says you can work any size star this way but I imagine a very small star would be difficult. Still, it will be fun to try!
http://www.dimensionalembroidery.com/tutorial-star-tucker.html

By the way, Diana Maria has some nice stitch tutorial videos. I'll add the link here and at the bottom of Blog's page with the other stitch tutorials.
http://www.dimensionalembroidery.com/tutorials.html 

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 3, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Fly Fisherman's Stocking

The Renegade Needlepointer just finished a Christmas stocking for her son-in-law, an avid fly fisherman. She has some interesting customization and tips for stitching such a piece.
http://renegadeneedlepointer.com/2016/03/02/i-do-not-like-to-excercise/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 2, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.