A Needlepoint Artist

The Des Moines Register profiles a needlepoint artist on their online newspaper.
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/community/2016/03/09/joyce-obrien-dimoin-des-moines-city-hall/81530816/

To read the article you may need to complete a survey but it's worth it to read about a needlepointer considered an artist.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 10, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Janet Zigler Casey Santas on Sale

Shining Needle Society has put Janet Zigler Casey Santas on sale. These are class pieces and are done on line drawn canvases.  Take advantage of this opportunity to add to your collection--or to start one!
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/46618682/Janet%20Santas%20Catchup%20Sale.pdf

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

Cure for Streaky Perle Cotton Stitches

Mary Agnes at Needle Nicely has a great tip for avoiding the streaky look you sometimes get with perle cotton threads.
http://needlenicely.blogspot.com/2016/03/streaky-perle-cotton-stitches.html

Very clever, MA!  I think you just won today's Smart Cookie Award.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 20, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Visit the Exemplary in Michigan UPDATED

NAN's annual exhibit of needle art opens April 8 in Troy, Michigan.   It's only there for a week so don't miss it if you are in the area.
https://www.facebook.com/118153386709/photos/a.369271916709.162590.118153386709/10153272544031710/?type=3&theater

http://needleart.org

UPDATE: NAN has started posting photographs of award winners on their Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/National-Academy-of-Needlearts-118153386709/?fref=photo

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 6, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

New: A Seam Ripper/Laying Tool Combo

In Stitches is just back from the Nashville TNNA show, which is mostly cross stitch. They came home with a tool that is new to me--a seam ripper/laying tool combination.  You can see it on their blog in the last photo.  Those who visit In Stitches after leaving the Woodlawn Exhibit can take a peek at them in person.  (In Stitches is very close to Woodlawn Plantation.)
http://institchesshopblog.blogspot.com/2016/03/nashville-3.html

The original intention is for these to be a stiletto/seam ripper but the stiletto end works well as a laying tool.
http://suffolkshakershop.com/Sewing_Accessories.php

These are also available in polished acrylic instead of wood.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/255924847/polished-acrylic-seam-ripper-stiletto

If you like dual use tools, you should shop around to find one that suits your personal style.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 20, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.