Mag Eyes

Brenda's started using Mag Eyes to enlarge her needlework. She posted a bit about them on her blog and I thought you'd be curious to see what Mag Eyes are like.
http://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2016/04/mageyes-magnifier-42316_23.html

The Mag Eyes company offers a variety of magnifiers.  Here is their website.
http://www.mageyes.com

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 23, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Learn to Couch

Needlepoint for Fun's latest tutorial is how to couch.  Sorry, this doesn't mean lessons on how to veg out on the sofa--but it's nearly as much fun.
http://www.needlepoint-for-fun.com/needlepoint-couching.htm

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

Profile of Lycette Designs UPDATED

Lycette Designs is profiled over at the Glam Pad.  Have fun meeting Jessica!
http://www.theglampad.com/2016/04/lycette-designs-is-bringing-needlepoint.html

Follow the links to read more about 1960s needlepoint that inspires Lycette or the link at the bottom of the article to buy a Jessica Original for your very own....
http://lycettedesigns.com/gallery/

UPDATE:  Here's more about Lycette Designs.  Enjoy!
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2016/07/lycette-designs-awesome-new-needlepoint.html

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

Breaking News: Bristly Thistle is Moving

Bristly Thistle announced on Facebook this morning that they are moving six blocks to 811 Beach Street in Fernandina Beach, Florida.  
https://www.facebook.com/BristlyThistle/photos/a.194985590586534.51508.104618412956586/990384394379979/?type=3&theater

Their last day at the old location is May 20.  The new location will be open for business on June 1, 2016.  Mark your calendars if you are going to be in Florida around this time.
http://www.bristlythistle.com

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

Time to Return to Egypt

I started stitching one of Tapestry Fair's Egyptian animal pieces in 2013. Doesn't you think it is time I finished Catra?  In case you are interested, here are the three Egyptian animals in the series--Bastet the Cat Goddess and Cleo's Cat (that's my canvas) and Pharaoh Hound for dog lovers.
http://www.tapestryfair.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=79&Itemid=1

Basat has a stitch guide from Ruth Schmuff as this canvas was one of Ruth's mystery classes.
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2013/04/jewels-fit-for-goddess.html

https://www.bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/Bastet/

Tony Minieri has done a guide for Basat as well.
http://www.tonyminieri.com/tapestry-fair/bastet-the-cat-goddess-tapestry-fair-1080

Ruth's also done a stitch guide for Pharaoh Dog.
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2014/03/the-pharoah-dog.html

https://www.bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/Pharaoh-Dog/

I posted several times already about her.  Here are the links so you can catch up.
http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com/2013/07/catra-and-her-background-hieroglyphics.html

http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com/2014/10/the-egyptian-cat-returns.html

Now, should I finish the lotus fans or start work on the cat's body...?

Decisions, decisions!

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© Copyright April 21, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.