Words of Stitching Wisdom

Katherine has a few words of wisdom for us as she stitches on her Nativity set.
http://bootsandbeads.blogspot.com/2016/06/what-a.html

She's right, you know.  Many times we don't think about the process, just the end result.  Me, I'm all about the adventure, so ripping out is just part of it.  However, I would advise the perfectionists among us to relax and be kind to yourself a bit.  And the slap dash among us (that would be me) can learn not to settle for second best.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 15, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Today's Smart Cookie Award Winner

Carolyn Hedge Baird just posted a great tip on her Facebook page for working black threads on black canvas-she lightly colors the black area with a white pencil.
https://www.facebook.com/nestndlpt/photos/a.141837499194211.26316.141607859217175/1183412585036692/?type=3&theater

Jan, you are one Smart Cookie!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 15, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Threadaholic Alert: Tweadie Lamb

Sign of the Arrow just posted close ups of the new Tweadie Lamb thread on Facebook, including a sock monkey canvas stitched with it. Use the side arrows to see more.
https://www.facebook.com/Sign.of.the.Arrow/photos/pcb.994798950569391/994788393903780/?type=3&theater

There are 28 shades of this thread which is lamb's wool.  Various colors are blended with ecru.  You can see the colors on the & More website.
http://www.andmorethreads.com/andmorethreads.com/Tweadie_Lamb.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 15, 016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Mainstream?

Well, maybe a balderized (and cheap) version of embroidery has hit Target.
https://jennyhenrydesigns.wordpress.com/2016/05/02/has-stitching-gone-mainstream/

This does no favors when it comes to changing the minds of folks who hear something is handmade and think "cheap."

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

The Newest Thread Medley Rug

Thread Medley is starting a new rug called Fall Quilt, the chart for which will eventually be available for rug lovers. At least I hope it will!  To watch Jan work the rug (it is a mystery how it will turn out which adds to the suspense for me) and to eventually purchase the chart, follow her blog.
https://threadmedley.wordpress.com/2016/05/19/fall-quilt-introduction/

https://threadmedley.wordpress.com/2016/05/26/fall-quilt-progress-2/

https://threadmedley.wordpress.com/2016/06/03/fall-quilt-progress-3/

https://threadmedley.wordpress.com/2016/06/23/fall-quilt-finale/

https://threadmedley.wordpress.com/2016/06/24/fall-quilt-a-redesign/

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