Breaking News: Rittenhouse and Changing Woman Designs

The latest e-newsletter from Rittenhouse Needlepoint announces that after the death of Andrea Brisben, Rittenhouse has picked up her Changing Woman Designs and will be publishing them for our stitching pleasure.
http://mailchi.mp/rittenhouseneedlepoint/april-2017-newsletter?e=2ee997e4aa

Here is Andrea's website so you can explore her work.  Pour yourself your favorite beverage and settle down to read the Rittenhouse news and learn more about Changing Woman Designs.
http://changingwomandesigns.com/About.php

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 22, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Using Size 4 Kreinik Braid on 18 Count Canvas

Kreinik has posted a nice video on Facebook of an interview with Jill Rigoli showcasing how she used size 4 Kreinik very fine braid on two 18 count Danji canvases.
https://www.facebook.com/Kreinik.Manufacturing.Company/videos/10154222271990940/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 30, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Kreinik Has a Substitute For Beading

If you hate beading but still have a canvas where beads will seriously enhance the design, Kreinik will help you get a beaded effect without using beads by substituting Facets.  Facets is a metallic thread that looks like a little string of beads.  You can couch it on your needlepoint canvas to create lettering or a nice margin.  Facets comes in regular, Petite Facets and Wired Facets (useful for cursive letting on canvas).  You can read all about it here and learn how to treat the ends to keep it from unraveling.  (Hint:  Wrap the area where you plan to cut a length off the spool with regular Scotch tape, then cut the thread in the middle of the piece of tape.  You will have two wrapped ends, one on the spool and one to couch with.)
http://kreinikthread.blogspot.com/2017/03/the-easier-way-to-do-beading-in.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 28, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

New Edition of A Beginner's Guide to Goldwork

A new edition of A Beginner's Guide to Goldwork is out, with an introduction by Mary Corbet. In this article on her blog, Mary explains why this is such an important book for those who live far from places to learn this beautiful art.  If you have ever wanted to learn goldwork, this might be a good book to invest in.
http://www.needlenthread.com/2017/02/beginners-guide-to-goldwork-new-edition.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright February 17, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

All About Laying Tools

Nordic Needle's newest newsletter is all about laying tools, from what they are made of to how to protect them.
http://www.nordicneedle.net/guides/stitching-materials-guides/laying-tools/?utm_source=weekly_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=specials

A bonus tip is to look in the right hand column at prior newsletters. There's lots to read and enjoy!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 22, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.