The Smart Cookie Award for May

Before

Recently I got a note from my friend Dawn who happened to stumble across a really smart shipping idea that she is willing to share with us all.  Here's her idea, in her own words.

"Thought I would share some info with you about mailing threads. A Facebook acquaintance of mine was struggling with As You Like It's Scandia Santa and asked me what thread I used for the turkey work. Since I had quite a bit of Designer's Dream left, I mailed it to her. I didn't have a large enough envelope for all the thread so Hubby suggested I vac-pack it using my food saver. I was skeptical, but we have used this method many times to seal up items for traveling so I took a deep breath and vac-packed a hank of thread. Much to my delight, the recipient emailed me to tell me the thread sprang back to it's beautiful, fluffy self when she opened the pkg!  

Didn't know if any shop owners have done this, but I thought you would be interested. This probably won't work on delicate threads, but it would certainly work on wools which are bulky to mail. "

After

This wins Dawn the Smart Cookie Award, don't you agree?!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 6, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

She Made Us Laugh and Cry, Now She Needs Our Support

Coni Rich, known to many of us as the Spinster Stitcher, is in Stage Five Renal Failure, which means her kidneys are giving out.  She's facing dialysis eventually although she is on the list for a kidney transplant.  All this costs money, and she needs our help to pay the bills.  You can donate here.
https://www.youcaring.com/conirich-813248

Coni has a humor column in Needlepoint Now magazine and writes the humor blog, The Spinster Stitcher.   Any little bit helps keep the Spinster healthy and stitching.  Thank you.
http://spinsterstitcher.blogspot.com

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 3, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Celebrity Stitching, "Southern Charm" Edition

The Spinster Sister was watching the premier of Bravo's "Southern Charm" last night and spotted one of the cast members needlepointing!
http://spinsterstitcher.blogspot.com/2017/04/holey-schmoleyshe-stitcher.html

Here's the clip which Lynne found and posted on Needlepoint Nation (that's a Facebook Group about needlepoint).
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/1358650054212149/

You can tour Patricia Altschul's house with glimpses of her needlepoint pillows and a framed Victorian needlepoint dog portrait that used to belong to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis by clicking here.
http://www.etonline.com/tv/214357_exclusive_southern_charm_star_patricia_altschul_house_tour/

If you get Bravo Channel on your television, you can probably watch it online.
http://www.bravotv.com/southern-charm/videos

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 6, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Insight into Eleanor of Aquitaine

Kreinik has interviewed Gay Ann Rogers about her latest design, Eleanor of Aquitaine, for their blog.   It's an interesting read as Gay Ann talks about faces, her use of Kreinik to build up layers around gems, and more.
http://kreinikthread.blogspot.com/2017/05/new-eleanor-of-aquitaine-needlepoint.html

This kit is on sale until Gay Ann runs out of supplies, so if you are interested, visit her website.  You may also enjoy clicking on the Eleanor tab to read a bit about the inspiration behind this design.
http://www.gayannrogers.com

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 2, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Why Lycette Designs?

Jessica reveals the meaning behind her company name of Lycette Designs.  It's a sweet story, full of family.
http://lycettedesigns.com/why-lycette/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 5, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.