Stitching for the June Wedding

June is a traditional wedding month so Needle Paint just showcased some of the original designs they created for wedding ring bearer pillows and wedding memorial framing.
http://www.needlepaint.com/blog/2017/05/03/glamorous-needlepoint-wedding-gifts/

Happy wedding whenever your wedding stitching happens!

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.

If You've Ever Taken a Cyber Class….

If you have ever taken a cyber class and stood impatiently by your mailbox, waiting for the supplies to arrive, you need to read this peek behind the scenes of how these things are organized, packed and shipped.
http://thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2017/05/frostings-2-19500-items.html

Now go email your teacher and say thanks for all that work!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 31, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

More About Niki McDonald, Tapestry Girl

Textile Curator has a brief profile of Niki McDonald, the Australian stitcher known as Tapestry Girl.
http://www.textilecurator.com/niki-mcdonald/

Needlepoint for Fun is in Australia and had a fun visit with Niki.  Here's a video.
https://www.facebook.com/Needlepoint-For-Fun-125313707511380/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED&fref=nf

And here is an interview.  NP For Fun did a good one, since they understand needlepoint and know what to ask.
http://www.needlepoint-for-fun.com/tapestry-girl-makes-art-from-needle-and-thread.htm

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

Fiber Talk Interviews Abigail Cecile (Abby Timmis)

This week Fiber Talk interviews Abby of Abigail Cecile, a new designer of both needlepoint and embroidery designs.  Follow the links to learn more about Abby, the Royal School of Needlework and more.
http://wetalkfiber.com/2017/05/28/fiber-talk-with-abigail-timmis/

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

Needlepoint Cats from MAP Designs

Kreinik's latest blog showcases the cat artwork series of canvases from MAP Designs.  Check out the Hot Wire whiskers on the last cat!
http://kreinikthread.blogspot.com/2015/06/the-art-of-needlepoint-cats.html

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