A New Free Silk Gauze Rug Chart

Natalia Frank of Natalia's Fine Needlework has released a new free rug chart for 2018.  
http://www.dollhouseneedlepoint.com/free-patterns

Natalia describes the new rug this way, "Each year I offer a new free pattern as my "thank you" to all friends, customers, all stitchers who was by my side through the life time and supported my business. You inspire me to work harder. Thank you for keeping my motivation up. This year I would like to offer a pattern for Konya carpet that has been charted based on the original 18th century carpet that is located in The Mevlâna Museum in Konya, Turkey, the mausoleum of Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi. The rug, based on the motifs, symbolizes fertility and happiness. The pattern is charted for use of DMC floss, but my advice would be to use over dyed thread to give that antique and worn look to it."

Natalia does this every year as a thank you to her customers.  This is designed for 48 count silk gauze but you can adjust the ground fabric and threads to suit yourself.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright January 12, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Patriotic Magnets for the Olympic Stitcher

Accoutrement Designs shows off the perfect patriotic magnets for the Olympic stitcher.  If you are stitching to the Olympics you may want some of these.
http://fobfriends.blogspot.com/2018/02/olympic-stitching.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright February 9, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Time for a Love Story

It's that time of year again! The needlepoint exhibit titled a Needlepoint Love Story is about to open again at Thistle Hill, sponsored by Historic Fort Worth.  Note that this year stitchers from Oklahoma City are taking a train to the event, stitching all the way!
https://historicfortworth.org/events-tours/needlepoint-a-love-story/

There is usually a chart you can buy to commemorate each year's exhibit and raise funds.    You can see past heart ornaments here and get a sneak peak at the new one.  Use the right side arrow to seek both pictures.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1733310730047769&set=pcb.1641777489232736&type=3&theater&ifg=1

The heart charts are sold at the exhibit and by local shops.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright February 3, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Special Gift Idea

I just happened to see this photo of Kaffe Fassett working a puzzle someone made for him from a quilt done in his fabrics on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/358534837577981/photos/a.467651833332947.1073741825.358534837577981/1448085668622887/?type=3&theater

I had a puzzle made from a photograph of my mother's cat for her for Christmas one year.  This is the place I used.  It never occurred to me to do a piece of needlepoint as a puzzle, though.  It would make a wonderful gift for the right person.
https://www.puzzleyou.com

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright January 12, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Starting and Stopping Threads: A Tutorial

Needlepoint For Fun's latest article covers various ways to start and end threads, including information as to what situation each way works best in.  It's a great little tutorial if you want to expand your knowledge about how to secure thread ends.
http://www.needlepoint-for-fun.com/starting-and-ending-a-needlepoint-thread.htm

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright January 12, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.