An Ode to the Mosaic Stitch

Needlepoint for Fun's newsletter is all about the Mosaic Stitch, a versatile small stitch that works nearly anywhere.
http://www.needlepoint-for-fun.com/the-mosaic-stitch-in-needleoint-and-different-ways-to-use-it.htm

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 6, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Men Doing Needlework

This little article is about a guy who learned to cross stitch and what it taught him about himself.  I'm dedicating it to all the guys who do needlework, for all kinds of reasons.  Try something new and learn something new not only about the needlework, but yourself.
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/cross-stitching-new-hobby_us_5a8dd2a8e4b077f5bfea840a

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 6, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Elsie the Elephant: A Summer Mystery

Ruth Schmuff has just announced her Summer Mystery Class at Bedecked and Beadazzled—Elsie the Elephant from Kimberly.  It's a light-hearted and pretty canvas, and I bet the lessons are just the same.
https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2018/04/elsie-the-elephant/

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2018/04/elsie-the-elephant-2/

The actual class is in June but sign up now so enough canvases can be painted.  You can of course do this long distance.  Once Ruth starts posting progress photos after each lesson, I'll update this article.

UPDATE:  We have an elephant!
https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2018/06/elsies-in-the-house/?mc_cid=1d1926d7cc&mc_eid=60242fbe68&cn-reloaded=1

And now we have leaves and flowers plus a quick T Stitch tutorial.  This was a fast and fun stitch!
https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2018/06/elsie-and-the-quality-checker/?cn-reloaded=1

UPDATE #2:  Here are two Elsies, each finished differently.  They are charming!

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2026/08/lets-go-back-to-2018/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 5, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Day of the Dead Notebook Cover

Bobbin and Fred is making a notebook cover from plastic canvas. It's really pretty.
https://sewingwithbobbinandfred.blogspot.co.uk/2018/02/flapping-about-plastic-canvas-book.html#more

https://sewingwithbobbinandfred.blogspot.com/2018/04/its-finish-day-of-dead-tapestry.html

This isn't really a tutorial although an adventuresome stitcher could probably experiment on their own and come up with a nice book cover of their own.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 4, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Anna Continues to Experiment

Anna Pearson is continuing to experiment with her needlepoint designs,  trying lighter coverage after experimenting with skipping rows, incorporating the color of the canvas into the design, etc.
https://anna-pearson-needlepoint.blogspot.com/2018/04/an-exciting-new-look-at-needlepoint.html

You can explore Anna's designs on her website.
http://www.needle-point.co.uk/canvasses.htm

The book Anna mentions, her Complete Needlepoint Course, is a really good one for learning traditional needlepoint.  It can be hard to find, but New Needlepoint has a copy in excellent condition.
http://www.newneedlepoint.com/new-needlepoint-reference-books/the_complete_needlepoint_course_by_anna_pearson.html

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