A New Source for Backing Boards

If you do your own finishing, you'll be thrilled to see Brenda's new source of acid free backing board.  Someone at Delaware's ANG Seashore Chapter is very clever!
https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2018/05/new-source-for-backing-boards-who-knew.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 21, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Support Your Local Shop

Vicky makes an important point about shopping at real needlepoint shops instead of Amazon.
http://mostlyneedlepoint.com/support-your-local-needlepoint-shop/

There are other reason why Amazon isn't a great place to shop:  needlepoint books in particular are wildly overpriced.
https://www.amazon.com/More-Stitches-Effect-Suzanne-Robertson/dp/B001MSU5YK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1526653884&sr=8-2&keywords=stitches+for+effects

https://nashvilleneedleworks.com/shop/accessories/books/more-stitches-for-effect-2/

Amazon's treatment of its warehouse workers is suspect as well.  Next time you need something, try using a small business instead of a behemoth.  A real needlepoint store will thank you!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 18, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Animal Fur Stitches

Needlepoint for Fun's latest newsletter talks about creating animal fur.  They talk about the best stitches to use for animal ears, fur and tails, and include nice diagrams to help you understand how the stitches are made.
http://www.needlepoint-for-fun.com/needlepoint-stitches-for-animal-hair.htm

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 18, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Blame It on Prince Harry

I don't stitch with metal threads much although I have a limited amount of Gilt Sylke Twist I have put away for a special project and there's a small stash of bullion and perle just waiting for another day in my stash. I have heard that it's hard to get Gilt Sylke Twist right now, though.  Tricia Nguyen (who imports Gilt Sylke Twist and colored twist and other English threads from their manufacturers) explains why.
http://thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2018/05/a-brief-needlework-interruption.html

By now you've seen photos of the Royal Wedding and probably know exactly to blame—Prince Harry and the wedding party!  Better stock up after the wedding rush is over.

Here's Tricia's website…
https://thistle-threads.myshopify.com

…and here is Tanja Berlin's.
https://berlinembroidery.com/product-category/hand-embroidery-supplies/goldwork-supplies/

Plus here is Needle in a Haystack's.
http://www.needlestack.com/WebStore/thread.html

All these online shops have wonderful threads for your stitching pleasure, not just metallics.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 16, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Emboiderer's Choice Needles

Trish Burr, known for her needle painting designs, books and classes, has recently tried out a variety of needles to find the brand that works best for her.  Of course Trish is doing embroidery on linen in a hoop most of the time, so her needs are different than a needlepoint's, but I thought this was interesting all the same.
https://trishburr.com/2018/05/09/which-needles/

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