Jan's Metalforms Journey

Jan at the Stitchlady's Adventures blog has been working the Jeff Kulick project from Needle Pointers magazine called "Metalforms" with a group from her local ANG chapter.  Jan is using her own colors, which makes this project especially interesting.
https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2018/02/20/metalforms/

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2018/03/01/going-on-the-road/

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2018/03/18/metalforms-update/

The instructions have been a challenge.
https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2018/04/02/metalforms-project/

She's adjusting colors as she goes.
https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2018/04/05/more-metalforms/

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2018/04/09/metalforms-2/

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2018/04/17/metalforms-testing-my-brain/

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2018/05/29/metalforms-update-2/

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2018/06/07/metalforms-done-almost/

It's finished and the Southwestern colors are magnificent!
https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2018/07/27/metalforms-complete‼%EF%B8%8F‼%EF%B8%8F👏👏/


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Melita is stitching Metalfroms, too!
https://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2017/10/24/metalforms-part-1-border/

https://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2018/01/08/metalforms-part-1/

https://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2018/01/22/metalforms-part-2/

https://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2018/01/29/metalforms-part-3/

https://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2018/03/29/metalforms-part-4/

https://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2018/06/10/metalforms-part-5/

I hope you enjoyed watching Metalforms grow as much as I have.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 17, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

World Embroidery Day

Harriet reminds us that today is World Embroidery Day by showing off her needlepoint canvas from Judy and Company.  Let's celebrate and stitch!
https://harrietalonso.com/2018/07/27/celebrate-world-embroidery-day-july-30/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright July 28, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

From Tiger to Polar Bear

Janet Granger just posted a photograph of some of her dollhouse rugs, all stitched on 18 count needlepoint canvas using one strand of Appleton's crewel wool.  Appleton's crewel is one of my favorites because I love the colors available and it works so well on 18 count.  You can see how lovely Janet's rugs are stitched with this.  As for the title, look at the tiger rug in the photo.  That was stitched from one of Janet's charts, then the stitcher turned it into a polar bear rug!  So clever….
https://janetgranger.wordpress.com/2018/07/19/dollhouse-rugs/

If you want to do a little browsing, here's Janet's website with the tiger rug kit.  Click on Products and let your imagination fly!
https://www.janetgranger.co.uk/product/tiger-skin-dollhouse-needlepoint-carpet-kit/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright July 19, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

NAN Classes for March 2019

The National Academy of Needlearts has posted their classes for the March 2019 Assembly.  This is a great way to take wonderful classes in an intimate setting from some of the most skilled stitchers around.
https://nationalacademyofneedlearts.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/assembly-2019-class-descriptions-and-teacher-bios1.pdf

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 7, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Taming of The Shrew Neon Rays

Lisa at BeStitched has posted a video about using Thread Magic and a flat iron to tame Neon Rays.  If using this thread drives you nuts but you do like how it looks, follow Lisa's advice and you will be amazed.
https://vimeo.com/273779359?inf_contact_key=23c82c74737f22030605e819799476bd7afbfb8851a9695e2496b679b12f75d1

BeStitched sells the thread conditioner she mentions, of course, so you can follow the link to purchase if you are intrigued.  Flat irons are sold at any drug store or big box store like Walmart or Target.
https://bestitchedneedlepointshop.com/products/thread-magic

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 7, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.