The Antioch Mosaic UPDATED

Arlene Cohen has a new website to sell her designs and there is also a link to Arlene's blog.  One thing you'll want to read is her story about the inspiration behind and the evolution of her Antioch Mosaic design. It is a fascinating story!  If you are charmed, check Arlene's "Gallery" section to see more of her original work.
https://worksbyabc.com/2018/10/02/the-antioch-mosaic/

https://worksbyabc.com/2018/10/04/the-antioch-mosaic-part-2/

https://worksbyabc.com/2018/10/07/a-last-bit-about-the-antioch-mosaic/

UPDATE:  Colour Complements shows off some of their overdyed threads used in four of Arlene's designs.  Lovely!  If you like it to, follow the link to Arlene's Etsy store.
https://colourcomplements.com/2018/10/needlepoint-55.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright October 14, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Halloween Mystery 2018

Ruth Schmuff has just announced the mystery class for October-November 2018—"Ghost Collage"!  This is one of Ruth's own designs and it'll be over in just two classes.  If you are in the mood for Halloween fun, check it out.
https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2018/09/halloween-fun/?mc_cid=e3487c9d07&mc_eid=c05eb4bd3b

First up, Ruth does the background.  It is the setting for everything to come.
https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2018/10/the-ghosts-are-coming-to-town/

There are beads and bats and spiders and the ghosts glow in the dark.  Genius!
https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2018/11/things-you-need-to-know/

Here is Kathy's finished piece.

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2022/10/spooky-time-finish/

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

Breaking News: Lycette Palm Beach is Open

Do you love Lycette Designs? Or do you live near Palm Beach in Florida? Or both? Then you will be thrilled to hear that Lycette has opened Lycette Palm Beach there.  Check out the Facebook announcements for the address and photos of the new store.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/1943075355769613/

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright October 14, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Magic Thread Trick (the Video)

Michele of Bristly Thistle posted this neat tip on Needlepoint Nation.  Julia Snyder taught her this way of getting exactly the right color for her canvas.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/1890343834376099/

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright August 28, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

2018 Exemplary Ribbon Winners Online

The National Academy of Needlearts has updated their website with all the winners from their 2018 Exemplary.  If you click on a photograph, you'll see a larger image with the stitcher's artistic statement underneath.
https://needleart.org/exemplary/2018-exemplary-ribbon-winners/

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© Copyright August 27, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.