Ever Wonder How Stitch Painted Canvases Are Done?

Ever wonder how stitch painted canvases are created?  Kimberly Ann posted a video of herself creating a stitch painted design on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/2047564381987376/

There's another video of hers on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ywspv8PpYzA

The next time you are tempted to complain about the cost of hand painted canvases, think of the work involved.  And Kimberly does small items, with few colors.

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

Jinny Interviews Joanne

Jinny of Needlepoint.com interviews Joanna of Plum Stitchery on her blog. It's a fun read about how Joanna got into needlepoint designing and there's a giveaway, too!
http://stitchstyleblog.com/2019/01/meet-the-plum-stitchery/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright January 21, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Threataholic Alert: Melita Explores Chainettes

Melita's local ANG chapter is doing a program on threads, so she has been comparing chainette-type threads.  She has looked at 24 Karets, Alabaster, Antica, Cresta d'Or, Gold Rush, Nordic Gold, Snow and Winter.  I'm not familiar with all these metallic threads (although I know all the names) so I enjoyed reading about them and will keep her tips on sewing with them in mind.  Thanks for sharing your research, Melita!
https://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2018/11/14/chainettes-explored/

By the way, Winter is NOT discontinued.  Rainbow Gallery says it is made in England and the suggested retail price for a 10 yard card is $3.10, making it a good buy.  I have a card myself that I'm going to be testing shortly.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright November 15, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Tour of Kaffe Fassett's Studio

Even though this was filmed as a Christmas treat, I thought the wonderful colors and patterns of Kaffe Fassett best viewed in the dreary month of January!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGLqWHbCxpk&feature=youtu.be

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright December 11, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Fun with Names

NeedlePaint.com shows off the latest custom design they created for a customer—two canvases covered with names of grandkids that the stitcher made up into a tote bag.  This was her first needlepoint project, by the way, but she's a very experienced needleworker.
https://www.needlepaint.com/blog/2018/12/19/needlepaint-perfection-a-beginner-shares-her-creation/

This looks fabulous and is unique and probably wasn't that difficult for a new stitcher to do.  Kudos to NeedlePaint for their clever printed canvas that helped the stitcher make something useful that is all about family.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright December 20, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.