Needlepoint Artist Jessie Deane

Needlepoint Now magazine posted a link to this article about the Australian artist Jessie Deane who stitches urban landscapes.  Click on the photos for a larger version.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-02-02/jessie-deane-needlepoint-artist-decay-melbourne-west/10750558?fbclid=IwAR0RRSnffcnIp_VOXKp0sYhR5BX4XRKODfydjfuHNPXOiflJ2LzAictaNtQ

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright February 1, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Lisa's Always Writing

We have a new blog from Lisa, who writes about writing—and her needlepoint!  This is the needlepoint section but you can go back to the home page (click on the three parallel lines in the upper left corner) and look at the bits about her books and writing, too.
https://lisasalwayswriting.com/stitching

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

Ruth Miller's Tapestry Portraits

This Biloxi newspaper profiles the amazing embroidery portraits of Ruth Miller, who has been honored by the State of Mississippi's Arts Commission for her creations.
http://www.wlox.com/2019/02/09/hancock-county-artist-receives-state-honor/?fbclid=IwAR3i3pEvqUezCiDAcPEKP3db79t8n5Vf4ozwZ5bP7wEye5EcCCy7TfI6c0U

It appears she often uses crewel wool or Paternayan wool on linen and works from photographs.
http://www.ruthmillerembroidery.com/gallery.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 16, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Needle Works to Close Briefly

The sale of Needle Works in Austin, Texas is moving right along. The shop is closing briefly this week as inventory is done, the closing is held, the new owners go to the trade show with Colleen, and things get sorted for them to reopen shortly.
https://www.stitchinginthetexashillcountry.com/the_needle_works/2019/03/yippee.html

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 26, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Ribbon Sets for Finishing Embellishment

If you like multiple patterns of ribbons in your finishing, you may want to look at the sets of color coordinated ribbons The Needlepointer has in stock.  These are created by famous designers like Kaffe Fassett and Jane Sassaman and will certainly make your embellishment stand out.  Note that you only get one yard of each of the ribbons in the set.
https://www.theneedlepointer.com/product/ribbons-for-embellishment/?mc_cid=5b60999bd2&mc_eid=73961ee0ea

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright February 20, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.