Introducing Zoe Gilbertson

Thanks to Corrina, I have a new needlepoint artist's website for us to all explore.  Zoe Gilbertson is a fashion designer with an interest in needlepoint which she combines with spray paint.  You can buy her original pieces or digital prints of them if they are sold out (which most are).
https://www.zoegilbertson.com

Fabulous fun!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright February 17, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Unicorns in Needlepoint UPDATED

Apparently April 9 was Unicorn Day (how did I miss THAT?!) so Accoutrement Designs has posted their unicorn themed magnets and fobs. Unicorn canvas by Oasis.
https://fobfriends.blogspot.com/2019/04/happy-unicorn-day.html

Black Rose Needlepoint has a new design—"Sophie's Unicorn." This normally comes on 13 mesh but it can be done on 18 count or 10 count for a child to stitch.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/642343941/sophies-unicorn-7-round-on-13-mesh?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=sophie%26%2339%3Bs+unicorn&ref=sr_gallery-1-2&organic_search_click=1&frs=1&fbclid=IwAR2zzMh1xHx7ax9rRjRjs_Revo591XoQUnzl0LTq9lvj7F8fMCn81a6GpXY


Needlepoint.com has a folk art version of a unicorn ornament as an online class.
https://needlepoint.com/products/folk-forest-unicorn-needlepoint-kit

Nenah Stone has a lovely one that's not too large at seven inches square.
https://needlepoint.com/collections/com-featured-categories-nenah-stone-designs-trunk-show/products/nenah-stone-designs-unicorn

A. Bradley has a darling small unicorn mini sock.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10218722251069151&set=pcb.2238783592865453&type=3&theater

My Pink Sugar Life has a sweet one.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/530114315/hand-painted-unicorn-needlepoint-canvas?ref=shop_home_active_18&fbclid=IwAR1d7l5V23a6jMi66JQEAxHW_TaBzpXSvQOc-B9-1wPp3HGBQ8p6YhQs7cM

Actually, their shop has the most unicorn small pieces I've found.  You can find a Kathy Schenkel tooth fairy unicorn or mini sock with a castle in the background, Rachel Donley's round unicorn ornament with space for a monogram (or perhaps a tiny photo?), and several versions of Princess and Me's little uni ornament, plus Burnett and Bradley's silvery Harry Potter-worthy unicorn rearing.  Plus you can get their folk art unicorn as a plain canvas.
https://needlepoint.com/pages/search-results-page?q=unicorn

Here's the Princess and Me uni made up into a pillow.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10216345068997524&set=p.10216345068997524&type=3&theater

And as an ornament.

https://stitchtherapyneedlepoint.com/feature.php?id=86435

Susan Roberts offers the Tapestry Tent unicorn Christmas stocking.
https://needlepointus.com/proddetail.asp?prod=AXS331CK

Oasis Needlepoint has a unicorn portrait that appears to be rather large.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10216104884928181&set=p.10216104884928181&type=3&theater

LizArt has a small charted one, suitable for a beginner.
http://www.lizartneedlepoint.com/Counted_Needlepoint.php

So does Burnett and Bradley (formerly A Collection of Designs).
https://burnettandbradley.com/products/always-be-a-unicorn?fbclid=IwAR1kcAoMBphfgnlg0opGqyghinK7WNje7rfQ09x7__jfKVpUNfF37MJIJjc

The famous unicorn from the Cluny Tapestries is still available for those who love Medieval designs.
Search around though.  You can get it cheaper than this.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Bucilla-Needlepoint-Kit-Unicorn-sealed-Barbara-Baatz-1998/163603748954?epid=1323004948&hash=item26178b185a:g:UCIAAOSwSP9bbhgV

Or just buy and download the chart.
https://www.koolerdesign.com/shopproductdetail?ProductID=2224

Alice Peterson has a version as well.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/676428221/unicorn-captivity-needlepoint-kit-alice?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=unicorn+needlepoint&ref=sr_gallery-1-45&frs=1

However, my favorite is the Ehrman kit from Candace Bahouth.
http://www.ehrmantapestry.com/Products/Unicorn__UNI.aspx#.XK329i-ZN3l

UPDATE:  Rebecca Wood has two new unicorn ornaments and a unicorn with rider piece.  The She Unicorn has a pink and green mane while the He Unicorn ornament has a purple and green mane.
http://www.rebeccawooddesigns.com/uploads/1/1/9/4/11948070/1055a-she-unicorn_orig.png

http://www.rebeccawooddesigns.com/uploads/1/1/9/4/11948070/1055b-he-unicorn_orig.png

http://www.rebeccawooddesigns.com/uploads/1/1/9/4/11948070/1055c-unicorn-ride_orig.png

Labors of Love has a brand new smallest unicorn with flowers.

https://stitchtherapyneedlepoint.com/optioncart/image.php?image=/images/2019/79094.jpg&id=79094&item=Unicorn%20w/Flowers&price=101.00&itemtype=hand%20painted%20canvases&cat=LL418&ret=https://www.stitchtherapyneedlepoint.com/feature.php?page=1&id=79094

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 10, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

150 Years Transferring Designs

I had never heard of Deighton Needleworks, but they are an English company that has been transferring needlework patterns for 150 years!  It looks like they produce the printed canvases for Ehrman, Jolly Red, Designers Forum, and Beth Russell as well as other needlepoint companies in the United Kingdom.  Click on the video to see the print machines creating needlepoint canvases for our stitching pleasure.
http://www.deighton-needleworks.co.uk/history/

The best part is that they do custom orders and there is no minimum.  So if you are in the UK and want a custom design, talk to Simon.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 3, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Gone Stitching Is Moving

Gone Stitching is moving to a new location, fairly close to the current shop. This is the email Renee is sending customers:

After 13 years at 31 South Washington Ave in Bergenfield, we have found a new home. Our new address will be 311 South Washington Avenue in Bergenfield. And no, that is not a typo. Clearly it was meant to be. Our phones will stay the same. The contractor is putting the finishing touches on the new beautiful store and then we will move. The plan right now is to make Thursday April 18 the last day in the shop now. We will be closed all of Passover. We will be setting up the new shop the following week, so we will remain closed. Our mail and packages will continue like normal during this time so do not worry about any finishing you may have out. 

 I can be reached at Renee@gonestitching.net while we are closed. We will keep everyone up to date. Please spread the word to those who may not be on our email list.

We wish the shop and its faithful customers many happy years in the new location.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 9, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Thorn Alexander Raises Money for African Children

"A Kit for Kenya" is coming in May from Thorn Alexander. It's a fund raiser for The Leo Project, and for Flying Kites,  both of which raise money for African children,
https://www.facebook.com/1602091103365745/photos/a.1626687557572766/2291190424455806/?type=3&theater

https://thornalexander.com/collections/just-kitting/products/a-kit-for-kenya-the-leo-project-pre-order?fbclid=IwAR1u-HE_heEuqaZzSpKPwJwka2ZRdXWe-4L8t2WU7RPlHlg_odCaU0BxxR0

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 2, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.