Tuesday, April 30, 2019

An Interview: Pewter and Pine

Jinny interviews Tess of Pewter and Pine. Tess is a second generation needlepoint designer!
http://stitchstyleblog.com/2019/03/tess-pewter-pine/

You can browse Tess' work on her website.
https://www.pewterandpine.com

Or check her out on Facebook or Instagram.

And for us old-timers, here is her mom's website.
https://www.doolittlestitchery.com

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 18, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Monday, April 29, 2019

K's Creations' Stowaway Floor Frame

This Flosstube video of a K's Creations Stowaway Floor Frame is fascinating.  The floss tray accessory costs extra I think.*
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqkJ1xKpgjs

The nice part about this frame is that it folds up for storage.  The standard size will hold stretcher bars that are 26 inches wide but larger versions can be made.  Ask your favorite shop to inquire if this is something you would like.
http://www.kscreations.com/floor_stowaway.htm

I understand Creative Stitches and Gifts has them in stock if you are in the market.
http://www.creativestitchesandgifts.com/home

*By the way, the lamp appears to be a Craftlite "Dublin" light-magnifier combo.
https://www.needlenthread.com/2010/11/the-dublin-craftlite-magnifier-light-combo-review.html

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

Sunday, April 28, 2019

Cover A Door Stop Brick with Needlepoint

Needlepoint.com shows how to cover a brick with needlepoint to make a doorstop.
https://www.needlepaint.com/blog/2019/02/20/brick-works-how-to-finish-a-needlepoint-brick-doorstop/

Those of us old enough to remember life before everyone had air conditioners will remember screen doors and the necessity to prop open the regular door so that the welcome breeze didn't slam the regular door.  Of course nowadays covered bricks make fabulous book ends.

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.

Saturday, April 27, 2019

Breaking News: Pins and Needles in Princeton is Closing

Thanks to Needlepoint Now magazine, I saw this article about the knitting/needlepoint shop Pins and Needles in Princeton, NJ is closing in mid-May.
http://www.towntopics.com/wordpress/2019/04/24/pins-and-needles-to-close-after-18-years-in-princeton/?fbclid=IwAR2VQ1mwTvz_QNpA_OoZ8rUUCNlWeJtjQKD7eBBE8uOz5XjqJ321PF-HQ-A

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 26, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Are You Anywhere Near Littleton, Massachusetts?

If you happen to be anywhere near Littleton, Massachusetts, stop by The World in Stitches to see the exhibit of Harvey Kravis' needlepoint.  The show ends May 3 and the shop is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, so hurry!
https://twisinc.blogspot.com/2019/04/one-man-needlepoint-show.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 26, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.