How to Handle Stitching a Rug

The bi-monthly newsletter from Needlepoint Now is out and it has a great way to stitch a rug canvas, sent in by Ann.  Basically you roll the bottom of the rug around empty paper towel cardboard centers, then clip them to stay closed.  Then use frame weights to hold the top of the rug to a table.  You can sit at the table and stitch with the rolled end in your lap out of the way.  There's no need for a huge and expensive custom rug frame.  Very clever!
https://needlepointnow.cmail19.com/t/ViewEmail/j/CC841E4F1B402B832540EF23F30FEDED/D89D82459BF7DCF144D0DD5392A9C75A

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright February 23, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Sandy Talks Needles

Sandy Arthur talks about the needles she likes and uses a lot in her blog.  Since Sandy is one of the most talented stitchers I know, this is durn interesting!
https://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2019/03/saying-goodbye-to-march-i-am-amazed-at.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 31, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Stitching and Finishing the Panda Pincushion

Needlepoint for Fun has posted a simple free stitch guide for the "Little Panda" design created by Animal Fayre.
https://www.needlepoint-for-fun.com/needlepoint-stitch-guide-for-animal-fayre-little-panda.htm

They even have a tutorial for finishing this yourself.
https://www.needlepoint-for-fun.com/how-to-finish-a-pincushion-or-small-needlepoint-pillow.htm

The website is the distributor for this British company in the United States. There are a series of Little Animal kits from Animal Fayre, and the guide can be used for them as well. It's a good demonstration that embellished canvases don't have to have a ton of fancy stitches or be light coverage, or be very hard, either!
https://www.needlepoint-for-fun.com/shop/Kits/Animal-Fayre-Needlepoint-Kits.htm 

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 29, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Do You Like Doll Houses?

Do you like doll houses? I do, partly because the rugs and wall hangings and cushions and footstools are usually done on needlepoint canvas or silk gauze.   And partly because my cousin and her husband built them from scratch as a hobby.  Janet Granger likes them, too, and designs the needlework that furnishes many a doll house.  She just posted a customer's house, one that is Tudor.  It's a fun browse.
https://janetgranger.wordpress.com/2019/03/28/tudor-dollhouse-stitching/

If you are curious about Janet's designs, check out her website.  She ships her charts and kits and things like silk gauze pieces from the UK but there's not a delay getting them.
https://www.janetgranger.co.uk

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 28, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Adding Omph to Your Smyrna Cross

BeStitched's newest video shows an Alternating Smyrna Cross.  Jill shows how to add an extra touch to the Smyrna Cross to make it even more raised.  Very clever!
https://vimeo.com/148676053?inf_contact_key=986fe0c232d6733bbb9219661d6cbcd4

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 25, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.