Every Day We Get a Little Older….

Every day we get a little older and a little busier.  EyeCandy has noticed, and she has updated her blog with everything she has available for shops to order on 13 count. It's easier to see and faster to work, so it ticks both boxes!
http://eyecandyneedleart.blogspot.com/2020/02/something-for-everyone-on-13-count.html

Thanks, Ada!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright February 26, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Colour Complements Uses a Stitch Library

Lorraine of Colour Complements likes to stitch a sample of various stitches with her new overdyed threads so she can both see how the color works and demonstrate it to customers of her overdyed threads.
https://colourcomplements.com/2020/02/embroidery-stitch-library-needlepoint-colour-complements.html

Most of us don't run a thread company but we all enjoy seeing what an overdye can do, so if you bought a skein of something you loved but have never had an occasion to use it, try making stitch samples as eye candy for your stitching soul.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright February 26, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Mickey Mouse Needlepoint

Lots of people want to stitch Disney characters for their younger family members but these things have not been licensed for needlepoint.  So what is a law abiding person to do?

Luckily old copies of Walt Disney Characters Needlepoint Book are available on eBay.  Here's one current auction of several.  This was licensed, making it legal to buy and stitch.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Walt-Disney-characters-needlepoint-book-Embroider/302475845066?epid=4536317&hash=item466cf71dca:g:lxsAAOSw7L1Z1BJc

Disney has recently licensed a chart book called Disney Princesses in Cross Stitch.  I haven't seen this so I don't know if the charts use a lot of half or quarter cross stitches.  If they do, these would be difficult to do on needlepoint canvas.  This cross stitch shop can probably advise you, however.
https://www.everythingcrossstitch.com/disney-princess-cross-stitch-22-easy-to-follow-patterns-featuring-ariel-belle-jasmine-mulan-and-more-mrp-p78603.aspx?k2=e1

It's difficult to abide by the law but take heart.  Mickey Mouse will most likely (unless Disney can find a way to get around or change the law) be in the public domain by 2023.  But that's not going to apply to all of the Disney characters.  Just Mickey.  Expect Disney to continue to vigorously attack anyone making Star Wars and Baby Yoda items, Marvel characters, any of the other Disney cartoon characters, and anything they may come up with or buy in the future.
https://alj.artrepreneur.com/mickey-mouse-keeps-changing-copyright-law/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 8, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

An Interview with Mary Legallet of Whimsical Stitch UPDATED

Needlepoint.com has a fun interview with Whimsical Stitch's Mary Legallet for us this morning.  You can learn a bit about Mary's background and read a mini review of her first book, Mary's Whimsical Stitches.
https://needlepoint.com/blogs/needlepoint-know-how/all-about-mary-s-whimsical-stitches

Here's Mary's website.
http://www.whimsicalstitch.com

She posts a new stitch on her Blog weekly.  There are links to her Pinterest and Instagram accounts in each posting if you want to explore Mary's world further.
http://www.whimsicalstitch.com/whimsicalwednesdays

Mary's book is on back order at Needlepoint.com, but it looks like Bedecked and Beadazzled has it in stock.
https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/product/marys-whimsical-stitches/

UPDATE:  Here's another interview with Mary, this time from The Wool and The Floss.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUI0pZvmaYc

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright February 25, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Tips for Bargello

I know I've mentioned this before, but it was a long time ago, so I wanted to remind folks who are interested in stitching Bargello patterns on needlepoint canvas, that Liz Morrow (a master of Bargell0) has some great tips on how to do this successfully on her website.
http://www.lizartneedlepoint.com/Bargello_Information.php

Liz sells her designs from her website if you are interested.  The four way Bargello patterns are unique!  Just poke around a bit to see what's available.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright February 18, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.