The Finishing Problem (and Solutions)

Horse Country Chic talks the finishing dilemma, with a few solutions.

http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2021/03/needlepoint-finishing-dilemma.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 31, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Visiting Old World Designs

Shops are getting very creative since many of us are stuck at home.  For example, Old World Designs  has a shop walk video on YouTube that allows us to see the shop and enjoy the Kathy Schenkel truck show.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzMyJIxIn1g

Here's the shop website, but if you live in the Menlo Park, CA area, stop in and tell them hi from me.

https://www.oldworlddesigns.com

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright April 7, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Source for Lois Kershner Kits

I just realized Twisted Stitches in Albuquerque carries some of Lois Kershner's kits.

https://www.twistedstitchesnp.com/canvas/painted-canvas/?mode=grid&limit=24&sort=popular&max=1500&min=0&brand=1058369

Lois is now retired from teaching but you can see more of her work here--

http://www.loiskershner.com

These are line-drawn and I think some of the backgrounds are lightly colored,  You'll have to supply threads but I'm told the shop carries a HUGE range of threads so they can probably kit these for you.

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 31, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Etsy Fun

By accident I stumbled across these charming pottery needle minders on Etsy.  The artist also does buttons and bowls and trays, perfect for embellishment/finishing and for ort bowls or tool trays
https://www.etsy.com/shop/OriginalsbyNoelle?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=984203047&section_id=33210520

This got me wondering what other needlepoint items I might find.  JudyAnn's printed designs are always a delight, whether you like bunnies or shamrocks.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/790767491/bunny-mom-egg-hp-needlepoint-canvas?ref=shop_home_active_43&crt=1

https://www.etsy.com/listing/941803500/shamrock-shower-strawberry?ref=shop_home_active_156

Want a lovely autumnal acorn?

https://www.etsy.com/listing/874169351/autumn-acorn-hand-painted-needlepoint?ref=shop_home_recs_1&frs=1

Or a funny crocodile to delight a tot?

https://www.etsy.com/listing/569194874/crocodile-hand-painted-needlepoint?ref=shop_home_recs_1&frs=1&sca=1

Love geometrics or just want an easy basketweave stash buster?  TEW Designs has some gorgeous small rounds in a wide range of patterns and colors,

https://www.etsy.com/listing/918029586/hand-painted-needlepoint-canvas-3-round?ref=shop_home_active_7&frs=1

Want something classic?  This Terry Enfield Japanese-inspired morning glories piece is a wonderful vintage piece.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/985343795/vintage-needlepoint-canvas-terry-enfield?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=needlepoint+hand+painted&ref=sr_gallery-2-16&organic_search_click=1&frs=1&cns=1

Etsy is turning into a nice place to shop for needlepoint items,

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 30, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Fishie Experiments

Rachel over at VirtuoSew has been experimenting with a fish design.  She's not entirely happy, but it is just an experiment.  She's about to start another fishy design and there's even a video so you can watch!

https://www.blog.virtuosewadventures.co.uk/wordpress/2021/03/30/first-fishie-experiment-finished/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 30, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.