Diagonal Chop Sticks

NeedlePaint.com has introduced three new stocking cuffs to their line of printed designs and as is their practice, they have listed stitch suggestions on their blog.  One stitch they have diagrammed for us is the Diagonal Chop Sticks, which I'd never seen before.  It looks like a capital K to me.  This comes from one of Susan Robert's books which are available in Kindle format only through Amazon. (Second link below)

https://www.needlepaint.com/blog/2021/09/02/needlepaints-new-stocking-cuffs/

https://www.needlepointteacher.com/books-by-susan/needlepoint-dictonary-of-stitches/

However, Susan's website has plenty of free stitch diagrams (just not Diagonal Chop Sticks) and you can browse all the e-books she has available there, too.

https://www.needlepointteacher.com/stitches/

Many thanks to NeedlePaint.com for this new stitch!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright September 3, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Needlepoint Canvases from Etsy

Friday I spent a little time browsing Etsy for needlepoint canvases and I came up with some fun finds.  Pour yourself a cup of your favorite beverage and look at these!

Paige Mattie Designs has a lovely mermaid called "Mermaid By the Sea."  I also like her seahorse and lobster.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/991848156/mermaid-by-the-sea-needlepoint?ref=shop_home_recs_1&frs=1&sca=1

AltStitchery features a hula dancer with brown hair and a teal bikini top.  (If you think blondes have more fun, they have a blonde version, too.)

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1047414019/handpainted-needlepoint-canvas-brunette?ref=shop_home_recs_1&frs=1&sca=1

Continuing the beach theme, Tracey Dau Designs has a darling boy on the beach ready to jump in the water with her "Seashell in Your Pocket" piece.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1047414019/handpainted-needlepoint-canvas-brunette?ref=shop_home_recs_1&frs=1&sca=1

My Pink Sugar Life's got a lot of fun Halloween small ornaments.  My personal favorite is their Day of the Dead Bat, but they have a lovely Nordic pumpkin if you want something more classic.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/554254412/hand-painted-halloween-bat-canvas-by?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=needlepoint+handpainted+canvas+leigh&ref=sr_gallery-8-13&organic_search_click=1&frs=1

If you like roll ups, A Dragon's Tale has a wonderful jazzy skeleton. Her little dog ornaments are classics, though, so don't miss those if you are a dog lover.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/95837647/hand-painted-needlepoint-skeleton-roll?ref=shop_home_active_16&frs=1

Want a classic pillow design on 13 count?  Sally Corey's "Leaf Quadrant" is perfect for you.  There is a companion piece, too, if you want two coordinating pillows for your den or bedroom.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/196232418/leaf-quadrant-contemporary-hand-painted?ref=shop_home_recs_1&frs=1

However, I think her "Cosmic Mandala" wall hanging is amazing!  It also works as a small rug and is on 10 count.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1028143703/cosmic-mandala-hand-stitch-painted?ref=shop_home_recs_6&frs=1

Like birds?  Linda Rhea Designs has some charming bird ornaments. Her "Fairy Wren" is my personal favorite.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1056182856/needlepoint-canvas-fairy-wren-hand?ref=shop_home_recs_1&frs=1

Don't want the bother of stitching something?  I have a fabulous and funny pillow for you from Pout Design.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1075396327/pink-velvet-woke-up-sexy-as-hell-again?ref=shop_home_feat_1&frs=1

Hope you had fun browsing!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright October 8, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: A New Book from Sandy Arthur!

There's a new little book from Sandy Arthur for her Pocket Book series!  It is called "Tisket, Tasket, Lots and Lots of Baskets."  It's 55 pages and full of woven stitches for baskets, plus stitches for rims and handles.

https://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2021/10/announcement-new-title-has-joined-our.html

https://www.facebook.com/FleurDeParis/photos/a.1473636482689964/4483076648412584/

https://www.facebook.com/wasteknotneedlepoint/photos/a.2883923704967763/5216948628331914/

Sandy's other little books cover hair, beards and mustaches, stars, and leaves.  Those are available directly from her Etsy shop (link below) along with her Shapes series but the new book is being shipped to the shops exclusively for now.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/DuoDesignsBySANDRA?ref=search_shop_redirect&section_id=25360469

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright October 9, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Free Design from Colour Complements

Colour Complements has a free stitch sampler for download called "Summer Stitch Sampler" and it's darling.

https://colourcomplements.com/2021/08/downloadable-needlepoint-summer-stitch-sampler-available.html

Of course they sell the threads to stitch it as you see it here, but you can substitute your own threads on scrap canvas and try your own colors.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

EyeCandy's Free Needle Minder Tree

Ada Hayden of EyeCandy has posted a fabulous free design of a Christmas (or Halloween or Easter or any holiday you wish) tree on her blog. 

http://eyecandyneedleart.blogspot.com/2021/10/trick-or-treat.html

She's finished it as a framed display for her decorative needle minders, which is a genius idea!  The blog posting has a link to the free download but I suggest you visit both her blog and website to get a full idea of what you'll be doing if you want to create your own "jewelry" tree.

http://www.eyecandyneedleart.com/EyeCandy_Needleart/Bonus_Charts.html

The free counted design would make a lovely heart for the Hospice Hearts program, too.  

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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