Two Shops Are Closing

Today's not a great day as I've heard two shops are closing--Madonna Needleworks in Morgan Hills, California and...

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/4714073112003143

...B.F. Goodstitch in Salem, Massachusetts.  On the positive side, the owners will be able to enjoy a much earned retirement.  

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=3032139050369388&id=100007199686289

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright January 10, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Swan: Amy Bunger's Next Home Study UPDATED

Amy Bunger just posted her tentative plans about her next home study, which is Painted Pony's Swan.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=4684337248309904&set=gm.4708274099249711

If you are interested, you can sign up through Needle Works in Austin, Texas.

https://theneedleworks.com/clubs/

UPDATE:  By coincidence Amy has posted about working out the background for this piece on NP Nation this morning.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/4726740454069742/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright January 8, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Alice and Blue's Great Idea

Alice and Blue's Instagram account has a fabulous idea--stitch key fobs and make them into ski straps!  There is a video explaining how she did it, too.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CYUGEc5hXXM/

It's a very fun idea of how to personalize your skis and use your needlepoint skills.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright January 6, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Kam's Snowman

Kam Wenzloff shows off her snowman design which is in the brand new January/February 2022 Needlepoint Now magazine.

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=4518017281581332&set=pcb.4701938299883291

Use the right arrow to get another look and to also see the magazine cover.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright January 6, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Collection of Helpful Needlepoint Videos

Needlepoint.com has gathered together many of their helpful how to videos in one place on their website.  There are tips on using laying tools, a bunka brush and curved scissors, you'll learn how to couch threads or make a tassel and how best to use fuzzy threads, plus much more.

https://needlepoint.com/pages/videos?_kx=spGqMUEEs3Pe26tF9Jkghd_FvizqCNqZrcu-EtTsuNa-X-jY5kdJAFI_-tT2BvST.TxAVmM

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Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright January 4, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved