A Needlepoint Car Headrest Cover

This needlepoint kit is intended to be made up as a car head rest cover.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1034619276/needlepoint-car-headrest-cover-kit?click_key=8c54004a9cb3e51f8ef21bf46c1e1068a5cf00d9%3A1034619276&click_sum=f762c6ce&ref=shop_home_recs_72&frs=1

That's totally unique!

The kit comes with wool and a 13 count printed canvas, as well as instructions as to how to make it up.  If you are a DIY person, this one's for you.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright January 29, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Vintage Needlepoint

Horse Country Chic is doing a little window shopping for vintage needlepoint.

http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2022/01/vintage-needlepoint.html

These are kits with wool but you can easily substitute some or all of the threads in the kit for suitiable colors in that nice stash you have been collecting. I think most of these are from Etsy, although I haven't checked.  I'm avoiding temptation!  

These are one-of-a-kind now, so if you see something that calls to you, better snap it up.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright January 29, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Do You Find Faces Hard?

Do you find faces difficult to render on needlepoint canvas?  If so, you'll want to follow the discussion of faces that Gay Ann Rogers is doing on the home page and the "News Views" section of her website.

https://www.gayannrogers.com/index.html

Yesterday she explained why too many details won't work and why she prefers wide set eyes with the edges turned up, a rosebud mouth, high forehead, and narrow chin.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright February 1, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Ruth Talks Jessicas

Dots (and Jessicas) are everywhere!   This is Kelly Clark's "Cookies and Cocoa Nutcracker," Ruth Schmuff's current mystery class at Bedecked and Bedazzled.  And bcause she is a nice lady, Ruth has included links to help you make a lovely Jessica.

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2022/01/did-someone-see-dots/?mc_cid=db5c5b2d51&mc_eid=60242fbe68

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright January, 26, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Homestead Has Turtle Bags

Homestead Needle Arts has a nice selection of Turtle Bags, plus a description of both the tote and crossbody in the shop e-newsletter.

https://mailchi.mp/8c1c50a4feae/new-turtle-bags-are-here?e=810b807e3a

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright January 26, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.