Tips for Adding Texture

Needlepoint.com has three tips for adding texture to your stitching.

https://needlepoint.com/blogs/needlepoint-know-how/3-tips-every-stitcher-needs-to-add-texture-to-a-canvas

The tips are obvious but sometimes we really overlook the obvious when we sit down to stitch.  

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

Juli Poitras in Person!

On November 5 (that's tomorrow!) Juli Poitras of JP Needlepoint will make a personal appearance at Stitched Up Needleworks in Morgan Hill, California, starting at 1 p.m.  Juli will show off brand new items, there will be a trunk show, and if you buy a canvas Juli will autograph it for you.  

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/5552259721517807/

Juli will have to leave at 3:30 p.m. so make sure you arrive in plenty of time to admire her designs and talk to her.  Stitched Up Needleworks is at 18525 Sutter Boulevard, Suite 120, Morgan Hill, CA, 95037, phone 669.258.5027.

Everyone have a good time and hug Juli for me.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

Holiday Delights: Birthday

Jan's got a new family member, so naturally she's stitching something for him.  Her project is one of Kathy Rees' "Holiday Delights" charts.  Jan modified it somewhat to suit her.  It's really cute, just like its new owner.

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2022/10/06/a-quick-project/

If you aren't familiar with Kathy Rees' designs, here is her website.  The link is to her series of Holiday Delights.

https://needledelights.com/product-category/holiday-delights/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright October 7, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Lois Kershener's "Circles"

Melita's ANG Chapter is stitching the 2008 Stitch of the Month project from the ANG website.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2022/10/06/ang-stitch-of-the-month-2008-circles-by-lois-kershner/

This is a Lois Kershener design and Melita's blog has plenty of tips for stitching it if you want to do it yourself.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2022/11/16/ang-stitch-of-the-month-2008-circles-by-lois-kershner-2/

Melita's done and made up as a basket lid. Note she is using different colors and threads than the alternatives Lois Kershener listed.  

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2023/12/08/ang-stitch-of-the-month-2008-circles-by-lois-kershner-stitched-and-finished/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright October 7, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Another Needlepoint Put Down

Brenda has found another article trashing needlepoint as home decor.

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2022/10/october-5-2022-well-this-was-funny-but.html

You can click on the title Brenda posted to read the whole ridiculous thing, or just go straight here.

https://discover.alot.com/article/vertical/slideshow/home-decor-that-just-screams-granny-chic/19078/8?camp_id=163475&utm_campaign=163475&utm_term=v&utm_content=Dynamic%20Ad%20-%2023851352901880772&utm_source=fb&utm_medium=DYN%20-%20Copy&fbclid=IwAR03FaEfpLeQrxlnjHQmJLl5rPCP4x361iNRqLCjSnT5YmgTyBeI4_Oi9fI

Personally, I think you should decorate your house with whatever makes you happy.  Who cares if you are trendy or not?

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© Copyright October 5, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.