BREAKING NEWS: Fireside Stitchery is Being Sold UPDATED

Fireside Stitchery just announced on Facebook that the store is being sold.  

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1266321597520159&set=a.853803098772013

It is a great shop under the current owners but everyone deserves a fun and healthy retirement.  I wish Maria and Judy many happy years with their feet up and the new owner a great time keeping Fireside going.

UPDATE:  The new owner is Lynn Upchurch.  A more just down the road to a new location is planned but right now the thread inventory is being built.  Good luck, Lynn!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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© Copyright May 20, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

To Ply or Not to Ply?

Needlepoint.com's latest blog posting considers the question of plying threads.

https://needlepoint.com/blogs/needlepoint-know-how/to-ply-or-not-to-ply

You may want to bookmark their "Thread Tips" article as it recommends the number of plies or strands to be used on either 13 or 18 count canvas.  Please note that this will vary according to your stitch tension, the stitch you are using, and the look you want.  It pays to do some testing in the margins of your canvas first.  That's really the only way you will be certain that you use the number of plies or strands that will work for your situation.

https://needlepoint.com/pages/tips-tricks

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright April 25, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Ridgewood's Stitch Suggestions

I finally managed to sign up for Ridgewood Needlepoint's blog on my blog reader.  (I am not a tech wizard!).  I rediscovered their New Stitch Monday feature.  It's fabulous, with recent stitch suggestions from Stephanie Dresher-Mandelbaum for sand, water, flowers, etc.  

https://ridgewoodneedlepoint.com/category/new-stitch-monday/

It's a great resource!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright April 25, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Finishing Kit for All Those Leaves (and More)

The latest newsletter from NJNA is here and it's full of fun stuff.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2023/04/22/whats-happening-at-njna-4-22-23/

The first standout bit of information for me are the fact that Stitched Up Needlework is selling finishing kits for Needlepoint Now's "Layers of Leaves."  The kit has enough supplies to finish 10 leaves.  The newsletter gives contact information as Stitched Up Needlework's website isn't working yet.  They are a brand new shop in California.

I also love the Tip of the Month--add a length of each thread you use to the bottom of your project so you have what you need to finish a missed stitch.  

It's a fun read, as always!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright April 23, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Nashville Needlepointer Talks Counting Out A Design Copy

Instagram's Nashville Needlepointer talks about copying painted needlepoint designs by counting them out.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CrTwnQ1JURU/

Some simpler designs can be copied onto blank canvas, but remember--this violates copyright and is illegal.  That's why a designer got a cease and desist letter recently from Chanel--the designer copied their logos, perfume bottles, etc. without permission.

This can land you in all sorts of legal trouble.  Besides, it is stealing.  You really don't want to do this.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright April 22, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.