A Free Summertime Design from EyeCandy

Ada Hayden of Eye Candy has released a free summery design for your poolside stitching.

http://eyecandyneedleart.blogspot.com/2023/06/time-for-eyecandys-summer-freebie.html

Here's a direct link to the chart which is designed as a 5x7 purse insert.  You'll need 10 mm sequins and a few 5mm ones for the edges.

https://www.eyecandyneedleart.com/downloads/InitialPurseInsert.pdf

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 7, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Tony's On Break

Tony Minieri Designs just posted Tony himself is taking a short break to have a hip replacement next Monday, July 10.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=647426707411308&set=a.406238428196805

Hopefully he does his rehab faithfully and is back on his normal teaching schedule soon!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright July 5, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

What Would Suzie Do?

Suzie Vallerie of Enriched Stitch has started a new feature on the shop's Instagram account called What Would Suzie Do?   Suzie shows off three or more canvases, outlines the main stitches she recommends in the stitch guides she's writing for them, and shows the threads she is going to recommend. Sometimes she even shows off pillow fabric and trim ideas. It's a great way to preview a stitch guide to see what stitches and threads are going to be used so you have a general idea if that is something you would want to stitch.  The What Would Suzie Do? postings appear each Wednesday and they are Instagram only.

https://www.instagram.com/enrichedstitch/

You can browse all the kits that Suzie's assembled on the Enriched Stitch WWSD page.  You can order just the canvas and guide or also pick up the thread and embellishments, too.

https://enrichedstitch.myshopify.com/collections/featured-on-instagram

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 29, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved

Breaking News: JJ Needlepoint Designs

Congratulations to Jane and Jennifer for their brand new website, JJ Needlepoint Designs!

https://jjneedlepointdesigns.com/

Jane recently retired from owning Two's Company in South Carolina.  Now she and her daughter Jennifer have started a wholesale needlepoint business, with Jane's wonderful series and customer work available for your favorite shop to order.  DO NOT miss her cats and dogs of the month.  These are classics!  You can see them under the "Standup Series" drop down menu.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright July 1, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Liz Goodrick-Dillon Has Died

A friend just posted to Instagram that Liz Goodrick-Dillon died in June.  Liz is the genius behind Tapestry Tent, which is now part of the Susan Roberts family of designs.

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/elizabeth-goodrick-dillon-obituary?id=52283849

Her work was beautiful so I am glad Susan Roberts will continue to sell her work. I'm also glad that her daughter Ashley Dillon-Davis designs for Susan Roberts, too.  The legacy lives on.

My sympathies to Liz's family and friends.  She was a great talent.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright July 4, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.