Introducing Gingham Stitchery's Kate Woodward

Gingham Stitchery is doing short interviews on Instagram to introduce their designers and tell us a bit about the inspiration behind their designs.  First up is Kate Woodward.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CtrV0FfvKB7/

You can see Kate's designs on the Gingham Stitchery website.

https://theginghamstitchery.com/

(And if you want a sneak peak at more designs, check out her Instagram.)

https://www.instagram.com/kateawoodward/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

Penny Linn Introduces Acrylic Self-Finishing Coasters UPDATED

Penny Linn Designs is adding 4 inch round and 4x4 square acrylic self finishing coasters with magnetic closures for your ornaments.

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

These won't be available until July 18 but I thought you'd enjoy learning more about them.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CuvCuy2sxAa/

Larger and more expensive sizes and styles are planned.  

UPDATE:  More sizes and shapes are now available.

https://pennylinndesigns.com/collections/self-finishing

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright July 16, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Rittenhouse Has New Owners

Rittenhouse has new owners!  Stephen and Russell still have a minority ownership in their baby but three new folks are taking over the business with exciting plans for the future.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CusDxkFJjn9/?img_index=1

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright July 16, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Two Monogram Alphabets from Amy Bunger

Somehow I totally missed the fact that Amy Bunger has created two monogram alphabet charts.

https://www.amysgoldenstrand.com/store/p3629/Interwoven_Alphabet_Chart_Pack.html

These diagrams show you how to interweave letters to create your own personalized monogram.  One alphabet has letters than are 30 threads high while the other is only 20 threads high.  

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 18, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Tracy Franklin Interview

Textile Artist has a wonderful interview with the British embroiderer Tracy Franklin.

https://www.textileartist.org/tracy-a-franklin-a-break-with-tradition/

I first noticed Tracy through her goldwork but she does crewel, pulled work and many other types of embroidery which you can see on her website.

https://www.tracyafranklin.com/

If you want to read more about Tracy and her embroidery, this older article from Piecework magazine may be of interest.

https://pieceworkmagazine.com/postcard-from-scotland-durham-cathedral-a-conversation-with-embroiderer-tracy-a-franklin/

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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