A Blank Canvas....

Hillside Needle Arts in Stevenson, Maryland has started a series of blog entries about choosing threads and stitches for a painted canvas.  The first posting is the introduction to the series.  I'll update this article as more is written.

https://www.hillsideneedlearts.com/thoughts/ablankcanvas

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright November 14, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Books are Magic

Stitched Up Needleworks in Morgan Hill, California has a fun exclusive canvas for book lovers from Kristen Portra Walker they are offering as a kit.  

https://mailchi.mp/stitchedupneedleworks/its-magic-6249346?e=07414d94b0

It looks like the books are available in six colors:  purple, aqua, green, blue, orange and lavender.  It also appears that threads and beads are included in the kit.  There are no details on the shop website but you can contact them to learn more.

https://stitchedupneedleworks.com/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright November 14, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Village Needlepoint of Irvington

Thanks to Ada Hayden of Eye Candy, I've discovered a new needlepoint shop in Virginia-Village Needlepoint of Irvington.

https://www.villageneedlepointofirvington.com/the-boutique

The shop itself isn't new but it's new to me.  It's located east of Richmond, VA and northeast of Williamsburg on the Chesapeake Bay in a renovated small cottage.  If you want a nice vacation spot for next summer, Irvington's worth checking out.  Combine the water views with needlepoint, and it's perfect!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright November 14, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Favorite Square Stitches

Needlepoint.com just posted about their favorite square stitches.

https://needlepoint.com/blogs/needlepoint-know-how/favorite-needlepoint-stitches-for-squares

Square or rectangular stitches look great on buildings, sidewalks, paths and roads.  They also make great borders and lovely backgrounds, especially if you use silks and lay the stitches carefully for maximum shine.  They even work well for clothing, especially if you have a decorative hem or cuffs to stitch on a large Santa or a wicked witch.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright November 14, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Tool Organizer

Sue won November's Smart Cookie Award with her repurposing of a travel cosmetics bag into a organizer for her needlepoint essentials.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10224369389687368&set=gm.6796985910378509&idorvanity=108537025890131

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.