Watch Marie Barber Paint

If you are a fan of Colors of Praise, you can see Marie Barber (the artist behind the line), paint a huge one-of-a-kind needlepoint canvas.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C3aWgaSLmfy/

It is an amazing design.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright February 17, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

New Sampler Thread Kits

Colour Complements is releasing new Sampler Thread Kits for Spring 2024.  Each selection includes a rayon metallic, a silk perle, two skeins of size 5 perle cotton, one skein of size 8 perle cotton, and a skein of floss, all dyed in CC's beautiful color range and chosen because the various colors work well together.  If you struggle to pull together color combinations or you are a threadaholic who just wants to try out new threads and colors, this is a $20 well spent.

https://colourcomplements.com/product-category/embroidery-sampler-thread-kits

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 4, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Queen Anne Stitches Closing UPDATED

Heidi at Queen Anne Stitches just learned the building the shop's occupied for over twenty-five years has sold. They have thirty days to move out.  The shop will be closed this week as they process the news and try to plan, then the shop will reopen April 17-21 for their last week.  

After that, it's hard to say, California real estate being what it is.  Wish them luck finding a new space fast! 

UPDATE:  Heidi and her husband are settled in their new house and his catering business has relocated.  She's finally decided that she will retire instead of reopening Queen Anne Stitches.   I'm sorry to hear this but everyone deserves a wonderful retirement.  Have fun, Heidi!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright April 9, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Melita Experiments with Skipping Stitches

Melita's been experimenting with skip tent and skip basketweave using overdyed thread, trying to see which stitch results in less streaky color.  It's quite interesting and now she has a drinks coaster to use to boot.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2024/03/02/manipulating-overdyed-threads/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 3, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

New Canvas Totes and Wristlets from Planet Earth

Planet Earth has two new canvas products:  a tote bag with removable shoulder strap and a wristlet.  You can see the five wristlet colors here-

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3-z-xuLHWh/

You can see the two colors of the tote bag here and look at the removable strap and the inside fabric and pockets here--

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3-ymIEru_k/

These are brand new so your shop may not have them in stock yet.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 2, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.