RSN's Stitch Bank Book

The Royal School of Needlework in England has published a book based on their RSN Stitch Bank, an online database of what they call "essential embroidery stitches."  

https://royal-needlework.org.uk/rsn-stitch-bank-200-essential-embroidery-stitches/?utm_source=RSN+ENewsletter&utm_campaign=e7a3917a82-OCTOBER_2024_ENEWS_NONFRIENDS&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-88d5c09590-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&mc_cid=e7a3917a82&mc_eid=5e1a81057a

The database (link below) currently has 450 stitches in it.  The book covers 200 of these.  

https://rsnstitchbank.org/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright September 29, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The PFOS Ornament Exchange 2024

Every year Pocket Full of Stitches in Texas has an ornament exchange among the staff.  

http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2024/12/earlier-this-week-pfos-girls-met-for.html

It's always great to see what this legendary shop* comes up with!

*I'm pretty sure they originated the monthly clubs so many shops offer now.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright December 22, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Needlepoint Dads Are Moving (and Having a Sale)

In late December 2024, the Needlepoint Dads will close their website and move their designs to an Etsy shop.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/8870283966382016/

https://www.instagram.com/p/DD6_o7qxylO/?img_index=1

Until they close down the website, their charts are on sale at 40% off.

https://www.needlepointdads.com/

As soon as I have their new address, I'll update this article--and here it is for New Year's!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/NeedlepointDads

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright December 22, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

How to Ruche Wired Ribbon: The Movie

Chaparral demonstrates how to ruche wired ribbon for use on a canvas.  It's surprisingly easy but be warned--don't use your embroidery scissors to cut the thin wire.  That will dull your scissors very quickly.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C_85hqmviNz/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright September 16, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Alternating Continental Done Two Ways

Melita Glavin has been working on alternating continental diagrams for ANG and noticed the difference in the look as she stitched samples.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2024/09/13/alternating-continental/

One way shows the thread in the middle of the diamonds you stitch and one way doesn't.  

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright September 14, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.