Now I've Seen Everything

File this in the Now I've Seen Everything Department-stitched pet dishes!  It is actually a clever and useful idea.
http://ridgewoodneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2011/03/pet-dishes.html

Ridgewood also stocks Boots Bailey's small suede bags.  These are first rate in quality and a quick self-finishing project.
http://ridgewoodneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2011/03/suede-cosmetic-bags.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

Reviews and New Looks

Sandra Arthur's Shapes of Needlepoint is a new book that focuses on finding stitches to fit certain shapes.  As you know, I often choose stitches that mimic the shape that I need to fill.  Sandra's book is an organized way to make this happen and has the nice touch of helping you resize a stitch to fit inside the space available. Here's Janet Perry's review of the book.
http://www.nuts-about-needlepoint.com/shapes-of-needlepoint-book-review

Orna Willis has revamped her blog to match the new direction she is taking her stitching.  Stay tuned.
http://ornadesign.blogspot.com/2011/02/adorn-is-word-i-was-looking-for-all.html

Weeks Dye Works has also redone their website.  Now there are links to free charts using their threads and a place to download a PDF list of their best-selling colors.
http://www.weeksdyeworks.com/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

Melita's Woodlawn Report

Melita is the first to write about her trip to see the Woodlawn Plantation needlework exhibit.  And she won a ribbon!
http://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2011/03/06/sun-flower-wins-a-3rd-place-ribbon-at-woodlawn/

http://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2011/03/07/woodlawn-roadtrip-2011/

For those who are about to ask, yes, I made my annual trip to Woodlawn over the weekend.  I'm not sure when I'll have it written up, but stay tuned....

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Easter Eggs and Monthly Clubs

Pocket Full of Stitches has gathered the biggest collection of Easter egg canvases on their blog that I've ever seen.  If you think you might want to stitch a spring egg one day, take a gander at this.
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2011/03/egg-cellent-egg-day.html

March 1st they posted photographs of their newest monthly club, a Kelly Clark exclusive peppermint stick club.  Stitch candy topped by bows starting next June with this club.
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2011/03/introducing.html

More pictures!
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2011/03/candy-sticks-in-progress.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

Can You Identify The Designer?

Ok, I've got a mystery for you guys.  Can anyone identify the designer of this painted canvas?  Hopefully you don't have to have a Facebook account to see this red foo dog design....
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=74158139435&set=a.34745844435.48574.34743604435&theater

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