Be Nice to the New Guy

Donna reminds us that our comfortable guild full of old friends may not be welcoming to new stitchers.  Remember this, ok?
http://majtravaux.blogspot.com/2011/11/guilds.html


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Be Good to Your Body, Stitchers

Last week I posted a new link in the right hand column under the "Yoga For Stitchers" section.  It joins the two links to Barbara Bergsten's column for relaxation and stretching exercises.  This link which I've called Hand and Wrist Exercises is actually more than that.  It gives you a great deal of information about proper ergonomics for those who use a computer a lot.  There are specialized tips for those who have arthritis, too.
http://onecoolsitebloggingtips.com/2011/10/16/hand-and-wrist-exercises-for-bloggers/

We don't realize how much we use our bodies until they protest.  Take good care of your body so that surgery or a break from stitching isn't in your future.


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

With Cunning Needle

Winterthur's two-day symposium in historical needlework is happening right now. (Actually it was happening when I wrote this but is over now.)  Luckily for those of us who can't visit Hope The Famous Reproduction Jacket or attend the events, folks are talking about it as they attend. I am very appreciative of their efforts and I know you'll enjoy seeing what they saw.  Here's a lovely summary and background of the event.
http://stitchingfoolishness.blogspot.com/2011/10/winterthur-prequel.html

http://stitchingfoolishness.blogspot.com/2011/10/winterthur-day-one.html

http://stitchingfoolishness.blogspot.com/2011/10/winterthur-day-two.html

Susan is taking us along, step by step.  Love those photographs!
http://plays-with-needles.blogspot.com/2011/10/with-cunning-needle-red-carpet-event.html

http://plays-with-needles.blogspot.com/2011/10/inspiration-on-exhibit-at-winterthur.html


I hope this is only the first step in exploring our stitching heritage better.  It's not just quilts and samplers, you know.


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

The Needle Book

Mary Corbet just did a review of a book I've heard of but never seen--The Needle Index by the Quail Valley Chapter of EGA.  It is all about needles and looks like a great book for those who want help picking just the right needle for a project.  Mary even links to information about getting a copy for yourself.  I have a little tool box for my scissors and magnets and laying tools that has a needle sizer in the lid but if you aren't lucky like me, this little book will help you figure out needles in the most clever way imaginable.
http://www.needlenthread.com/2011/10/which-needle.html


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Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

The Casketeers Are Coming to a Neighborhood Near You

Tricia Nguyen has just announced her next reproduction stitching class, The Cabinet of Curiosities, which will start in the Spring of 2012.  Apparently there will be a second class because already interest is so high.
http://www.thistle-threads.com/teaching/projects/onlineclasses/casket/casket_registration.html


Lovers of reproduction stitching and historic needlework are going wild!
http://stitchingfoolishness.blogspot.com/2011/11/carolina-casket-stitchers.html


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