Newsletters and More

The Needle House's latest newsletter is ready for viewing. It's full of news of their Winter sale, of next year's trunk shows and classes, and a book review.
http://www.theneedlehouse.com/jm/images/newsletters/winter_2012_web.pdf

Peacock Alley's e-newsletter isn't online but it is chock full of news. First of all, their Halloween, Thanksgiving, and fall themed canvases are on sale at twenty-five percent off through the end of December.  They are also putting their remaining Medici and Paternayan wool on sale since Medici is no longer available and Paternayan is so hard to get now.  If you love these two wools, email them for pricing and available colors.  Peacock Alley is going to stock Waverly Wool now that Paternayan is so hard to get and will be able to convert colors for you if necessary.
http://www.peacockalleyneedlepoint.com/Peacock_Alley_Needlepoint/Sale%21_Sale%21_Sale%21.html

Amy Bunger's newsletter is up on her website.  She's updated her stitch guide catalogue, has news about the Tony Minieri DVD set she's doing on proper technique, and has information about her twenty-five percent end of year sale, too.
http://www.amybunger.com/current_enewsletters.html

The December Needle Works newsletter is available, too.  It showcases Kelly Clark's designs which are the basis of several classes and clubs at the shop but there is a lot more going on at the shop than just those pieces.  You'll have a great time exploring it all at the link below.
http://theneedleworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/201112newsletter.pdf


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

Sheena's Got Magnet Fever

Sheena is showing off her magnet collection. I just love the little magnets to park my needles on my canvas, and I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who collects them. It's fun to switch magnets when you start a new project, too, especially if you manage to match the magnet to the theme of the current piece.
http://sheenassweetstitches.com/?p=171#comment-295

While we are talking magnets, shops can order magnets with their logos.  It's a lovely why to remember that fabulous shop you love visiting on holiday--or every day.
http://fobfriends.blogspot.com/2011/11/shop-logo-custom-magnets.html

However, not everyone is a magnet lover.  If you want something to coordinate with your canvas but don't use magnets, how about a tiny tin for your needles?
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2011/12/needle-sliders.html


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

ThreadworX Publishes

ThreadworX has just announced the publication of two little Thread Candy Studio books for your stitching pleasure.  One is a journal for listing your projects, threads, stitch guides, etc.  It is small and portable, great for dropping in your purse before you had to the shops for some Stash Enhancement Experience.  Think of it as a cross between a memory book and an inventory.
http://www.threadworx.typepad.com/the-needleworx-journal/2011/11/new-products-great-gifts.html

The second book seems to be geared towards needlepointers who are just sticking their toe into the deep and exciting waters of painted canvas embellishment.  It diagrams the basic fancy stitches that we use over and over again, and includes a few tips for the less experienced stitcher.  You can read more about both books and see a sample page at this link.
http://www.threadcandystudio.com/product_2.html

Actually, the pair might be the perfect stocking stuffer for that friend or relative you are teaching to needlepoint.


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

Thread Inventory Spreadsheets

Three different folks have thread inventories online for stitchers to use to keep track of what threads they have in their person stashes.  The first site is a collaboration between Linda K. Reinmiller and Susan Johnson.  Linda has a series of thread brand inventory spreadsheets in Excel plus links to Susan's Google Documents spreadsheets on her teaching website.  Here is where you can find it. Note that Linda is constantly working on updating and adding information.  When new lists or updated lists are available, she posts a notice on the ANG email list.
http://www.lkreinmiller.com/thread-inventories.html

The last set of inventory sheets are courtesy of Needle Artworks which has maintained this since the late Jennifer Ashley Taylor set up the site until now under Ruth Schmuff's new ownership.  The pages are meant to be printed out and kept in a notebook.
http://www.needleartworks.com/thread/cmpnylist.htm

Many thanks to these wonderful people who help us keep up with the threads we have put away for the next great project!


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

Add Pliers to Your Beading Kit

No, I'm not going to explain the title. Go read what the article says.  Thanks for the tip, Vicky!
http://mostlyneedlepoint.com/11/21/a-little-beading-lesson-on-mr-crow/


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