I love looking at photos of finished pieces. I get ideas for my own finishing, I get to see designs I didn't know existed, and I am always amazed by the talented stitchers who live among us. Nimble Needle in Atlanta has put up a lovely Gallery of finished pieces for us to browse this morning. I recommend you click on the first thumbnail, then use the Next button to stroll through the larger photographs.
http://www.atlantanimbleneedle.com/gallery.html
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Pepita Poses the Question
If it were me, I'd make it into a pillow while immediately starting her on Project #2. How would you handle something like this?
http://needlepointofview.com/2012/01/18/give-the-kid-her-pillow/
Many thanks to Pepita for the thought-provoking link.
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
http://needlepointofview.com/2012/01/18/give-the-kid-her-pillow/
Many thanks to Pepita for the thought-provoking link.
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
The Embroidered Box
Labels:
boxes,
Thistle Threads,
Tricia Nguyen
Have you seen the fancy covered boxes of the 17th Century here and there?
Tricia Nguyen is talking about the work that went into her reproduction casket class on her blog. There are only four short entries so far, so it'll be easy for you to catch up on the story and then bookmark the site to see how a casket class was born and gain insights into these wonderful boxes made and then decorated with all kinds of embroidery 400 years ago.
http://thistle-threads.com/blog/
Want to see some embroidered caskets? Choose a link from this list and click.
http://www.larsdatter.com/embroidered-caskets.htm
Here's a bit about the Cabinet of Curiosities Class, which is sadly full. I believe there is a sign up sheet for a second class, assuming that Tricia can get all the materials again.
http://www.thistle-threads.com/teaching/projects/onlineclasses/casket/casket_registration.html
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
Tricia Nguyen is talking about the work that went into her reproduction casket class on her blog. There are only four short entries so far, so it'll be easy for you to catch up on the story and then bookmark the site to see how a casket class was born and gain insights into these wonderful boxes made and then decorated with all kinds of embroidery 400 years ago.
http://thistle-threads.com/blog/
Want to see some embroidered caskets? Choose a link from this list and click.
http://www.larsdatter.com/embroidered-caskets.htm
Here's a bit about the Cabinet of Curiosities Class, which is sadly full. I believe there is a sign up sheet for a second class, assuming that Tricia can get all the materials again.
http://www.thistle-threads.com/teaching/projects/onlineclasses/casket/casket_registration.html
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
Janet Perry's 2012 Cyberclass
Labels:
books,
color,
cyberclasses,
Janet Perry
Janet has announced her cyber class for this year. It's all about color, baby! The class starts in March, so you have some time to look at the class description and...
http://www.nuts-about-needlepoint.com/2012-needlepoint-club-color-through-the-ages
...ponder the colors.
http://www.nuts-about-needlepoint.com/color-through-the-ages-sneak-peek
Janet's also planning a new book.
http://www.nuts-about-needlepoint.com/whats-your-needlepoint-question-book-sneak-peek
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
http://www.nuts-about-needlepoint.com/2012-needlepoint-club-color-through-the-ages
...ponder the colors.
http://www.nuts-about-needlepoint.com/color-through-the-ages-sneak-peek
Janet's also planning a new book.
http://www.nuts-about-needlepoint.com/whats-your-needlepoint-question-book-sneak-peek
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
Saturday, February 11, 2012
TNNA News: On the Website
Now that the biggest trade show of the year is over and designers are home, unpacked and have the first rush of orders out the door, they are updating their websites. Jelly Bean Stock has added a lot of lovely floral designs as well as some really funny pieces. They usually do movie references, too. This time they mention "When Harry Met Sally."
http://www.jellybeanstock.com/whatsnew.html
HP Designs has also updated their websites. The new barn animal canvases are totally unique but of course they have new wonderful Asian-themed designs and fabulous wild animals.
http://hpneedlepoint.com/NEW2011-2012.html
Patt and Lee have updated their PJs and Chocolate (these are their painted canvases) pages with new animal canvas, many of which are HILARIOUS.
http://www.pattandleedesigns.com/2012_new_designs_--_animals
Maggie's also updated her website with new fun, colorful pieces.
http://www.maggieco.com/html/drill.php?category=7
Barbara Russell hasn't updated her website yet but Nimble Needle has photos and information about some of her newest designs.
http://thenimbleneedle.blogspot.com/2012/02/tnna-phoenix-2012-introductions-from.html
Needle Nicely is getting in new Eye Candy and Trubey pieces.
http://needlenicely.blogspot.com/2012/02/special-visit-and-some-canvases.html
PFOS has a few new Zecca and Kathy Schenkel canvases now to view before their websites are updated. They also have new Alice Peterson, Little Shoppe, Susan Roberts and Barbara Bergsten designs to see. Hurrah! Don't you just love seeing the newest canvases?
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2012/02/new-zecca-and-ks-designs.html
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2012/02/more-new-canvases.html
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
http://www.jellybeanstock.com/whatsnew.html
HP Designs has also updated their websites. The new barn animal canvases are totally unique but of course they have new wonderful Asian-themed designs and fabulous wild animals.
http://hpneedlepoint.com/NEW2011-2012.html
Patt and Lee have updated their PJs and Chocolate (these are their painted canvases) pages with new animal canvas, many of which are HILARIOUS.
http://www.pattandleedesigns.com/2012_new_designs_--_animals
Maggie's also updated her website with new fun, colorful pieces.
http://www.maggieco.com/html/drill.php?category=7
Barbara Russell hasn't updated her website yet but Nimble Needle has photos and information about some of her newest designs.
http://thenimbleneedle.blogspot.com/2012/02/tnna-phoenix-2012-introductions-from.html
Needle Nicely is getting in new Eye Candy and Trubey pieces.
http://needlenicely.blogspot.com/2012/02/special-visit-and-some-canvases.html
PFOS has a few new Zecca and Kathy Schenkel canvases now to view before their websites are updated. They also have new Alice Peterson, Little Shoppe, Susan Roberts and Barbara Bergsten designs to see. Hurrah! Don't you just love seeing the newest canvases?
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2012/02/new-zecca-and-ks-designs.html
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2012/02/more-new-canvases.html
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
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