If You Have A Dog...

...you will want to check this out.
http://stitchplaywithneedlepointtooltime.blogspot.com/2012/02/dog-leash-holder-by-lisa-krause.html

Lisa Krause makes a lot of custom frames for Maggie and Ewe and Eye designs.  (Maggie distributes Ewe and Eye.)  You can see a selection of them on the Needlepoint Tool Time website as well as her new game board.
http://www.needlepointtooltime.com/

Speaking of dogs, I just discovered very nice dog portraits by Kirk and Hamilton.
The bulldog is my favorite.
http://www.needlepoint.com/all-canvases/animals/cats-dogs/british-bulldog.html

However, the Airedale is very regal, and...
http://www.needlepoint.com/airedale-terrier.html

...the Jack Russell and the Dalmation puppy are darling.
http://www.needlepoint.com/all-canvases/animals/cats-dogs/jack-russell.html

http://www.needlepoint.com/all-canvases/animals/cats-dogs/dalmatian.html

Most Kirk and Hamilton dogs I'm familiar with are stylized and humorous.  Like this--
http://www.needlepoint.com/all-canvases/animals/cats-dogs/black-labrador-xmas-circle.html

I'm glad to see them branching out their style a bit.

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

Needlepoint Baseball Caps

If Peggi from Tapestry Fair hadn't seen this article and mentioned it to the Facebook Needlepoint Group, I would have had no idea that needlepointed baseball caps existed.
http://articles.boston.com/2012-02-07/arts/31036596_1_needlepoint-hats-fashion-statement

Here's their website.  Good luck to the siblings in bringing Cape Cod style to heads everywhere!  And thank you, Peggi.
http://www.harding-lane.com/


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

Cleaning Antique Fabrics

While reading the Washington Post online, I stumbled across a link to this fabulous article on cleaning antique quilts. Many of the tips will apply to any type of fabric although the article is written with quilts in mind.
http://www.hartcottagequilts.com/quiltcare.htm


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

Slide Show Preferences

Here's another poll, this one about the two slide shows I posted this morning. As I mentioned, the free software that I used for slide shows has been purchased by Google, which is shutting it down early next month, so I have to find other software to use. It has to be a) free, b) store the photos somewhere else than a Google account since my Google account photo storage for Blog isn't limitless and c) be something all Blog visitors can use.


I came up with two choices:  Smilebox (that's the slide show with the lovely graphics that is embedded in the posting) and Picassa (which is the one with the URL you click to go see the slide show elsewhere).  I just posted a poll asking which you prefer.  Each has its pros and cons but I am interested in which you like best.  So tell me what you think, please!

Note that the Smilebox graphics hide some of the canvases and the ULR slide show doesn't. Does that make a difference to you?


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

End of an Era

Looks like the JCA Crafts company is closing its doors. They are the source for Paternayan wool as well as many needlepoint kits.
http://www.kelsea.ca/2012/02/10/paternayan-jca-kits/

It's a sad end.  Nothing in my opinion is better for upholstery and rugs than Paternayan wool.  However, there is nothing on their website so perhaps the news is wrong.  I hope so!
http://www.jcacrafts.com/contact/index.php


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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com