A Unique Voice

For me needlepoint is an escape, an adventure, and a way to expresses and increase my creative voice. I think I've found a blog that expresses my feelings much better than I ever could.  Let me introduce Jean Phillips, writer and stitcher.
http://lovingstitches.typepad.com/a-needlepoint-journal-abo/

I deliberately didn't comment on Jean's blog. My statement to her is going to be all the friends I am sending her way this morning.  Surprise, Jean!  Bet you didn't know you say all the things I feel but can't articulate....


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

A Gift of Frank UPDATED

This story of a memorial piece is from the Queen of Bargello, Althea DeBrul.  Many of the pieces you see at needlework exhibits have wonderful stories behind them.  After all, we just saw the years of thought and planning that went into The Fishing Lady yesterday.   Think of the wonderful gift of Frank that was born at Callaway and returned there to win a ribbon.
http://bargelloneedlepoint.com/stitching-frank-lloyd-wright-in-bargello-needlepoint/

UPDATE: Another wonderful Frank Lloyd Wright adaptation, this time from a card.
http://bargelloneedlepoint.com/another-wright-inspired-bargello-needlepoint-treasure/


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

Searching for Petei

Petei's sudden retirement due to health reasons has left shops scrambling to fill open orders and people who collect various Petei series high and dry. I've already seen several cries for help.  If you happen to have one of these missing items, how about helping these folks out?
http://ridgewoodneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2012/05/i-am-posting-this-blog-with-request-for.html

http://www.nuts-about-needlepoint.com/looking-for-petei


If you are hunting for a certain Petei canvas to complete a series, where do you look?  The correct answer is EVERYWHERE.  Online shops often only have a select few canvases on their websites, and those that are shown are often out of date with sold items not removed.  But here are places to start, if you remember that there are no guarantees.
http://www.topdrawer-needlepoint.com/canvases/index.cgi?Field=category&Key=One-is-not-enough&Sort=title&disp=thumbs&ptitle=When%20One%20is%20Not%20Enough

http://www.annieandco.com/search?q=petei

Needle Nicely has posted photos of a series of Petei canvases they have in the shop on their blog.  Remember, many of these may have sold since these articles were posted.
http://www.needlenicely.blogspot.com/2012/05/petei-retirement.html

http://www.needlenicely.blogspot.com/2012/05/more-petei.html

http://www.needlenicely.blogspot.com/2012/05/even-more-petei.html

UPDATE:  More Petei canvases, including fairies and stockings, from Needle Nicely.
http://needlenicely.blogspot.com/2012/05/much-more-petei.html

The French Knot in Texas did a lot of Petei Santas with stitch guides over the years.  They may have a Santa or two in stock still.
http://www.thefrenchknot.com/x-petei.htm

Bristly Thistle has some Santas as well.  UPDATE:  Bristly Thistle is now completely sold out of their Petei canvases.  Sorry.
http://www.bristlythistle.com/petei.html

OId World Designs also did several series of Petei designs, mostly in the Children of the World set if I remember correctly.  A few may still be lurking in their stockroom although none are pictured on their website.
http://www.oldworlddesigns.com/

Needlenook of La Jolla had a dozen Petei canvases on their website last weekend but they have all vanished now.  I don't know if it is a website problem, or if they all sold, but you can always ask.
http://www.needlenook.com/

ANOTHER UPDATE: Silly me, I forgot about Canvases Be Gone.  Use the search box at the upper right to enter "Petei" to see what canvases are available.  If you have Peteis available on your website or in your shop, please let me know either by emailing me at chilly hollowat hot maildot com or by adding a comment below.  Thanks for the reminder, Dale!
http://www.canvasesbegone.com/

Of course eBay is also a good place to hunt, but remember, you are not the only person looking for that last Alice in Wonderland piece.  It is likely that you'll have to pay a higher price than you are used to for a Petei canvas to complete your set.

The best advice I can give you is to check at your local shop first.  They won't be able to order a Petei canvas for you, but if they have some in stock, you may get lucky.  Anyone who can travel should also check each local needlework shop they visit, just in case. Hopefully online shops will continue to highlight any Petei canvases they have so that folks can pick up the few they wanted.


FINAL UPDATE? PFOS lists all their remaining Petei stock.
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2012/05/remaining-petei-inventory.html

Good luck to all the Petei fans out there!


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

Peacocks Class

If you happen to be in the Baltimore area next weekend, maybe you can take the Peacocks class that Orna Willis is going to teach at Bedecked and Beaddazzled.  These are stylized peacocks and there is a choice of colors to play with.  Click on the photos to see enlargements so you can take careful note of the background colors and how they highlight the colors of the peacocks.  Orna Willis knows color and pattern and this is going to be a very fun class.
http://ornadesign.blogspot.com/2012/05/peacocks.html


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

You Don't See This Every Day

I don't believe I've ever seen a canvas of a House of Ill Repute before!
http://ridgewoodneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2012/05/any-you-thought-yesterdays-canvas-was.html

There are auctions on eBay right now of a Mr. and Mrs. Santa set being sold separately.  They are each naked except for a strategically placed Santa's hat.  If you are interested, search for Patti Mann Santa Claus.  That should turn up both items.

Yes, there is a needlepoint canvas for every taste, even if you are feeling slightly risque this morning.


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