Cutting Purl the Easy Way

Since we are talking tips today, here's a great way to cut your metallic threads to the correct length every time.
http://www.theunbrokenthread.com/blog/2012/06/02/a-solution-for-cutting-gold/


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

Color and Stitch Ideas

Recently I've found lots of ideas for color and stitches for canvases. File these away under Great Ideas Bookmarks for those times when you are stumped. First up, Sheena teases us with the stitches she's using on her new (but secret) stitching project.
http://sheenassweetstitches.com/a-new-mystery-stitch-begins/2012/01/sample-post/

ABS Designs shows off the same design in two different color schemes, highlighting how just the right color brings a design to life.
http://thecapestitcher.blogspot.com/2012/06/what-difference-color-makes.html

NeedlePaint has ideas for cat and dog fur.
http://designneedlepointkits.com/2012/06/01/texture-stitches-for-dog-and-cat-needlepoint-kits/

Needle Works' June newsletter has great ideas for a border.
http://theneedleworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/201206newsletter.pdf


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

AmyBear's Rendenous

Folks on the ANG email list were talking this morning about AmyBear's latest design Rendevous.  This design blends elements from her very popular Romance and Rhapsody charts into something different.  You can see the new pattern on AmyBear's updated website.  A video featuring Rendevous is on the home page, or you can look at the lists of her patterns to see how it looks when finished.
http://www.berks.com/amybear/index.htm

If you have a little time, I'd encourage you to explore the site.  There are other videos that show in detail how AmyBear's designs are stitched and give you a good idea of the instruction booklets she sells.   I had a fun morning getting to know AmyBear and enjoying the eye candy.


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

Breaking News

Orna Willis' son-in-law just won eight Tony awards as the producer of Once!
http://ornadesign.blogspot.com/2012/06/congratulations-to-orin.html

http://www.oncemusical.com/


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

All Aboard!

For those who love cruises, Getaways by Gina is having a Stitch Our Stash (SOS) cruise in Alaska's waters in August.
http://getawaysbygina.weebly.com/uploads/5/2/7/3/5273961/s.o.s_cruise_-_email.pdf

This isn't the only stitching retreat Gina has planned.  You can see more at the website.
http://getawaysbygina.weebly.com/


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