Counted Canvaswork Goes Wild

In today's needlepoint version of Girls Gone Wild, instead of removing our shirts, needlepointers are taking multiple Needle Delights charts and stitching them as one large piece.  The results are entrancing!
http://needledelightsoriginals.blogspot.com/2012/09/delightful-combinations.html

If you are inspired to follow their example, you can browse Kathy's website, then order from your local shop.
http://www.needledelights.com/index.php/pages/Designs%20-%20Final.html

If you don't have a Local, then visit Scarlet Thread where Sara Leigh will beguile you with photos of thread packs, charts and great customer service.
http://stores.intuitwebsites.com/ScarletThread/-strse-Charts-cln-Needle-Delights/Categories.bok

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

Nativities on Display

I love Nativity sets. They really speak to me, so I was thrilled when Stephanie showed off the sets she's finished and the ones that are in her stash, waiting their turn.
http://stephsstitching.blogspot.com/2012/09/nativity-set-day.html?showComment=1346538924612#c4179400919356305514

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

Why Are You Looking at My Backside?

Mary says what I think about the back side of needlepoint better than I ever could!
http://www.needlenthread.com/2012/08/other-side-hand-embroidery.html

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

September 22

I know I've overdone it with postings today but how can I resist when both Vicky DeAngelis and Robin King celebrate the Autumn Equinox with a blog posting?!  I sure don't want to wait until Autumn Equinox 2013 to post these!

Vicky celebrates by posting her favorite fall canvases.
http://mostlyneedlepoint.com/09/22/autumnal-equinox/

Robin celebrates by charting us a fabulous fall pumpkins and wheat sheaves stitch!  She originally created it for the background of her Katt Z. Witch (which I personally think of as Hermonine Granger).  I might have to add this stitch guide to my collection.  There are a lot of fun tips in it I could use elsewhere....
http://needlepointstudyhall.blogspot.com/2012/09/an-autumnal-equinox-gift-for-you.html

Happy Autumn Equinox!

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

Dreaming in Color

Kaffe Fassett's autobiography is available in bookstores now!   He is better known for his textile and knitting design, but his needlepoint books are wonderful.  The man understands color and using one's eyes better than anyone else I know.
http://www.amazon.com/Kaffe-Fassett-Dreaming-Color-Autobiography/dp/158479996X

Finding Glorious Needlepoint in a bookstore in 1989 was like being hit by lighting.   I'll never forget that moment!

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