More Mysteries Revealed

The latest Bedecked and Beadazzled shop newsletter is online for your viewing pleasure. Besides classes and a stitch diagrammed and explained for you, Ruth reveals the next two mystery classes. The class that is about to start features a snowman from Zecca. Ruth promises beads and sequins and crystals and any other embellishment she can come up with for that. The winter class after the snowman one features Tapestry Fair's Egyptian Basat can goddess.   Two very different canvases with nothing in common except Ruth will dazzle and surprise you with all the things she comes up with.  Stay tuned for the fun....
http://www.bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/needlepoint/downloads/bedeckednewsdec2012.pdf

UPDATE:  This article was written far enough ahead of time that I can show you the first step in Ruth's plan to make a snowman.  You'll love her clever idea for achieving perspective with beads.
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2012/12/what-does-polar-bear-in-snow-look-like.html

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

My Handbag Has a Belt

Actually it is Suzanne's camera bag with a needlepoint belt converted into a strap. It is a very pretty thing, and I'd carry it all the time if it were mine!
http://suzannehicks.blogspot.com/2012/11/handbag-strap-from-belt-canvas.html

P.S.  My belt has a new style of buckle.  I think these clip and hold without a hole.  This isn't "my" belt, you understand.  (Too bad!)  I am just making a play on words.
http://lizartblog.blogspot.com/2012/11/christmas-caper-finished.html

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

The Needle House Newsletter is Live

The Needle House's latest newsletter is on their website, ready for you to enjoy nes of trunk shows, classes and of course stitch diagrams and coupons. You can read it here.
http://www.theneedlehouse.com/jm/images/newsletters/winter_2013_web.pdf

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

Have Yourself a Horsey Christmas

Horse County Chic has a whole series of wonderful finished Christmas needlepoint to share. Some are from her own stitching, some from shops and some from her favorite designers. They are all fun to dream of having on our own tree.  By the way, I couldn't find a website for Po's Point but they are on Facebook at Po's Point Needlepoint.
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2012/12/a-needlepoint-christmas.html

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

Star and Tree Stitches

Inspired by the star stitches that Mary Corbet posted on her site, Robin King has uploaded a series of star-shaped stitch diagrams to her blog, sharing them all with stitchers who need stars in their needlepoint skies (or elsewhere).
http://needlepointstudyhall.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-stars-are-out-tonight.html

Mary inspired herself to continue to play with embroidered stars.
http://www.needlenthread.com/2012/11/stitch-play-star-stitch-samples.html

By coincidence I discovered Sheena James has posted an Oriental Variation stitch she says is great for Christmas trees.  It's the next to last diagram on this page.  You know, she's right--it looks just like a Christmas evergreen!
http://www.sheenasstitches.com/stitches/monthly-stitch/

Thanks, everyone.  You've made my Christmas stitching a little more festive.

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