Needles

While rummaging around on Sandy Arthur's Duo Designs website, I discovered she sells a little eBook on the history of embroidery needles.
http://duodesignsinc.com/wpsite/a-brief-history-of-needles

Thanks to a mention by Nimble Needles, I also found a great article comparing tapestry needles by The Scarlet Quince (a cross stitch designer).  The comments section is also fascinating.
http://www.scarletquince.com/blog/?p=612&cpage=1#comment-1371

There is always something new to learn about even the simplest things!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
@ Copyright 2013 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Remind You of Anyone?

Remind you of anyone?  [Jane exits, laughing at how we are all pretty much alike, even in Chilly Hollow]
http://stitchingfoolishness.blogspot.com/2013/03/so-much-time-yet-so-few-stitches.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
@ Copyright 2013 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Spring Is NOT Here

March 25th in Chilly Hollow

Sadly, Winter is still reigning in Chilly Hollow. Above is a photo I took of my front yard just before 7 a.m. today. SIGH.

I've been busy, trying to get a top secret project stitched for the Dallas trade show, shoveling snow off the porch and of course trying to get ready for another power outage.  Rinky Dink electric coop is not well prepared for even a slight wind! 

But the dogs' water bowls are freshly refilled, there have been quite a few new articles added to the CH Stitch Guides blog (click on the magic carpet photo on the right to travel there and back again), and one of Loretta Spear's mystery pieces is up for sale on eBay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LORETTA-SPEARS-MYSTERY-PROJECT-2-WINTER-REFLECTIONS-/171010789154?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27d1098f22

Despite the snowy start to the day, all's right in my world!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
@ Copyright 2013 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Easter in Needlepoint

Are you in the mood for Easter themed canvases? Enriched Stitch has posted some of their favorite models for the holiday plus a series of canvases with Easter, eggs, rabbits, chicks and more.
http://astheneedleturns.com/a-few-of-my-favorite-easter-pieces/

http://astheneedleturns.com/here-comes-peter-cottontail/

Are you really into rabbit canvases?
http://www.livingwithneedlepoint.com/2013/03/20/easter-needlepoint-easter-stand-up-rabbits/

http://ridgewoodneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2013/03/blog-post_23.html

How about eggs and carrots?
http://www.livingwithneedlepoint.com/2013/03/24/easter-needlepoint-easter-stand-ups-eggs-and-some-carrots/

Carolyn Hedge Baird has Easter basket inspiration. Suddenly I feel like Spring is here!
http://www.livingwithneedlepoint.com/2013/03/17/easter-needlepoint-easter-baskets/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
@ Copyright 2013 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Skype It with Enriched Stitch

Enriched Stitch is getting quite a lot of Skype practice under their belt as they offer both classes and shop tours via this Internet communication program.  Here is the Maggie peacock canvas they are teaching.
http://astheneedleturns.com/maggie-by-aggie/

They also allow folks to tour the store long distance via Skype.  What fun!
http://astheneedleturns.com/skype-virtual-tour/

Skype essentially is a phone and video phone service that for a small fee each month allows you to make phone and video calls.  Both ends of the video call need the software plus a microphone and camera in the computer but you can make regular phone calls via the Internet with Skype without the recipient having the service (although I don't have good luck making free 1-800 number calls via Skype).  You just need a microphone in your computer or headset for that.

Isn't it great being a 21st Century stitcher?!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
@ Copyright 2013 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.