Belated Newsletter

The Quail Run e-newsletter has been available for several days. I'm just late mentioning it because I updated my computer, which takes about six hours to download (my ISP is NOT the faster on the planet) plus time trying to make the backup work again (it felt cranky) and attempts to master the new word processing program.  While I go mutter bad words at the word processor as I attempt to find the tools I use, now relabeled and hidden all over the place, you can have fun reading what Quail Run and its customers have been up to.
http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk//launch.aspx?eid=21a60a35-8cf2-4081-be9f-2494d3cf5a07

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.

RIding the Train to Needlepoint

Erin's blog Needlepoint Land is always different.  Unlike everyone else who posts about their stitching or their products, Erin takes us into flights of fancy. Today she takes us riding a Google search to see what we can find.   You can jump on the train at the Needlepoint Land stop at the link below.
http://needlepointland.com/2013/10/24/last-train-to-needlepointville/

By the way, thanks for the nice compliment about Blog, Erin.  I wonder if Beloved will get me a conductor's cap for Christmas?  LOL

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.

A Face in Split Stitch

Like me, Mary Corbet loves ecclesiastical embroidery.  Today's article is not only interesting (she's talking restoration) and the image of The Virgin on the vestment is lovely, but the face is worked in light coverage split stitches.  I've never seen light coverage split stitches before, so I was riveted.  I really really really am going to have to try a face in split stitches!
http://www.needlenthread.com/2013/10/repairing-recreating-hand-embroidered-vestments.html

Hope this is inspiring to those of you who are always looking for a great stitch for faces.

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.

Peeking through Chaparral's Windows

Stephanie has been on a quick road trip and managed to visit Chaparral in Houston with her camera. Her snaps are better than the ones your friends are trying to show you of the Grand Canyon, trust me!
http://stephsstitching.blogspot.com/2013/10/road-trip-with-side-trip.html

http://stephsstitching.blogspot.com/2013/10/more-of-chaparral-in-houston.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.

Horse Country Chic Does Finishing Friday

Want to see some fun Halloween and Thanksgiving pieces?  Head over to Horse Country Chic's blog and start drooling! 
http://store.apneedlearts.com/frankenstein1.html

Eye Candy has a wonderful easel backed witch hat house (and some darling non-holiday pillows) to show off.
http://eyecandyneedleart.blogspot.com/2013/10/before-and-after.html

Linda is stitching a Christmas train and has some wonderful Kathy Schenkel Halloween ornaments finished to show off, plus a Kelly Clark pear.  I love the dimensional look.
http://nystitchingsisters.blogspot.com/2013/10/latest-project.html

I love this little kitten stocking.  Isn't it charming?
http://ridgewoodneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2013/10/it-is-such-fun-to-work-in-store.html

How about this baseball player ornament?  Perfect for the fan in your life and beautifully finished with a bead that looks a bit like a baseball at the base of the hanging loop.
http://store.apneedlearts.com/yankeesanta.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.