Custom Flag Ornaments

Needle Paint has a customer who requested small flags from the countries their family has visited. What a great idea!   There are several designers who do country-themed ornaments (Trubey, Painted Pony, etc.) but if your trips are off the beaten path, a flag might be a good idea.
http://www.needlepaint.com/blog/2014/07/30/needlepoint-flags-for-christmas-ornament-tradition/

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© Copyright July 31, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Unconventional

Jenny Henry's found a series of items covered in cross stitches that will inspire you to look at any holes in household items a new way.
http://jennyhenrydesigns.wordpress.com/2014/07/09/unconvential-stitches/

I can't wait until someone discovers the Jean Hilton-type stitches and runs wild with those on the furniture!

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright July 9, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Tips to Make Classes Better

Diane has some great tips for those taking classes, whether at Seminars, retreats or your local shop.
http://www.dianestakingtimeouttoneedlepoint.com/2014/07/canvas-enhancement-time-again.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright July 30, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Taking Advantage of Fyre Werks

If you have ever used Fyre Werks you know it is ultra-sparkly and it starts to separate into its filaments at the drop of a hat. That didn't stop Linda from using them, though. In fact, these two things made Fyre Werks the perfect thread for her Fourth of July firecracker!  
http://splittheneedles.blogspot.com/2014/07/the-finishing-touch.html

This is a David McCaskill design, by the way.  If you are interested in Fyre Werks, here is more information on the colors and finishes available.  The "soft sheen" colors are less sparkly and the "holographic" colors are really really sparkly.  It's a great thread, just not exceptionally easy to work with.
http://www.needlestack.com/WebStore/Thread/RG_FyreWerks.html

http://www.rainbowgallery.com/JaysTips.html#14

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© Copyright July 13,  2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Wanna Join a Princess Dress Club?

BeStitched is asking folks on Facebook if they'd be interested in a Princess Dress club. Whether you are or not, you need to see the stitched dress canvas they posted. 
https://www.facebook.com/BeStitchedNeedlepoint/photos/a.152368144832122.34517.126229327446004/672656382803293/?type=1&theater

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© Copyright July 29, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.