White on White

If you have ever struggled to pair two whites on a canvas, you will find Anne Stradal's ideas invaluable. 
http://thecapestitcher.blogspot.com/2014/11/christmas-angel-part-3.html

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

Finishing Friday: The Fuzzies

Linda B. just got two wonderful ornaments back from her finisher. They are spectacular! Beautifully stitched, Linda.
http://splittheneedles.blogspot.com/2014/10/just-in-time_30.html

I'm pretty sure the polar bear ornament is from Melissa Shirley but I am not sure about the snowman. He might be from Ruth Schmuff....

The finishing is out of this world.  The little fuzzy bumps, the colorful braid, the "just enough and not too much" ribbons--I love them!

For those who are into a different style, check out the two finished pieces customers of Eye Candy sent to Ada Hayden to enjoy!  The finishing from West Coast Finishing and Mountain Shadow Studio show you why they both have a reputation for excellence!
http://eyecandyneedleart.blogspot.com/2014/11/cats-and-birds-make-for-some-great.html

And finally, here are your Christmas sweaters and Christmas flamingos.  LOL
http://thenimbleneedle.blogspot.com/2014/11/a-few-finished-ornaments.html

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© Copyright November 4, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Back to the 1930s

Janet Granger's latest dollhouse miniature kit features what she calls the Crinoline Lady.  Dollhouses are made in miniature and they often mimic certain eras or interior decorator styles, so it makes sense for Janet to create tiny pieces that will fit into this or that era.
http://janetgranger.wordpress.com/2014/11/06/new-1930s-style-dollhouse-needlepoint-table-runner-and-placemat-sets-to-make/

In the South we called this the sunbonnet girl. Apparently the official name she goes by is Sunbonnet Sue and this design motif originated as a quilting pattern in the 1880s.  I've seen a lot of cross stitch kits and quilting patterns featuring Sunbonnet Sue-type patterns and there are some charming rework designs that are more elaborate.
http://hartcottagequilts.com/his8.htm

I did find one painted needlepoint canvas featuring a sun bonnet from Jane Nichols but otherwise I think the world of needlepoint design has walked right past the 1930s.
http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/sun-bonnet-1815.html

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© Copyright November 6, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Tasty!

Suzanne has come up with a great chocolate bunny stitch plan for this charming Easter canvas from
http://suzannehicks.blogspot.com/2014/11/a-chocolate-easter-bunny-hopped-in-last.html

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© Copyright November 12, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Laura Does That Seductive Thing Again--AND AGAIN

You know how Laura Perin posts photos of her stitched charted pieces occasionally and tempts me to buy charts? And I don't even LIKE stitching from charts?!   Well, she did it again.
http://two-handedstitcher.blogspot.com/2014/11/fall-color.html

http://two-handedstitcher.blogspot.com/2014/11/more-fall-favorites.html

UPDATE:  More temptations.
http://two-handedstitcher.blogspot.com/2014/11/celebrate-bounty.html

Beware, she is the daughter of the devil and will tempt you, too!

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© Copyright November 10, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.