Suzanne and the Snow Globe

Suzanne's trying another way of giving her Rebecca Wood snow globe canvas sparkle.
http://suzannehicks.blogspot.com/2015/06/shake-it-up.html

I might have tried long stitches across the globe using clear Water N Ice.  We are very lucky to be living in a time when there are multiple threads available to create glass effects!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 11, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Tulip and The Mole

Linda at Split the Needles is stitching away on a mole, using Tulips.  Her canvas one of a series of little autumn animals from Melissa Shirley that The French Knot is doing as a club (second link below). Linda's already finished the bunny.
http://splittheneedles.blogspot.com/2015/06/mole-head.html

http://www.thefrenchknot.com/z-thanksgiving.htm

Tulips is a subtle colored kid mohair thread from Gumnut in Australia. Purl Soho describes it a beautifully here but it looks like they've sold out.
http://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/7701-Gumnut-Yarns-Tulips-

Not to worry, though.  If you want a sample to play with and your local shop doesn't carry it, Alex Paras will sell you whatever you like.
http://store.apneedlearts.com/gumnutyarns.html

Here is the Gumnut color card for Tulips.  Custom House is the distributor in the US.
http://www.customhouseofneedlearts.com/gumnut/tulippic.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 2, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Linda's First Needlepoint

Linda's Tiger, Carefully Saved

Recently I asked folks about their first piece of needlepoint and got this lovely note from Linda P.:

"I first started to needlepoint when I was about 12 years old - we were on a trip to a desolate area in the middle of NY State. While my father went to look at a piece of property my mother took us kids for a walk (along side a semi highway) yards from a motel to a five and dime store. I saw a needlepoint kit of a tiger and asked if I could have it (it was expensive after all) - my mother bought it for me and I couldn't put it down. At one point I had to as I was going so fast the needle heated up and was burning my fingers !!! LOL I have been at it - off and on - ever since.

Linda's First Three Projects, Carefully Saved

I found the tiger and 2 others (still in the packages and I even saved the leftover thread - I refuse to tell you how old that stash is !! LOL)  I am giving you 3 pictures, one of just the tiger, one of 3 started pieces I did and my latest finished project, one of Melissa Shirley's pears. Sort of a start to present you might say.

Looking forward to reading the blog and seeing other peoples stories on how they started."

Linda's Curly Cue Golden Pear from Melissa Shirley

Linda, thank you so much!  I loved the story of the tiger you couldn't put down and it was great to see your first projects as well as the current one.  I appreciate your sharing your beginning steps on your own needlepoint adventure.

If you want to share the story of your first project, just email me at chilly hollow at hot mail dot com. Photos are wonderful (we stitchers are all about the eye candy) but not necessary.  We love hearing about your beginnings and telling about ours.

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 18, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

NAN Award Winners (Non-Professional Non-Original with Instruction)

NAN has posted their 2015 Exemplary winners for the Non-Professional Non-Original With Instruction category on Facebook.  Use the side arrows to see them all and enjoy!
https://www.facebook.com/118153386709/photos/pcb.10152740098766710/10152740086776710/?type=1&theater

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 1, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Mary Talks Darning Stitch

Mary Legallet talks about simple darning stitch and how she uses it as a light coverage stitch.
http://www.whimsicalstitch.com/whimsicalwednesdays/2015/6/9/whimsicalwednesday

She has good tips for those using darning stitches, particularly for those who are trying it for the first time.

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 10,  2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.