Visiting EyeCandy in Texas

Fancy Stitches in Texas is having an EyeCandy trunk show and have kindly posted a page full of links to EyeCandy models. If you like Ada Hayden's fun and colorful canvases or just like looking at finishing for ideas, this is the place to visit.  It'll make you smile, guaranteed!
http://www.fancystitches.com/page19.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright September 21, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Woman of Mystery Lifts the Veil a Little

Fans of Coni the Spinster Stitcher (and her little dog Stewey) will be thrilled to hear the latest, even though for once she lifts the veil a bit and allows us a peak into her personal life. 
http://spinsterstitcher.blogspot.com/2015/09/ugh-ust-into-septemb-aaahhh.html

http://spinsterstitcher.blogspot.com/2015/09/a-little-note-from-master-stewey-angus.html

Many hugs from Chilly Holler!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright September 12, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Stop! Thief!

One of the 160 panels of the Great Tapestry of Scotland has been stolen.   Keep an eye on their Facebook page to see if it is returned.
https://www.facebook.com/The-Great-Tapestry-of-Scotland-220105004748373/timeline/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright September 16, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Stitching Order Matters

Kathy at The Unbroken Thread explains in detail how to achieve perspective in stitch.  This is a crewel piece but the principle is the same in needlepoint.
http://www.theunbrokenthread.com/blog/2015/09/12/loveday-crewelwork-shaded-roses/

Those who have a Facebook account will want to "follow" Helen M. Stevens True Embroideries as Helen posts photos of her amazing embroidery pieces with hints how to achieve perspective and realism using various stitches.  Again, she doesn't needlepoint but the principles (and stitches!) remain the same.
https://www.facebook.com/HelenMStevensTrueEmbroideries?fref=ts

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© Copyright September 12, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Stitches and Threads for Faces

There are lots and lots of stitches useful for faces.  Besides tent stitches, consider Brick Stitch Over Two as seen here in my Pirate Cat from Patt and Lee...
http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com/2010/09/pirate-cat-has-sweet-face-and-brocade.html

...Interlocking Gobelin works nicely for animal faces and long and short or split stitch is stunning as a face if you have the confidence to try.
http://www.needlenthread.com/2013/10/repairing-recreating-hand-embroidered-vestments.html

You can also use a different thread than the normal cotton or silk to get wonderful looks.  Flair is wonderful for faces, for example.
http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com/2010/05/snowmans-face-and-background.html

I used the clear Water N Ice for my Blue Russian's face.  Both turned out great!
http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com/2013/12/blue-russian-santa-has-glass-face.html

Here's what Sue Dulle says about faces.
https://sudukc.wordpress.com/2012/02/13/torin-ailfred-opatrick-and-faces/

I hope all this gives you ideas for the next portrait in your stitching rotation.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright September 12, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.