Erica Wilson, Louis Gartner and "Modern" Needlepoint

Here's a look back at the needlepoint of taste-makers in the 1960-70s.
http://thepeakofchic.blogspot.com/2011/01/new-year-unfinished-needlework.html 

Although these are historic pieces, they are also fresh and modern like all geometrics.  Enjoy!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 13, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

BREAKING NEWS: Caela Conn Tyler has Died UPDATED

Detail from Caela Conn Tyler's "Shihoko The Bride"

The Colorado Columbine ANG Chapter has announced the death of Caela Conn Tyler on their Facebook page. 
https://www.facebook.com/ColoradoColumbineAng/photos/a.616378068378200.156427.613450462004294/1262038057145528/?type=3&theater

A fantastic and creative teacher, Caela is best known for her landscapes.
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2010/10/monet-meets-caela-conn-tyler.html

Check out those clouds!
https://www.facebook.com/118153386709/photos/pcb.10153277394911710/10153277390621710/?type=3&theater

Here is her masterpiece, the Piazza San Marco in Venice.
http://needleart.org/jaroskileticia_piazzasanmarco_npnowi_3rd01/

http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2009/10/what-wonderful-weekend.html

She also created lovely Southwestern-themed designs, like these charming gourd ladies...
http://embroideryteachers.com/Members/Tyler/tyler.htm

...and this adobe house exterior.
http://www.sbneedlepoint.org/archives/2010/nov_2010.html

"The Gourd Ladies"

Her "The Gourd Ladies" is a classic.

Isn't "Fiesta" fun with that fringed bottom?
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1198969833460132&set=a.278707608819697.75487.100000413810830&type=3&theater

Here is her "Red Kerchief" inspired by a Monet painting.  Notice her use of tulle.  I suspect Caela was the first to use tulle on top of needlepoint.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=819407751504440&set=pcb.1022500201160471&type=3&theater

But she created beautiful geometrics, too.
http://www.needlepoint.org/WhatIs/2000/A%20Study%20in%20Diamonds.php

This is her "Evening at the Ritz."
http://www.egascr.org/sem2006/images/312_Evening.jpg

Not to mention lovely appliqué pieces.  This is "Royal Oak."
http://www.needlepoint.org/WhatIs/2007/images/6003p-11.jpg

And she created one of a kind pieces that are show-stoppers, like this jacket in the National Academy of Needleart's permanent collection or this stunning jacket with matching dress.
http://needleart.org/gallery/permanent-collection/tyler1930_32av/

http://www.needlepoint.org/WhatIs/1998/TylerOpium.php

This necklace "For Shore" is gorgeous!
http://www.needlepoint.org/WhatIs/1998/TylerShore.php

"Shihoko The Bride"

My favorite piece is her " Shihoko The Bride"--I can't find a finished photograph online but if I do, I'll post it here.

UPDATE: Thanks to Pat C. I have photographs of Shihoko for you to enjoy.  Thank you, Pat!
http://eowynsartifacts.livejournal.com/79914.html

UPDATE #2: Needlepoint Now magazine has reprinted the counted design Caela did for one of their issues in their newsletter.  Enjoy and think of Caela's talent!
https://www.needlepointnow.com/wp-content/uploads/NN_NWSLTR_April16.pdf

It's a sad day for needlepointers.  But we are lucky we had her for as long as we did.

"Reprise"

UPDATE #3:  Someone posted a copy of Caela's "Reprise" on Facebook so I grabbed it to post here for her fans to enjoy.

"Stitchy Witchy Hats"

UPDATE #4:  Someone posted a photo of Stitchy Witchy Hats on Facebook so I grabbed the photo for us here.

UPDATE #5:  I don't know the name of this lovely piece.  If you do, please let me know!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 25, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Bloomsbury Needlepoint

Bloomsbury, Virginia Woolf, Duncan Grant--have you heard of these names?  Whether you are interesting in British literature or style, you'll want to check out Virginia and Leonard Woolf's house, which is full of needlepoint.
http://ciaodomenica.blogspot.com/2014/03/monks-house.html

If you want to learn more, look for Bloomsbury Needlepoint, which is out of print.
https://jackiemania.wordpress.com/2014/02/16/a-musing-bloomsbury-needlepoint/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 13, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Royal Carpet

This article Jenny found and mentioned on Facebook talks in detail (with fascinating link to a black and white video showing Queen Mary and her rug) about Queen Mary's needlepoint and her carpet.
https://hands-across-the-sea-samplers.com/the-queen-stitched/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 13, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Needlepoint.com Retreat 2016

Ginny has been very busy teaching at Needlepoint.com's retreat but she took time out to share photos and a bit about the fun.
http://www.terrydryden.com/-blog/2016/3/11/tiebele-nights-kits-available-now.html

http://stitchstyleblog.com/2016/03/raleigh-retreat-saturday-classes/

Keep an eye on the Needlepoint.com website for more classes and retreats news.
http://www.needlepoint.com/events

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 12, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.