Sassy and Soul Are In

There're new needlepoint designers in town--the first is Lycette Designs Needlepoint.  The company, run by Jessica Chaney, specializes in what Jessica describes as "colorful, cheeky" needlepoint.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.263496603982516.1073741833.156801494652028&type=3 

I just found Tess and Thorn, who specialize in "soul stitching."  This is a collaboration between Brooke McGowan and Tess Nagel.  They have an Etsy shop (second link below).
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153831687131259&set=a.467134091258.255947.549581258&type=3&theater

https://www.etsy.com/shop/TessandThorn?ref=shop_sugg

Good luck to all the new talent!  We can't wait to see what you do next!

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© Copyright March 28, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A New Jenny

Jenny Henry Designs has a new website! It's a work-in-progress but it is fun to see how Jenny herself shows off her uncluttered but colorful designs.
http://www.jennyhenrydesigns.com

Of course until Jenny finishes building her site, you can always shop at her Etsy store.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/Jennyhenrydesigns?ref=si_shop

Curious about Jenny herself?  Read her mini bio here.
https://jennyhenrydesigns.wordpress.com/about/

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© Copyright April 16, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Visiting Gail's Stitching Studio

Today seems like a good time to visit Gail Sirna's Stitching Studio website. Those who frequent ANG and EGA Seminars will have seen Gail's teaching pieces.  I'm particularly fond of her Sunflower Santa and Morning Glory Santa which I was lucky enough to see on display at ANG's Seminar in Baltimore, but she has some stunning pieces available for a class near you.
http://www.gailsirna.com/teaching-pieces/

Gail's famous topiaries, now retired stitching classes, can be seen in the Retired Teaching Pieces part of her website. I am not certain if these kits are still available but you can always ask Gail if you fall in love.
http://www.gailsirna.com/retired-pieces/

You may be able to find Gail's book In Praise of the Needlewoman, in your local shop or online.  This art book explores depictions of needlework in famous paintings and is a delight to explore.

Sorry to come over without calling first, Gail, but we brought cookies and cake!

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© Copyright March 27, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Dragon! Dragon! Dragon!

This is a totally off-topic posting.  No needlepoint!  I just wanted to post the video of the 2016 Dragon Day parade at Cornell University.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OutQcGjPFDg&feature=youtu.be

The dragon is built by first year architecture students, paraded from the Arts Quad to the Engineering Quad (where the first year engineering students have a phoenix ready as they are great rivals of the architecture students), and then paraded back to the Arts Quad where it used to be burned.  Burning is considered environmentally unfriendly these days.

It is totally silly and a greatly loved Cornell tradition.  Enjoy!

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© Copyright April 16, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Kneelers for the Fulham Palace Chapel

The Royal School of Needlework is designing kneelers for Fulham Palace's chapel.  The designs are based on the bishops' coats of arms.
http://www.fulhampalace.org/kneelers-for-our-chapel/?platform=hootsuite

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© Copyright March 23, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.