Three Darling --and Finished-- Birds

Ruth Schmuff shows off three ways to finish "Emma's Darling Bird" which was a mystery class at Bedecked and Beaddazzled last year. The design is from Kimberly.
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2016/04/what-difference-color-makes.html

If you have a fourth way to finish this cutie in your mind's eye, you can order the guide and canvas from Ruth's shop. Bet Ruth will kit it out for you if you ask nicely, too!
https://www.bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/Flying-Jewels-b4550-b4551-b4552-b4553-b4554-b4555/

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© Copyright April 14, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Anna Pearson Looks Back

Anna Pearson looks back over almost forty-five (!!) years of teaching needlepoint in Europe.
http://anna-pearson-needlepoint.blogspot.com/2016/04/help-us-celebrate-45-years-of.html

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

TOTALLY Off Topic (and Strange)

I like to read all sorts of blogs and sometimes I discover something classic. 
http://www.midcenturymenu.com/2016/02/beef-fudge1967-a-vintage-recipe-test/

As a mid-century modern baby, I grew up with oddities like this on the table.  I thought I didn't like cheese until I was in college because I'd never eaten anything except Velveeta but labor-saving and economic food were a staple in many family meals in the 1950-60s. (The time my mother mixed lime Jello, cottage cheese, apple sauce and 7-Up is a classic story in my family. It's the only item my mother never served as leftovers, it was so horrible.)

I think this explains a lot about me.  LOL

Enjoy this totally off-topic item.  And if you make it, don't tell anyone I told you about it!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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© Copyright April 29, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

English Goldwork

If you have half an hour free, you might want to watch the video Hands Across the Sea Samplers found about creating a goldwork dragonfly.  The article itself is interesting, too.  Have fun!
https://hands-across-the-sea-samplers.com/michael-jackson-prince-charles-common/

By the way, if you want to learn more about the metal threads used or perhaps order something for your own stitching, explore Hedgehog Handworks' website.
http://www.hedgehoghandworks.com/catalog/metal_threads_index.php

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© Copyright April 8, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Story Behind the Design

I think you will be charmed to hear the story behind this Mrs. Blandings canvas.
http://www.mrsblandings.com/2016/04/dive-right-in/

Click on the "Shop" title to browse other designs.

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© Copyright April 7, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.