Live Every Week Like It's Shark Week UPDATED

Shark Week!

Discovery Channel's Shark Week has gone into our common language with a lot of fun sayings and--of course!--needlepoint designs.   I thought I'd collect the ones I know about for your stitching pleasure so you can celebrate sharks in stitching style.

Kathy Schenkel has a darling mini sock, complete with felt shark insert.
http://stitcherie.ning.com/photo/best-christmas-ornament-ever

Kathy has also put sharks on a tooth fairy pillow, complete with pocket. The second link below is a finished pillow from Barbara's Needlepoint.
http://www.needlepoint.com/shark-tooth-fairy-pillow.html

https://www.facebook.com/107558659287177/photos/a.471227749586931.100490.107558659287177/1117308034978896/?type=3&theater

Rogue Needlepoint has two round ornaments, one of which you see above.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=909756969146374&set=pcb.1061420300601794&type=3&theater


If you want something more realistic, Waterweave has a superb underwater portrait of a card shark.
http://blog.waterweave.com/2012/01/card-shark-c500.html

For a more whimsical look, how about this floral shark?
https://needlepoint.land/index.php/product/shark/

If you are in a rush for the perfect summer belt, this Tucker Blair "Jaws" pre-made belt might be right for you.
https://greatlakesprep.wordpress.com/2011/08/01/tucker-blair-jaws-needlepoint-belt/

Or maybe a key fob? This one is a pre-made item from Smathers and Branson.
https://smathersandbranson.com/product/great-white-needlepoint-key-fob/

Melissa Prince has a movie coaster for Finding Nemo with a pretty large toothy shark.
http://www.stitchtherapyneedlepoint.com/feature.php?id=33392&title=Finding%20Nemo%20-%20Movie%20Coaster&itemtype=hand%20painted%20canvases

There is even a shark needle minder available from Rogue Needlepoint!
http://www.amybunger.com/f/0616.pd

For finishing, you can find real shark's teeth and shark tooth charms all over Etsy.
https://www.etsy.com/search/craft-supplies-and-tools?q=shark+teeth

Lampwork shark beads are also available, although they are usually rather large.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/268495147/shark-lampwork-bead-necklace-artisan?ref=shop_home_active_16

Have fun and keep your teeth to yourself!  Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go scare myself silly in front of the TV.

UPDATE:  Donna noticed I missed the Jaws movie coaster from Melissa Prince Designs.  Thanks!
http://www.stitchtherapyneedlepoint.com/feature.php?id=30316&title=Jaws%20-%20Movie%20Coaster&itemtype=hand%20painted%20canvases

UPDATE #2:  Here's the design stitched by Suzie at Enriched Stitch.
http://astheneedleturns.com/dun-dun-dun-dun-dun-dun-dun-dun-dun-dun/

UPDATE #3:  Pippin has Chomp.  LOL
http://www.needlepointbreeze.com/module/search_content.htm?form_version=2&showSearchResults=1&search_keyword=shark&image.x=0&image.y=0&image=Search

UPDATE #4:  Santa Jaws, from Vallerie Needlepoint Gallery (VNG).
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2018/01/las-vegas-market-2018-day-2.html

UPDATE #5:  Rogue Needlepoint has an anniversary shark week design for 2018.
http://www.amysgoldenstrand.com/uploads/7/2/3/6/72364657/0618.pdf

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 26, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Belt and a Basket

Mary Agnes shows off a very clever use of a belt canvas with a basket tote.
http://needlenicely.blogspot.com/2016/07/another-use-for-belt-canvas.html

If you fall in love, contact Mary Agnes at her shop, Needle Nicely, to see if she has any baskets left.  If you ask nicely, she'll help you pick out a belt to go with.
http://www.needlenicely.com

By the way, apparently Cabbage Row in Charleston, SC has the baskets also.  Here is what they did with Patricia's monogram ornament. Apparently the shop sells the baskets and will paint the monogram for you and attach it when you are done stitching.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2039723459586672&set=gm.1084591788284645&type=3&theater

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright July 2, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

President Reagan's Needlepoint Pillows UPDATED

Included in the auction of Ronald and Nancy's Reagan's home contents is this needlepoint pillow, a gift to the President.    Many thanks to Jo for posting about this on Facebook.
http://www.christies.com/features/Inside-the-home-of-a-President-Reagan-and-his-First-Lady-7533-3.aspx

UPDATE:  I changed the link which was the wrong one and substituted a video of the interior of the President's home in Bel Air.  There are many needlepoint pillows to be glimpsed although the ones you get a good look at are all tent stitched mementos stitched by their friends.  They are very personal and obviously stitched with love and friendship.

UPDATE #2:  A bit of background on the "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" pillow.
https://hands-across-the-sea-samplers.com/aint-seen-nothing-yet/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright July 1, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Seven Questions To Ask a Framer

The NJNA Blog re-posted an article from the owner of Needle in a Haystack about questions to ask when you are looking for a framer.    Cathe is very picky about the framing of her work so her list of things to think about when you start shopping for a framer for your precious needlework is worth serious consideration.
https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2016/06/04/finding-a-good-framer/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 5, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: The Strictly Christmas Website is Live

Attention Christmas stitches! The new Strictly Christmas website is now live.
http://strictlychristmasetc.com/index.html

Thanks for the heads up, Devon.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright July 1, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.