Mainstream?

Well, maybe a balderized (and cheap) version of embroidery has hit Target.
https://jennyhenrydesigns.wordpress.com/2016/05/02/has-stitching-gone-mainstream/

This does no favors when it comes to changing the minds of folks who hear something is handmade and think "cheap."

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

The Newest Thread Medley Rug

Thread Medley is starting a new rug called Fall Quilt, the chart for which will eventually be available for rug lovers. At least I hope it will!  To watch Jan work the rug (it is a mystery how it will turn out which adds to the suspense for me) and to eventually purchase the chart, follow her blog.
https://threadmedley.wordpress.com/2016/05/19/fall-quilt-introduction/

https://threadmedley.wordpress.com/2016/05/26/fall-quilt-progress-2/

https://threadmedley.wordpress.com/2016/06/03/fall-quilt-progress-3/

https://threadmedley.wordpress.com/2016/06/23/fall-quilt-finale/

https://threadmedley.wordpress.com/2016/06/24/fall-quilt-a-redesign/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 20, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The NYT Spots NP at the Republican National Convention UPDATED

Eagle eyed readers of the New York Times spotted this puff piece on the Republican National Convention, which opened this week in Cleveland.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/19/us/politics/scene-republican-national-convention.html

The shop involved is the Wool and the Willow Needlepoint.  Contact them if you need any Republican - or Democratic-themed canvas if your favorite shop doesn't have any in stock.
http://www.woolandwillow.com/dev/

UPDATE:  The most popular canvas Wool and Willow is selling to the Republicans at the convention is probably from Edie and Ginger.  Their distributor is CBK so your favorite shop can order for you.  Many thanks to Leslie for posting about this on Facebook's Needlepoint Nation group.
http://www.cbkneedlepoint.com/edie---ginger.html

UPDATE #2:  A glimpse of Wool and Willow's little booth inside the Republican convention floor has been posted on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/140308589372557/photos/a.140381372698612.27215.140308589372557/1096731910396882/?type=3&theater

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright July 19, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Today's Smart Cookie Award (River Silks)

Today's Smart Cookie Award goes to River Silks, with their little plastic clip to secure a loose end of silk ribbon.
https://www.facebook.com/114197515264765/photos/a.199917816692734.52159.114197515264765/1273931919291313/?type=3&theater

I've been using a bit of pink hair tape myself.
https://www.amazon.com/Scotch-Hair-Created-Especially-Styling/dp/B000V5F2NO/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1465826954&sr=8-1&keywords=pink+hair+tape

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

Anna Pearson Looks Back

Anna Pearson recently had an open house to celebrate forty-five years of her stitching.  Luckily for those of us not in the British Isles, Anna's done a little review of what happened there on her blog.  Her display pieces show off common themes and interesting finishing ideas, plus the importance of expert finishing.
http://anna-pearson-needlepoint.blogspot.com/2016/06/well-we-did-have-special-celebration.html

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