A Needlepoint Profile of the Authors

Lycette Designs did a fun profile of the authors of Sophistication is Overrated by concentrating on their needlepoint shop background and love of our favorite needle art.  You'll learn their favorite shops, that "belts are men's charm bracelets" and what they binge watch when stitching.  Fun!
http://lycettedesigns.com/women-point-sophistication-overrated/

Since we also learned that their book about entertaining has a chapter on needlepoint, here's a link to learn more and perhaps buy yourself a copy if Santa didn't provide it.
http://lycettedesigns.com/women-point-sophistication-overrated/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright December 15, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Parade Magazine Discovers Needlepoint

The online version of Parade magazine has discovered needlepoint.
http://parade.com/529660/kellydinardo/photos-needlepoint-not-just-for-grannies-anymore/

The link at the bottom (Launch Slideshow) of the article shows off commercial products from companies like Smathers and Branson.  Very plain and basic stuff, but at least they noticed.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright December 10, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Need a Conservator?

The American Institute for Conservation of Historica and Artistic Works not only has a website where they have tips for protection of historic items, they have a Find a Conservator service.
http://www.conservation-us.org

If you have an antique textile or a very special stitched piece that has been damaged in some way, this is a place to start finding help.  It won't be cheap but treasures of our heart are worth the money to return them to good order.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright December 16, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Merry Christmas, Everybody!

Designs from (left to right) Maggie, Joan Thomasson and Caron

Not everyone enjoys Christmas much--too many bad memories or too many lost loved ones--but I hope the gift of love and hope Christmas represents finds its way into your heart.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright December 24, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The PFOS Xmas Party

Pocket Full of Stitches (PFOS for those of us who love shortening names) just had their annual Christmas party with an ornament exchange.  Doesn't this make you want to work there?
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2016/12/annual-christmas-party-ornament-exchange.html

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