The American Needlepoint Guild's revamped website is now live. A lot of things are still missing, like most of the Stitch of the Month postings and the FAQ page which had lots of useful information, but the 2017 Stitch of the Month is there (hidden under Distance Learning). I am hoping their FAQ page reappears shortly as I refer folks to it constantly. The URL is the same.
http://www.needlepoint.org
Here is the direct link to the Stitch of the Month for 2017. Note that all the information was posted at once so it is very hard to tell what is the earlier and latest lessons. I finally figured out that the latest was at the bottom, not the top as had been done for years. ANG says that prior SOTM information will be added to the website at some point. I am hoping this is done quickly as that is also information I refer people to all the time.
http://www.needlepoint.org/page/SOTM
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Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Finding 10-12 Count Canvas
Margaret asked about finding 10-12 count canvas (both painted and plain) on Facebook's Needlepoint Nation. The answers were very useful so I am quoting them here for those who want a larger count, especially now that 13 and 18 count canvases are the norm.
Elizabeth Bradley kits come on 10 count canvas, as do the Ehrman Tapestry designs.
http://www.elizabethbradley.com/theamericas/
Occasionally some of the Ehrman canvases are 8 or 12 count. Check before you buy. Elizabeth Bradley and Erhman designs are kits, with tapestry wool included.
http://www.ehrmantapestry.com
Old World Designs has a series of 10 count canvases that come with coordinating tote bags.
https://www.oldworlddesigns.com/shop/c/p/OWD-Hydrangea-Tote-Bag-x26531509.htm
Jean Smith has some lovely florals on 10 count...
http://www.jeansmithdesigns.com
… and Cat's Cradle also has some nice 10 counts. Your favorite shop can order from Jean Smith or Cat's Cradle for you.
http://www.catscradleneedlepoint.com
Needlepoint.com also carries 10 point canvases.
https://needlepoint.com
Designers' Desk and other shops carry 10 and 12 count plain canvas so you can work all sorts of designs from books and charts on them.
http://designersdeskusa.com
Have fun looking!
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright August 9, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Elizabeth Bradley kits come on 10 count canvas, as do the Ehrman Tapestry designs.
http://www.elizabethbradley.com/theamericas/
Occasionally some of the Ehrman canvases are 8 or 12 count. Check before you buy. Elizabeth Bradley and Erhman designs are kits, with tapestry wool included.
http://www.ehrmantapestry.com
Old World Designs has a series of 10 count canvases that come with coordinating tote bags.
https://www.oldworlddesigns.com/shop/c/p/OWD-Hydrangea-Tote-Bag-x26531509.htm
Jean Smith has some lovely florals on 10 count...
http://www.jeansmithdesigns.com
… and Cat's Cradle also has some nice 10 counts. Your favorite shop can order from Jean Smith or Cat's Cradle for you.
http://www.catscradleneedlepoint.com
Needlepoint.com also carries 10 point canvases.
https://needlepoint.com
Designers' Desk and other shops carry 10 and 12 count plain canvas so you can work all sorts of designs from books and charts on them.
http://designersdeskusa.com
Have fun looking!
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright August 9, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Interviews with Mary Legallet and with Debbie Woodward
Fiber Talk interviewed Mary Legallet on September 24. You can learn about Mary's background, why she has both stitch guides and stitch concepts, and hear about how she works with designers and shops to pick the perfect class. As a bonus, you can hear great suggestions for programs to stitch to!
http://wetalkfiber.com/2017/09/24/fiber-talk-with-mary-legallet/
Mary's website, the Whimsical Stitch, is here. Have fun exploring and don't forget to check each Wednesday for an update to Mary's blog so you can learn about a new stitch and where to use it.
http://www.whimsicalstitch.com
Then Fiber Talk interviewed Debbie Woodward on October 1. You can learn how Debbie accidentally started Painted Pony Designs, learn a bit about how she organizes trunk shows, and peak behind the curtain to see how needlepoint design businesses and Destination Dallas are run.
http://wetalkfiber.com/2017/10/01/fiber-talk-with-debbie-woodward/
Here's Debbie's website, just in case you have an urge to browse her angels or something.
http://www.paintedponyneedlepoint.com
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright October 1, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
http://wetalkfiber.com/2017/09/24/fiber-talk-with-mary-legallet/
Mary's website, the Whimsical Stitch, is here. Have fun exploring and don't forget to check each Wednesday for an update to Mary's blog so you can learn about a new stitch and where to use it.
http://www.whimsicalstitch.com
Then Fiber Talk interviewed Debbie Woodward on October 1. You can learn how Debbie accidentally started Painted Pony Designs, learn a bit about how she organizes trunk shows, and peak behind the curtain to see how needlepoint design businesses and Destination Dallas are run.
http://wetalkfiber.com/2017/10/01/fiber-talk-with-debbie-woodward/
Here's Debbie's website, just in case you have an urge to browse her angels or something.
http://www.paintedponyneedlepoint.com
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright October 1, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Why Parkersburg, WVA is Thread Central
October 5, 6 and 7 are the days for Kreinik's special factory sale this year.
http://kreinikthread.blogspot.com/2017/09/super-3-day-sale-at-kreinik-factory.html
It's one event I would love to attend!
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright September 26, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
http://kreinikthread.blogspot.com/2017/09/super-3-day-sale-at-kreinik-factory.html
It's one event I would love to attend!
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright September 26, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
Monday, October 2, 2017
BREAKING NEWS: Nordic Needle is Closing
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I've been hearing rumors for two weeks but it's official—Nordic Needle is closing their physical store and may close their online store as well. That's not been decided yet.
http://www.inforum.com/business/4335993-fargos-nordic-needle-store-close-fall
https://www.nordicneedle.com
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright October 2, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
http://www.inforum.com/business/4335993-fargos-nordic-needle-store-close-fall
https://www.nordicneedle.com
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright October 2, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
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