Open Diamonds for Backgrounds

Needlepoint for Fun shows off Open Diamonds stitch, one of my personal favorites, as a background stitch that works most everywhere that a light coverage stitch can go.
http://www.needlepoint-for-fun.com/needlepoint-stitches-for-background.htm

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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© Copyright March 9, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Chinese Tapestry World

Thanks to Needlepoint Now magazine, I have a link to a beautiful but slightly sad video of a Chinese lady and her apprentice who create intricate needlepoint reproductions of paintings on penelope canvas.  It's a specialized art with a limited audience I expect but it is very beautiful and when you consider they transfer the design after dying the crewel weight wools…!
https://www.shine.cn/feature/art-culture/1802140459/

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© Copyright February 16, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Woodlawn Winners UPDATED

Lovely Pieces on Display at Woodlawn

I'm starting to see reports online about ribbon winners at Woodlawn. Since so many of us can't make it to the show, I thought I'd collect the links for you to enjoy in one place.  They are listed in the order I found them.

Here is Sara Leigh's original geometric that took home a blue ribbon.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10214795591305077&set=a.2576804301111.2146999.1284467737&type=3&theater

Donna brought home a 3rd place ribbon for this beauty.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10215676679648520&set=a.4513851842874.186487.1188003052&type=3&theater

Two more photos of Donna's stitching on display at Woodlawn.  Use the side arrow to see both.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10215764630447235&set=pcb.10215764631087251&type=3&theater

The NJNA chapter of ANG sent plenty of things to Woodlawn and some of their members made the trip to see everything.
https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2018/03/03/woodlawn-exhibit-teaser/

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2018/03/07/woodlawn-report/

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2018/03/14/a-visit-to-the-needlework-exhibit-at-woodlawn/

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2018/04/01/woodlawn-2/

Cynthia Thomas' version of the Debbie Mumm/Melissa Shirley "Snowman Village" got an Honorable Mention.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1886033834748235&set=a.1138558072829152.1073741829.100000249112142&type=3&theater

Candyce's card box is lovely.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/1682939518449866/

Here's Sara Leigh's piece, which got a blue ribbon.  I think it's an original design.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10214942881867249&set=a.10208133941287990.1073741889.1284467737&type=3&theater

"Goldfish" By Shorebird Studios

Nancy took a lot of photographs at Woodlawn and posted them on Facebook.  Use the right side arrows to see all eleven.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10155606253129151&set=pcb.1683240618419756&type=3&theater

Melita went to Woodlawn and treats us to photos of the two special exhibits, the Japanese Embroidery exhibit and the exhibit honoring the late Mary Duckworth.  By the way, the fish piece with the 32,000 beads that Melita mentions is pictured here as Kate Callahan is a dear friend and let me use her photographs.
https://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2018/03/27/woodlawn-roadtrip-2018/

Close Up of "Goldfish" Before Framing, Stitched by Kate Callahan

John's Hands Across the Sea sampler took a first place ribbon in the sampler category.  Woodlawn usually has lots of samplers entered as samplers are very popular in the D.C. suburbs, so I know he had some stiff competition.
https://hands-across-the-sea-samplers.com/first-place-at-woodland-55th-annual-needlework-show/

Hope you enjoyed the show and will consider entering some of your stitching next year.

UPDATE:  Cynthia Thomas has an Honorable Mention of this lovely Debbie Mumm/Melissa Shirley "Snowman Village."
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1915255798492705&set=a.509405429077756.119474.100000249112142&type=3&theater

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 2, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Time for a Haircut?

Mary Corbet discusses the problem of fuzzies left on canvas by threads and the solution—trim the needle eye end!  Who knew our threads would need a periodic haircut, too!
https://www.needlenthread.com/2018/03/stitch-tip-short-sweet-eliminating-fuzzies.html

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 7, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Lowery Workstands Have Colors

I just discovered that the Lowery floor stands now are available in color! Joanne has a violet one.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2006509182902865&set=gm.1699102623500222&type=3&theater&ifg=1

The UK company's blog shows off yellow and red.
https://www.workstands.com/single-post/2017/11/21/A-splash-of-colour

Their website has a rainbow arrangement of colors!  I think I might be a Candice girl myself.  What about you?
https://www.workstands.com/product-page/coloured-complete-workstand

By the way, people with the stands say the original stainless steel stands are heavier and cost more than the colored ones.  You may need to put a weight or the leg of your stitching chair on both versions if you stitch large pieces.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 1, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.