Debbie Rowley's Starting and Ending Thread Help

Debbie Rowley has been showing this little YouTube video on starting threads in her classes and it's been such a hit, she's sharing it via her blog.
https://debbeesdesigns.com/2018/05/07/keeping-it-fresh/

She has another blog post on ending threads here.
https://debbeesdesigns.com/2018/05/09/the-end-is-near/

As a bonus, Debbie talks about parking threads.
https://debbeesdesigns.com/2018/05/11/finding-a-parking-spot/

UPDATE:  Debbie's added a series explaining pin stitch and the variations T and L stitch thoroughly.

https://debbeesdesigns.com/2021/09/28/anchoring-with-pin-stitches-part-1/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/2021/10/04/anchoring-with-pin-stitches-part-2-t-stitches/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/2021/10/11/pin-stitches-part-3-l-stitches/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/2021/10/20/pin-stitches-part-4-a-straight-line/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 8, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Early Pumpkin Harvest

Sharon normally sells her needlepoint pumpkins in the fall during pumpkin "harvest," but she was cleaning house and found a bunch of not quite perfect canvases, which she has turned into not quite perfect needlepoint pumpkins.  Which you can buy right now!  But hurry, this is a short harvest.
https://www.smwollmandesigns.com/collections/sketchyaddle

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 17, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

J. Pudney: A History

If you are a fan of small printed kits you can use as travel projects, then you'll enjoy reading Needlepoint for Fun's short history of J. Pudney.
http://www.icontact-archive.com/3sPNpcHW2d6IBVeY4CRghONEhmuYuEGA?w=4

I've stitched An Overdose of Devonshire Tea and Cafe Girls from the postcard-sized series and loved them!  I also have Madonna and Dog waiting in The Stash. These come kitted with floss and are printed designs but are hilarious or sweet, depending on your mood.
http://www.needlepoint-for-fun.com/shop/Kits-/Jennifer-Pudney-Small-Kits.htm

http://jenniferpudney.co.nz/product/madonna-and-dog/

I also have my eye on Hungry Woman and Bring on the Man Slaves.
http://www.buttonedup.com/Catalogue/Needlework/Needlepoint-Kits/Jennifer-Pudney.aspx

I wasn't familiar with the Mary Self line but I was able to browse some of their small, fun projects here.
http://www.needlepoint-for-fun.com/module/search_content.htm?form_version=2&showSearchResults=1&search_keyword=mary+self&image.x=8&image.y=5


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Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 4, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

All the Fun at the Enriched Stitch Retreat

Ever wanted to go on a needlepoint retreat but didn't know what they were like? Suzie Vallerie spills the beans on Enriched Stitches' Spring 2018 retreat!
http://astheneedleturns.com/oh-what-fun/

http://astheneedleturns.com/day-2/

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

Breaking News: Beth's Needlepoint Nook Has a New Owner

I received this note from Beth at Beth's Needlepoint Nook this morning. She writes:


My customer, my friends,

It is with sadness, trepidation, and excitement that I send you this email.

It is hard for me to believe that Beth's Needlepoint Nook will have been in business for 14 years this October. Many of you may remember that when I first opened I had no employees and one lonely spinner of fibers. How far we have come! We now have a national clientele as well as a few customers in other countries. Does anyone remember me talking about a club member who lives in Iran? The shop has brought multiple national teachers to Louisville and launched a very successful Stash for your Cash program.

The shop's success is, in a great part, due to you, my customers. Without you, I would have never made it this far.

Beth's Needlepoint Nook had its best year ever last year and it is on this high note that I have decided to retire. The time has come for me to do something different with my life. I am not sure what I will do, but I know that it is time for a change.

To that end, I sold the shop yesterday to Elizabeth Dieruf who, several years ago, expressed interest in owning the shop. I told her that when I was ready to sell it I would call her first. I called. She accepted. And the rest as they say is history.

I offered to work for her but she prefers independence. I support her decision. Please give her your support as well. The next time you see me I will once again be a customer just like you!

Thank you again for your support and all the wonderful memories we have made together. It is my greatest wish that the shop continues to thrive for many more years to come!

Beth

Our best wishes go to Beth in her retirement and to Elizabeth as she takes the shop into the future.  If you are a virtual customer like me, here's the shop website so you can welcome Elizabeth with a purchase.

http://www.bethsneedlepoint.com

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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© Copyright May 14, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.