An Original Design UPDATED AGAIN

Orna Willis shows off original design that her students have created.  They're not finished and are still evolving, but it shows how effective Orna's design classes are in creating original works of art.
https://ornadesign.blogspot.com/2018/06/how-my-students-became-designers.html

https://ornadesign.blogspot.com/2018/07/another-student-to-designer.html

UPDATE:  Another student crosses over into the world of designer.
https://ornadesign.blogspot.com/2018/07/student-to-designer-mary-frances-kelly.html

UPDATE #2:  And another!
https://ornadesign.blogspot.com/2018/08/sally-barton-journey-she-took-in-my.html

UPDATE #3:  Orna is so proud of her students!
https://ornadesign.blogspot.com/2018/09/how-do-you-control-heart-exploding-with.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 29, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Amy's Golden Strand Newsletter for June-July 2018

The shop e-newsletter for Amy Bunger's shop is chock-full of fun as usual.  Besides news about Amy and Lori Carter's newest classes, clubs and stitch guides, you can see new products like thread bowls and small chains for embellishment, and read a review of Carolyn Hedge Baird's newest book.  Amy has also a new feature where she talks about canvases that present problems in stitching.  It's fascinating to get a glimpse into how Amy looks at painted canvases.  So what are you waiting for?  Go read!
http://www.amysgoldenstrand.com/uploads/7/2/3/6/72364657/0618.pdf

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

The Tulip Beading Awl

The Japanese company Tulip apparently has what they describe as beading awls. They look like regular awls for enlarging holes to me.  Carmen posted a photo of hers on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1777133368991922&set=gm.1758758077534676&type=3&theater&ifg=1

If you have need of such a tool, they are not very expensive.  They also might make nice laying tools.  The handles come in various colors:  pink, mint green, navy, and gray.  They appear to be a bit over five inches long and Carmen says the handles are soft with a depressed area to make them easier to hold.
http://shop.jillwisemandesigns.com/tulip-fine-point-beading-awl/

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© Copyright June 1, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Joyce Lukomski's Husband Has Died

The latest newsletter for Needlepoint Now magazine has the sad news that Joyce Lukomski's husband has died.  Old time stitchers will recognize Joyce's name as the founder and former editor of the magazine and a teacher on the ANG/EGA circuit.
https://needlepointnow.cmail20.com/t/ViewEmail/j/EBCBC50940B3DEA02540EF23F30FEDED/D89D82459BF7DCF144D0DD5392A9C75A

I'm sorry to hear this.  Joyce created a wonderful magazine for us to enjoy and we had hoped for a long and happy retirement for her with her family.

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright July 2, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Profile of Nan and Some Shop Thoughts

Lynette Designs likes to profile her stitching friends, and this time she talks to Nan Philip about her needlepoint and her personal style.
https://lycettedesigns.com/women-on-point-nan-philip/

I just noticed I missed a blog posting about the new Lynette Designs shop.  It's a peek behind the doors at how a shop owner thinks and what they go through to bring us such wonderful things.  Most days I'm glad I'm not a shop owner but this made me glad I'm not in my twenties, either!  The pressure is immense!
https://lycettedesigns.com/insta-perfection-authenticity/#more-1849

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© Copyright June 23, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.