Tall Bird in a Masque? UPDATED

Ruth Schmuff has revealed her Halloween mystery class for 2018—Zecca's mysterious "Tall Bird on a Rock."  Is the bird dressed for Halloween?  Is it a bank robber out on a spree?  Is it going to a Masquerade in Venice?  Only the stitcher knows!
https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2018/07/tall-bird-on-a-rock-mystery-class/?mc_cid=1f848b51b4&mc_eid=60242fbe68

I'll update this article as Ruth Tells All.  First, she did the background and the flower pods.
https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2018/08/background-first/?mc_cid=c615bd6136&mc_eid=60242fbe68

UPDATE:  The bird has some wild and crazy feathers!
https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2018/09/hes-one-fun-bird/

UPDATE #2:  And he's got a mask and great feet and much more!
https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2018/10/hes-a-fisher-bird/?mc_cid=57cdf0836d&mc_eid=c05eb4bd3b

UPDATE #3:  Here is the bird finished—and mounted on a rock!  Note the video that shows how to do the leaves.
https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2019/10/another-finish/

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright July 28, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Which Floor Stand is Right for You?

Which floor stand is right for you? Mary Corbet tackles this important question with information about quite a few brand names and often a link to her review of each.
https://www.needlenthread.com/2018/06/navigating-needlework-floor-stands-overview.html

For those interested, I have one of the K's Creations metal floor stands and I absolutely love it!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 11, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Why Fit In?

Ruth Schmuff has finished one of her Mystery with a Twist classes. Here is Zecca's Why Fit in and it's lovely!
https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2018/06/why-fit-in-2/?mc_cid=2128bcc70c&mc_eid=c05eb4bd3b

UPDATE:  Here she is framed.
https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2018/12/shes-home/?mc_cid=a0ccf32601&mc_eid=60242fbe68

Bedecked and Beadazzled offers Mystery with a Twists class periodically.  The lessons only arrive very slowly, to give folks plenty of time to stitch the project.  By slowly, I mean it can take over a year for the class to finish.
https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/classes/mystery-classes/mysteries-with-a-twist/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 7, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Hearts for Hospice UPDATED

The Kansas City ANG chapter has a philanthropic project called Hearts for Hospice and are looking for stitchers to help.   This is how it works—

"The members of Greater Kansas City Needlepoint Guild initiated a project in 2015 to fulfill a need at a local hospice center. When a resident passes away, a heart is placed on the door which notifies those passing by to be respectful of others who are mourning the death of a loved one. The heart is then taken home by a family member as a remembrance of the care their loved one received while at the center."

Finishing is provided by the local chapter.   If you are interested, here's how you can contribute. If you have further questions, email Sue at heartsforhospicegkcng@gmail.com

Update:  Anne of ABS Designs has stitched for the group.  Here is Anne's first heart and it's a beauty.
https://thecapestitcher.blogspot.com/2018/09/feel-good-stitching.html

Here is her second, equally lovely.
https://thecapestitcher.blogspot.com/2018/09/one-more-time.html

And the third is another pretty little thing!
https://thecapestitcher.blogspot.com/2018/09/threes-charm.html

UPDATE #2:
Melita's local ANG chapter has also stitched for the group.
https://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2018/10/07/hearts-for-hospice/

https://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2018/10/29/red-heart-red-eyelet-heart-for-hospice/

https://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2018/11/09/planet-earth-bargello-heart/

UPDATE #3:
Melita shares places to find more Hearts for Hospice designs.
https://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2019/03/14/hearts-for-hospice-in-needle-pointers/

UPDATE #4:
Here is more about the Hearts for Hospice program, plus an offer of a free design for your own heart.
https://sudukc.wordpress.com/2019/10/04/hearts/?fbclid=IwAR3bl8xaMeMqB9S5KKnW7NU47Ry21QLnvB5U-jcYL0KYhCd1psIbnQ6wXKc

UPDATE #5:  Lorraine of Colour Complements has a lovely summary of how the program works, the heart outline to download, plus links to two free designs from Sue Dulle.
https://colourcomplements.com/2019/11/hearts-for-hospice-needlepoint-colour-complements-embroidery-threads.html

UPDATE #6:  Melita has tons of links to patterns for this wonderful project.
https://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2020/03/20/hearts-galore/

UPDATE #7:  Brenda's ANG chapter is stitching hearts for the program.  She also choose a Brenda Richardson heart design.

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2024/03/heart-of-hearts-33124.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 11, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Fourth Queen UPDATED

Gay Ann Rogers' next sale is today! And it's going to include The Fourth Queen.
http://www.gayannrogers.com

The fourth queen, you say?  Gay Ann has created portraits of three queens so far.  That's Elizabeth I on the left, Catherine the Great in the middle, and Eleanor of Aquitaine on the right.
https://www.facebook.com/860462527326471/photos/a.860475930658464.1073741827.860462527326471/1815049158534465/?type=3&theater

These are all sold as kits with the canvas, beads and threads, so they are rather pricey and Gay Ann is not planning to sell any of these Queens ever again.  Gay Ann says the sale will end August 24 or when she runs out of kits.  So if you are a fan, don't tarry.

By the way, Fiber Talk will interview Gay Ann Rogers on Sunday, August 12 about the Last Queen (who is Queen Victoria) and more.
http://wetalkfiber.com/2018/08/12/fiber-talk-with-gay-ann-rogers-ii/

UPDATE:  Shining Needle Society is going to do a stitch-along with Gay Ann for those who buy the Fourth Queen kit.  Details will be in the kit if you purchase one.

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Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright July 21, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.