The New Rage in Backgrounds

I've started to see backgrounds done in rows of stitches like Michaela's version on Facebook lately.  It's a new trend, I think, although Michaela's color changes along the edges are a new twist.  Normally the varying stitch rows are in ecru.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10106412014847937&set=gm.1825464527530697&type=3&theater

If you want to try this, you'll need a canvas with a lot of plain background and one central motif for best results.  Michaela also worked the top half and bottom half in identical rows, which helps unify the piece.

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© Copyright July 24, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Pumpkin Harvest Begins!

Today's the day! The annual pumpkin "harvest" at SM Wollman Designs begins!  Sharon finds and recycles old needlepoint canvases into pumpkin shapes to create one-of-a-kind recycled pumpkins.  These are all limited editions, folks, so if you fall for a pumpkin, don't wait to order.
https://www.smwollmandesigns.com/collections/heirloom-needlepoint-pumpkins-tm

The sale ends November 3, 2018—or when the pumpkins are all gone to new homes.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright August 18, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Local Needlepoint Shop Day is September 20

The first Local Needlepoint Shop Day is set for September 20!  Check their website to see if a shop in your area is participating in the fun.  If you don't have a local shop to visit, please support your favorite online shop by ordering something.  We cannot do without needlepoint shops, so share the love!
http://www.localneedlepointshopday.com

To see what it planned in your area, check the Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1695077600576608/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright August 10, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Free from the DMC Pattern Archives

DMC has been around for hundreds of years at this point. They have a free chart section on their website that releases old patterns periodically, so you can stitch all sorts of interesting patterns from the past.  The downloads are free but for a few dollars you can order a kit with the threads used.
https://www.dmc.com/us/patterns-5041,collection-the-archive-collection-455/?utm_source=Commonthread+Masterlist&utm_campaign=132680aadc-EMAIL_US-1k-Archive-Collection_2018_07_29&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3a652561da-132680aadc-82831385&mc_cid=132680aadc&mc_eid=f7c1b12c64

I think most of the designs were intended for cross stitch but many appear to be full cross stitches so they can easily be done on needlepoint canvas.

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright July 29, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Brenda's Favorite Beading Thread

Brenda uses fishing line as beading thread, and explains exactly what she uses and where to get it at a good price on her blog.  Don't miss the comments section where other folks chime in with their favorite beading thread.
https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2018/06/beading-thread-61818.html

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 18, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.