Ok, Now That I've Stitched This, What Do I Do With It?

The traditional uses of needlepoint were wall hangings, table covers and upholstry. These days we mostly make pillows and pictures, but that's far from the only thing you can have needlepoint finished into.  Needlepoint Now magazine has some great ideas for using your finished needlepoint projects.
https://needlepoint.com/blogs/needlepoint-know-how/creative-finishing-ideas-to-make-your-project-your-own

If you have plenty of cash, how about a needlepoint purse or belt from Chuck Pinnell?  It will take a while but you'll have a heirloom to use for a very very long time.
https://www.pinnellcustomleather.com/needlepoint-accessories

Not made of money?  Hilltop Leather will do a fabulous belt or keychain for you that won't cost the earth.
https://hilltopleather.com

Want to do the finishing yourself?  This online store has a great variety of leather goods that are self finishing.  You can make a box, wallet, credit card holder, tissue box, purse, luggage tag, key chain, coasters, cosmetic bag, jewelry container, ornaments, and much much more.  Stitch your canvas, trim it close to the stitching and pop it into the item!
https://needlepoint.com/collections/leather-products-self-finishing

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright October 4, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Come to the Point is Closing November 24

I just saw that Come to the Point in is closing their physical location in San Rafael, California in less than 10 days.  They plan to reopen as an online only store shortly.  Stay tuned for details!
https://mailchi.mp/5a9579de20dd/come-to-the-point-wil-be-closingsunday-november-24?e=44c597fc71

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright November 15, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Threadaholic Alert: Whites

Thanks to Waste Knot, I know that there is a new thread in town—And More's Whites.
https://www.facebook.com/wasteknotneedlepoint/photos/a.158379324188895/3080011852025613/?type=3&theater

It's too new to be on the And More Threads website yet but Waste Knot says "The Whites 2 will need to be couched. The Whites 3, only in white right now, can be used in stitches." If your local shop doesn't carry this, you can order from Waste Knot. http://www.wasteknotneedlepoint.com

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright October 3, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Threadaholic Alert: Thread Gather's Aurora

Palma has some of the new Aurora from Thread Gatherer for her current project and posted a close up photo on Facebook.  It appears to be a silk/mohair/nylon blend.  She says it is nice to stitch with.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10220689767773567&set=p.10220689767773567&type=3&theater

Looks like Aurora comes in thirty colors.  You can buy it from Thread Gatherer's Etsy shop (second link below) if your local shop doesn't stock this.
https://threadgatherer.com/collections/aurora

https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheThreadGatherer?section_id=24530934

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright October 1, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Carol's Fall Treasures

Carol doesn't do needlepoint any more due to the time involved but she has lovely original pieces that she displays, including these two autumnal designs.
https://carolmartinedotcom.wordpress.com/2019/11/09/sharing-autumn-stitchery-pieces-an-old-love/

I have a soft spot for original needlepoint designs but really, even if you no longer stitch, you can still display and admire the beauties you did in an earlier incarnation.

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright November 10, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.