Needlepoint Pillows in Traditional and Historic Settings

It's winter in Chilly Hollow, a time to snuggle up at home in front of a roaring fire and read about how needlepoint pillows decorate our homes throughout history.  Here is a bit about the current design trends and how they incorporate needlepoint, courtesy of Architectural Digest.  "Charm and elegance…"  not to mention needlepoint, "never go out of style."
https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/why-are-we-yearning-for-traditional-decor-again?fbclid=IwAR0sXvXc2BeEpsf1QbGTfe281bk3uhnTnsEi632ze2bofJ0tJQI7dOq-soM

Old House Online has a complimentary article about historical trends and the right textiles to pull off a period look.  Naturally we need needlepoint pillows for this!
https://www.oldhouseonline.com/interiors-and-decor/decorative-pillows-for-every-era?fbclid=IwAR1FhoIVsAK0PsGqcg0m0t_TFrgE83NQ7Qay8NYdoA-TJw2a8c-c1Q_E-vg

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© Copyright December 12, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Creating a Hat Using Mini Sparkles for Padding (The Movie)

BeStitched's latest video tutorial shows you how to make a padded hat using Mini Sparkles for padding. Sparkles and Mini Sparkles —which are the same tubular mesh as regular Sparkles but smaller in diameter— are distributed by Sundance Needlepoint.  I never would have thought to use either thread as a padding under a hat!  Very clever.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFyJM_vnqaA

If you aren't familiar with Sparkles in either size, here are the colors and two sizes.  There is also something called Matte Sparkles now, which doesn't have a metallic woven in.
https://myneedlepoint.com/fiber/sale.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright December 10, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Lois Kershner is Retiring

BLJ's Mom from the NJNA blog visits California often. She recently was able to visit Lois Kershner's house, take photos of some of Lois' teaching pieces, and release the news that 2020 will be Lois' last year teaching at ANG and EGA.
https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2020/01/08/what-a-fun-day/

Lois is offering her Threadscapes designs and a few more for sale before she wanders off into the sunset.  Browse here.
http://www.loiskershner.com

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright January 8, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Learn Needle Weaving with Ruth Schmuff

Want to learn needle weaving?  Ruth Schmuff has posted a tutorial video that makes it look really easy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2bJSi5nW1w&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR0gmoQh8pldcFF_VnKWiRwbyr6Q0YYRBaSZbaJXiW5Te88SbXvwmrjeeVg

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright December 8, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Free A-Z Sampler from Sandy Arthur/Duo Designs

Sandy Arthur has announced that she is going to provide free instructions for her A-Z Sampler design starting this month on her blog.  I'll update this article with her instructions, tips, and each of the 26 items when they are released.  Since ANG's Stitch of the Month program is no longer available to anyone except dues-paying members, this is a lovely substitute.

Here is the background:
http://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2019/12/surprise-gift-to-my-followers-several.html

Materials List (Please Substitute from Stash)
http://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2020/01/hearts-to-z-sampler-okay-guys-seems.html

The Letter A
http://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2020/01/january-11-online-mystery-classes-we.html

The Letter B
http://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2020/01/january-18-2020-online-mystery-classes.html

The Letter C
https://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2020/01/jan-25-last-weekend-our-ang-chapter-had.html

The Letter D
http://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2020/02/february-1-really-already-we-go-2020.html

The Letter E is escalator stitch.
http://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2020/02/feb-8-our-weather-here-in-central.html

The Letter F stands for Flemish Bond, a lovely woven stitch.
http://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2020/02/feb-15-valentines-day-used-to-make-our.html

The Letter G is the Greek stitch done horizontally.
http://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2020/02/feb-22-notice-nan-assembly-is-march-20.html

The Letter H is Harlequin Stitch.
http://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2020/02/feb-29-end-of-february-already-what.html

The Letter I - the I Stitch.
https://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2020/03/oops-i-did-not-post-last-weekend-so-we.html

The Letter J is Jacquard!
http://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2020/03/march-14-gosh-that-week-in-lajolla-sure.html

The Letter K is Knotted.
https://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2020/03/what-different-world-we-are-sharing.html

The Letter L is Leaf, a versatile stitch.
https://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/?fbclid=IwAR2Jho7DgXQyAJTGSa-5JZw_kiU0GYH5XY_00iaW-aHC2JDHUz3mERQ4zBc

https://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/?fbclid=IwAR1HWgS8nYDRZGyk8WNnx3vDPQkmcvfmZj-c7YolVg_vPudIXdpZY1FA67o

Next is the letter M which stands for Madam!
http://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2020/04/we-made-it-through-april-fools-day-i.html

The Letter N is Nobuko, naturally!
http://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2020/04/and-quarantine-continues-who-would-have.html

The Letter O is the very beautiful Oblong Cross.
http://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2020/04/spring-is-in-air-i-think-one-week.html

P is for the unique and interesting Perspective Stitch.
https://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2020/04/the-end-of-april-is-drawing-very-near.html

Q is for the Quick Stitch.  Sandy has an interesting variation of it for us.
http://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2020/05/may-day-is-quarantine-getting-any.html

R is a gorgeous Rhodes Stitch Heart.
http://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2020/05/so-sad-who-would-have-ever-thought-that.html

Apparently R was supposed to be Rapid Stitch, so here is another R diagram.  It's unique!
http://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2020/06/y-stitch-6-27.html

Souffle Stitch is our S stitch.
http://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2020/05/some-painters-are-working-such.html

And T is a Trellis Variation.
http://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2020/05/pulling-weeds-and-other-fun-stuff.html

The Letter U is Upright Cross.
http://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2020/05/returning-to-normal-whatever-is-normal.html

Victorian Step is the V stitch.
http://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2020/06/june-made-it-did-we-this-is-one-of.html

W is Woven, one of my favorites!  In two colors or thread types it is a standout but in one color and light coverage it is a fabulous background.
http://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2020/06/june-13-woven.html

Xocbichuy Stitch is the X Stitch.
http://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2020/06/xoch-june-13.html

Y is the Y Stitch Variant
http://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2020/06/y-stitch-6-27.html

Zigzag Stitch is for the letter Z, bringing the sampler to an end.
http://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2020/06/zigzag.html

http://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2020/07/for-those-who-need-them-here-is-picture.html

Thank you, Sandy!

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© Copyright December 7, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.