Rehoboth Beach 2020 Needlework Exhibit Cancelled

The needlework exhibit held each year at the Rehoboth Beach Museum in Delaware has been cancelled for 2020.
https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2020/04/rehoboth-beach-needlework-exhibit-for.html

Not surprising but look on the bright side—you have plenty of time to finish something amazing to exhibit in 2021.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 30, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Three Birds: A Brooke Conner Mystery Hosted by Ruth Schmuff

The spring mystery class at Bedecked and Beadazzled will center on Brooke Conner's "Three Birds."  Ruth Schmuff plans to use surface embroidery, goldwork and beading to create something special and educational here.   Stay tuned.  As Ruth reveals each step, I'll update this article.
https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2020/04/techniques/

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2020/05/dip-your-toe-in-the-water/

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2020/05/tweet-tweet/

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2020/06/birds-on-a-branch/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 17, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Debbie's Stitch-A-Long (Quilt Block One)

Debbie Rowley is doing a brand new DebBee's Design chart as a stitch-a-long.  This is based on a quilt block pattern and she's inviting everyone to stitch it with her, just to keep our spirits up while we are stuck at home.  I'm going to update this article with her instructions as she releases them.

Here are the details:
https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/04/14/starting-something-new-join-me/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/04/16/stitch-along-first-steps/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/04/20/first-stitches/

Debbie has interesting things to say about thread ironing here.
https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/04/22/next-steps/

And now there are beads (or not if you prefer).
https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/04/25/more-pink/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/04/28/finishing-the-center-diagonal-line/

Debbie takes time to find the perfect shade of pink metallic.
https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/05/04/and-now-a-little-snag/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/05/06/smooth-sailing-for-this-section/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/05/08/almost-finished/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/05/14/ta-da/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/06/13/friday-finishing/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 16, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Hathaway Merino Crewel Wool

Thanks to Kathy of the Unbroken Thread, I've leaned Hathaway Merino Crewel Wool is available again from a new distributor, Crown Textile Studio.
https://www.theunbrokenthread.com/blog/2020/04/15/catkin-crown-textile-studio-is-open/

I'm very fond of crewel wool, especially Appleton's, which comes in very lovely shades, and knowing that there's another variety of crewel is particularly good news.  If you want to order, here's the link.
https://www.catkincrowntextilestudio.com

And here are the colors.  One is the lightest shade and nine the darkest, by the way.
https://www.catkincrowntextilestudio.com/collections/all

This company is in the UK but they ship world-wide.  There are limits currently as to how often they can go to the post office, so talk to them about any shipping constraints before you order.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 16, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Ergonomics, Yoga and Health for Stitchers

I've heard stories of needlepointers stitching for 6-8 hours straight these days, as we try and keep anxieties and worries at bay and focus on accomplishing something.  That is laudable but you need to keep your body in mind as you stitch.  Sitting for that long doing a repetitive motion is very bad for it.

Over in the right hand column, under the pink heart photo, are a series of links in the "Ergonomics, Yoga and Health for Stitchers" section.  Take this information to heart.  Don't hurt yourself!

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 26, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.