Anna's Thoughts on Lockdown

The English needlepoint designer and teacher Anna Pearson has some interesting thoughts about making the best of our quarantine time.
http://anna-pearson-needlepoint.blogspot.com/2020/07/stitching-in-lockdown.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright July 1, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Ruth's Tidbits and Techniques Videos

If you learn best by watching, I've got a great link for you! Ruth Schmuff has started to list all her tips and techniques videos in a place on her blog.
https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/not-your-grandmothers-needlepoint/tidbits-and-techniques/

Want to learn how to do bullions?  Or ruche threads?  Want to know what a Twisted Lazy Daisy Stitch is like?  Want to learn needle weaving or explore goldwork techniques?  Ruth has a video for all this and for much more!

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

Jeff's Making Aficot-Laying Tool Sets

If you ever wanted an aficot to burnish your threads (particularly satin stitch) or you want a wooden laying tool that is lovely — or you want a matching aficot/laying tool set, Jeff can fix you up.  He's Boxwoodruler on Etsy.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/Boxwoodruler?ref=nla_listing_details

"What's an aficot?" I heard someone say.  Mary Corbet explains all and shows off her two aficot-laying tool sets on her blog.
https://www.needlenthread.com/2020/06/tool-talk-aficots-laying-tools.html

They are absolutely gorgeous!

UPDATE:  Mary Corbet writes more about her Jeff Roberts' laying tool and aficot here.

https://www.needlenthread.com/2023/09/powerful-yet-beautiful-embroidery-tools.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 27, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Twisted Chain Stitch Tutorial

Ever need a dimensional outline on your canvas that is not too wide but more than just an outline? Consider the twisted chair stitch.  Anna Scott has a wonderful tutorial on how to create it.  Just remember she's working on linen instead of needlepoint canvas, so you may need to use a sharp needle instead of a blunt tapestry needle to get the stitch exactly where you want it.  I suggest a little practice in the margins first.
https://annascottembroidery.blogspot.com/2020/06/stitch-chat-twisted-chain-stitch.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 26, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Pointing It Out Interviews Faison Anne Stitches

This time Melissa interviews Faison of Faison Anne Stitches for the Pointing It Out podcast.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbvAm6wH6so

Faison does a lifestyle blog and is bringing needlepoint to younger stitchers.  She's happy and bubbly and using needlepoint as relaxation and a calming sport.  She also has the Stitch Happy Cocktail Hour newsletter which lists shop sales and trunk shows, direct sales and also has a link to a twice-a-week Zoom virtual stitch-in.
http://www.faisonanne.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-needlepoint/

https://www.instagram.com/p/CBB6FtLjpLJ/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 22, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.