Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Woven Stitch: The Movie

Needlepoint.com has a nice demonstration of woven stitch, perfect for those who don't "get" diagrams.

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Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.co
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 9, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

The Floral Bench

A shop owner stitched four of Jean Smith's florals, then had them made into a bench cushion!

It's a very clever idea and perfect for those big canvases you love but don't know how to finish.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 5, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Sunday, March 14, 2021

New Designers Celebration

Did you forget about the New Designers Celebration hosted by the Labors of Love shop?  If so, click on the link, then on either a designer logo or the links on the left side of the page to see the newest people in the world of needlepoint.

Labors of Love will do a thread kit for you if you fall in love, and they'll even do a stitch guide.  If you aren't in the market for something new right now, you can still enjoy the show and appreciate the new talent joining us.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 2, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Saturday, March 13, 2021

NP Now Magazine Sale at Wellesley Needlepoint

Just saw a shop newsletter from Wellesley Needlepoint in Massachusetts.  They have back issues of Needlepoint Now magazine on sale for $3 a copy.  It's a great resource for ideas, stitch diagrams and of course charted pieces, so check this out at the NP Now website and call Wellesley (second link below) to see if they have the issue(s) you want.




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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright  March 13, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Designer Interview: Alice and Blue

A very fun design from Alice and Blue



Needlepoint.com interviewed Kelly, the new designer Alice and Blue, for their blog. 

They are also having a trunk show of her designs.  Browse here to see her New England-inspired designs.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 2, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.