Ode to a Dissolving Consciousness

You will be awed by Cathy's original design.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/3919497648127364/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright April 28, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: dede Odgen Died UPDATED

Robin King just posted to NP Nation that dede Odgen has died.  Apparently she died May 1st, 2021.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/3977118972365231/

dede's designs are distributed by Fleur de Paris, so most likely they will live on.   I hope so.  She was uniquely talented.

https://www.fleurdeparis.com/product-category/canvas_designs/dede-needleworks/

And, no, that's not a typo--dede preferred her name not be capitalized.  

UPDATE:  Remembrances of dede--

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/3986635274746934/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 16, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Superfine

Superfine Stitches sells kits with silks, a needle and instructions plus some nice printed designs.

https://www.superfinestitches.com

Because they aren't hand painted, they are cheaper and perfect to try out needlepoint if you are a beginner.  

https://familyartsneedlework.com/collections/kits-by-superfine-stitches?goal=0_94f8f95c9c-76e7f30950-421255001&mc_cid=76e7f30950&mc_eid=d042de7004

Their website links to a great tutorial on basketweave.

https://poppymonkneedlepointkits.com/blogs/the-5-minute-needlepoint-blog/how-to-do-a-perfect-needlepoint-basketweave-stitch

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright April 28, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

BREAKING NEWS: Google Removes Destination Dallas

Last night Google informed me that the Destination Dallas 2021 tab was flagged as malware and removed it from Blog.  ?????

I have no idea why Google thought it was malware as the page is just a collection of links to needlepoint shop and designer websites, posted as a service to everyone in the needlepoint world to alert you to the latest products and designs.  It is possible that one of these links to hundreds of websites has been infected with malware.  It does happen.  That's totally out of my control.

I protested Google's decision last night; they reviewed it and restored the tab this morning.  It appears to be somewhat different than it was, but there's no way I can review it all and fix issues, so we'll just have to go with what they put back up.  If this happens again I will stop providing this service.  Stay tuned.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 15, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

We Talk Fibers REALLY Talks Fibers

Cathe Ray of Needle in a Haystack in Alameda, California, returns to Fiber Talk to discuss threads and how to use them in unusual ways.

https://wetalkfiber.com/2021/05/12/fiber-talk-stitch-hour-thread-talk-3/

You'll also learn to tell whether a thread is an S twist or a Z twist, learn to deconstruct threads (and why you might want to),  plus why you might want to spray your hands with a bit of vinegar, and much, much more.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 14, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.