Best in Show Woodlawn 2021

In Stitches (a counted thread, knitting and needlepoint shop) close to Woodlawn Plantation) is thrilled to announce one of their employees won Best in Show for this cross stitch design.

https://www.facebook.com/521595701209417/photos/a.2024522157583423/4164451796923771/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 4, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Needle Minders

I love using those decorative pairs of magnets to safely park my needles while stitching.  I was quite excited to see Sign of the Arrow is having a needle minder trunk show from South Beach Button Company.  South Beach Buttons has a website.

https://southbeachbuttons.secure-mall.com/category/Needle-Minders---Shawl-Pins-20

They don't sell retail, though, but you can contact Sign of the Arrow and see if they have the ones you like in stock.

http://www.signofthearrow.com

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 4, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Exploring the Victoria and Albert Museum

Mary Corbet highly recommends the Victoria and Albert Museum's website.  This section talks about the various types of handwork the museum collects.

https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/embroidery-styles-an-illustrated-guide

It's quite interesting. 

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 3, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Donna's Horrified. UPDATE

Donna is horrified by this Fendi purse embroidery kit--and I don't blame her!

http://majtravaux.blogspot.com/2021/05/my-goodness.html

Here's the direct link--

https://www.fendi.com/au/baguette-bag-with-embroidery-kit-for-adding-a-personal-touch/p-8br600afirf0vph

For that price you could have Chuck Pinnell Leather make you a bag from your finished needlepoint and it would be a stunner.

https://www.pinnellcustomleather.com/needlepoint-accessories

UPDATE:  However, What's the Stitch Needlepoint is thrilled.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPM8rMVjWOY/

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPM8rMVjWOY/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 9, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Stitches for Broad Stripes

Needlepoint for Fun's latest tutorial covers stitches to use for broad stripes in a background.

https://needlepoint-for-fun.com/blogs/needlepoint-for-fun-blog/how-to-needlepoint-those-bold-stripes?ml_subscriber=1668130590311847109&ml_subscriber_hash=a1d0

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright April 20, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.