Woodlawn 2021

Visitors to the 2021 Woodlawn Needlework Exhibit are starting to post photographs.  I'll try and collect them all here so everyone who can't get there can get a glimpse.  

Donna's postings started with a view of the Woodlawn mansion itself.  This gives you a sense of how needlework is displayed here.

http://majtravaux.blogspot.com/2021/05/woodlawn-needlework-show.html

http://majtravaux.blogspot.com/2021/05/woodlawn-needlework.html

Here is Chris' magnificent (and huge) Shorebird Designs peacock.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/4022238887853239/

Melita gave a great overview of everything.  I am sorry Jeff Kulick's original design wasn't shown.  He's an amazing designer.  But I was happy she showed off a piece on silk gauze, which I love stitching on.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2021/05/16/woodlawn-needlework-exhibit-2021/

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2021/05/21/follow-up-on-woodlawn-regarding-woman-from-the-dawn-of-time/

Melita won a second place ribbon for this original piece, which I think is lovely.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2021/05/30/a-spring-sampler-pillow/

By the way, this is the Best in Show winner.  I think it is cross stitch.

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

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© Copyright May 17, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

How to Change Colors in a Ribbed Spider Web

Mary Corbet has posted a tutorial on how to make a ribbed spider web stitch using multiple colors.

https://www.needlenthread.com/2021/05/stitch-fun-multi-colored-ribbed-wheels.html

This stitch goes by many names (Mary calls it a ribbed wheel) but it is used to make ribbon roses as well as add round textured shapes to your stitching.  Fun!

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 17, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Needlepoint Knot Headbands

Looks like headbands are back in style!  Penny Linn sells kits, either with or without threads.

https://pennylinndesigns.com/collections/all/products/needlepoint-knot-headband

The Penny Linn website has a tutorial on how to assemble them, too. The instructions are included in the kits but if you have a belt you'd like to finish this way, you can buy the instructions separately.

https://pennylinndesigns.com/collections/all/products/pdf-headband-finishing-guide

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.

Rittenhouse Copes with Covid-19

Like all our beloved shops, Rittenhouse in Philadelphia has struggled during the coronavirus.  With the help of understanding customers and their magnificent staff, they are soldiering on.

https://mailchi.mp/d73d59fd63e8/rittenhouse-needlepoint-april-newsletter-2648606?e=75d9b2183a

We applaud you, Rittenhouse!

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

Eastlake Folding Tapestry Camp Chair

Those interested in Victorian murders (or Victorian tapestry design) will enjoy reading this.

https://lizziebordenwarpsandwefts.com/2021/05/06/a-camp-chair-and-a-sewing-machine/

The chair is described as a folding tapestry camp chair and it appears to be in the Eastlake style.  The needlepoint is quite a bit like this although the wood of the chair in the Borden house is different.  

https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftse1.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DOIP.ZtkVV5tip6q5PrKdP5hG8AHaJ4%26pid%3DApi&f=1

These are found on the antiques sites in various conditions. 

https://foter.com/victorian-folding-chairs

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 7, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.