Need Your Needlepoint Appraised?

Do you need your needlework appraised?  I just stumbled across Timeless NeedleArts Appraisals on Facebook.  This is Valerie McAleenan's business.  

https://www.facebook.com/TimelessNeedleArtsAppraisals

She is ANG certified. Here is her website if you want more information.  She also does stitch guides and repairs, all important services.

https://timelessneedlearts.com

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

Dog Ears: Mystery Class at Bedecked and Beadazzled

If you like dogs and flowers and butterflies--not to mention light coverage stitches and bling--Ruth Schmuff's next mystery class is for you.   The charming design is by Johanna Virtanen, and the first lesson will be July 18th.  As always, I'll post Ruth's progress here once the classes have passed.

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2021/06/dog-ears/

Ruth adds fun (and unexpected) backgrounds.

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2021/08/dog-ears-background/

Now there are flowers, big and little, plus heart buttons and a silvery moon.

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2021/08/dogs-and-flowers/

The final lesson is the dog.  Those eyes are darling!

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2021/09/woof-its-done/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 8, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Needlepoint Nation Virtual Notebooks

There is a new public group on Facebook called Needlepoint Nation Virtual Notebooks.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/738255470388866

Their purpose is to create a virtual notebook of stitches with information on the type and amount of thread used.  It's a sort of crowd-sourced needlepoint notebook, free for all.  

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 8, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Fiber Talk Interviews Margaret Lee

You are in for a special treat!  Fiber Talk has posted a video of Margaret Lee showing off her silk embroidery as well as antique pieces and talking about Chinese embroidery and its history.  

https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/4686273156594002956/3125021385180058476

I own Margaret's first book on Chinese Embroidery and I highly recommend it.

https://www.inspirationsstudios.com/product/the-art-of-chinese-embroidery/

I have not seen her second book but I'm sure it is a stunner, too.

https://www.inspirationsstudios.com/product/the-art-of-chinese-embroidery-2/

You can browse Margaret's website and check out her gallery and her upcoming classes on Japanese Embroidery and Chinese embroidery as well as Japanese beading which are held mostly in Australia. She also sells thread kits, beads, silks and various interesting tools.

http://www.margaretlee.com.au

It was a fabulous exhibit!  Thanks, Gary!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Meet Birdie

This is "Birdie" a needlepoint design by Shelly Tribbey which she stitched, too.  

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10225738809959659&set=a.1617440998583

Shelly does some great designs of people but I didn't know she stitched, too! Lovely!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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