News about Hedgehog and SuZy Murphy Books

The New Jersey Needle Artists chapter of ANG has published their June newsletter (I know it's July but I had plenty of articles already written and ready to publish before this came out) and its full of fun stuff!

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2023/06/17/whats-happening-at-njna-6-17-23/

You can see the new retro round travel ornaments from Hedgehog Needlepoint on their website.  These are 4 inches in diameter and are printed, I think on 18 count canvas.

https://hedgehogneedlepoint.com/

I'm particularly happy to see that Rainbow Gallery is distributing SuZy Murphy's books again.  They are not the latest thing but they are very useful!  People who want to see actual stitched samples will be really pleased by these.  Samples of the stitches are in the back of most (if not all) of these books.  Note that you can find copies of these on Amazon and eBay but they are usually at inflated prices.  It's best to have your local shop order from Rainbow Gallery for you so you get a better deal.

https://www.rainbowgallery.com/product-category/books/

There is plenty of class and retreat news as well, plus sales and exclusive canvases at some of our favorite shops. As always, many of the photos have other photos hidden on the side so click on the side arrows to see everything.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 18, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Textured Treasures Website is Live!

Congratulations to Karen Dudzinski whose Textured Treasures website is now live!

https://texturedtreasures.ca/

The name doesn't ring a bell?  Karen does intricate geometric charts and also sells kits for those who don't have easy shop access.  Stuff like this--

https://texturedtreasures.ca/product/cherith-kit/

Check the description as some of the Textured Treasures designs are on linen while others are on needlepoint canvas.  Karen's in Canada but I haven't heard of any delays in shipping kits and charts across the border.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 18, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Introducing The Gingham Stitchery

The Gingham Stitchery is a new design line.  Here's a bit about their three designers, Amelia Bond Designs, Kate Woodward and Kirkland Design Studio. (Use the side arrows to see all the photos.)

https://www.instagram.com/p/CthuSlKLLfD/

Here is the launch video, explaining how the design line started and its relationship to Needlepoint Clubhouse, plus plans for the future and a great sneak peak at the various things available wholesale now for your favorite shop to order for you from Gingham Stitchery.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CthiqEFRRhY/

And here's the website!  Have fun browsing, then call your favorite shop to order for you from Gingham Stitchery.

https://theginghamstitchery.com/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 16, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Straw Silk Color Palettes

Silk Road Fibers has collaborated with Needlepoint Clubhouse to introduce Straw Silk palettes of five shades of colors.  Currently there are blues, pinks, greens, reds and a set of neon bright colors.  (More are coming.). These are different colors than what are in their regular line of Straw Silk and all five on a card coordinate.  The five card colors are each half the size of the regular skein (6 yards in each color of the five color set versus 11+ yards in the regular skein) .  These are brand new and just now arriving in the shops.

https://www.needlepointclubhouse.com/products/silk-road-fiber-color-palettes?_pos=1&_sid=a0edf8ea9&_ss=r

If you aren't familiar with Straw Silk, this Needlepoint.com video is a good introduction.

https://needlepoint.com/blogs/needlepoint-know-how/all-about-straw-silk-fibers

The Silk Road Fibers website shows all 102 of the regular colors if you want to browse.  

https://silkroadfiber.com/straw-silk-fiber/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright July 10, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Mary Corbet Talks DIY Framing

Periodically Mary Corbet talks about framing her embroidery pieces.  She is an embroidery teacher so she has a lot of samples of her work she frames.  Framing can be wildly expensive so Mary prefers to do it herself.  In this article she either links to older articles about framing or talks about her own framing experience.  It's a great resource if you want to try framing your own work.

https://www.needlenthread.com/2023/06/tips-for-framing-embroidery.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 13, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.