Cribbage Board with Needlepoint Insert

Anne Marie found this cribbage board for sale (with the custom 4 inch round on 13 count included)

at Halcyon House Designs.

https://www.halcyonhousedesigns.com/products/needlepoint-cribbage-board?fbclid=IwAR20KGTKyrYC3W54tBYBz0hBqrbyiY7eNGl5nPhYAOYc2KbiHT8Yk1lOfxs

If you are a fan of Nantucket or Cape Cod-themed designs, then browse a little.

https://www.halcyonhousedesigns.com/collections/canvases?page=1

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© Copyright August 19, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Painted Pony Has a New Website!

Look!  Painted Pony Designs has a new website!

https://www.paintedponyndlptdesigns.com/

It is a fun browse to check out the latest Painted Pony angels, look at Mary Engelbreit and Petei designs, or just plain admire all the artists whose work Painted Pony puts on needlepoint canvas for our stitching pleasure.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright August 19, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Charts for Charity - Maui Fundraiser

The Wool and the Floss has collaborated with Lisa of My Pink Sugar Life to create and sell a chart of hibiscus flowers that is a fund raiser for the American Red Cross' effort to help the fire victims in Maui.

The chart is $20 for a digital download PDF file that will create a four inch round on 18 count canvas.  A thread kit in Essentials or Pepper Pot is also available. (Add a note when you order with the thread brand and what color background you want, either sparkly blue or sparkly coral.) You can also order a piece of canvas with taped edges for an additional $8 if you don't happen to have extra canvas in your stash.  Of course it you are a 13 count lover, you can stitch the chart on that size. You'll just need a bigger piece of canvas.

https://woolfloss.com/products/untitled-aug22_10-15?_pos=2&_sid=aeaad0277&_ss=r

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright August 24, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The 2023 ANG Auction Begins UPDATED

The ANG Auction for 2023 is August 25 (8 a.m. CST) through 5 p.m. CST August 28.    Like all online auctions, you must register to bid.  You can browse the offerings on the ANG Auction website now.

https://ang.schoolauction.net/summer2023/catalog

Proceeds go to funding ANG's programs and website so bid early and often!

UPDATE:  Looks like you have to be an ANG member to bid now.  Sorry!

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© Copyright August 23, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Stephanie's Favorite Sky Stitches

Stephanie Dresher-Mandelbaum of Ridgewood Needlepoint has posted diagrams of her favorite sky stitches:  T-Stitch, Alicia's Lace 2, Double Hungarian, Sky 21, Sky 2, Staircase Revisited and Bargello Line Pattern 1 Variation.  She also recommends several overdyed thread brands (Waterlilies, Gloriana, ThreadworXs,  Planet Earth Six Ply Silk, and Thread Gatherer's Silk N Colors) for sky stitching plus metallics. 

https://ridgewoodneedlepoint.com/2023/08/new-stitch-monday-89/

Oddly to say, I don't have a favorite sky stitch beyond basketweave.  Wonder what that says about me?

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© Copyright August 14, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.