Poppy Monk's Ideas About Stitching Order

Poppy Monk Needlepoint has written an interesting essay about the order in which you stitch your painted canvas.

https://poppymonkneedlepointkits.com/blogs/the-5-minute-needlepoint-blog/needlepoint-where-to-start

It's geared toward beginners and has good ideas but once you start stitching, you'll find that you naturally  deviate from The Rules.  For example, I almost always do the background first.  That's just me.  It's more important to stitch the way that works for you than following rules.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright August 17, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Monthly Clubs Removed by Google UPDATE

Folks, the Monthly Clubs tab has been removed by Google for "violating community guidelines."

This is the 6th or 7th time this has happened since January, with Google targeting mostly the articles in tabs that contain plenty of reference material.  I have appealed this (of course) and if Google does what it has in the past, the article will soon be restored.

Until then, I am sorry that Monthly Clubs, which has plenty of daily visitors, is temporarily out of service.  Hopefully it won't be for long.  

UPDATE:  It took all day but now the Monthly Clubs are back!  Thanks, Google.  May I suggest you look at what your algorithm thinks is a problem before you remove it, not after?

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright August 31, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Saturnalia Stitching

I just stumbled across the designs created by Saturnalia Stitching.

https://www.saturnaliastitching.com/

Abbey loves books and architecture and retro designs, all of which show up in her pieces.  Her "Starry Skies" window with the moon and stars visible just over the piles of books in her window is just so me!  Then there is her "Bookish" ornament and coordinating needle minder....

However, you might be a sci fi fan or into retro music and film or even prefer counted canvaswork--Abbey does charts, too.  See what describes you best on her website or Instagram.

https://www.instagram.com/saturnaliastitching/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright August 22, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Jan Says Just Play

Jan advocates just playing around with scrap canvas and leftover threads.

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2023/08/20/just-playing-around/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright August 22, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Bubbles for Breakfast Cracks Me Up

There's a new designer in town--Love MHB Studio.  If you like graphic designs and fun colors, this is someone you'll want to remember.  You can browse Maggie's website or Instagram.

https://lovemhbstudio.com/pages/designs

https://www.instagram.com/lovemhbstudio/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright August 21, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.