Saturday, March 9, 2024

Decorating the Tree with Kreinik

This cute little video from Mopsey Designs shows how to decorate a Christmas tree on needlepoint canvas with Kreinik's Micro Ice Chenille.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright February 14, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Friday, March 8, 2024

Heart Diagrams for Valentine's Day

Ridgewood Needlepoint celebrated Valentine's Day 2024 with diagrams for a section of heart-shaped stitches.  There are spot motifs and backgrounds, both open and full coverage.

Thanks, Ridgewood!  

UPDATE:  More hearts for 2026.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright February 14, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Thursday, March 7, 2024

New Planet Earth Sling Purses

Stitch by Stitch has a new exclusive line of phone sling purses made by Planet Earth.   The little purses are self-finishing with room for a 3x3 inch square needlepoint design.  They have two sections, one with room for the large iPhone and glasses, the other with credit card slots and room for keys.  They come in black or blue --both with silver hardware- or tan with gold hardware.



Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 6, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Barbara Elmore Paintings

Barbara Elmore is starting to paint some of her needlepoint designs on board or paper.

She's just started but you can watch her work and buy finished pieces on her Barbara Elmore Designs Facebook page.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright February 12, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Monday, March 4, 2024

Fireside Stitchery Has a New Website!

Fireside Stitchery has a new website!  It's fun to explore.  They aren't kidding about their thread inventory, by the way--it's huge!  They also carry size 15 Delica beads, which can be hard to find, and blank canvas of all types.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright February 12, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.