Let's Hang Out with Tanya

I've followed Tanya Bentham's blog for years now.  She's an expert in the English Medieval style of embroidery called Opus Angelicanum which she teaches and publishes about.

https://opusanglicanum.wordpress.com/

Why is someone who does needlepoint read about early Medieval needlework?  Because it's our heritage and because Tanya's hilarious!  I don't know anyone else who combines historical research, hand dyed wools, and Medieval humor to create both satiric and bawdy pieces that are a delight to explore.

https://www.textileartist.org/tanya-bentham-a-modern-twist-on-medieval-embroidery/

Who can resist a saint with a can of cat food, monsters, or a rat eating French fries, anyway?  

Besides, Tanya always gives me ideas, like using light to create a shape instead of various shades of color.

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 26, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Three Palms Needlework in Bradenton, FL UPDATED

The owner of Julie Pischke Designs has decided to open a needlepoint shop!  It will be called Three Palms Needlework. 

https://www.instagram.com/threepalmsneedlework/

UPDATE:  The shop website is now live.

https://threepalmsneedlework.com/

UPDATE:  The shop is located at 3269 81st Ct East, Bradenton, FL 34211.  It will open May 6, 2024 and will be open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and by appointment.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C6fRqLvNVjt/

Good luck!  We never can have too many shops!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 2, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Colors of Praise Team

Melissa from the Wool and the Floss interviewed Marie Barber and her daughter Malin who are Colors of Praise at the Spring 2024 trade show in Charlotte, NC for her shop Instagram.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C46f9PprpI3/

Here are the Anna clutches--

https://colorsofpraiseneedlepoint.com/products/anna-clutches

Here's the Pointing It Out podcast interview Melissa mentioned so you can get to know Marie and her daughter better.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIw0kHGyxQQ

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 24, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

New from NJNA

The latest NJNA newsletter covers ANG news, shows off some of the new canvases available for order at the Spring trade show, and talks clubs and classes.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2024/03/23/whats-happening-at-njna-3-23-24/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 24, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Needlepoint Cottage is Closing

Needlepoint Cottage in Aiken, South Carolina just announced they are closing June 15, 2024.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C6Wb9EvLlBU/

We hope Ashley does well in the future and understand that when it comes to choosing where to spend your time, family always comes first.

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright April 30, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.