The Latest from NJNA

NJNA has published their latest ANG chapter newsletter.   As usual it is full of ANG news, new products, sales (because it's Christmas) and more.

https://poppymonkneedlepointkits.com/blogs/the-5-minute-needlepoint-blog/why-i-stitch-the-unexpected-beauty-of-needlepoint

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2024/12/14/whats-happening-at-njna-12-14-24/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright December 1, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Fun Finishing

I saw some cute finishing on Instagram today so I thought I'd share it with you.  First, Fire and Iris' latest Tarot design ("The Reader") is larger than the others in the series so it can be finished as a book or e-reader case.

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

If you are interested, here are the other smaller Tarot designs.

https://fireandirisdesigns.com/search?q=tarot&options%5Bprefix%5D=last

Abby of Saturnalia Stitching has stitched her Art Deco coasters and had them made up into a set.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C_ggRJMvQlB/?g=5&img_index=1

Here are all the Art Deco designs, available in various sizes.

https://www.saturnaliastitching.com/shop-all/art-deco

If your favorite shop doesn't stock them, Penny Linn's acrylic coaster set is available in either oval or square.

https://pennylinn.com/collections/accessories

Heirloom Designs challenges us to get our needlepoint headbands ready.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C_TKRh_v6ka/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright September 5, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Nysha Lilly Has Died

Rachel Barri Designs just announced the death of Nysha Lilly, one of their artists.  

https://www.instagram.com/p/DDDUcdrSFHM/?img_index=1

It's beyond sad when we lose such charming talent.

https://rachelbarridesigns.com/collections/nysha-lilly

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright December 6, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Vintage Needlepoint Jewelry

Susan Johnson of SJ Designs has a unique stickpin for sale--a vintage 12 karat gold plated tapestry needle set with a diamond.  

https://sj-designs.net/product/12karat-gold-plated-tapestry-needle-set-with-a-tiny-diamond/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow 

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright September 4, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

How to Fake Beads

Francie at the FrancieNeedlepoints Instagram account shows off her fake beading-

https://www.instagram.com/p/C9IXy0NP2BV/

To summarize for those who don't have an Instagram account, Francie uses either Fyre Werks or Neon Rays Plus in cross stitches to give her stitching a beaded look without beads.

Fyre Werks is a very shiny flat ribbon from Rainbow Gallery.

https://needlepointjoint.com/products/fyre-werks

Neon Rays Plus, also from Rainbow Gallery, is also a flat ribbon-like thread with less sparkle than Fyre Werks but because many of the colors have metallic woven in, there is some shine.

https://www.needlenook.com/product/neon-rays-rainbow-gallery/

Normally these two threads are used in long stitches to show off the metallic look but a tiny cross stitch fakes a very good bead!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright July 8, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.