March 20, 2008

While I was doing maintenance on Blog today I realized my first posting using Blogger was March 20, 2008.  That was seventeen years ago!  I was blogging for 2-3 years before that using Yahoo but when Yahoo decided to remove their blogging tool, I switched to Blogger and cross-posted both places for a year or so before the Yahoo blog went defunct.  

As I write this there are 9,667 postings here.  Talk a lot, don't I?  

Time flies.  Wonder if I'll make it to March 20, 2028?  

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright October 16, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Wool and the Floss Has a New Location

The Wool and the Floss in Michigan has a new location.    This is the new shop video tour, before any remodeling has been done.  Stay tuned!

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

Their grand opening was March 15th.  Congratulations!  You can take a video tour here-

https://www.instagram.com/p/DG3P6_1vcoN/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright November 17, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Three Way Design

One thing I always find fascinating is seeing the same design finished differently, so I was thrilled when Ada Hayden of Eye Candy posted photos of her famous "Candy Land Christmas Trees" design finished as a pillow, framed, and as a standup.

http://eyecandyneedleart.blogspot.com/2025/01/one-design-three-finishes.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com 

© Copyright January 25, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Amy Speaks (and Designs and Finishes)

Amy Bunger just posted about two original designs she created and finished as presents on her Amy's Golden Strand Facebook page.  (Look for her January 21, 2025 postings.)

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057451930024

The finishing instructions are very clear so why not try this?  Amy's designs were six inches square.  I wouldn't go much smaller for your first try.  It's easier to finish big than little because your fingers get in the way of sewing or gluing things together when you are working with small items.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright January 23, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Vineyard Silk: The Movie

Needlepoint.com's latest video is about Vineyard Silk.

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

This wonderful silk is non-divisible.  It works best on 18 count canvas and comes in overdyes (called Tone on Tone) or solids (called Classic).  Like all silks, this thread has a lovely sheen when used in longer stitches.  

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright January 25, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.