Mark Your Calendar For Woodlawn

Maggie B. just posted a note to the ANG email list that the Woodlawn exhibit will move back to March in 2013.  Apparently the renovation of the building that the exhibit helps support is still going on, so there was some question about whether the exhibit would have to be moved to accommodate workmen.  Looks like it is a Go for March.  Mark your calendars!


Maggie B.  also says the dates for items to be submitted will be in February, 2013 and that further details will be posted to the Woodlawn website.
http://woodlawn1805.org/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

Take One Carole, Add One Michael...

...and you get a free pattern (plus an interview).  I have the pleasure of knowing both these designers and teachers and I must say, Carole's one of the funniest people I know. Toss in Michael and their classes must be the most legal fun you can have!
http://www.caron-net.com/12mardesigner.html

The link to their free design, "Bali Ha'i" is at the top of the article but I've repeated it here, just so you don't miss the fun.
http://www.caron-net.com/12mardesclass1.html

A second free design is on their StitchPlay website.   Have fun!  Carole and Michael expect you to enjoy every stitching minute, just like they do.
http://www.stitchplay.com/free.html


Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

Fish Needle Cases, Thimbles, Bodkins, Button Sticks and More

I ran across mention of this site that sells reproduction clothing patterns and became enchanted in their "Needlework Tools" section.  There are all sorts of amazing things there, all based on period examples.  The link will take you to the home page and no further, so look on the left to click on the tool section to explore.
http://wmboothdraper.com/


Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

Lani Enterprises Website

Lani Silver has a website, full of lovely images to enjoy.
http://www.lanienterprises.com/indexa.html

I don't think the above site is new but it is fun to visit.  The website I'm familiar with is her combined shop and design one at this link--
http://www.lanisneedlepoint.com/


Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

Bubbles, Trouble and New Things

I just happened to take another look at Jelly Bean Stock's website and discovered a before and after series of photos on the home page of a witch and cauldron canvas going from plain unstitched to finished ornament topped with a wonderful lime green bow.  It shows how inspired stitching and finishing can really add to a plain painted canvas.
http://www.jellybeanstock.com/

From the home page you can click on What's New to see the latest fun.  I really like the vases full of flowers but there are all sorts of things to appeal to a variety of tastes.

I'm going to squeeze in another New Thing--the latest Santa from Just Libby.  This one is on sale until tomorrow so move fast.
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2012/07/new-libby-sturdy.html


Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com