Friday, November 11, 2011

Bug Bites Veterans Day Sale EXTENDED

In honor of the men and women who serve in the military, Needle Bug is having a Veterans Day sale today, November 11 AND NOVEMBER 12-13!  (UPDATE:  Sale extended through the weekend because Needle Bug's blog hates them, too.)  All stocking canvases and Amanda Lawford Santas are twenty-five percent off.  Selected items (there are 339 of them!) are half off.  They promise to have photos up on their website by 9 a.m. November 11 to assist long distance shoppers.
http://theneedlebug.com/2011/11/veterans-day/


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

Bead and Ribbon Flowers

Are you interested in ribbon bead flowers? This video from BeStitched shows how Jan Ayeroff combines the two for flowers.
http://bestitchedneedlepoint.com/news-and-updates/ribbon-flowers-techniques-video-demo/

Warning:  The video repeats, which is nice if you want to see it all again.  If not, just stop when the tape repeats.  The canvas being taught in the class is Bedazzled Boat Buddies by John Johanssen.  Here's what the whole thing looks like.
http://melissashirleydesigns.com/galcol/index.cgi?index=1292443593_32198&col=110

A second video has been posted, showing petals made from two passes of a silk ribbon through needlepoint canvas.  These are neat techniques that show just how versatile silk ribbons can be on your canvas.
http://bestitchedneedlepoint.com/news-and-updates/ribbon-flowers-techniques-video-demo-part-2/

If you are interested in this piece, BeStitched can do a long distance learning kit for you.  Contact them for more information.
http://bestitchedneedlepoint.com/news-and-updates/bedazzled-boat-buddies-was-quite-the-learning-experience/

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

Four Flowers for Hawaii Plus a Peacock

Needlepoint Etc. in Honolulu has announced the latest design in the flower series from Georg James--a bird of paradise!
http://needlepointetc.wordpress.com/2011/10/26/tuesday-oct-24/

You can see the hibiscus single blossom, the multiple hibiscus and ginger flowers on their website and blog.
http://www.needlepointhi.com/news/index.html

http://needlepointetc.wordpress.com/2011/06/22/wednesday-june-22/

If you love flowers and Hawaii, these would make a gorgeous set.  If flowers aren't your thing, how about this silk ribbon embroidery peacock?  Amazing!
http://www.dicraft.co.za/blog/a-proud-peacock/


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