Tuesday, March 13, 2012

DMC Color Conversions

DMC's blog has just announed a new color tool--a conversion chart of all their lines of threads to each other. Now if you want a DMC tapestry wool as close to DMC cotton floss #274 as possible, you can check the site and find the best match.
http://dmc-threads.com/dmc-shoppers-checklist/


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

Brenda Hart is a Genius UPDATED

Want to see one of Brenda Hart's cleverest tricks? She uses light coverage stitches to great effect on this very detailed piece.  Many thanks to Ruth for showing this off.
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2012/02/too-much-detail.html

UPDATE:  Bristly Thistle emailed me Brenda is teaching in their shop this week.  The shop promises a report and photos for those not close by next week but if you are anywhere near Amelia Island, Florida, go visit.
http://www.bristlythistle.com/


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