Watched the show this morning, very interesting items. It looked as though they were worked in Aida, which I detest, so didn't succumb. I bought a chart for the chess board a couple of years ago at Harrogate. I really must get around to doing it one day, especially as I love blackwork. Might have to invest in several skeins of the DMC Coloris threads though, they would make a change from normal blackwork. I have used them on blackwork bookmarks, original design for those also came from Harrogate, though that was a kit, and from a different company.
Been some interesting items on Hochy recently. They have embroidery on tomorrow as well. Will definitely be watching that. I can do a wee bit of knitting while it is on, so at least my fingers won't be idle. ;)
Roz