Well, if you were not at the monthly meeting – you missed it !! Jacqui C. did the most wonderful presentation on cording. Who knew there could be so much to know and Jacqui made it so much fun you just want to go out and get yourself some cup hooks and have at it !! A wonderful meeting! July will be all about the Woodlawn show this year and anything you need to know for next year. If you go to the meeting in person, they will be having a bring your own dinner (and clean up after!) September is the meeting to keep in mind. It will be a Zoom only meeting and it’s all about Sundance beads.

Our member, Ellen B. just finished an unusual canvas. It was on the back of Needlepointers magazine and it was amazing ! She became obsessed and with the help of Pam Miller she has a showcase piece (once Framed Image is done with it). Here is the before framing picture – yes those are real feathers – among other amazing parts to this. Congrats Ellen.

Happy 4th of July !! A wonderful holiday to celebrate unless you have the weather we have been having. Between the rain and smoke haze causing bad air quality – the best thing to do is stay inside and stitch !! Sounds good to me. Since your inside many stores are having Independence Day Sales.

DMC Thread is giving 30% off on July 4th – Site Wide. Check out their Designer Kits besides their thread, something for everyone. https://www.dmc.com/US/en/kits/kits-by-collection/designer-collection?products_en_production%5Bquery%5D=

Louise’s Needlework is doing 35% off all online canvases by using the code SALE35 at check out. That web site has lots to look at ! NEW! (louisesneedlework.com)

KC Needlepoint has BOGO 50% off on in stock canvases and they have a large selection to choose from. https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/collections/sale-1

Then you have Needle Nook of La Jolla – another opportunity – 25% off all in stock and ordered canvases thru July AND 65% off any sale canvases. Very tempting!! https://www.needlenook.com/

The time is getting closer and closer so this is another reminder that the Edwardian Needle will be closed for 3 weeks starting July 26th. Take inventory of what you need so you don’t get caught short – many know the horror of that !

Now that you just may have made a purchase – or two – or three… Look at Chaparral for some custom Acrylic Trays. A nice way to safely display your needlepoint finishes. I had trouble finding it on their web site so you might want to call the store. https://ndlpt.com/

So you love those retro luggage tags? Labors of Love now have Boarding Passes. The canvas also fits in the acrylic hand bags. laborsofloveneedlepoint.shop/iishop?form_version=2&search_keyword=bording+pass&image_x=0&image_y=0

The Needlepointer has a series of mini banners – one for every month. They too have a sale going on – check out their web site. The needlepointer: The Needlepointer, Needlepoint, Needlepoint Store, Needlepoint Supply and Accessories, Needlepoint Canvases, Needlepoint Threads & Accessories, Needlepoint Canvas Trunk Show

Staying local ?? KC Needlepoint has an interesting kit – a cooler ! It comes in 2 sizes and it includes the finishing. Once you finish the stitching you send it to them and they send back the finished cooler. https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/blogs/news/needlepoint-coolers-our-latest-kit-with-finishing-included?_pos=2&_sid=49d4755b3&_ss=r

Ready to take your cooler and get away? Patricia Sone is going to do a retreat in September at the Osterville Needlepoint Shop from Sept 26 – 29th. The project will be her American Flag. You need to contact Marythecuriouscowgirl@gmail.com for more information.

Another retreat happening next year is done thru Needlepoint By The Bay and it will be held in Newport RI. What a wonderful place to go for a needlepoint retreat ! They already have rooms set aside if you want to stay at the Newport Harbor Hotel where the class will be given. I have a feeling this will fill up fast. Needlepoint by the Bay – Thread & Needle Supply

I could not resist showing you the new Ruth Schmuff Fishy Fish class. It’s over 2 days and is done via Zoom in September. There are 2 Zecca canvases, each on 18 count and measure 10 X 12.5 inches – she will cover both. You can buy just one or both. As with most Zecca canvases – there is something about the faces !! https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2023/06/fishy-fish-2/

FOMO ALERT !! Someone sent a link for a neat way to hold your bottle of water/soda etc. When I looked it up on (of course) Amazon I found a step better – this one also has a basket attachment that swivels under the table. Great way to keep your scissor, laying tool, etc at hand yet out of the way. Easy to attach to the table with a clamp – a great item when taking a class. https://www.amazon.com/Desk-Pros-Under-Organizer-Attachment/dp/B0BW7DWZ1G/ref=sxin_17_sbv_search_btf?content-id=amzn1.sym.6cfa532e-9c8f-48d2-87a3-a61547a0d356%3Aamzn1.sym.6cfa532e-9c8f-48d2-87a3-a61547a0d356&crid=38AD9MOIK58TF&cv_ct_cx=desk%2Bcup%2Bholder&keywords=desk%2Bcup%2Bholder&pd_rd_i=B0BW7DWZ1G&pd_rd_r=bc5acd37-e7dd-4e3e-886a-9d4e09d61803&pd_rd_w=fJ5Fe&pd_rd_wg=rlcHz&pf_rd_p=6cfa532e-9c8f-48d2-87a3-a61547a0d356&pf_rd_r=C031A73BCKBN1QWTFFZJ&qid=1688236144&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=desk%2Bcup%2Bholder%2Caps%2C81&sr=1-1-5190daf0-67e3-427c-bea6-c72c1df98776&th=1

Tips and Tricks – What are you using the item your stitching for???? Is it a belt, a purse, napkin rings….. Anything that might come in contact with water should be “Color Fast” Read Ellen Johnson’s article on how to tell if your thread is able to deal with a wet occasion. https://www.serendipityneedleworks.com/color-fastness-needlepoint-thread/

Who was that Famous Stitcher? That was the famous Suzanne Howren. She is the co author of the popular book “Stitches To Go”. She and Beth Robertson not only wrote Stitches To Go they also wrote, Stitches For Effect, More Stitches For Effect and Even More Stitches For Effect along with the Thread Thesaurus. She is one of the 3 designers known as “The Squad”. Suzanne along with Tony Minieri and Meredith Willet have put out 2 more books : Master Stitches from the Squad” Vol 1 and 2. A busy lady.

Do You Know Who This Famous Stitcher Is ?