This month’s meeting is only days away. Remember to bring your dinner with you if your attending the meeting at the library as they are allowing you to again bring in food. The meeting will start about 7:15 to allow for clean up time. The topic will be a review of the Woodlawn submissions this year. Our August meeting will be a “laid back” stitch in.

It’s almost here !! The ANG Atlanta Seminar starts August 10th. Please make sure you have contacted Linda M with your contact information. She is also looking for which classes you are attending. I can’t wait to hear all about it and see what everyone comes back with.

The new July/Aug Needle Pointers magazine will be out soon. They are looking for participants in the “Tale of Two Stitchers” column. They have three interesting canvases to be stitched. Maybe you would be interested in doing one???? Each one has lots of opportunists for a spectacular take on the picture. Go to the next picture for more information.

Back in March / April 2022 Needle Pointers magazine had a cover project that was fascinating. It was called Fibonacci Swirls and it was shown in beige colors. If you are a member of Cyberpointers – they are going to be doing classes on it in March 2024 for free !! You have to register (starting Feb 15 2024) but check out some of the colorways they are showing it in. A great way to learn new stitches and have a stunning piece in the end. Gotta love those Jean Hilton stitches.

A last reminder that the Edwardian Needle will be closed starting Wed July 26th. Make sure you have enough thread to keep you going as she will be closed approximately 3 weeks. Pam also has a PLD Trunk Show in the store until she closes for the break. Some amazing canvases to go thru from whimsical cats to beautiful scenes, ornaments …

Breaking News – Rittenhouse Needlepoint has new owners !! Russell and Stephen have sold a majority share of the business to a group of people that shined above all the rest that made an offer. They have not said yet who this group is but that they have prior expertise in running a retail business. A new web site is coming, a change in the way finishing is done and more. Their ambitious plans are meant to bring this craft to a broader audience. Good Luck – can’t wait to hear more details ! My Needlepoint

It’s what we have been waiting for – Summer ! Now it just needs to stop raining !! Since we have had more indoor time than we expected try looking at Needlepoint .com – they are doing a new stitch each Sunday for cute coasters of summer drinks. Adorable for a new stitcher. https://needlepoint.com/products/sunday-stitch-along-summer-drink

If you are in a more whimsical state of mind – check out Blue Ridge Stitchery. They not only have cute drink canvases but some other wonderful new items to choose from. Might give you some ideas for the upcoming class Jacqui C is doing with Kelly Starke – hopefully you have signed up! New Arrivals — Blue Ridge Stitchery

If you are more traditional then check out Elizabeth Bradley for some stunning looking Sea Shell kits that are on sale – 25% off thru the 16th (gotta love a good sale !) https://americas.elizabethbradley.com/collections/the-shells-needlepoint-kits

Did you hear the news ??? One of the most popular designers – Kathy Rees of Needle Delights got married ! Congratulations Kathy !! Of course you can’t let an occasion like that go by without creating a chart for it! She has added 5 new charts to her web site including this one for a wedding !! She has beautiful designs – check out her web site: Needle Delights Originals – Needle Delights Originals

Before you know it Halloween will be upon us. Now is the time to start stitching this cute “Spooky Banner”. The Enriched Stitch is doing this as a club starting in Sept/Oct on these 6 canvases. Go to their web site for particulars https://enrichedstitch.myshopify.com/products/spooky-bunting-club

So we can’t ignore Christmas because – it to is coming !!! Nimble Needle in Atlanta has a new club that started in June – Rachel Donnelly’s Advent Gingerbread House. They have just added an exclusive Hanukkah House. This part of the club starts this month (July) and is a total of 24 pieces including Gelt, Dreidels, Menorah and more. You need to call the store to sign up at 404-843-8687 https://www.atlantanimbleneedle.com/

Want to see the cutest angels that work up quicker than you can blink???? KC Needlepoint has more than 70 different ones on their web site. They are on 13 count (you can do that with your eyes closed) and they are for all occasions not just Christmas. https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/collections/angel-needlepoint-ornaments?&utm_campaign=campaign%3A+Angels+%28648a00cad5fcc818eaa65baa%29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=omnisend&omnisendContactID=61fc368aa1816e00226a532d

KC Needlepoint also got a “Bright Idea” – A Neck Light ! For when you need some extra light to see as you stitch. They say it’s great for stitching in bed, on a plane, in your yard etc. The rechargeable light has 3 color modes so you can adjust the intensity of the light. It’s also foldable and light weight so you can tuck it in your “Needlepoint Bag of Tricks”. https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/blogs/news/introducing-around-the-neck-lights?&utm_campaign=campaign%3A+Lights-+around+the+neck+%2864a5cf50c92f6acfa0dc876c%29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=omnisend&omnisendContactID=61fc368aa1816e00226a532d

Do you own a Phallet? I know many that would like one !!!!! It’s a “Phone Wallet” with several canvases to choose from for the front. It’s one of many new items at Stitch By Stitch in NY. They are having a Lee self finishing trunk show for the month of July and this is the first time I have seen a backpack or a self finishing pillow. Lee has so many great self finishing products that it may sound like a “Road Trip” to me !! Ny Needlepoint | Stitch By Stitch Larchmont, NY | United States (stitchbystitchneedlepoint.com)

A friend of mine sent me an email for a web site I had never seen before – it’s called Lucky Jonquil Lucky Jonquil. Get a drink of choice and wander thru their web site as they have some really interesting items. Though geared maybe more for embroidery on a hoop they have some great threads, notions and if you enjoy Sashiko – well, they have patterns, threads, thimbles and more. I am a lover of Perle 8 and they have variegated balls in lovely colors. My credit card might be sizzling soon!

Tips and Tricks: What a great idea from the Serendipity web site – don’t have a needle minder with you? Out in the margin work a Rhodes stitch with some left over wool thread and use that to anchor your needle !!! As Jane from Chilly Hollow says – that is a smart cookie award idea !!

Who was that Famous Stitcher? That is Hannelore Brown, the designer of those retro luggage tags from Hedgehog Needlepoint. Founded in January 2020 at the urging of her children, she channeled her life long creative side for knitting, cross-stitch, needlepoint etc into a company aimed to help you find the joy and fun of needlepoint.

Do You Know Who This Famous Stitcher Is ?

Just a quick shout out to Tony Minieri designer and a member of “The Squad” – have an easy and speedy recovery from your recent surgery.