This month’s meeting was a stitch in BUT, you don’t want to miss next month’s meeting – for sure !! We are going to have a presentation by Sundance Beads, one of the industries leading suppliers of beads, beading thread and various embellishments. This meeting will be a Zoom Only program as the library will not stay open late in if the presentation runs long. Get a beverage, some popcorn and settle in at your computer screen for an enjoyable evening. Just another reason to join NJNA – we have the best programs !!!

It’s that time again !! The ANG Summer Auction is now open!! It runs only thru August 28th. Look all you like but you need to be a member of ANG to bid. Hurry and check out what they have before it’s too late. Snooze and you lose ! https://ang.schoolauction.net/summer2023/catalog

Have you a piece of needlework that is spectacular and you would like to exhibit it? The President of the Delaware Seashore Chapter of ANG just happens to be a member of NJNA! Brenda C. and her guild is involved with the Rehoboth Beach Museum’s 11th Annual Needlework Exhibit. The exhibit runs from Sept 16 to Nov 12 and they would love to have your entry. Your entry will be given a critique from a NAN certified judge and there will be ribbons awarded. Here is the application and even if you don’t send in a piece of needlework it’s a nice fall trip. https://rehobothbeachmuseum.org/index.php/calendar/148-needlework-exhibit-opens

Make a BIG NOTE someplace – Saturday October 21 is Local Needlepoint Shop Day !! The day we all try to support our brick and mortar shops. We all love the many things they offer along with seeing the color and texture in person. They usually have something unexpected that we can’t resist. Check with your LNS for any sales or events.

I am sure we have all seen the horrible destruction on the island of Maui. All that history is gone. They need so much to rebuild it all that they will need help. Elizabeth Bradley is one of several needlepoint companies that is pitching in. They are donating 50% of all the sales from 2 of their kits purchased thru Sunday the 27th of August. The donation will go directly to the Red Cross of Hawaii. The kits are of just stunning Hibiscus flowers native to Hawaii. https://americas.elizabethbradley.com/collections/help-for-hawaii

Another charity event going on is thru The Stitching Studio in VA. They are accepting items you would like to “destash” during the months of August and September. The sale of these items will be donated to “The Doorways” which is a nonprofit that provides lodging and support to patients and their loved ones who need to be close to the hospital. All canvas donors are put into a drawing for a $25 gift certificate to the store. Call the store for more details at (804) 269-0355 Home (thestitchingstudiova.com)

YIKES – Stitch Stash was HACKED !! And Patti Hoffmann is angry ! This is not the first time so her Face Book presence is disabled for the time being. She also asks that everyone unfollow her personal FB account and the Stitch-Stash one. She is still on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/stitchstashnew/ and you can go to her web page at: Stitch-Stash Needlepoint

The Needlepointer has a new club called “Splendid Starlight” It will start some time in October and is a collection of 6 ornaments based on the Rainbow Gallery Splendor Designer Collection colors. They are very interesting designs that come each month with the canvas, threads and stitch guide. The patterns are intricate – very different. https://www.theneedlepointer.com/splendid-starlightdiv-idclubsubtitleopen-enrollmentdiv/p8503447?cse=nl0826&goal=0_3621358244-4e3fcaf226-69343533&mc_cid=4e3fcaf226&mc_eid=2e6039e84f

If you follow Ridgewood Needlepoint you know that Adrienne and Stephanie do “New Stitch Monday” They are about to start a new canvas with a choice of Christmas or Hanukkah by JP Needlepoint. The Christmas one is so colorful and both have so many options for stitches. Follow their blog to see how they stitch these 2 beautiful canvases. Contact the store for more info – Home (ridgewoodneedlepoint.com)

I know a few people that are going to love this one – Stitcher’s Garden in Chicago is going to have a class on Sept 2 (but I’m sure you can buy the canvases) taught by the owner of Chaparrel Dallas, Heidi Henrichs. It’s a tour of Mrs. Clauses closet and the tags from her clothes. She will be teaching the “Chanel Tag” but there are other famous designers in the collection. https://www.stitchersgardenil.com/module/class/509933/mrs-claus-closet—chanel-tag

If your more sports minded- be it Pickle ball or Mah Jong (lol) – check out Atlantic Blue for adorable canvases no matter what sport you enjoy! https://www.atlanticbluecanvas.com/collections/sports

If you haven’t looked at Moore Stitching you are missing a blast from the past that I am sure everyone can relate to – Royal Dansk cookie tins – who didn’t enjoy that assortment of butter cookies ?!?! They have so many cute canvases including an array of clutch purses that are a difficult choice to pick just one. On the other hand – it’s nice to have 2 or 3 !!! https://moorestitching.com/?mc_cid=10b998f18a&mc_eid=4429aac277

Are you wishing to try ribbons but feel you need some help? They are a bit intimidating unless you watch someone do it – so look at Emily’s Stitchery’s web site for a Zoom class on ribbons and beading techniques. It’s called Ribbons 101 but there is a lot more to it and it includes everything you need to make the picture below. It’s going to be held September 23rd from 10 AM to 4 PM. https://www.emilysstitchery.com/product/ribbons-101-with-lisa-abrams-zoom-/14043

If you enjoy classes you want to check out BeStitched. They have a whole list of different classes that you can take individually via Zoom or your can buy a season pass that covers a years worth. The best part is if you miss a class they are all recorded and posted to their web site needlepointfix. This list is just until the end of the year! Lots to learn !! https://bestitchedneedlepointshop.com/products/learn-with-lisa-2023

And now for a very sad note – Annie Lane has passed away. She is known for her quirky chickens, sheep, dogs and cows. They all bring a smile to your face ! Great sense of humor and will be missed. Wellesley Needlepoint has licensed some of her collection if you are looking for a canvas along with Annie’s Etsy shop. https://www.wellesleyneedlepoint.com/product-category/annie-lane-canvases/ – https://www.etsy.com/shop/AnnieLane?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1256840700

Who was that Famous Stitcher? That is Cathy Rapoza – the owner of Alice Peterson Company. So many wonderful subjects in her line of canvases. The women with different views in their glasses, the backs of various women, beautiful children’s canvases and the fabulous Gayla Elliott women.

Do You Know Who This Famous Stitcher Is ?