Congratulations to 2 of our members for being recognized thru EGA at their seminar in Boston. Both Cathryn and Melita were given recognition. Cathryn for receiving the Golden Thread award for the Metropolitan Region and Melita for having become a certified Master Craftsman. Check out the blog before this one as Rosie did a wonderful job explaining along with pictures of the ladies – you go ladies !!

I am sure we all can’t wait for this months meeting. A reminder that this is a zoom only meeting as we will be meeting a representative from Sundance Beads. They will be going thru the process of how the beads are made along with lots of other topics. Have your popcorn at the ready !!

ANG has 2 new stitch guides for their “50 For 50” fundraiser. They are looking to raise $250k to continue their mission of Teaching, Promoting, and Preserving the Art of Needlepoint for another 50 years. You can still get the first offerings thru the web site as well. Of course you have to be in it to buy it !!!! https://www.needlepoint.org/default.aspx

I must give a shout out to Jacqui C – she has been most generous with donating so many materials to the Cancer Survivor Program at Holy Name Hospital. We had lots to celebrate at our One Year Party and Jacqui has again given another donation from her dear friends estate. Having found some of her work in a box – we would all have learned so much from her – she was a beautiful stitcher. Thank you again Jacqui for your generosity.

On another health related note – check out Colonial Needle as they are having a Breast Cancer Promotion as the disease is personal to them. By buying any of their 6 canvases 100% of the sale is a donation to research. Colonial Needle Company

The Queen Charlotte ANG chapter is having a fund raiser. There are 2 kits available from the chapter. Jeanne Saward is the chapters Secretary and in charge of the promotion. I can attest to her efficiency as I bought the pumpkin and it came faster than you could blink. It has so many color combos that can be done- it is something for everyone’s taste. It comes with a color stitch guide, line drawn canvas and even special thread for the pumpkins stem. The bunny also has a color stitch guide and line drawn canvas. What a neat guild project and they have group pricing !!! The price of the kits will go up after September so go for it now !! Contact Jeanne at jeanne.saward@gmail.com and she will give you all the particulars. I can’t wait to do mine !!!

The Needle Artists By The Sea chapter are also having a fundraiser to help sponsor the Shoreline Stitchers event. It is a judged needle arts competition in Sourthern CA held every 2 years. To help with the cost of the event they are having a zoom class for the cutest “Medusa Sea Jelly Ornament” that has many opportunities for different colorways. Here is the information: SSS Fundraising Event_sept2023_063023 (needleartistsbythesea.org)

Up an coming items to watch for – sometime in the spring ANG is going to have a Virtual Seminar. They will be sharing more information soon. The Dallas Market is in the middle of next month – lock up those wallets ! Also, Needlepoint Now magazine has revealed their 2024 year long project and it’s all about “HOME”

It seems that some of our favorite stores have revamped their web sites. Stitch By Stitch in NY updated their store with new paint and rugs so now it was time for their web site. It was a big overhaul and it is much more light and airy looking like the store. Be careful, I got sucked in almost immediately it’s so enticing !! Find Your Focus | Stitch by Stitch Needlepoint

Unwind Studio has also had a redesign. They have simple yet fun items from canvases to accessories. Nice choices and colorful for beginner and advanced. https://www.unwind.studio/collections/needlepoint-kits-canvases

Morgan Julia has just come out with new acrylic containers that go with their cute “Chill Pill” and Bar Cart canvases. While looking at their site though – ugh – I found some more adorable items. https://morganjuliadesigns.com/

New Clubs !! The Enriched Stitch has a Sea Creatures club that starts at the end of Sept/Begining of Oct. Each month you will receive a canvas, threads, embellishments and a stitch guide. https://enrichedstitch.myshopify.com/products/abstract-sea-creatures-club Emily’s Stitching has a bi-monthly club of Halloween costumed owls by Love You More. Canvases, stitch guides and thread option but if you buy the threads you get a bonus canvas with stitch guide. They just make you smile ! https://www.emilysstitchery.com/product/halloween-owl-club/15536?utm_source=sqmktg_email

Atlantic Blue has come out with 35 new canvases. Many are small quick stitches like a library card, cookies or Flavor town hot dog. There is also a bunch of “Kaleidoscopes” of different items. Of course they have lots to look at on their web site !! https://www.atlanticbluecanvas.com/collections/summer-2023-drop?_kx=_6T6ZEqw3FzRTyL6whjCxpBoWNmvx7M7ogeQHpVHlzk%3D.SdsruM

Can you believe it – Queen Elizabeth II passed away a year ago on September 8th !! Where did all that time go to? She is still a popular needlepoint canvas. Queen Elizabeth Needlepoint Canvas – Etsy

Tips and Tricks: From Diversions Needlepoint in CO – suggestions for when you are stitching a dark color on dark canvas – an eye killer ! 1. Stitch outside if you can – daylight shows the canvas intersections better. 2. Use the best indoor lighting you can. 3. Use a magnifier. 4. use a light or very bright color cloth under your stitching – the color comes thru the canvas and makes the holes easier to see. 5. The pattern of a decorative stitch will assist in directing the stitcher to the next stitch location on a dark canvas.

Who was that Famous Stitcher? That was Patricia Sone. Like many of us, she has been stitching since her early teens. Being from Dallas Texas she worked and taught for many years in a needlepoint shop before going out on her own. She has become well known for her witty and graphic designs

Do You Know Who This Famous Stitcher Is ?