This past weeks meeting gets you off to a running start on your name tag. I had never heard of Tink Boord-Dill alphabets before but what a find ! Tink Boord-Dill Needlework Alphabets – Needlework and Knitting Alphabets for Discerning Makers (tinkbd.com) They are also on Etsy. The list of options for an alphabet is mind blowing. Get creative and we are all going to be looking at each others name tags at the January luncheon. (Better start soon!)

The meeting also had other interesting news – that meeting was Linda M’s final meeting as President of the chapter – we can only say Thank You for all of your hard work over the years. Also, thank you to Mr. M. for his patience !! The new slate of officers was announced and the voting will take place next month. We are all looking forward to an exciting new year ahead.

You should have gotten email yesterday from ANG. It spoke about many things including the Annual Membership Meeting. If you missed it there is a button to allow you to watch the recording of the meeting. They also have the answers to the questions people posed to the Board. Check it out as I am sure you may have the same questions and will see the Boards answers. You can now also see all the classes that will be offered at next years Kansas City Seminar – too many classes – too short a time ! Gail Stafford, Kathy Rees, Debbie Rowley, Wendy Moore, Lorene Salt and lots more. So many beautiful projects along with 2 Encore’s – even if you didn’t get your first choice you would still be happy !!

Is everyone ready for the big day ??? Big dinner all planned? House ready for guests? Don’t forget to watch the Macy’s parade while your cooking and then the Dog Show !! It’s exhausting ! When it’s all over and you need to relax there are a billion emails waiting for you in the hopes you buy from them for Black Friday !! The needlepoint stores are right there with a mix of Christmas lists, new canvases, books etc. Here are a few things I have found so you can sort them a bit faster or trash them !!

Stark Art has teamed up with Stitch by Stitch in NY for 2 new Toppers and 2 new Wrappers. The wrappers are sunflowers and pumpkins, the toppers are ghosts and witches. They show them on glass ornaments but they can be used on other items like candles. Great small projects for next year.

Stitch By Stitch in NY was also showing off new canvases from the fall show and these are so adorable for little ones !!! There are more than what I am showing you and it was hard to pick as one was better than the next. Find Your Focus | Stitch by Stitch Needlepoint

Atlantic Blue has a new designer – a former fashion buyer that moved to NC with her dog “Moose” is the creator of some new designs most of which are Wedgewood inspired cameo’s of 7 breeds of dogs and more in the pipe line. She also has custom options. https://www.atlanticbluecanvas.com/collections/rooney-stitch?_kx=_6T6ZEqw3FzRTyL6whjCxpBoWNmvx7M7ogeQHpVHlzk%3D.SdsruM

Hannah Bass has some new floral designs that she just introduced. Check out her web site, there is usually something interesting to find there (maybe even a gift for someone). https://hannahbass.com/collections/needlepoint-kits/sale

Penny Linn has those great project bags and the cute wicker purses. She is having a sale through November 20th where you buy a bag and get the 2nd one at 50% off. Who says you have to pay full price for a gift ! (The discount should automatically come off at check out) https://pennylinndesigns.com/collections/bags

Thread Alert !! Rainbow Gallery just announced that they are discontinuing 3 thread lines. If you are using any of them for a project you need to stock up before they are gone. The lines that are going are: Treasure Braid 8 and 12 strand, Nordic Gold and Fyre Works Hologram. Homepage – Rainbow Gallery

New Classes Coming: M’s Canvas House has an exclusive on Vintage Needlepoint Glass Ornaments. There are 7 in the series and you better like beading! https://www.mscanvashouse.com/

Sometimes you want a short club so you don’t get behind with so many projects – well think carefully about this 4 canvas club from The Needle Works. It may be 4 but it looks like it’s got lots of embellishments (not a bad thing). They don’t have a web site so call the store.

Bestitched has 8 snowmen in hats by Danji. They come with a stitch guide and if you want they will pull threads for you. https://bestitchedneedlepointshop.com/products/snowman-club

Bedecked and Beadazzled also has a new club, this one by Kelly Clark. They are all Nutcrackers and Trees. Very whimsical but that is what we love about Ruth Schmuff ! https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/product/nutcrackers-and-trees/

Seaside Needlepoint is again having their contest if you dare to try !! Send in a clever saying and if you win you get the saying on a canvas along with a $100 gift card. You can drop it off at the store but if you aren’t nearby you can email it with your name and phone number. The contest runs thru February and the winner will be revealed on their 5th Anniversary which is March 15th. https://www.seasideneedlepoint.com/?syclid=clcjmm65ji7s73896tsg&utm_campaign=emailmarketing_148762558722&utm_medium=email&utm_source=shopify_email

Tips and Tricks: Do you have a Boo Boo Brush? A great item BUT – do you really know how to use it???? Check out KC Needlepoint – I have used it and it did it’s job but I can’t say why there is 2 size brushes on it and I never thought to bend it ! (Like many I threw away the paper without reading!) Worth a quick read ! https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/blogs/news/cant-get-enough-of-the-boo-boo-brush?omnisendContactID=61fc368aa1816e00226a532d&utm_campaign=campaign%3A+Boo+boo+brush+%286535858b19ac5ea4f17ad99f%29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=omnisend

Who was that famous stitcher: That was Liz Goodrick-Dillon – best known for her beautiful Christmas Stockings though she did other canvases as well. Sadly she passed away in June after a short battle with cancer. She was a highly sought after needlepoint designer by the age of 25 !! You can find her designs now on Susan Roberts web site. Shop – susanrobertsneedlepoint.com

Do You Know Who This Famous Stitcher Is ?

Everyone have a wonderful Thanksgiving and find time to put a few stitches in and relax.