This week was our meeting and it had several interesting happenings. First, we got to meet our 2 new members Kathy and Nancy. Kathy, we look forward to you retiring so we get to see you more often ! We also spoke about our next project as Tumbling Stripes is heading for the last instructions next month. Jacqui is having trouble getting a hold of the people that have the Jelly Fish project. Because of this she and Cathryn are shifting gears and we are going to do the Queen Charlotte Chapter fund raiser pumpkin instead. This is a “stash buster” and so adorable with great stitch combinations. Contact either Jacqui or Cathryn to put your name on the list so they can order the kits soon. The chapter is going to subsidize this project so that lots of our members can stitch it with us or even several times to make a colorful pumpkin patch !

We also spoke about our workshop later this year with Ann-Marie Anderson-Mayes of Beautiful Stitches fame. She will be coming to teach either of her design’s – Versailles or Grace’s Garden. Amy B needs a final number soon so she can tie up lose ends with Ann-Marie Anderson. If you are changing your colors from the picture then order them thru Ann-Marie as soon as possible so she can bring them with her. Finally, Ghosts are welcome!

A reminder that registration closes on the ANG Seminar in Kansas City May 17th. If you already registered, final payments are due May 3rd. The list of sold out classes grows! They are also offering the Annual Life Patron Seminar Luncheon. Holly Messinger McComas will be speaking about textile preservation at the Arabia Steamboat Museum on Sept. 4th. https://www.1856.com/ This seminar will be here before you know it !

Did I see the sun today????? Is it Spring???? I wore a rain jacket and sweater the last 2 or 3 days. I think we all need to get into the mood of Spring !! I can think of no better way than to check out Stitch by Stitch in NY for Spring Hand Bags !! They are showing lots of new things from market and hand bags were big ! From Rachel Barri to Morgan Julia, Voila and on and on… They not only have all kinds of bags but loads of inserts for them – just WOW ! Find Your Focus | Stitch by Stitch Needlepoint

All you grandmothers out there – Gayla Elliot has a new “Stitching Girl” (love her stuff). She also has expanded into round ornament size canvases. AND THEN you have by Mopsey Designs – the cutest crib mobile that takes 5 round designs. Stitch By Stitch can also get you the hardware for the mobile. Even Grandma’s stitch great stuff !!!

Stitch By Stich also showed something very different by Gayla Elliot – an incredible looking elephant. Thorn Alexander has a mesmerizing Blue Fox along with some other great looking items to peruse. I could spend hours never mind $’s on their web site. https://stitchbystitchneedlepoint.com/

SO – how fast do you need a gift????? Moore stitching has a self finishing compact with many choices of canvases. Being a compact it’s inherently small so how long could it possibly take to stitch?? (LOL) They look like a fun gift to give. New Arrivals – Moore Stitching

KC Needlepoint is showing something I haven’t seen before – self finishing leather frame’s. They come in a large selection of colors and the opening is 4 1/2″ square. Something new and different ! Leather Self Finishing Frame | KC Needlepoint

Since it’s never too early for Xmas Cookies – Morgan Julia has something new and they are even “No Bake” ! Needlepoint .com sells them as a kit – no muss no fuss! https://needlepoint.com/collections/morgan-julia-designs-kits/products/slice-and-bake-christmas-cookies-kit

A New Club has started and if you were late signing up you can still do it. This club is like no other I have seen. It’s by Morgan Julia Designs and has so many things both stitching and non stitching related – all to go with the theme. Morgan Julia is known for her Bar Carts and the first one of the club was all about Spring. The Summer Bar Cart is about to be revealed so you need to be on the list to see what that one is all about. https://morganjuliadesigns.com/blogs/product-launches/mjd-bar-cart-club-box-1-reveal?_kx=rV4MBEfWGkwURglkyUXCLopGavY2DCJQzP6Y94aO8T4.RWeQns Here is what you get for the Spring Bar Cart along with a digital stitch guide. Must be some box – oh yes, and the packaging matches the theme – did they forget anything???

Tips and Tricks: There are many of you out there that are Left Handed Stitchers and friends have a horrible time trying to help you learn or show you a stitch ! Am I right?!?!?! Never fear – Needlepoint .com has a blog with everything you ever wanted to know about stitching left handed.Check out this link and hopefully you all have an “Ah Ha!” moment. Stitching for Left-Handers: Tips, Tricks, & Techniques – Needlepoint.Com

Who was that Famous Stitcher? That lovely young woman is Madeleine Elizabeth. She is either in her last year of college or has already graduated. She has been the CEO of her own company since 2019 and has many youthful and fresh ideas for canvases along with many witty sayings !

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Wishing everyone that celebrates – A Happy Passover with friends and family. And after the holiday is over –