Get out your 10 inch stretcher bars and all that stash – we are going to stitch a pumpkin ! This month’s meeting had lots of lovely and varied show and share. We always enjoy seeing the work of others. never hesitate to send in pictures of your finishes or even WIP’s to Noelle – we can’t get enough. We also got a start on the pumpkin with Jacqui C. Let’s see how far everyone gets for the next meeting. The members of the Queen Charlotte Chapter of ANG also would like pictures of what ever we create. They are amazed at how many variations there have been so far.

Next month is the Board meeting on July 10th at 6 pm. Since COVID things have changed and we are moving the board meeting to a week night so as not to interfere with members weekend plans. This will be the test meeting and hopefully will work out to everyone’s benefit. All are welcome to attend. Contact either Sharon or Noelle if you want the zoom link.

Chilly Hollow has BREAKING NEWS !!! Kreinik 8 and 16 braids are being made again. Thank Goodness – the machines are all set up and working again after the move to California. Inventory sheets are being redone, shelving for new stock are in place and even some new machines are on order so that all those wonderful colors will be on store shelves again. Can not imagine stitching without Kreinik !! Kreinik Manufacturing > Kreinik Needlework And Fly Fishing

New New New New New New New

One of everyone’s favorite designers Kathy Rees has some new designs ! She is traveling and teaching like crazy but has created 4 new designs for Seasonal Delights. Only 2 are being released for now, Spring and Summer with Autumn and Winter coming later in the year. She is also putting out what she says is the final of the Holiday Delights which is Mardi Gras. Then there are the new Christmas rounds – does this woman ever sleep???? https://needledelights.com/product-category/coming-soon/

Also New – Gone Stitching has a new class for those who are ready to tackle charted designs. Coming in August they will be doing Ripple Rotation on 13 count canvas with rich colored overdyed silk threads. This is a full day class and includes all your materials, lunch and snacks. Email them at office@gonestitching.net to sign up or for more information.

Also New – Rittenhouse Needlepoint is having a retreat August 16th – 18th. It is going to be held in The Deacon – an historic former First African Baptist Church built in 1906. They renovated it in 2019 and it’s now used for weddings, parties etc along with hotel stays. The Deacon (thedeaconphl.com) Delicious lunch and dinner with wine and beer. Plus, coffee and beverages are available all day in the space. There is also a gift bag, a group beading class, a finishing consultant from the store for questions and a shuttle bus to and from the shop in case you need a thread or 2 or 6…. Contact the store for more information rittenhouseneedlepoint.com .

If that is not enough NEW then check this out – Rittenhouse will have a pop up of Penny Linn Designs at the retreat BUT – Penny Linn also has a brand new line of clutch handbags. They can be used as a cross body bag and even better, they are self finishing. Penny Linn partnered with LIKHA (which means – to create). All of their products are sustainably-sourced, ethically-made pieces ranging from home décor to fashion accessories. They are so pretty and you pick the canvas to go into them ! Penny Linn x LIKHÂ Bag Launch – Penny Linn Designs

I found 2 new clubs ! Village Needleworks has something unique – Beginning July 1 each month for 6 months they are doing Czechoslovakian Christmas Trees. The designs are based on vintage trees. The canvases are 13 mesh and come with threads, stitch guide and a “special gift”. Village Needleworks Omaha’s full-service needlepoint shop

The 2nd club is a rerun – The Needlepointer’s “Pride Flag” was so popular it is being brought back. You will learn 12 different stitches over 6 months. It’s available in either 13 or 18 count. A portion of the proceeds from this club will be donated to The Trevor Project*. Founded in 1998, The Trevor Project is a nonprofit U.S. organization committed to suicide prevention efforts in the LGBTQ+ youth community. The club will start in Sept/Oct https://www.theneedlepointer.com/pride-flag-clubdiv-idclubsubtitleopen-enrollmentdiv/p8514177?cse=nl060824&goal=0_3621358244-de033aa778-69343533&mc_cid=de033aa778&mc_eid=2e6039e84f

And just for giggles !!!! How about canvases of “Retro TV’s” – can’t make that stuff up ! Rabbit Ears and all – check out Chaparral in Dallas TX for these throw back TV canvases. They are 5 X 5 on 18 count canvas and are different sports. Don’t we all remember when you had to get up to change the channel???? https://ndlpt.com/products/retro-tv-football-era?syclid=cpn4oicom04s739u56f0&utm_campaign=emailmarketing_134348767371&utm_medium=email&utm_source=shopify_email

Are you suffering from S.A.B.L.E. ?? Stash Accumulation Beyond Life Expectancy. Check out Ellen Johnson’s blog post as each week she is going to clean out her stash and detail how she is doing it. She will give you hints on how to work thru your WIP’s, how to get your MOJO going, tips on organizing and more. She is also doing a class called “Summer Stitch Camp”. She promises a fun and productive summer !! https://www.serendipityneedleworks.com/needlepoint-ufos/

Tips and Tricks You want to try and do a self finishing item but you might think about changing the canvas out at another time ! Needlepoint .com has a great solution – check out their blog post and go to the video tape (the retro tv’s made me do it). They put interfacing on the back of the canvas to make it easier to put a canvas in and out of self finishing items – genius ! https://needlepoint.com/blogs/needlepoint-know-how/interfacing-the-perfect-way-to-switch-out-self-finishing

Who was that Famous Stitcher? That is Julia Snyder. She has written many needlepoint books on different subjects along with doing beautiful embellishment classes at numerous stores.

Do you know who this famous stitcher is?