The 2024 Seminar is done !! From what I heard – everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Many had adventures sightseeing, great food and incredible class experiences. I want to give a shout out to Pat C. – one of our newest members. She was in the same class as Sue C. and she melded right in with the rest of the NJNA members that were at the seminar. Glad to hear that everyone was having a good time. Hmm was the seminar actually NJNA-West??? LOL !

Our next monthly meeting will be full of seminar chat for sure. We will also be doing the upper part of the pumpkin. You just might see someone’s pumpkin (yes, mine) in the presentation along with other WIP’s. And next comes the question – what are you going to do with your pumpkin?? Think about it as we still have the stem and background to do !!

Can you believe it – the ANG Online Auction is here already. It opens on Sept 12 and finishes the 15th. They have that newer system of looking at what is up for bid that makes it easier if you want to only look at books or floral canvases etc. Check your email, you got and ANG Newsletter yesterday with a link so you can make a list of all the items you want to bid on!! Good Luck everyone.

The ANG 50 for 50 Fundraiser is about to make available their new project to benefit ANG. Very cute ornament and it will be available Sept 20th. Look at the ANG web site for how to get the project. While your at it – there is a new Workshop By Mail and a Cyber Workshop – it’s not about need !

According to ANG – September is National Needlepoint Month – definitely worth celebrating ! Perfect timing as the Autumn Needlepoint Reunion (for stores only) runs from 9/19/24 thru 9/22/24. Of course no one can keep a secret so many of the big designers have been allowing stores to show some of the new canvases and there are many beautiful items coming. The most local store to here with the biggest showing of new canvases is Stitch By Stitch in NY. Get a cup of coffee and go to their web site and look over what is coming. I may have to donate my stash and start again !!! Alice Petersen has beautiful new collections not to mention Gayla Elliot has her stitching girls in 5″ rounds…. https://stitchbystitchneedlepoint.com/collections/2024-autumn-needlepoint-show

While going thru that web site I saw a designer I was not to familiar with – Oasis Needlepoint. Some real eye catchers are coming from them!! I went to their web site to look at more and they too are worth checking out so you can order from Stitch By Stitch or your LNS ! You may need an extra cup of coffee. https://www.oasisneedlepoint.com/oasis-needlepoint/whats-new/

Blue Ridge Stitchery – the company we used for the chapter project that was then used to learn how to finish an ornament has come out with the cutest sea creatures that have an interesting habit !! Go to their web site as I saw one of their other items just yesterday and it was so adorable – A Kitty’s Gift (Jacqui it was great!). https://blueridgestitchery.com/collections/all

Needlepoint.com has some new items by Two Sisters – beautiful picture frames and custom initials for luggage tags etc. https://needlepoint.com/collections/two-sisters-frames?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&utm_campaign=2024_08_31%20Letter%20Inserts%2C%20Frames&utm_klaviyo_id=01EY735XHE675Z0Z1C4Z7SB8DK&_kx=SpNrwJYeSg8JHGV3vDRNkpeUD67Ddf2hdz1HBTATTO0.TxAVmM

Hedgehog Needlepoint, the original Retro luggage tag that everyone loves has something new!! Officially licensed college logo purse inserts. They fit Rachel Barri’s Everyday clutch and Penny Linn’s Likha Fancy clutch. They measure 3 x 6 and are on 18 mesh. She is always adding more destinations, colleges etc. A busy woman !! https://hedgehogneedlepoint.com/collections/canvases-1

I have a lot of friends that play Canasta and a lot that want to learn how to play Canasta !! How fun are these new playing cards by Coco Frank Studio – a perfect quick gift. They have lots of smaller projects with adorable dogs, travel, holidays etc. You have to love that alphabet! https://cocofrankstudio.com/collections/all-products

Elizabeth Crane Swartz has branched out from her dots – she is now into squares, sayings and letters – all just as appealing as the dots I might add. Stitch By Stitch also had finished a spectacular piece for Elizabeth on a jacket – so beautiful !!!!!! See in the pictures below. https://stitchbystitchneedlepoint.com/collections/elizabeth-crane-swartz-fall-2024-new-designs

Tips and Tricks: The Wool and the Floss has a great new item that let’s you easily display seasonal canvases. They now have Acrylic Frames with Stands that come in 3 sizes. Easy to slide a canvas in and out. Have your canvases finished flat for easy storage ! Win – Win. https://woolfloss.com/products/acrylic-frame-4×4-with-stand?shopify_email_activity_id=154189594844&syclid=cre9akc9iacs73bht6hg&utm_campaign=emailmarketing_154189594844&utm_medium=email&utm_source=shopify_email

Who was that Famous Stitcher? That was non other than Toni Randall, the owner of Whimsy and Grace. Three years ago wildfires in Oregon destroyed everything she had. The needlepoint community collectively reached out to give her a big hug and help her get her back on track. She has been stitching since 7 years old and has not stopped ! https://www.whimsyandgrace.com/

Do you know who this famous stitcher is?