I don’t think we are going to admit we are getting older BUT NJNA starts their 35th year of being a part of ANG !!! Let’s celebrate with some

Just a little needlepoint humor !! The minds behind the guild are working hard to celebrate over the next year. Come join the fun and help make out 35th year a big one. AND, a big welcome to out newest member Lisa N. – so glad you have decided to join us !!

Is everyone ready to finish their pumpkins after our last meeting?? Jacqui C. demystified how to stitch the stem. I can tell you that I just finished it and it was easier than it looked in the directions. On to the rest of the meeting about the background and what ever embellishment you are planning on. This was a fun project and I encourage other chapters to look at it for a program. Our next meeting is doing Ribbon Candy as an ornament. The chapter will supply what is needed for this one but you need to let Jacqui C. know you want a kit. She needs to mail them in time for the meeting !

ANG has published the Spring Fling projects coming for 2025. All big name instructors with many sought after projects are a part of it. They are anticipating the virtual classes will start in March 2025. Registration opens on November 4th. Here are some of the classes being offered:

Many of us belong to several organizations both in ANG and EGA. Our Metropolitan Region EGA is having an event in April 2025 and you don’t have to be a member of EGA to participate. If you are an EGA member they are offering 3 classes. Regular registration ends December 5th. but late registration goes until March 1, 2025. They also have a stitching room if you don’t want to take a class but want to catch up with friends and enjoy one or two days of stitching together. This event takes place in Montvale right off the Garden State Parkway in the Courtyard Marriott Hotel. With plenty of parking and lots of restaurants in the area it is definitely a fun day. Contact Janice M. at grayceedm@aol.com for more information.

It’s that time of year again – Time to Renew your ANG and Cyberpointers memberships. You should have gotten and email from both explaining how to go about doing it either by mail or online. No lines like with early voting !!!

Don’t you enjoy reading the “Tale of Two Stitchers” article in the Needlepointers magazine?? I always enjoy seeing the different thought process each stitcher has for the same canvas. Well, want to give it a try?? They are looking for stitchers to participate !! There are 2 canvases they need people to stitch for two articles. Contact Linda Mosch at TOTS@needlepoint.org and she will give you more details. How interesting are these canvases??????

Just a heads up – one of our favorite LNS is having a trunk show !! The Edwardian Needle is hosting PLD Needlepoint. They are the outlet for several needlepoint designers so there is LOTS to see and pick from. If you want to look online then go to: https://pldneedlepointdesigns.com/collections/in-stock-now – If your like many of us and like to see them in person then pop by the store and while your at it – check out what Jen and Little Pam have done with the store – really nice! Remember, everything is 20% off and anything can be ordered.

I did not know about these Rainbow Gallery threads until I read an email from Morgan Julia Designs. Oh well, I can grab it for next year for my Halloween canvases – Glow in the dark Silk Lame Braid and Neon Rays +. You can order them from MJD https://morganjuliadesigns.com/products/neon-rays-plus-glow-in-the-dark-np304?_kx=rV4MBEfWGkwURglkyUXCLopGavY2DCJQzP6Y94aO8T4.RWeQns

New Club !! The Stitching Fox has an exclusive from Danji Designs – Oak Leaves. You receive a package once a month. There are 12 leaves with threads, embellishments and a stitch guide by their in house instructor and stitch guide writer Vicky Goodrum. https://www.stitchingfox.com/collections/subscription-stitch-clubs/products/oak-leaves-a-12-month-subscription-stitch-club

The creative minds behind KC Needlepoint have started another venture called Happy Stitching. Everything is a complete kit for either first time stitcher’s or those of us that have been at it for a while. What a great gift !! Each one is an exclusive design and contains the canvas, 2 needles, scissor with lanyard, threads, needle threader, project bag and a self finishing item. On the web site are videos on how to stitch what you picked along with a video on how to finish it !! There is no guess work. The web site gives you choices for ability, type of item, color, etc. Very well thought out. https://www.happystitching.com/collections/all

The Needlepointer also has an interesting kit. This one is a self finishing pillow. The kit comes with a stamped canvas, threads, pillow insert and backing with zipper. Their instructions will walk you thru the finishing process and it’s all washable. For now everything is a pre order and will ship in about 2 months. You can go to the web site but I did not see it on there yet so you might want to call the store. https://www.theneedlepointer.com/project-pack?nav_id=606

This one is a family heirloom in the making – Needlepoint.com has an exclusive advent calendar kit of a Toy Store. It comes with everything you need to create an amazing holiday item. You have to check it out online to see all the moving parts to this as it is a BIG project. https://needlepoint.com/products/toy-store-advent-calendar-kit?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&utm_campaign=2024_11_02%20Toy%20Store&utm_klaviyo_id=01EY735XHE675Z0Z1C4Z7SB8DK&_kx=SpNrwJYeSg8JHGV3vDRNkpeUD67Ddf2hdz1HBTATTO0.TxAVmM

Atlantic Blue is featuring 7 new designers for the month of November. Check them out – they have an interesting take on a needlepoint canvas along with a sense of humor. I put some below but there are many more online. https://www.atlanticbluecanvas.com/collections/emerging-designer-showcase?_kx=_6T6ZEqw3FzRTyL6whjCxpBoWNmvx7M7ogeQHpVHlzk.SdsruM

Do you love lobster? Are you an LL Bean Fan? Do you binge watch Maine Cabin Masters?? Then check out Morgan Julia Designs new Maine Collection. Lobstah Rolls, Duck Boots, a Woodie Wagon Needle Minder and more ! Perfect for that Maine Lover. https://morganjuliadesigns.com/collections/maine-collection?_kx=rV4MBEfWGkwURglkyUXCLopGavY2DCJQzP6Y94aO8T4.RWeQns

Tips and Tricks: Have you ever heard of a “Pinzette Tweezer” ?? Me either ! You need to go to the Needlepoint Clubhouse to get them. Slant tip with wide grip surface provides precision thread removal, larger finger area makes grabbing threads easier. Used in the ateliers of haute couture. Who knew ?!?!? https://www.needlepointclubhouse.com/collections/notions/products/pinzette-tweezer

Who was that Famous Stitcher? That was Krista LeRay the founder and CEO of Penny Linn. She is also a life and style blogger at “Covering the Bases”. She lives in Fairfield County CT with her family. She may be best known for her magnetic acrylic boxes.

Do you know who this famous stitcher is?