This month’s meeting was all about our health. As we age we have lots more aches and pains. Dr. Deryl Pace of Ivy Physical Therapy made us realize that you don’t have to live like that. She showed us the down and dirty of where and why we feel the way we do and how to help relieve the pain. The best part is – she knows what we do as she too needlepoints ! She was a wonderful speaker and even demonstrated how to do some of the stretches. She also went in to what you should ask if you go. Check your emails as she also sent pdf’s of exercises we can do at home.

You do not want to miss next months meeting. We will be hosting Debbie Rowley in a program called “Anchor Away” She will be talking about the many ways to begin and end your thread.

A week from today the 62nd Woodlawn Needlework Show opens. The show goes thru March 31st and NJNA has 24 pieces being exhibited. Take a trip down and see all the lovely entries but keep your fingers crossed that NJNA comes out with a few winners. Don’t forget the cookies by Nellies Needlers ! https://www.woodlawnpopeleighey.org/nwshow25

Seminar registration opens on March 3rd. Get your cup of coffee and sit by your computer so you can jump right in and get the classes you are hoping for !!! Classes are on a first come first serve basis so you probably need to be fast for many of them. Check out the online brochure and have handy a list of 1st and 2nd and 3rd choices. https://online.fliphtml5.com/bjsk/ntpi/#p=1

If you are joining in on the SOTM then remember to send your monthly accomplishment to Rosie L. She is putting together what everyone is doing and how they are changing their piece to be their own. Some are using different colors and fibers from their stash and trying different techniques. Each month at the meeting we will be seeing all the different variations and progress. Should be interesting !!!!

ANG also has a new Cyber Workshop with Toni Gerdes. The class registration opens on Feb 28th. These 3 candles have to be not only a fun stitch but a beautiful finish. Check it out on the ANG web site.

THE GOOD AND THE BAD

First – the Bad – A Needlepoint shop here in NJ is going out. Needlepoint For Fun is closing it’s doors after 7 years. We will miss them with their logo that looks like many of us on a couch stitching ! Their online store is open until the end of April. They also have a 75% off stock until it runs out sale. Moorestown NJ will not be the same. https://needlepoint-for-fun.com/?ml_sub=2683520560054408939&ml_sub_hash=d1u1&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=farewell_from_needlepoint_for_fun&utm_term=2025-02-21

Now for the GOOD !! There are several actually. First is that Rainbow Gallery is starting to ship again. According to Family Arts Needlework Shop, they were having a devil of a time with demand and not enough machinery to produce all their wonderful threads. New machinery is now in and working and shops should be seeing their orders being filled !!!

Next great news is that with Rainbow Gallery being able to deal with their orders more efficiently stores are starting to put Kreinik on spools – on sale- in anticipation of the new version on cards. Rittenhouse in Philadelphia has a sale going this weekend only. Buy 1-11 spools and get 50% off but buy 12 or more and get 60% off. Yikes – an amazing bargain! https://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopUaNHQuuszfWCfuiD_XsIujEXnF6fC6-Ii7sU-7akyv-AxaFfW

The Wool and the Floss is moving to a new building! They will not be too far away from their present location and their last day there will be 3/1. They expect to be closed about a week and then back to business! AND, if that is not enough – they are being licensed by Peanuts to sell Snoopy canvases soon. They have a lot going on !! https://woolfloss.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoo1VeHbEjFhvqDYYRnUKLK0v9zUknSGUTWz3uiyhx6A0td7Lhuw

Morgan Julia Designs has announced that she has a new web site. Things are much easier to see and find. To celebrate, she has an offer for this weekend only. If you buy any canvases, accessories, fibers etc you will get a free boat tote needle minder. https://morganjuliadesigns.com/?_kx=rV4MBEfWGkwURglkyUXCLopGavY2DCJQzP6Y94aO8T4.RWeQns

Stitch Stash announced that they are carrying a new thread – Vineyard On The Go – the same great thread, Vineyard Silk, that you know just in a smaller size. Instead of 30 yard skeins this new item is 15 yards. This can leave you with less stash !!! https://stitch-stash.com/collections/vineyard-on-the-go

Hedgehog Needlepoint has a new series called Wee Flag Travel Tags. They have 36 countries with 9 more coming soon. Being 2 X 4 inches they are small and fit into the Planet Earth self finishing leather tags. https://hedgehogneedlepoint.com/collections/wee-flags

Coco Frank Studio has the sweetest new series called “Love Letters” Each canvas comes with a printed alphabet chart so you can personalize the envelopes. https://cocofrankstudio.com/collections/valentines?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&utm_campaign=Love%20Letter%20Launch&utm_id=01JM2CA88FDWAEQ1PNRGE49YZH&_kx=AMZQYComXLrlPiMuvFdjhoml8t5fg3L7XzLWnq3B7hE.XYMb7E

Look out everyone – previews of the Spring Market are leaking out and they never disappoint. Penny Linn has a bunch of new canvases with something for everyone. https://pennylinn.com/collections/new-all

Stitch By Stitch in NY is not only back up and running after the car hit their building but they are showing off some of the new Spring Market items. Their finishing is amazing and shows off the new canvases in new and different ways. https://stitchbystitchneedlepoint.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooH6_X6wJCDBrOoWraDtc2co2C_Yr_6w_z-KYpYT5MboZbMw3ep

Lots of “Getaways” seem to be cropping up. Some for a few hours, some for a few days, hotels, stores….. Evergreen Needlepoint in Greensboro NC has something different – Munich Germany! They will have day trips to different city’s and they will explore 10 (or more!) Christmas Markets, eat amazing food, learn about German & Austrian culture- and needlepoint while your at it! There is a free information event on Feb 26th that you can register for and ask all the questions you want. https://www.evergreenneedlepoint.com/pages/getaways?se_activity_id=158873977071&syclid=cut1slbqs04s738o4dcg&utm_campaign=A+Brand+New+Travel+Experience+from+Evergreen+Needlepoint-+Evergreen+Getaways_158873977071&utm_medium=email&utm_source=shopify_email

Tips and Tricks: A great way to help the environment and your needlepoint is to reuse those bags you get bed linens in. Not only are they heavy duty but many are odd sized to hold an odd sized project including threads !!

Who was that Famous Stitcher? That was Elaine Aidonidis. Elaine lives in the Boston area and has been stitching and teaching for years. She comes down to do classes at Stitch By Stitch and is frequently at TNNA and Destination Dallas. You may remember her from her stitch guides where the dress is all flowers from The Collection Designs but she is talented in many more ways.

Do you know who this famous stitcher is?