May brings the end to our project Tumbling Stripes !! Many have already finished both with the border and without. A fun project to stitch between the little bit of glitz and so many layered stitches to learn. BUT – in June we will be looking towards the fall already ! Start sorting your stash for this very neat looking fund raiser for the Queen Charlotte ANG chapter – Jeanne’s Pumpkin. Let Jacqui know if you want to join in the fun. (I love the background stitch)
ANG has a new Workshop By Mail called “Fun With 4th of July”. It’s 5 ornaments all about 4″ x 4″ and can be made with stash though they give you suggested threads. Everything is in a patriotic theme. Registration is now open.
Calling all Volunteers – ANG needs a good person to be the Eastern Area Representative. Here is how they define the position and where you can ask questions or just jump right in !!
Today is the 150th Kentucky Derby run for the roses. Do you have your dress and hat at the ready?? Maybe a mint julep would be better – if so Morgan Julia has all kinds of “Bar Carts” one of course being for the Kentucky Derby. She now has at least 17 and counting, not to mention needle minder’s to go with them. Check out her web site as she has many cute canvases – yikes – the cinnamon rolls !!!! Bar Carts– Morgan Julia Designs Mystik Dan in a photo finish!
What else is coming up but Mother’s Day – yes, already ! If you frequent the Nimble Needle in GA they are having a wonderful sale. If you buy a gift card they will add 20% to it from now thru May 11. https://www.atlantanimbleneedle.com/
A little closer to home, Stitch By Stitch in NY has a discount they will apply from now thru May 12th depending on how much you spend. I want everything in that store !!! Look at their web site and see if there is a must have and take advantage of the sale ! Find Your Focus | Stitch by Stitch Needlepoint
Debbie Rowley has an amazing new project she is offering called Gilded Cabochons. The design replicates the ceiling in the train station in Chicago. It has more than 40 different stitches to it and her color ways are dreamy. One is prettier than the next. https://debbeesdesigns.com/product/gilded-cabochons/
The Needlepointer has a new offering called an Artisan Box. Four times a year you will receive a canvas, thread pack and stitch guide by a different popular author and the first one will be by Tony Minieri. You have your choice of 18 mesh or 13 mesh and it will automatically renew. Spoiler alert – the 2nd one is by Meredith Willet !!https://www.theneedlepointer.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&sc=1&keyword=artisan+box
The Needlepoint Club House also has a new club called “My Favorite Things” (your lucky you can’t hear me singing that tune!) There are 12 canvases and you get the threads and stitch guide. Check out their 2 ways to pay for this and see if one is better for you than the other. They would make great ornaments. https://www.needlepointclubhouse.com/products/my-favorite-things-club-set-of-12?_pos=1&_sid=fe8e46fcf&_ss=r&_kx=di6BKbqlX0z0_r-FgYg7VgX_cnHap6E52Vd1c3YUq6g.W43bG6
Are you a lover of Maggie’s designs???? All those bright colors and odd shapes !!! Well, if you are in CA on July 1st you need to contact Old World Designs. Not only are they having a trunk show with 20% off her canvases but the show takes place in Maggie Thompson’s home !!! Yes you read that right! It is from 10 AM until 2 PM. Parking is limited and they suggest you car pool. There is a cover charge of $25 but I believe there is a bag lunch and beverage included – what more can you ask for?!?!? Call the store for more details and to sign up 650-321-3494 Old World Designs Needlepoint Menlo Park Bay Area
Tips and Tricks: If you do needle blending with floss I have something you will want to get !! Look at Lucky Jonquil – they have something called “Blender Chips”. They are clear acrylic chips that you can stitch 2 colors on and then stitch a section with the blend you choose. This way you can see what the color combo looks like and put it on the material or canvas and see it before you stitch in the margin. You can also use a permanent marker to write the color and numbers on it and when finished you can take alcohol to remove the marker and use it again. How cool is that ?!?!?! They have several really interesting items on their web site to look at. https://luckyjonquil.com/products/floss-blender-chips-clear?_pos=1&_sid=042bbcc0f&_ss=r
Who was that Famous Stitcher? I am sure you knew that was David McCaskill. He is a very talented designer and known for many familiar patterns such as his background samplers. He is also famous for his open water stitch. His designs are mostly line drawn giving the stitcher more flexibility in color choice. David is recovering from an accident and we all wish him well.
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Happy Mother’s Day to everyone !
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