Gentle Arts has new colors in the Sampler Threads cotton floss and their Simply Wool crewel wool. The new floss colors are: Lagoon (0980), Sage (7101), and Misty Harbor (7102). The Simply Wool colors are: Briar Rose (7030W) French Lilac (0893W), and Piney Woods (7082W). They are available now at your local shop.
Six delightful round canvases from Michelle Noiset make up the upcoming club from Needlepoint Junction on Hilton Head. Here’s what they say about it: “There are six canvases in all, and are ornament-sized snow people.” This club’s start date will be in the beginning of November. Call the shop at 843-842-8488 for more information.
The owners of Tess & Thorn made this announcement recently: “We are excited to announce that this incredible journey will be branching off into two new adventures! “As two young women, we have a whole life ahead of us and look forward to all of the twists, turns and new destinations approaching on our trail. […]
Needlepoint.com’s newest on-line class cover open backgrounds. This technique class teaches how and why to use different openwork background stitches for different effects. Kit includes printed stitch guide, blank canvas, threads, and online class with audio! Sign up for the class from the Raleigh shop here: https://needlepoint.com/openwork-backgrounds-technique-class-24955.html
Chandail Needleworks is moving. They will be opening in their new location soon (address below). In the meantime, please use Saira’s cell number for ordering and shipping (832 209 6567). The new location is: 2400 Mid Lane, #340 Houston, TX 77027 P.S.: The elevator will take you directly to our door on the third floor!
The Wellesley Needlepoint Collection has added on-line learning to their site. Right now it has an introduction to needlepoint and a video on Basketweave. They plan on making classes and workshops available here as well. Check it out: https://www.wellesleyneedlepoint.com/learning/
Because there were several flash sales in honor of the eclipse, today’s articles are all bunched together. The blog resumes its regular schedule tomorrow morning at 3 AM (Pacific).
Needlepoint.com has just brought out a new booklet introducing stitchers to decorative stitches. The book comes packaged in a project bag. Get yours here: https://needlepoint.com/intro-to-decorative-stitches-24945.html
A Canadian woman continued the project her father started — a gigantic needlepoint depicting the moon landing. The project and stitcher were subjects of a recent article. Read it here: http://www.pqbnews.com/community/port-alberni-needlepoint-artist-shooting-for-the-moon/
This adorable set of momma cat and her kittens is from Associated Talents. It’s the newest club from Fireside Stitchery. The club comes with everything you need: canvas, threads, needles, stitch guide, and embellishments. Sign up here: http://www.firesidestitchery.com/fs/Clubs/index.cfm?fuseaction=getClubItems&CategoryId=3&clubNumberId=292
