The Needlepointer in Everett is introducing Kaliedescope of Kolour 2, a year-long thread club based on color. Starting in August 2015, members will get 17 packages of thread in one color. The threads include some favorites from the first series of this club plus many new threads and will include exclusive colors. Get the list […]
This set of delightful gingerbread men from Danji is the subject of a new club from BeStitched in Scottsdale. The club is seven months long and begins in August. It includes a house and four cookies. The club includes canvases and stitch guides, with an optional thread & bead pack available. Reservations for the first […]
See the day in with the proverbial bang with this free “bang” chart from Craft with Cartwright. It has a great comic book vibe. Although charted in black and red you coul stitch it in any set of colors. If you are using a different color background make it even more like a comic book […]
Beginning in July, BeStitched Needlepoint in Scottsdale (Phoenix) has a monthly club of small dog canvases to match their cat club series. The 4×4″ designs are from Maggie Co and are by Ginny Diezel Studios. The club has two choices for the December dog and is available with or without threads. Learn more here: http://bestitchedneedlepointshop.com/store/doggy-dozen-series-we-will-be-bringing-you-the-doggy-dozen-needlepoint-series-starting-at-the-end-of-july-2015-you-will-love-all-the-breeds-from-the-valentines-day-yorkie-to-our-fall-frenzy-black-labrador-big-or-small-you’ll-love-them-all-prepay/dp/26534
BeStitched Needlepoint is well-known for their use of video to showcase and teach needlepoint. They have just announce Needlepoint Flix, their new resource for needlepoint information. For a monthly fee, subscribers can get unlimited access to all of their videos. New material will be added each month and the videos are accessible from many platforms. […]
Chandail Needlework’s new series features a collection of charming boxes in their upcoming series. The starting date has not been announced. The six different styles are stitched on 4 sides and a base to replicate a gift bag. The bags are just the right size to hold jewelry, credit cards, gift cards, needlepoint accessories, keys […]
Nine of the most popular Kirk & Bradley Christmas ornaments are now available as kits from Elizabeth Bradley. The kits include specialty threads, a stitch guide, and a needle. Get them here: http://www.elizabethbradley.com/theamericas/shop/kits/kirk-bradley-kits
About.com’s needlepoint site wants you to get excited about Bargello. Their new stitch-along uses your scraps of thread to create easy Bargello diamonds with a great two-color background. It only needs three easy steps to get started. Learn more here: http://needlepoint.about.com/od/Needlepoint-Tips/fl/Scrapbuster-Diamond-Bargello-Needlepoint-Belt-Stitch-Along.htm
With thew major summer needlework market happening at the end of the month, designers are starting to preview their newest designs. Barbara Bergsten’s new canvases include eyeglass cases, kisses, shifts, sayings, and lots more. See them all here: http://www.barbarabergstendesigns.com/what’s_new.htm
Blue Dogwood Designs is celebrating spring with this adorable window box canvas. It’s designed to stretch your creativity by allowing you to “plant” your own garden of silk ribbon flowers. The canvas is available by itself or in a kit that includes a silk guide and threads, except for the silk ribbons. Learn more here: […]
