Jody Valentine’s dad designed the iconic popper made by Fisher-Price and beloved by generations of children (and parents). She has now created an ornaments with the popper on it. Find it in her Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/listing/242185997/dads-popper-needlepoint-ornament-jody
This from Elizabeth Bradley’s Facebook group: “Sneak Peek of our new #elizabethbradley video series [pictured]! The filming has begun. We will cover everything from the basic Victorian Cross stitch to joining a rug… and more! Stay tuned!”
It’s not often that needlepoint graces the pages of the Daily Mail. It’s even less often that the tools of what the article calls “one of the most ladylike and genteel of hobbies” in the article ends up being the subject of controversy. But that’s what is in a recent article in the paper about […]
Meet the first of the grumpy little fairies (Dinky Darlings) by Lindsey Pratt, painted on needlepoint canvas and stitched by Barbara with a Stitch guide available. Shop owners, come meet Rosie in Dallas in the Sundance Designs room, where they hope to have several others of her kind as well. They are all so delightfully […]
Laurel Wheeler has just added a half dozen lovely Hamsa designs to her line. No matter what your taste might be you’ll love this delightful series. See (and buy) them here: http://www.laurelwheeler.com/HamsaDesigns.html
Available in four colors, this NYC shop’s new gingham pincushion is a perfect vacation project. It comes with everything you’ll need to make this project, including ten mini-skeins of Purl Soho’s beautiful Mulberry Merino and a full-color instructional booklet! Get it here: http://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/9821
The newest club from Bedecked & Beadazzled won’t require adding another project to your pile, nor will it need endless hours of stitching. Instead it will make your stitching time more fun, more efficient, and better. Starting in September you can enjoy nine months of great tools. These are Ruth Schmuff’s must-have tools of the […]
A Collection of Designs has partnered with the folks at Elizabeth Bradley to become part of their growing company. Their lines include: Elizabeth Bradley Kits, Kirk & Bradley canvases and now A Collection of Designs canvases. The combined company is called Burnett & Bradley. Read the story of ACOD here: http://www.acollectionofdesigns.com/aboutus.html
Thanks to the folks at DMC here’s this great idea to take an inexpensive straw bag and customize. The picture uses a new one from IKEA but most straw bags will work. Using embroidery floss or # 3 pearl cotton, make big stitches all around the edges. Thanks to Craft Gossip for pointing this out!
Turbo Tacky Glue is my favorite glue for finishing quick needlepoint projects, such as ornaments. It’s strong and holds fast. Because it’s a white glue it cleans up with soap and water and dries clear. The company has come up with a new bottle to make using their glues easier. The “always ready” bottle is […]
