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 […]
Patriotic Stars is the name of this new club from Quail Run Needlework in Scottsdale. You can start the club at any time, do one canvas, or stitch them all. The club includes canvas and stitch guide. Thread kits are available at an extra cost. Call the shop at 480-551-1423 to sign up.
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 […]
Comfy Cottage has a delightful new collaboration with Beth Gantz to teach folks how to needlepoint. Their first digital class is “geared towards those that are new to the wonderful art of needlepoint.” You’ll get a complete kits including a monogram canvas with a variety of threads, needle, and stitch guide. The class itself is […]
Bethesda Magazine has a great in-depth article about Smathers & Branson. The company is best known for their already-made needlepoint belts and men’s accessories. But did you know they also make a line of needlepoint canvases with the same styles so you can make your own. Read the article here: http://www.bethesdamagazine.com/Bethesda-Magazine/July-August-2015/Smathers-Branson/index.php?cparticle=2&siarticle=1#artanc
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 […]
