Creative Stitches & Gifts has weekly studio time each Tuesday from 10 to noon. Taught by Diane Willwerth, you can get help choosing stitches and threads for your problem canvas. Reservations are required for the class. Call the shop at 214-361-2610 to snag your spot.
Stitch by Stitch in Larchmont’s new club is dercidedly different. It’s featuring charming 4″ rounds of famous golf courses. Fitting perfectly into self-finishing coasters, you get to pick the courses you want. Order any four courses and get a free coaster. Contact the shop for more information: stitchbystitch10538@gmail.com.
Liz Morrow has released three new designs. Two are Bargello patterns and one is a set of small charted designs for ornaments. Learn about them here: http://lizartblog.blogspot.com/2017/01/new-patterns.html
Kangaroo Paw Designs has introduced “Stitch and Zip” officially licensed needlepoint kits for Greeks. Produced by Alice Peterson Company, they make a fantastic gift for a college Greek to introduce her to the art of needlepoint, or an equally fun option for big/little craft projects. Currently offered for 5 national sororities, with more to come.
Hingham Square Needlepoint and BB Needlepoint Designs have teamed up to create a club of whimsical mini-socks. The club has canvases and stitch guides by Sally Baer of BB and begins in February. Thread kits are optional for the club. Email the shop today to sign up: shop@hsneedlepoint.net
Laura Perrin’s present to you is a charming Christmas Square free design. Find it here: http://two-handedstitcher.blogspot.com/2016/12/free-christmas-gift-for-you.html
Community, an on-line magazine has a great profile of Selene Schweky, the owner of SM Stitches, in their current issue. The Brooklyn shop has a huge selection of canvases and specializes in Judaic designs. Read the article here: http://www.communitym.com/article.asp?article_id=104330&article_type=0. Visit the shop’s website here: http://www.smstitches.com/
In Amy Bunger’s newsletter there is an extensive article on finishing items such as the lovely sterling silver accessories from Point2Pointe. You’ll love the huge assortment of designs and the way you can finish them yourself for gifts. See the newsletter here: http://www.amybunger.com/f/1216.pdf
The Needlepointer in Everett has teamed up with Associated Talents to create a club of five shiny ornaments — each in a different shape. You’ll get your ornament and stitch guide (thread packs are optional) monthly, beginning in March 2017. Sign up here: https://www.theneedlepointer.com/product/sparkle-and-shine/
