NeedlemindersUS is changing its name to Judy Tasch Needlepoint. Here is the email statement, “Over six months ago, I introduced the first of my canvases, and having the needleminders name just did not make sense. While needleminders remain a core part of this business, changing to Judy Tasch Needlepoint will cover all product offerings and […]
Needlepoint in Paradise (975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd., Unit 118) in Naples has a finishing sale this month. Save 15% on all ornaments brought in for finishing in January. Get a head start on 2021 finishing.
Internet & phone were down for two days. The problem appears to be fixed, but news posts will resume on Thursday, January 7.
Liz Morrow, the extraordinary designer, passed away on Wednesday. She lived with COPD for many years. Rinda Just posted on Facebook, “She and her husband, Jim, were competitive ballroom dancers until her disease took her breath away. I hope she is dancing with stars now.” Her designs will continue to be available in her redesigned […]
An Augusta, GA TV show interviews Nancy Hussey, who has stitched several needlepoint kneelers for the Washington National Cathedral. Watch it here: https://www.wjbf.com/featured/jennie/jennie-augusta-woman-creates-needlepoint-kneelers-for-washington-national-cathedral/
Needlepoint Studio (7390 S. Tamiami Trail) in Sarasota has a trunk show from VNG this month, with everything in the show 20% off. It includes Suzie Vallerie, Amanda Lawford, DC Designs, Scott Partridge, and Kim Leo. Here’s what they say about the show, “Great trunk show for small canvases, Christmas, Halloween, lots of other subjects. […]
Black Cat Stitchery (628 Sheridan Road) in Winthrop Harbor offers free shipping on orders over $50 “over $50 throughout the month of December. Beginning December 1, use the coupon US50SHIPFREE when you check out or mention this promotion when you call or e-mail us. For international customers, we will refund half of your shipping fee.” […]
This year has been a difficult one for the needlepoint industry. On the one hand, stitchers are at home and are stitching more, creating demand from the consumer side. On the other hand shops are struggling with government mandates restricting their ability to operate, and difficulties with their suppliers. Threads are not available, and canvases […]
Kreinik has announced some temporary changes in the availability of some of their sizes of metallic. For the next eight weeks they will only be producing the top 60 to 80 colors in the following sizes of braid: #4 (very fine), #8 (fine), and #12 (tapestry). No other threads, including silk, are affected by this […]
Rainbow Gallery has discontinued the following threads: Mandarin Floss in M815- Lite Cedar Panache in PN45- Goldenrod Neon Rays in N89- Deep Olive and N96- Dark Granite If you are using any of these threads in your projects, stock up. Stores’ inventory is limited to stock on hand.
