The Needlepointer (22811 100th Avenue) in Edmonds has a Memorial Day sale on all canvases with flowers. Through May 31 (Tuesday), save 20% on all floral canvas purchases by using the code BLOOM when you check out. Shop here: https://www.theneedlepointer.com/a/search/trunk-show
Ridgewood Needlepoint (391 Clinton Ave) in Wyckoff will have all in-stock canvases 10% off May 26-28. Stop by the shop to save.
Needlepoint.com (3811 Hillsborough St) has two May trunk shows. Enjoy 20% savings on canvases from j. child and Cooper Oaks. See j. child here: https://needlepoint.com/collections/j-child-designs-trunk-show See Cooper Oaks here: https://needlepoint.com/collections/cooper-oaks-design-trunk-show
Sharon Wollman of SMWoolman Designs has her entire stock of acorns made from heirloom needlepoint on sale through May 31. Save 40% on all acorns with new ones added weekly. In addition, heirloom pumpkins will be added most weeks on Wednesdays at 3 PM (Central). Buy yours here: https://www.smwollmandesigns.com
Stitch by Stitch (1971 Palmer) in Larchmont will have Elaine Aidonidis teaching this Kate Dickerson llama in a class on November 4 & 5. Call the shop to sign up: 914-834-1886
OregonLive has an article about the lovely needlepoint ew cushionsnewly installed at Westminster Presbyterian Church. The massiv project took 32 years to complete. Read the article here: https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2022/05/portland-church-members-have-been-stitching-needlepoint-pew-cushions-for-32-years-theyre-finally-done.html
I have to do an upgrade to the software running the blog. Part of this means that you may not be able to find the blog for a couple of days. Keep your fingers crossed all goes well.
Southern Living has a great article on a trend you may have noticed — needlepoint pillows adorned with cheeky sayings. While the article puts the emphasis on ready-made pillows, we know that there are tons of great pillows out there with cheeky sayings that you can stitch and finish into pillows. Read it here: https://www.southernliving.com/home/needlepoint-pillows-are-trending
Martha Stewart’s site has an article about the four questions to ask before buying a needlepoint canvas. It contains great advice from Jessica of Lycette. Read it here: https://www.marthastewart.com/8246614/4-ways-to-determine-the-right-needlepoint-canvas-for-your-next-project
Pocket Full of Stitches (4523 50th Street) has a trunk show from Ewe & Eye — but only until Saturday, April 16. Save 20% on canvases in the show. See the show here: https://pfos.com/collections/ewe-eye-friends
