Saturday, November 14, 2026

Laugh of the Day UPDATED

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Thrills of the Hunt provides the laugh of the day, because nothing is funnier than needlepoint.

UPDATE:  Sorry, folks.  The Instagram page has disappeared since I wrote this last July, but you can see the hilarious vintage needlepoint sayings photos on their website, just not all at one time.

Thanks, Jess!

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Friday, November 13, 2026

2026 Fair Winners

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It's state (and county) fair time!  So I'm going to list all the beautiful people and show their art here.  First up is Nap Time Stitcher, whose son says she is the Messi of Needlepoint.  (He's 8.)

Coffee and Canvases won two blue ribbons and a second place at her county fair!  Hurrah!  Use the side arrow to see all three.

Freda's Fancy Stitching brags on two winners at the Calgary Stampede!

Caelyn finished this herself and is so proud she got a third place ribbon!  Applause!

All I can say about Anthony's dyed handbag with Bargello insert is WOW.

Lisa collected all sorts of ribbons.  Good for you, Lisa.

Jeanne also won quite a few ribbons!

The Needlepoint Library's amazing flamingo glasses case took home a first!

"Witch Hunt" took home a second place.

UPDATE:  This is a summary of the needlework at the Texas State Fair.

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Thursday, November 12, 2026

Upcycling Textiles (Especially Needlepoint)

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Recently I stumbled across Endelos Vintage on Instagram, a Dutch company that recycles vintage needlepoint (and other fabrics) into all sorts of amazing things.    Unfortunately it is in Dutch but you can still drool over the amazing photos.

Their Instagram account is a little easier as it has a translation tool and has some amazing videos of slicing vintage tent stitched pieces into strips to turn them into purse straps.  She really has a good eye for using the best parts of a design on the front of a piece.  Very inspirational!

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Wednesday, November 11, 2026

The Magnificent Trubey Screen

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The Needle House just posted a magnificent needlepoint screen designed by Trubey on their Instagram account.  It is a triptych, three panels, and might be Trubey's "Garden of Animals" although I can't be certain of that.  Use the right side arrow to see a video in closeup.

It's incredible and I had to share!

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Monday, November 9, 2026

How to Safely Pack Needlepoint for Shipping

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Melita Glavin won a ribbon at the ANG Seminar for her "Shelly the Turtle" adaptation. 

She also got kudos for how she shipped it to Denver.  If you have any needlework to ship, you might want to take notes!

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