Let's Kit Three Bears

Third Coast Stitchers has fun picking threads for three Skooter bears.

https://thirdcoaststitches.com/blogs/news/before-the-first-stitch-kitting-three-skooter-bears

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© Copyright July 18, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Visiting A Stitching Shop in Denver

Melita is in Denver, Colorado for the 2026 ANG National Seminar, so she visited A Stitching Shop.  It looks like a great store, with plenty of threads, painted canvases and charts, too!

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/07/17/a-stitching-shop-in-denver-co/

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© Copyright July 18, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Who Offers Free Shipping?

With shipping costs going higher and higher, NP Nation members asked who offers free shipping? The responses are (in alphabetical order):

Colors1 (Etsy)

KC Needlepoint

Stitching Chicks (if you spend over $15)

Stitch Stash

Thanks to everyone who responded to the query and to the shops that help us out with free shipping.

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© Copyright July 17, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Maison Preston from Paris

Maison Preston from Paris uses vintage needlepoint canvases found in Paris and takes them home to North Carolina where she turns them into wonderful tote bags and clutches.

https://www.instagram.com/maisonprestonfromparis/?g=5

This gives new life and purpose to these durable tapestries.  She also will turn your own vintage canvas that maybe your grandmother stitched into something new, but with great memories already built in. 

https://www.maisonpreston.com/

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright July 16, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Someone's Stealing from Needlepoint by Laura

Needlepoint by Laura has licensed several college logos.  These are legal.  However someone on Tiktok has stolen her work, which means both UK and Needlepoint by Laura have had their work stolen.  

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1743124897813217&set=a.500467435412309

Don't buy items from Tiktok or Etsy unless you know they are legit.  Those two sites are rift with copyright violations.

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© Copyright October 6, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.