When either Needle Pointers or Needlepoint Now arrive in my mailbox, I study the issue cover to cover. I love all the articles (Hey! The Spinister Stitcher is writing for NP Now! I hoped they bribed her with champagne--Coni's definitely a champagne kind of gal.) and I read each ad, too. Gives me plenty to talk to you about.
First up, new monthly clubs! Choice is good, right? Chandail has a new Kelly Clark club--Christmas alphabet blocks. I wish the finished photo was better but the idea is fabulous.
http://www.chandailneedlework.com/series/MerryChristmasBlocks.php
Needle and Thread of Tomball has a darling little scissor fob of the month club. If you want to do something small, this is the monthly club for you.
http://www.needleandthreadoftomball.com/jm/
Pocket Full of Stitches has gone Kelly Clark with a lovely Thanksgiving set called The First Harvest. Details and the canvases are here.
http://www.pfos.com/KellyClark_TheFirstHarvest1.HTM
Stitch and Frame has a Cross a Month series to stitch and display. They also have a Fleur de Lis series for those who love French pattern. The Cajun Twelve Months of Christmas series is also on this page. Fun! I think all the designs are from Jude Designs (second link), but I can't be sure. Nice job, whoever the designer is.
http://www.stitchandframelafayette.com/Needlepoint_by_Category/Category/Monthly_Series_Sets.htm
http://www.spicyneedlepoint.com/index.htm
What's the Point has the last new club, a series of Kathy Schenkel Santas. Sadly, their monthly club page hasn't been updated with photos yet, but it shouldn't be long as this club starts in July.
http://www.whatsthepoint.biz/clubs.php
I discovered that Sign of the Arrow has yearly limited edition ornaments. 2009 isn't up yet but if you are a fan of this famous shop that donates a huge portion of their profits to charity, you'll enjoy seeing the little designs that come with a stitch guide and threads. These appear to be on plain canvas so you either will follow a chart or transfer an outline to the canvas.
http://www.signofthearrow.com/shopping/category.php?category=4
Ok, everyone go get a beverage, then settle down with your monthly club design and we'll watch Debbie get her cat design worked up. Coni, pass the champagne bottle, please.
Oh, the news from CH is that the white irises are blooming.
Jane/Chilly Hollow
Main blog at http://blog.360.yahoo.com/chillyhollow
2 comments:
Thanks for all the club updates Jane. My white irises are blooming too. Don't you just love them?!
Yes, I do. I should add more colors but the white ones look wonderful with the deep navy ones, so I haven't. Somehow other colors would dilute the effect.
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