Gossip Central

With so many shops and designers having websites and blogs now, we get to know all the folks who cater to our stitching whims.   Here's a round up of the latest from our favorite folks.  Barbara Bergsten Designs just had another Lilly Pulitzer stitching day. This is their fifth stitch in, using Barbara's vibrant and happy colors to stitch her shift dress design. The second link shows the design they stitched.
http://createneedlepoint.typepad.com/create_needlepoint/2012/05/lilly-lovers-needlepoint.html

http://createneedlepoint.typepad.com/create_needlepoint/2012/01/ms11-needlepoint-pink-shift-finished.html

Kelly Clark has started work on her next seasonal crazy quilt needlepoint design.  There are lots of interesting touches on this one already.
http://kellyclarkneedlepointhandbook.blogspot.com/2012/05/christmas-crazy-quilt-under-way.html

Tricia Nguyen reports that her Cabinet of Curiosities class (a two part class about the 17th Century embroidered boxes and how to make one yourself) has begun.  Even better news for those who regret not signing up is that Tricia has been able to obtain a promise of supplies for a second round of classes.  Here are the details.
http://thistle-threads.com.mytempweb.com/blog/index.php/2012/05/the-cabinet-of-curiosities-finally-starts/

Needlepoint Etc. in Hawaii reports that the building the shop is in has been sold, and plans for a move are in motion.  In preparation, thread inventory has to be reduced so for the month of May certain brands are forty percent off.  This is for in stock items only.  Here are the details.  The link to the shop website is on the right if you need contact information.
http://needlepointetc.wordpress.com/2012/05/01/tuesday-may-1/

Sadly, Needle Nicely reports that Petei is now officially retired as of the end of April.  Since no one has bought the line yet (keep your fingers crossed!), Mary Agnes is showing off the few remaining Petei designs she has in the shop.  Even more sadly, Petei's retirement is due to ill health.  We will all keep her and her family and friends in our prayers.  The loss of a Petei canvas we crave is nothing compared to the loss of a designer due to health issues.
http://needlenicely.blogspot.com/2012/05/petei-retirement.html

http://needlenicely.blogspot.com/2012/05/more-petei.html

http://needlenicely.blogspot.com/2012/05/even-more-petei.html

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