Breaking News: dede Odgen Died UPDATED

Robin King just posted to NP Nation that dede Odgen has died.  Apparently she died May 1st, 2021.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/3977118972365231/

dede's designs are distributed by Fleur de Paris, so most likely they will live on.   I hope so.  She was uniquely talented.

https://www.fleurdeparis.com/product-category/canvas_designs/dede-needleworks/

And, no, that's not a typo--dede preferred her name not be capitalized.  

UPDATE:  Remembrances of dede--

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/3986635274746934/

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Superfine

Superfine Stitches sells kits with silks, a needle and instructions plus some nice printed designs.

https://www.superfinestitches.com

Because they aren't hand painted, they are cheaper and perfect to try out needlepoint if you are a beginner.  

https://familyartsneedlework.com/collections/kits-by-superfine-stitches?goal=0_94f8f95c9c-76e7f30950-421255001&mc_cid=76e7f30950&mc_eid=d042de7004

Their website links to a great tutorial on basketweave.

https://poppymonkneedlepointkits.com/blogs/the-5-minute-needlepoint-blog/how-to-do-a-perfect-needlepoint-basketweave-stitch

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