Mopsey Designs Kids' Mobile (Hardware and Designs)

Mopsey Designs has something unusual--sets of canvases with hardware to make the set into a mobile to put over a child's bed.  There are five designs:  space, woodland, ocean, bees, and rain or shine.  You can see a photo of a finished mobile here with the other four designs at the bottom of the page.  I can't tell how the ornaments are attached to the bottom of the hardware but Stitch by Stitch Larchmont can help answer questions if you don't have a favorite shop to inquire for you.

https://stitchbystitchneedlepoint.com/products/mopsey-designs-md-46-mobile-space-with-grey-hardware?_pos=31&_sid=1a9d6fa27&_ss=r

How cute would these be with a little bell attached to the bottom of each ornament to make gentle music as it turns in the wind?

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© Copyright April 7, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Kreinik and Gloriana News

Theresa of Homestead Needle Arts has the latest Kreinik and Gloriana news.

https://mailchi.mp/a79e166f3c79/associated-talents-big-kreinik-news-and-more?e=810b807e3a

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Kam Wenzloff's Layers of Leaves as Christmas Ornaments

Clever Brian has taken Kam Wezloff's "Layers of Leaves" designs from Needlepoint Now magazine and turned them into round Christmas ornaments!  Is that smart or what?!

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=7872439369453646&set=gm.7365608550182906&idorvanity=108537025890131

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NJNA's Self-Finishing Tips

The monthly newsletter from the New Jersey Needle Artists Chapter of ANG has the usual news (including more about Kreinik's sale to Rainbow Gallery) and a short article on self-finishing with good tips on getting a great result.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2024/04/06/whats-happening-at-njna-4-6-24/

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A Quick Look at Adjustable Stretcher Bars from Frank A. Edmunds

Melita is trying out the adjustable stretcher bars made by Frank A. Edmunds.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2024/03/14/adjustable-stretcher-bars/

You can explore the two sizes of the Frank A. Edmunds adjustable stretcher bars on their website, plus see the other stretcher bars they make.

https://faedmunds.com/adjustable-stretcher-bars/

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© Copyright March 15, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Tips for Left Handed Stitchers

Needlepoint.com has written an article about left handed stitchers, with tips and techniques especially for lefties.

https://needlepoint.com/blogs/needlepoint-know-how/stitching-for-left-handers-tips-tricks-techniques

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© Copyright April 4, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Chottie Andersen Charts for Sale

EGA's Dayton, Ohio chapter has arranged to sell four charts from the legendary Chottie Alderson. Two are name tags, two are samplers.  If you are interested, here are photos of the designs and the purchasing form.  You can pay via check or by using PayPal.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3IDyIA6A-U1kYohMtDHV999WFk37ogeP4ndUJ8Uzp_AUgsw/viewform?pli=1

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Victoria Whitson's Chatelaine: The Movie

Melissa of The Wool and The Floss goes into detail about the chatelaines from Victoria Whitson in this Instagram video. 

https://www.instagram.com/p/C5O0BAxPpvB/

They come in many different gemstone colors.  You can browse the VW website and then ask your favorite shop to order for you.  Prices vary according to exactly what each necklace is made from.

https://www.victoriawhitsonneedlepoint.com/up-up-chatelaines-new-1

I don't care for chatelaines--I find them difficult to manage, but I think I'm in the minority here as I don't travel.  There is no doubt these are beautiful and well made.

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© Copyright April 2, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Books, Books, and More Books

Melissa of the Wool and the Floss says butterfly canvases were everywhere at the Spring 2024 trade show.  I'm sure she's right but what I noticed were canvases for the book lover.

My absolute favorite is Thorn Alexander's "Read the Room." Cormoran Strike lovers, this is for you.

https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/products/read-the-room-canvas?_pos=1&_sid=17aabf696&_ss=r

The Gingham Stitchery has books to charm you.  (Note that Winnie the Pooh is mostly out of copyright now so anything A.A. Milne is ok to buy.)

https://www.instagram.com/p/C23EFKqvMhy/

Jenny Henry has the Cozy Bookshop (on 13 count).

https://www.jennyhenrydesigns.com/collections/pillows/products/preorder-the-cosy-bookshop-13-mesh-needlepoint-canvas?variant=42649339035825

Mopsey Designs has three pages of book themed ornaments.

https://mopseydesigns.com/collections/the-book-cavnas

The Book Canvas, distributed by Mopsey, has a new Jane Austen book stack ornament.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C6HfXU1vVfS/

Plum Designs has a series based on The Secret Garden.  I love the little garden glimpsed through a keyhole.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C5CJJ0rrVOG/

Mopsey also has a Secret Garden ornament.

https://www.oldworlddesigns.com/shop/Canvases/Category/2024-Spring-Market/p/Secret-Garden-Book-from-Mopsey-Designs-x81110500.htm

Plum also has the Ex Libris Bookplate which you can customize with your name or initials.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C4goykwrcA2/

Wake Robin has one, too.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1409944012/from-the-library-of-personalized-hand?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=needlepoint+painted+canvas+book+cover&ref=sr_gallery-1-4&sts=1&content_source=e7f825ca1ca84bcdb413cb4a48c1ac00aa649680%253A1409944012&search_preloaded_img=1&organic_search_click=1

Blue Ridge Stitchery has immortalized the NY Public Library in needlepoint form.

https://stitchtherapyneedlepoint.com/feature.php?id=104176

"Stars Hollow Books" is for fans of Gilmore Girls from NDLPT Designs.

https://stitchbystitchneedlepoint.com/products/ndlpt-designs-stars-hollow-books

Saturnalia Stitching has gone all out with their Bookish collection.

https://www.saturnaliastitching.com/shop-all/bookish

Froopy knows "The Book is Always Better Than the Movie."

https://froopyneedlepoint.com/products/copy-of-wwbfcd-11-5-x-2-5-on-18-mesh

And on a more specialized note, Saturnalia also has a darling Snow Cat Mobile Library design.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C3deIpWrHlk/

Gingham Stitchery has the "I'd Marry the Beast for that Library" piece.  Truer words were never spoken!

https://www.needlepointclubhouse.com/products/id-marry-the-beast?_pos=12&_sid=623786fc8&_ss=r

Walker has several book canvases:

https://poppypointe.com/collections/spring-market-2024/products/beach-read

https://poppypointe.com/collections/spring-market-2024/products/book-of-fairytales

If you browse Etsy, you'll find all sorts of interesting designs, including this fun triangle bookmark.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1562133431/turn-on-the-light?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=needlepoint+painted+canvas+book+cover&ref=sr_gallery-1-8&frs=1&cns=1&sts=1&content_source=3aafedb243d3654644d3e7ecad9a40bd15182f5b%253A1562133431&organic_search_click=1

Three Thimbles reminds us there are so many books and so little time.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1479887572/im-booked-handpainted-needlepoint-canvas?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=needlepoint+painted+canvas+book+cover&ref=sr_gallery-1-3&content_source=e96607417bdcb61a295749fa8fb39a7f82d5dd9d%253A1479887572&organic_search_click=1

And Crude Canvases lives up to its name.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1042015191/time-to-read-hand-painted-needlepoint?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=needlepoint+painted+canvas+book+cover&ref=sc_gallery-1-3&frs=1&cns=1&sts=1&plkey=df0696c571d84aa50f8da96166be93a79cd74203%3A1042015191

I just found Heidi the Book Lover on Instagram. She's one of Mopsey's Designers but I love how she Instas books and needlepoint.

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

I don't know who created the "Dear Reader" canvas but it would make a cute bookmark.

https://goodpointneedlepoint.com/collections/needlepoint-canvases/products/dear-reader-canvas?omnisendContactID=66080898ab4e8bdd0a8ac5bb&utm_campaign=campaign%3A+%F0%9F%92%9C+Dearest+Gentle+Reader...+%28664291d0c4077c62bad4e509%29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=omnisend

Happy reading to all those bookworms out there!

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© Copyright April 1, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Goodpoint's Key Fob Stitching Tips

Amanda of Goodpoint has some great tips for stitching key fobs on her blog.

https://goodpointneedlepoint.com/blogs/all-good-points/fob-finishing-tips

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© Copyright March 30, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Brenda Pilots Parcheesi Anyone?

Brenda is piloting Susan Hoekstra's upcoming ANG Seminar class, "Parcheesi Anyone?"

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2024/03/parcheesi-anyone.html

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© Copyright March 28, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Self-finishing Needlepoint Cuff Links

The Nashville Needlepointer has filmed a quick tutorial on finishing needlepoint cuff links.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C40r0rfLfKi/

I couldn't find the links to the hardware Lita uses but The Needlepointer sells one inch square cuff link hardware sets.  Etsy sells all sorts of cuff link hardware in various metals and sizes.

https://www.theneedlepointer.com/hardware-1-cuff-links/p8417811

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© Copyright March 27, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Debbie Does A Stitch-a-Long

Debbie Rowley of DebBee's Designs announced a stitch-a-long using her "Revelry Reflections."  I don't do many counted pieces myself--they are really difficult if you can't count to even three reliably--but because she's such a talented teacher and posting about the stitch-a-long on her blog, I thought I'd document things here.  First up, here is Debbie's announcement.

https://debbeesdesigns.com/join-me-for-a-stitch-along/

She explains in detail how she chooses threads, with an overdyed thread as her starting point.

https://debbeesdesigns.com/selecting-threads/

Now it's time to put your canvas on stretcher bars.  Debbie uses Evertites, but she has an interesting tip on tightening regular stretcher bars.

https://debbeesdesigns.com/revelry-reflections-mounting-the-canvas/

I can't find the chart for this design but I think she's starting in the middle of the canvas and that everyone is supposed to follow the design as she posts it.

https://debbeesdesigns.com/first-stitches-2/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/teardrop-crescents/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/an-unreversed-stitch-this-time/

First we have waffle stitch.

https://debbeesdesigns.com/my-favorite-stitch-waffle-stitches/

Now, reverse waffles.  (I didn't know there was such a thing!)

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© Copyright March 26, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Let's Hang Out with Tanya

I've followed Tanya Bentham's blog for years now.  She's an expert in the English Medieval style of embroidery called Opus Angelicanum which she teaches and publishes about.

https://opusanglicanum.wordpress.com/

Why is someone who does needlepoint read about early Medieval needlework?  Because it's our heritage and because Tanya's hilarious!  I don't know anyone else who combines historical research, hand dyed wools, and Medieval humor to create both satiric and bawdy pieces that are a delight to explore.

https://www.textileartist.org/tanya-bentham-a-modern-twist-on-medieval-embroidery/

Who can resist a saint with a can of cat food, monsters, or a rat eating French fries, anyway?  

Besides, Tanya always gives me ideas, like using light to create a shape instead of various shades of color.

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© Copyright March 26, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Three Palms Needlework in Bradenton, FL UPDATED

The owner of Julie Pischke Designs has decided to open a needlepoint shop!  It will be called Three Palms Needlework. 

https://www.instagram.com/threepalmsneedlework/

 I don't know where it will be located and the Facebook page doesn't appear to be live yet but you can follow the Instagram page for the shop.

UPDATE:  The shop is located at 3269 81st Ct East, Bradenton, FL 34211.  It will open May 6, 2024 and will be open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and by appointment.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C6fRqLvNVjt/

Good luck!  We never can have too many shops!

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© Copyright May 2, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Colors of Praise Team

Melissa from the Wool and the Floss interviewed Marie Barber and her daughter Malin who are Colors of Praise at the Spring 2024 trade show in Charlotte, NC for her shop Instagram.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C46f9PprpI3/

Here are the Anna clutches--

https://colorsofpraiseneedlepoint.com/products/anna-clutches

Here's the Pointing It Out podcast interview Melissa mentioned so you can get to know Marie and her daughter better.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIw0kHGyxQQ

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© Copyright March 24, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

New from NJNA

The latest NJNA newsletter covers ANG news, shows off some of the new canvases available for order at the Spring trade show, and talks clubs and classes.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2024/03/23/whats-happening-at-njna-3-23-24/

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