NJNA's News

NJNA's latest e-newsletter is out.  As usual, it is full of ANG news, both local chapters and the upcoming Seminar.  There's news about finishing and kits for beginners, a new club, an Olympic chart (and a French poodle), and the fact that Absolutely Needlepoint in Miami has been sold and will become Stitch Miami in September 2024.  

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2024/07/27/whats-happening-at-njna-7-27-24/

As always, a fun read.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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

A Quick Video of Absolutely Needlepoint in Cincinnati

If you happen to live in or are going to visit Cincinnati, Ohio, you'll want to see the little video that Kreinik did of the ladies who run Absolutely Needlepoint in Cincinnati.
https://www.facebook.com/Kreinik.Manufacturing.Company/videos/481676005704856/

Here is the shop website for your browsing pleasure.
http://absolutelyneedlepointcincy.com/?fbclid=IwAR3mb5hbHcGgC3OzTC6jRmgU8GGrZdOM86C0s_dUL7jptePbYFZjBH2NnEM

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 6, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Peek Inside Absolutely Needlepoint

Vicky recently took the day off from managing Needlenook of La Jolla to take a Susan Portra class at Absolutely Needlepoint in Cincinnati.  Luckily for us, she took photos of the shop and of Susan Herself.  It's a fun look at a shop I'd love to visit.
http://mostlyneedlepoint.com/the-bewitching-hour-is-upon-us-3/

Here's the shop website, in case you need contact information because you are going to get to drop by.  Have fun!
http://absolutelyneedlepointcincy.com

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright October 30, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Absolutely Needlepoint in Miami Has Moved

I just learned that Absolutely Needlepoint in Miami, Florida moved in February but the shop hasn't updated their website. Here is the new address—

13869 South Dixie Highway
Miami, FL  33176

Hopefully their phone number is the same.
http://absolutelyneedlepoint.com

Many thanks to Simone for discovering this and alerting everyone at Needlepoint Nation on Facebook.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 12, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Visit to Absolutely Needlepoint

Diane just took a quick trip to Miami and visited Absolutely Needlepoint. She posted information and lots and lots of photos on her Facebook page.  So the next time you are in Miami, you know what you have to look forward to!
https://www.facebook.com/Dianes-Stitchin-In-The-Mitten-1439608229635844/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright February 21, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Friday Finishing: Perfect Fabrics and a Perfect Frame

These hearts and Queen of Hearts are all beautifully finished but the coordinating fabrics are what caught my eye. I think Stephanie herself came up with most of them. 
http://stephsstitching.blogspot.com/2014/02/fantastic-finishing.html

Suzie worked with her framer to come up with the perfect custom frame for this Enriched Stitch retreat piece.  Isn't it lovely!?
http://astheneedleturns.com/back-from-the-framer/

By the way, Absolutely Needlepoint's tote bags from their Stitch of the Month program are starting to return from the finisher.  Aren't these lovely?  If you happen to be in Miami, watch for these out and about with their proud owners.
http://absolutelyneedlepoint.wordpress.com/2014/03/04/wowee-our-bags-are-arriving-back/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
@ Copyright Feb. 21, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Back to School! UPDATED

If it's Labor Day, everyone is going back to school.  If you are a needlepointer, you too can go to school, regardless of your age.   Enriched Stitch in Connecticut is having a retreat in October to work on their Summer at the Shore piece, exclusive to them from Ewe and Eye.  There's even a custom lighthouse magnet from Accoutrement Designs!  To see the magic Suzie has created along the New England beaches, go here.
http://astheneedleturns.com/im-back-2/

If a warm beach instead of the wind-swept ones off the New England coast is more your thing, check out Absolutely Needlepoint's class on Melissa Shirley's compote bowl filled with shells.  Based on Laura Taylor's stitch guide, Holly Crook has gone nuts with interesting embellishments to remember your Florida vacation by.  This class is going to be held in 2014 in Miami, so mark your calendar now.
http://absolutelyneedlepoint.wordpress.com/2013/08/14/upcoming-class/

Of course not everyone can travel to a shop when there is none close by, but luckily there are notebook classes!  Donna shows off three she is taking to learn more and improve her own stitching.    Taking cyberclasses is wonderful but so is taking a class that your local chapter of EGA or ANG has set up.  The second link is to a class that the San Diego chapter of ANG is offering in October from Margaret Bendig.
http://majtravaux.blogspot.com/2013/08/notebook-classes.html

http://mostlyneedlepoint.com/im-in-love-yet-again/

UPDATE:  I have two more fabulous classes for you, just posted about today.  First up is SharonG's embellishment class and her painting class at Nimble Needle.  "No throwing paint on the teacher" says SharonG.  LOL
http://thenimbleneedle.blogspot.com/2013/09/classes-with-sharon-g-embellishment-and.html

Second, Enriched Stitch has invited Barbara Elmore to visit.  Take a look at her amazing work!
http://astheneedleturns.com/barbara-elmore-is-coming-to-town/

Celebrate Labor Day--learn something!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
@ Copyright 2013 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

That's One SCARY Shop!

Absolutely Needlepoint is decorating for Halloween.  If you happen to be in south Miami, do me a favor and dress up in costume before your next visit, ok?
http://absolutelyneedlepoint.wordpress.com/2012/10/05/ghosts-gobelins-and-more/

I think Bedecked and Beadazzled is just as frightening!
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2012/10/eeek.html

Vicky isn't as scary but then we are all suckers for gifts from sisters.
http://mostlyneedlepoint.com/10/07/getting-into-the-spirit-of-halloween/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

The Happy Frame Weight

Absolutely Needlepoint's crab frame weights are starting to come back from the finisher. This was a class on various stitches taught at Absolutely Needlepoint based on the cheerful canvases from Barbara Bergsten.  You can still order the instructions.
http://absolutelyneedlepoint.wordpress.com/2012/09/11/hes-back/

Or you can choose your own favorite design and stitch from your stash, making up stitches or using Barbara's stitches diagrammed on her website as you go.
http://www.barbarabergstendesigns.com/new_page_4.htm

http://www.barbarabergstendesigns.com/stitch_guides.htm

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

Eye Candies for the Soul

Today I have a collection of lovely finished pieces for you to enjoy. First, an antique Bargello piece from the EGA collection that they charted a few years back for their magazine.
http://www.egausa.org/scripts/blog/?p=285

Robin King recently got a photograph from one of her students of class pieces that won ribbons at Woodlawn.  What a thrill!  Actually I've had the pleasure of seeing some of Lori's work at her shop, Waste Knot.  Trust me, Robin, the photos don't do these justice.
http://needlepointstudyhall.blogspot.com/2012/07/ribbons-at-woodlawn-2012.html

Needle Bug has two bracelets, and a purse just back from the finisher.  The bracelets are from a Julia Snyder class but I'm not sure about the Melissa Shirley purse.
http://theneedlebug.com/2012/07/just-back/

Speaking of eye candy, check out this spectacular Eye Candy design stitched by the incredible Palma.  If she had time to do stitch guides, we'd all be lining up at her door!
http://eyecandyneedleart.blogspot.com/2012/08/a-finish-for-friday.html

Absolutely Needlepoint has some wonderful small pieces and ornaments to show off.
http://absolutelyneedlepoint.wordpress.com/2012/07/26/fabulous-finished-pieces-just-in/

Want to see how a Texas Hill Country cottage is decorated?
http://www.livingwithneedlepoint.com/2012/07/25/home-tour-mariannes-hill-country-house/

It's a crime that no one knows who created the Brockhampton Church Embroideries.  To my eye, there are at least three stitchers at work.  What do you think?
http://www.needlenthread.com/2012/07/the-brockhampton-church-embroideries.html

Apparently the gift of the hand embroidery was anonymous.
http://lemonloves.co.uk/this-story/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

Melissa Shirley Stitchers Class

Absolutely Needlepoint has announced a class open to both locals and long diastase students--Melissa Shirley's Stitchers design.  There are no details (dates, prices, etc.) yet but you can ask the shop for more information.
http://absolutelyneedlepoint.wordpress.com/2012/06/08/breaking-news-new-upcoming-class/


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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

Feeling Crabby

I'm feeling crabby but in a good way. Check out the progress that a shop in Florida is making on several of Barbara Bergsten's crab frame weights.
http://createneedlepoint.typepad.com/create_needlepoint/2012/06/needlepoint-stitch-of-the-week.html

http://absolutelyneedlepoint.wordpress.com/2012/06/06/stitch-of-the-week-in-progress/

I've been told that Edie and Ginger created the first frog shaped frame weights.  These little critters are decorated with various design on their backs, then made up into stuffed animals that have weights inside so you can put one on the corner of your canvas when it is on stretcher bars, let the bottom of the canvas hang over a table edge, and stitch with two hands.  Great for travel and for those who love working at a table but don't use a frame or one of those hardware store clamps!


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The Dot Box UPDATED

UPDATE:  I've been writing Blog articles two weeks ahead of time and the newsletter article and the Dot Box photos was deleted earlier this week.  Fortunately, Mary Ruth was on the ball and dug out info for us.   First, here is a photo of one of the smaller Dot Box sets.  Make sure you click on the smaller thumbnail photos for more pictures.
http://www.cottagemills.com/default/dotboxsmallset.html


And here is a closeup of one of the smaller boxes that goes into the larger container.
http://www.cottagemills.com/default/dotboxlargelongbox.html


MANY thanks, MR!


I just stumbled upon the Dot Box, a craft storage system that might interest folks who want to keep their beads and other odd items in one place. You can see it at Absolutely Needlepoint by going to this link, then clicking on Get the Point to go to their news page.
http://www.absolutelyneedlepoint.com/

There is a big box that holds all the little boxes but the big boxes come in various sizes to hold various numbers of smaller containers, depending on just how much you want to organize.  I don't see these as good for threads storage but if you are addicted to beads and sequins and buttons, you might want to look for these at your local crafts emporium.


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