Finding 10-12 Count Canvas

Margaret asked about finding 10-12 count canvas (both painted and plain) on Facebook's Needlepoint Nation. The answers were very useful so I am quoting them here for those who want a larger count, especially now that 13 and 18 count canvases are the norm.

Elizabeth Bradley kits come on 10 count canvas, as do the Ehrman Tapestry designs.
http://www.elizabethbradley.com/theamericas/

Occasionally some of the Ehrman canvases are 8 or 12 count.  Check before you buy.  Elizabeth Bradley and Erhman designs are kits, with tapestry wool included.
http://www.ehrmantapestry.com

Old World Designs has a series of 10 count canvases that come with coordinating tote bags.
https://www.oldworlddesigns.com/shop/c/p/OWD-Hydrangea-Tote-Bag-x26531509.htm


Jean Smith has some lovely florals on 10 count...
http://www.jeansmithdesigns.com

… and Cat's Cradle also has some nice 10 counts.  Your favorite shop can order from Jean Smith or Cat's Cradle for you.
http://www.catscradleneedlepoint.com

Needlepoint.com also carries 10 point canvases.
https://needlepoint.com

Designers' Desk and other shops carry 10 and 12 count plain canvas so you can work all sorts of designs from books and charts on them.
http://designersdeskusa.com

Have fun looking!

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Breaking News; Dr. Ray is Gone

A Leigh Custom for the Doctor

Over the years I've heard lots of stories about Dr. Ray Endicott, retired doctor in Hawaii who was a demon stitcher.  He loved Asian designs especially and stitched a great many, which of course made him a kindred spirit.  The design on the left is a custom Leigh Designs made for him.  Isn't it lovely?
http://www.caron-net.com/03janfiles/jan03fea.html

I was very sad to hear that the world just lost Dr. Ray.  His battle with ill health is over, but he's left a legacy of wonderful stitching and great memories.  Thanks, Dr. Ray!  Loved your geishas!  (By the way, there is also a tribute to Sandy Rodgers here. It's not been a good month for the World of Needlepoint.)
http://www.leighdesigns.com/News/

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Breaking News: Designers Desk is Moving

Designers Desk is relocating and downsizing. Check out the bargains!
http://files.constantcontact.com/68b0d50b001/62cedfda-5b0a-42c3-b1e3-36b089ada05f.pdf

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Designers Desk Has Dora Canvases

Designers Desk has started posting images of the last Dora canvases they have in stock. I am a big fan, and have loved every photograph, even if I can't buy them all.
https://www.facebook.com/Designers-Desk-Needlework-Shoppe-1660738667547577/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1736438509977592

Dora was a portrait painter in Hungary from what I understand, and her needlepoint canvas portraits are stunning.  I am not certain if she's retired or has died, but with Designers Desk for sale (the owner wants to retire--how dare you, Pat!) this may be your last chance to score one of these beauties for your stash.  And it may be the last glimpse you'll see of such many of Dora's canvases.

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© Copyright July 13, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

BREAKING NEWS: Designers Desk for Sale

Designers Desk in Illinois is for sale!  Many thanks to Pat who spotted this news story.
http://www.kcchronicle.com/2016/04/07/designers-desk-needlepoint-business-building-for-sale/af89y4p/

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An Adventure For the Golfer UPDATED

Melita has finished the glasses case she created for her golfing husband. It's a beauty, too!   But you should read the adventure she went through to create it in order.  First, she bought the canvas at Designers Desk when she was at the ANG Seminar in Chicago in 2014.  
https://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2014/10/27/golfing-anyone/

Melita had to adjust the area to be stitched in order to make it glasses case-sized.  She also found using a StarMag clip on light really helped her stitch the black painted area with black thread (second link although right now Nimble Needle is sold out).  UPDATE:  Nimble Needle has the StarMag clip on lights again!
https://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2015/02/14/golfers-finished-his-round/

http://www.nimbleneedlenj.com/product/clip-on-freestanding-magnifying-led-lamp-starmag-by-daylight/

Melita decided to use the finishers at Rittenhouse to make her golf canvas into a glasses case.
https://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2014/11/30/golfer-through-18/

Rittenhouse did a spectacular job!
https://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2015/02/14/golfers-finished-his-round/

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Another Report from Chicago (ANG Seminar)

There are more reports (and updates) from our friends at the ANG Seminar in Chicago.  Melita's been shopping at Designers Desk--also known as the one shop I've move into to live in a heartbeat!
http://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2014/08/26/golfing-husband-at-seminar/

http://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2014/08/27/cloth-ornaments/

http://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2014/08/27/nightshirt-from-designers-desk/

http://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2014/08/28/faux-berge-orange-tree-egg-a-2014-ang-seminar-class-with-michele-roberts-class-progress/

http://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2014/09/01/faux-berge-orange-tree-egg-a-labor-of-love/

http://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2014/08/31/expo-a-la-mode-by-jean-hilton/

Sandy Arthur is having a blast teaching!
http://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2014/08/ang-seminar-chicago-i-have-been.html

I've updated the article that includes the list of ANG exhibit winners.
http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com/2014/08/the-ang-winners-are.html

NJNA has had lots of blogging about their chapter experiences in Seminar classes so I've updated that article, too.
http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com/2014/08/heidi-goes-to-seminar.html

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Designers Desk Newsletter

Designers Desk is a fabulous shop (rated five Chilly Hollow stars in customer service and size of inventory), with a very good newsletter that comes out only a few times a year. The latest is available online. It starts out with news and then segues into little bits about upcoming classes and new products.  It's a fun read.  If you are ever in the area, you have to visit this shop!
http://origin.library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1102470515590-133/Newsletterdraft42014.pdf

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Bunny Ears

Designer's Desk has their newsletter available on the Internet. Don't miss their "bunny ears" tip for cutting and opening skeins of perle cotton.
http://origin.library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1102470515590-125/Newsletter12014.pdf

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What Does Sandy Arthur Teach?

What does Sandy Arthur teach when she visits your shop for a class?  Let's see...
needle felting
reverse needle felting
using Sparkles to make fish
beading
building bead domes
weaving ribbons
ruching
needle weaving
stretched Flair

How did she manage to squeeze all that into ONE class?!
http://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2013/07/designers-desk-is-hostess-with-mostest.html

By the way, I want to move into Designers Desk and live there.

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Designers Desk Newsletter

The latest Designer's Desk newsletter is available now. Learn about upcoming classes and trunk shows, then visit their website which is undergoing renovation.
http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1102470515590-93/Newsletter+11+2012+finalpdf.pdf

http://designersdeskusa.com/home.html

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