NBC News Talks Analog Hobbies

Debbie Woodward of Painted Pony found this short news clip about how younger people are taking up hobbies that get them off their phones and computers.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/765963615898766

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Painted Pony Has a New Website!

Look!  Painted Pony Designs has a new website!

https://www.paintedponyndlptdesigns.com/

It is a fun browse to check out the latest Painted Pony angels, look at Mary Engelbreit and Petei designs, or just plain admire all the artists whose work Painted Pony puts on needlepoint canvas for our stitching pleasure.

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© Copyright August 19, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Swan: Amy Bunger's Next Home Study UPDATED

Amy Bunger just posted her tentative plans about her next home study, which is Painted Pony's Swan.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=4684337248309904&set=gm.4708274099249711

If you are interested, you can sign up through Needle Works in Austin, Texas.

https://theneedleworks.com/clubs/

UPDATE:  By coincidence Amy has posted about working out the background for this piece on NP Nation this morning.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/4726740454069742/

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© Copyright January 8, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Melissa Interviews Painted Pony

The Pointing It Out Podcast interviews Debbie Woodward of Painted Pony Designs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avQnzrIP8iI

Learn about how Debbie started as a needlepoint designer, distributor and one of the people behind Destination Dallas.

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© Copyright November 17, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Painted Pony Angel Trivia

This post about Painted Pony angel trivia had me smiling.
https://www.facebook.com/PaintedPonyDesigns/photos/a.650201021703545/2857938980929727/?type=3&theater

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© Copyright February 14, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Needle Graphics is Retiring

Debbie Woodward of Painted Pony just announced that the owner of Needle Graphics (now distributed by Painted Pony) is retiring.

We are announcing the retirement of our Needle Graphics' line and its creator, Kathy Wallace. All of our Needle Graphics canvases are now discounted at 50%. This includes lots of Christmas and Halloween designs, as well as her college rounds, hearts and Santas. 

PLEASE NOTE: we will no longer accept orders for NG canvases we do not have in-stock (this includes college pieces). We will only accept orders for canvases currently available in our inventory.

While I’m happy to tell and show you availability and send you names of your closest shops, please contact your LNS for pricing questions.

We have made arrangements to purchase several of her designs and will incorporate them into the PPD line by this fall. We will publish a list of design availability at that time. Please be aware that we are not planning to continue with the college canvases, so stock up while they are in stock!

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© Copyright March 15, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Story Behind Painted Pony Designs

Debbie Woodward of Painted Pony Designs tells the story behind the name of her company.  Get a cup of your favorite beverage and settle down to listen to her dream and how it was fulfilled.
https://debbieppd.wordpress.com/2019/02/07/so-i-bought-a-horse/

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© Copyright February 7, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Today is Local Needlepoint Shop Day!

Check their website for the first Local Needlepoint Shop Day to see if a shop near you is participating.  If you don't have a local, order something from a favorite store.  Spread the love for the shops that supply us the goodies we need to needlepoint our brains out.
http://www.localneedlepointshopday.com

Also check their Facebook page for the latest updates on all the fun at the various shops which are participating.  Not all the shops are celebrating today or just on one day.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1695077600576608/

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© Copyright August 10, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Local Needlepoint Shop Day is September 20

The first Local Needlepoint Shop Day is set for September 20!  Check their website to see if a shop in your area is participating in the fun.  If you don't have a local shop to visit, please support your favorite online shop by ordering something.  We cannot do without needlepoint shops, so share the love!
http://www.localneedlepointshopday.com

To see what it planned in your area, check the Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1695077600576608/

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© Copyright August 10, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News from All Over

Lots of news appeared on Facebook yesterday.  

First, as of today, June 30, 2018, Painted Pony is no longer distributing Greek licensed sorority and fraternity products. However, most of these designs will still be available from another company that is in the process of obtaining the official licensing and will add Painted Pony's Greek designs, including their sorority angels, to their collection.  For right now, there will be a pause in the distribution of such canvases but eventually customers should be able to purchase most of the designs.  Keep an eye out for an announcement from the new licensee.

The Needlepoint Clubhouse is moving July 24.  The new address is in Kirkwood, MO instead of St. Louis.  Watch their Facebook page for more details.
https://www.facebook.com/The-Needlepoint-Clubhouse-146319640147/

Barbara's Needlepoint has purchased the Under The Rainbow line of canvases so the original designer (Jane Monroe) can retire.  The shop has posted three sets of photos of the first designs they are bringing back on their Facebook page.  These are on 18 count with different backgrounds.
https://www.facebook.com/107558659287177/photos/pcb.1946900082019683/1946893655353659/?type=3&theater

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© Copyright June 30, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Nashville Market Video Interviews! UPDATED

Fiber Talk is at the Nashville Market doing videos of the exhibitors. Besides interviewing sampler and counted thread folks, they also talked to Doug Kreinik, Debbie Woodward/Painted Pony and Kathy Rees/Needle Delights Originals.
http://wetalkfiber.com/2018/03/03/fiber-talk-at-the-nashville-market-ii/ 

They also talked to Sally London of Rainbow Gallery about threads and Kurdy Biggs' designs!  (As an aside, the rumor that I would run into the Rainbow Gallery booth and grab all the threads and run is totally false.  Probably.)
http://wetalkfiber.com/2018/03/03/fiber-talk-at-the-nashville-market-iii/

Gary and Christine have done a lot of other booth interviews with sampler and counted thread designers.  If you'd like to browse those, go to their main page and explore.
http://wetalkfiber.com

UPDATE:  The fun continues as Gary interviews more folks at the Nashville market.  This set of videos includes an interview of Julia Snyder of & More.
http://wetalkfiber.com/2018/03/04/fiber-talk-at-the-nashville-market-viii/

This video grouping includes an interview with the maker of Rolaframe frames and stands.
http://wetalkfiber.com/2018/03/04/fiber-talk-at-the-nashville-market-vii/

This set has an interview with Raymond Crawford and the Hug Me Bags folks.
http://wetalkfiber.com/2018/03/04/fiber-talk-at-the-nashville-market-vi/

The final set of videos are all about Treenway Silks.
http://wetalkfiber.com/2018/03/04/fiber-talk-at-the-nashville-market-ix/

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© Copyright March 3, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Brief History of Needle Works in Austin

Debbie at Painted Pony is stitch stitching away on her barn but as she stitches, she tosses out tidbits of history and funny stories. You'll love hearing about her bald angel and the long history of the Needle Works in Austin, Texas!
https://debbieppd.wordpress.com/2017/09/25/sunday-stitch-in-were-painting-the-barn-red/#comment-20

Here's The Needle Work's website if you want to explore a little more.
http://theneedleworks.com

And here is the original article about Debbie's barn raising, just so you can keep up with all she did to create a fun model for Painted Pony.
https://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com/2017/09/debbie-hosts-stitch-in.html

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© Copyright September 25, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Interviews with Mary Legallet and with Debbie Woodward

Fiber Talk interviewed Mary Legallet on September 24. You can learn about Mary's background, why she has both stitch guides and stitch concepts, and hear about how she works with designers and shops to pick the perfect class.  As a bonus, you can hear great suggestions for programs to stitch to!
http://wetalkfiber.com/2017/09/24/fiber-talk-with-mary-legallet/

Mary's website, the Whimsical Stitch, is here. Have fun exploring and don't forget to check each Wednesday for an update to Mary's blog so you can learn about a new stitch and where to use it.
http://www.whimsicalstitch.com

Then Fiber Talk interviewed Debbie Woodward on October 1.  You can learn how Debbie accidentally started Painted Pony Designs, learn a bit about how she organizes trunk shows, and peak behind the curtain to see how needlepoint design businesses and Destination Dallas are run.
http://wetalkfiber.com/2017/10/01/fiber-talk-with-debbie-woodward/

Here's Debbie's website, just in case you have an urge to browse her angels or something.
http://www.paintedponyneedlepoint.com

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© Copyright October 1, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Debbie Hosts a Stitch In UPDATED

Debbie at Painted Pony is hosting a stitch in for this darling Mary Charles canvas.  She's posted the threads that Needlepoint This! pulled for her with notes as to what area on the barn canvas they go and is asking for our ideas.  So everyone jump in and help Debbie get to work!
https://debbieppd.wordpress.com/2017/09/17/sunday-stitch-in/

https://debbieppd.wordpress.com/2017/09/25/sunday-stitch-in-were-painting-the-barn-red/

https://debbieppd.wordpress.com/2017/10/02/sunday-stitch-in-barn-raising/

https://debbieppd.wordpress.com/2018/07/09/bright-stripes-and-bright-stars/

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Look What Debbie Found!

Debbie Woodard, the genius behind Painted Pony Designs, just found the perfect t-shirt for your summer wardrobe.
https://teespring.com/en-GB/needlepoint-6145?a=CRI#pid=76&cid=5846&sid=front

Thanks, Debbie.  You can style my wardrobe any time you want!

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© Copyright April 27, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Painted Pony: A Mini-History

Ever wonder how designers get started?
https://debbieppd.wordpress.com/2017/03/09/i-can-see-for-miles-and-miles/

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"She Looks Like an Angel"

Painted Pony Designs is known for their distinctive series of angels, available in two sizes and often kitted out with a charm embellishment.  (If you aren't familiar with their angels, you can explore them here.)
http://paintedponyneedlepoint.com/designs.htm

I enjoyed seeing the newest ones on Debbie's blog, and to hear about a new way of finishing them.
https://debbieppd.wordpress.com/2017/01/28/she-looks-like-an-angel/

Luv 2 Stitch is a California shop.  I'm sure if you need something finished in a similar way, the shop will be happy to arrange similar finishing for you.
http://luv2stitch.com

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© Copyright January 28, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Petei Introduces New Characters

For the first time in a very long time, Petei has added new characters to her line of book people. Painted Pony is introducing a dozen characters from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice to Petei's fans.
https://debbieppd.wordpress.com/2017/01/18/pride-and-prejudice/

These all come with stitch guides by Susan Burris and can be ordered by Painted Pony which is Petei's distributor.  Kudos to Painted Pony for talking Petei into coming out of retirement for our stitching pleasure!

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© Copyright January 18, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Dreading TNNA

If you have been looking forward to the January 2017 TNNA show, you are NOT a designer of painted canvases! Debbie of Painted Pony lets you look behind the scenes where things are FRANTIC.
https://debbieppd.wordpress.com/2017/01/13/winter-is-coming/

On the other hand, the weather in San Jose, California will seem like spring and Debbie is looking forward to seeing all her friends in the industry.  Have fun for us, Debbie!

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© Copyright January 13, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Debbie at the Last Minute

Debbie at Painted Pony posted a bit about her design process and in the process, shows off her newest angel (a crazy quilt angel) for the January TNNA show.
https://debbieppd.wordpress.com/2016/12/30/after-midnight/

Her angels don't look like last minute designs, do they?
https://www.paintedponyneedlepoint.com/designs.htm

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© Copyright December 30, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.