Rachel Donley: The Movie

Megan from the Pointing It Out podcast interviews Rachel Donley.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZE1cYJk6Qws

You'll learn to know about Rachel and her designs.  If you want to browse, here is her website.

http://www.racheldonleyneedlepointdesigns.com

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Ribbon Handles for Coffee Cups

Rachel Donley has a line of fun coffee cups and recently posted a photo of them on Facebook.  

https://www.facebook.com/racheldonleyneedlepointdesigns/photos/pcb.3075471319375461/3075471292708797/

Look at the two standup cups in the background--they have ribbon handles!  Isn't that clever?!  Of course you need the right shape.  My Pink Sugar Life has coffee cups that would work.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/739524184/hand-painted-christmas-coffee?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=coffee+needlepoint&ref=sr_gallery-1-14&frs=1

Here's a better photo.  Looks like the ribbon has a backing.

https://yarntree.typepad.com/needlework_news/2021/12/holiday-cups-by-rachael-donley.html

One Park Whimsy has a French press that you could finish this way to make a grouping.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/739524184/hand-painted-christmas-coffee?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=coffee+needlepoint&ref=sr_gallery-1-14&frs=1

Pepita has a fun Bargello coffee.

https://www.pepitaneedlepoint.com/product/kits-canvas/women's-bargello-collection-coffee-cup

You'll need a needle minder when you stitch your coffee, right?

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1053366278/peppermint-mochacinnamon-dolce?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=coffee+needlepoint&ref=sr_gallery-1-31

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A Brief Interview with Rachel Donley

Needlepoint.com is using a Rachel Donley exclusive canvas for one of their kit by mail classes and took the opportunity to post a short interview with Rachel on their blog.
https://needlepoint.com/blogs/needlepoint-know-how/meet-the-artist-rachel-donley

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Unicorns in Needlepoint UPDATED

Apparently April 9 was Unicorn Day (how did I miss THAT?!) so Accoutrement Designs has posted their unicorn themed magnets and fobs. Unicorn canvas by Oasis.
https://fobfriends.blogspot.com/2019/04/happy-unicorn-day.html

Black Rose Needlepoint has a new design—"Sophie's Unicorn." This normally comes on 13 mesh but it can be done on 18 count or 10 count for a child to stitch.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/642343941/sophies-unicorn-7-round-on-13-mesh?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=sophie%26%2339%3Bs+unicorn&ref=sr_gallery-1-2&organic_search_click=1&frs=1&fbclid=IwAR2zzMh1xHx7ax9rRjRjs_Revo591XoQUnzl0LTq9lvj7F8fMCn81a6GpXY


Needlepoint.com has a folk art version of a unicorn ornament as an online class.
https://needlepoint.com/products/folk-forest-unicorn-needlepoint-kit

Nenah Stone has a lovely one that's not too large at seven inches square.
https://needlepoint.com/collections/com-featured-categories-nenah-stone-designs-trunk-show/products/nenah-stone-designs-unicorn

A. Bradley has a darling small unicorn mini sock.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10218722251069151&set=pcb.2238783592865453&type=3&theater

My Pink Sugar Life has a sweet one.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/530114315/hand-painted-unicorn-needlepoint-canvas?ref=shop_home_active_18&fbclid=IwAR1d7l5V23a6jMi66JQEAxHW_TaBzpXSvQOc-B9-1wPp3HGBQ8p6YhQs7cM

Actually, their shop has the most unicorn small pieces I've found.  You can find a Kathy Schenkel tooth fairy unicorn or mini sock with a castle in the background, Rachel Donley's round unicorn ornament with space for a monogram (or perhaps a tiny photo?), and several versions of Princess and Me's little uni ornament, plus Burnett and Bradley's silvery Harry Potter-worthy unicorn rearing.  Plus you can get their folk art unicorn as a plain canvas.
https://needlepoint.com/pages/search-results-page?q=unicorn

Here's the Princess and Me uni made up into a pillow.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10216345068997524&set=p.10216345068997524&type=3&theater

And as an ornament.

https://stitchtherapyneedlepoint.com/feature.php?id=86435

Susan Roberts offers the Tapestry Tent unicorn Christmas stocking.
https://needlepointus.com/proddetail.asp?prod=AXS331CK

Oasis Needlepoint has a unicorn portrait that appears to be rather large.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10216104884928181&set=p.10216104884928181&type=3&theater

LizArt has a small charted one, suitable for a beginner.
http://www.lizartneedlepoint.com/Counted_Needlepoint.php

So does Burnett and Bradley (formerly A Collection of Designs).
https://burnettandbradley.com/products/always-be-a-unicorn?fbclid=IwAR1kcAoMBphfgnlg0opGqyghinK7WNje7rfQ09x7__jfKVpUNfF37MJIJjc

The famous unicorn from the Cluny Tapestries is still available for those who love Medieval designs.
Search around though.  You can get it cheaper than this.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Bucilla-Needlepoint-Kit-Unicorn-sealed-Barbara-Baatz-1998/163603748954?epid=1323004948&hash=item26178b185a:g:UCIAAOSwSP9bbhgV

Or just buy and download the chart.
https://www.koolerdesign.com/shopproductdetail?ProductID=2224

Alice Peterson has a version as well.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/676428221/unicorn-captivity-needlepoint-kit-alice?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=unicorn+needlepoint&ref=sr_gallery-1-45&frs=1

However, my favorite is the Ehrman kit from Candace Bahouth.
http://www.ehrmantapestry.com/Products/Unicorn__UNI.aspx#.XK329i-ZN3l

UPDATE:  Rebecca Wood has two new unicorn ornaments and a unicorn with rider piece.  The She Unicorn has a pink and green mane while the He Unicorn ornament has a purple and green mane.
http://www.rebeccawooddesigns.com/uploads/1/1/9/4/11948070/1055a-she-unicorn_orig.png

http://www.rebeccawooddesigns.com/uploads/1/1/9/4/11948070/1055b-he-unicorn_orig.png

http://www.rebeccawooddesigns.com/uploads/1/1/9/4/11948070/1055c-unicorn-ride_orig.png

Labors of Love has a brand new smallest unicorn with flowers.

https://stitchtherapyneedlepoint.com/optioncart/image.php?image=/images/2019/79094.jpg&id=79094&item=Unicorn%20w/Flowers&price=101.00&itemtype=hand%20painted%20canvases&cat=LL418&ret=https://www.stitchtherapyneedlepoint.com/feature.php?page=1&id=79094

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Target's Metal Wall Pocket for Needlepoint Display

Rachel Donley Designs noticed this metal wall pocket at Target.  It can be hung on the wall or sit upright on a table or desk.
https://www.target.com/p/metal-wall-pocket-black-project-62-153/-/A-52808808?fbclid=IwAR2PtMj693Xq5mZ2ALTwUlMtckXPVUMuCHq_7g_a2IwtgClE6T4v8prXCw4

It's perfect for displaying needlepoint!
https://www.facebook.com/racheldonleyneedlepointdesigns/photos/pcb.2186314314957837/2186314008291201/?type=3&theater&ifg=1

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A Little Rachel Donley

Horse Country Chic profiles Rachel Donley's modern preppy designs.
https://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2018/05/rachel-donley-needlepoint.html

If the clean lines of these stitch painted pieces and their colors appeal to you, take a look at Rachel's website.
http://www.racheldonleyneedlepointdesigns.com

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Basket Purses for Needlepoint Monogram Ornaments UPDATED

Rachel Donley recommends that her monogram ornaments be displayed on straw purses and totes from either Bosom Buddy Bags or QBS Designs that your favorite shop carries.    Looks like you can also order online if your shop doesn't carry bags.
http://www.qbsdesigns.com/straw-handbags

https://shop.bosombuddybags.com/c2/Bosom-Buddy-Bags-Handbag-Collections.htm

If your favorite shop doesn't have these bags but you want to support needlepoint stores, Po's Point appears to carry them.
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2016/06/straw-and-needlepoint.html

So does KC Needlepoint.
https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/products/straw-bag-with-bow

And Stitch Boutique of Boston.
https://www.facebook.com/stitchboutiqueboston/photos/a.154171394639718.31793.130337540356437/1720190851371090/?type=3&theater

Designers like Tory Burch also carries suitable bags for a monogrammed ornament.  Check places like Nordstrum's, eBay for vintage and of course Etsy.

What's the Point? Needlepoint in Dublin, Ohio is going to have a Rachel Donley class on creating your own monogram which can be used to adorn these purses on April 7.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2301069973251784/

UPDATE:  I'm told Cabbage Row Needlepoint in Charleston has both the bags and will custom design a monogram ornament for you.
http://www.cabbagerow.com

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Getting to Know Rachel Donley

Lycette Designs has posted their latest interview on their blog and this time they are talking to Rachel Donley about how she started as a designer.  Fun!
http://lycettedesigns.com/women-point-rachel-donley/

If you want to see more of Rachel's work, visit her website.
http://www.racheldonleyneedlepointdesigns.com

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