Now Appearing at Woodlawn UPDATED

I've started assembling links to items about Woodlawn.  First, Melita has sent this profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the show. 
https://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2015/02/04/the-queen-is-visiting-woodlawn/

The New Jersey Needle Artists have all submitted "Frankies" to the show.*  If you are curious about the process, Sue describes it here.  The second link below shows off the various Frankies in all their glory.  The third is Linda's trip to see the show and the Frankies on display.
http://blog.njneedleartists.org/2015/02/06/ten-frankies-now-entered-in-woodlawn-exhibit/

http://njneedleartists.org/njna-workshops/frankie/

http://blog.njneedleartists.org/2015/03/22/woodlawn-needlework-exhibition-ii/

Here are the Frankies.  Photographs are only allowed if the stitcher wants to pose.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/832643590146134/

*UPDATE:  I forgot not everyone is familiar with Michael Boren's tribute to Frank Lloyd Wright's stained glass pieces.  This is his "Frankie" chart.
http://www.stitchplay.com/kits.html

And this link is all about Sue's first trip to Woodlawn.
http://blog.njneedleartists.org/2015/03/16/woodlawn-needlework-exhibit-wow/

Brenda went to Woodlawn with friends and won ribbons!
http://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2015/03/woodlawn-52nd-annual-needlework.html

In Stitches is the counted thread/knitting/needlepoint shop very close to Woodlawn.  They posted this photo on their FB page.  Since the photo was taken inside Woodlawn I assume this rug will be shown there.
https://www.facebook.com/521595701209417/photos/a.533100450058942.1073741828.521595701209417/798046886897629/?type=1&theater

In Stitches also talks a bit about a customer's pieces at the show in this blog entry.
http://institchesshopblog.blogspot.com/2015/03/woodlawn.html

Lynn posted a photo of her prize winning lobster on a checked tablecloth on Facebook. Isn't it charming!
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=980956608581795&set=gm.831389933604833&type=1

Rona found this video (in Farsi?) taken at Woodlawn in 2013.  They don't normally allow photos but apparently this was taken for educational purposes. It not only shows off the range of items on display but gives you a feel for the old house.   Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXBKJdx17ds&sns=fb

UPDATED AGAIN:  Melita reports on what she saw at Woodland.
https://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2015/03/30/woodlawn-roadtrip-2015/

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Sue at Woodlawn

Sue sent two pieces to Woodlawn this year and came home with two ribbons! Congratulations!  You can see her work better by clicking on the little photos.  It is terrific to be able to see some of the wonderful work sent there online.
http://sudukc.wordpress.com/2013/04/10/woodlawn-plantation-needlework-exhibit/

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Joan's Woodlawn Report

I have to admit I didn't make it to the Woodlawn exhibit this year. I felt badly about missing it but the constant nasty weather on most of the days that both the exhibit and the shops were open kept me at home.  A four hour drive in rain/sleet/snow and heavy traffic just isn't something I want to do.  I wonder how many other folks from afar felt the same way?

Luckily Joan went and wrote about her experience.  She won a ribbon, too!  Thanks for reporting in, Joan.
http://joanstitching.blogspot.com/2013/03/woodlawn.html

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Melita Goes to Woodlawn

Melita reports back on her weekend trip to the Woodlawn exhibit.
http://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2013/03/19/woodlawn-roadtrip-2013/

Melita was very taken with Catherine Jordan's entries.  I don't have time to see if any are on her website but you will enjoy browsing whether they are there or not.
http://www.catherinesdesigns.net

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A Little Woodlawn Background

Want a little background on the Woodlawn show from a native needlepointer?  Click here--
http://livinginvirginia.wordpress.com/woodlawn-needlework-show/

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
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Woodlawn 2013 in Silk Ribbons

River Silks went to Woodlawn and reported back on their favorites that used silk ribbon.
http://www.riversilks.com/wordpress/?p=1344

River Silks mades gorgeous silk ribbons in many widths for stitching.  I use only River Silks ribbon if I have a choice.  If you haven't seen their website, here it is.  Click on Gallery and explore what ribbons can do.
http://www.riversilks.com

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Woodlawn 2013 Best in Show Winner

Thanks to Maggie who is one of Nelly's Needlers (they are the stitching group that volunteers at the needlework show), we have a sneak peak at the Best in Show winner at Woodlawn this year.
http://maggiebsmocks.typepad.com/smocking/2013/03/sneak-peek-at-woodlawn-2013-best-in-show.html

Of course you have to really squint and use your imagination, but that's not Maggie's fault!
http://www.mountvernonvoice.com

Many congratulations to Joyce Houck and many thanks to Maggie and her friends for all they do to make this the highlight of my stitching year.

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Woodlawn 2013 Winners Listed

Woodlawn Plantation has announced the major ribbon winners at this year's exhibit, the 50th.  Congratulations!
http://www.woodlawnpopeleighey.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Award-Winners-UPDATED.pdf

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It's March First

It is March One and you know what that means--the Woodlawn Plantation Needle Work show is open!  This is the 50th year of this wonderful exhibit.  The show is open six days a week (closed Tuesdays) from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.  Admission is $10 per person but only $5 for students kindergarten through grade twelve.    Note that the entrance has changed.
http://maggiebsmocks.typepad.com/smocking/2013/02/company-is-coming.html

You can find a link to the 2013 brochure at the Woodlawn site to see the judging categories.
http://www.woodlawnpopeleighey.org/events

You can read a bit more about the exhibit from this 2012 article on the show.  If you are in the area and can devote an hour or two to seeing great stitching, please don't miss the exhibit.
http://mountvernon.patch.com/articles/behind-the-scenes-of-the-woodlawn-needlework-exhibition

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