NJNA Wants YOU!

The New Jersey Needle Artists chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild is planning lots of interesting programs for 2021.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2021/01/21/whats-happening-at-njna/

If you are interesting in joining, talk to NJNA.

By the way, here is what everyone is stitching for their 2021 chapter projects.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2021/01/23/sotm-january-2021/

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© Copyright January 21, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Grand River Valley Chapter of ANG's Charity Stash Sale

ANG's Grand River Valley Chapter is selling the stash of a deceased member to benefit the Michigan Ovarian Alliance.  You can see the items for sale on the chapter's Facebook page.  Use Facebook's Messenger service to inquire about price and availability.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/223450981175798/

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright November 24, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Hearts for Hospice UPDATED

The Kansas City ANG chapter has a philanthropic project called Hearts for Hospice and are looking for stitchers to help.   This is how it works—

"The members of Greater Kansas City Needlepoint Guild initiated a project in 2015 to fulfill a need at a local hospice center. When a resident passes away, a heart is placed on the door which notifies those passing by to be respectful of others who are mourning the death of a loved one. The heart is then taken home by a family member as a remembrance of the care their loved one received while at the center."

Finishing is provided by the local chapter.   If you are interested, here's how you can contribute. If you have further questions, email Sue at heartsforhospicegkcng@gmail.com

Update:  Anne of ABS Designs has stitched for the group.  Here is Anne's first heart and it's a beauty.
https://thecapestitcher.blogspot.com/2018/09/feel-good-stitching.html

Here is her second, equally lovely.
https://thecapestitcher.blogspot.com/2018/09/one-more-time.html

And the third is another pretty little thing!
https://thecapestitcher.blogspot.com/2018/09/threes-charm.html

UPDATE #2:
Melita's local ANG chapter has also stitched for the group.
https://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2018/10/07/hearts-for-hospice/

https://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2018/10/29/red-heart-red-eyelet-heart-for-hospice/

https://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2018/11/09/planet-earth-bargello-heart/

UPDATE #3:
Melita shares places to find more Hearts for Hospice designs.
https://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2019/03/14/hearts-for-hospice-in-needle-pointers/

UPDATE #4:
Here is more about the Hearts for Hospice program, plus an offer of a free design for your own heart.
https://sudukc.wordpress.com/2019/10/04/hearts/?fbclid=IwAR3bl8xaMeMqB9S5KKnW7NU47Ry21QLnvB5U-jcYL0KYhCd1psIbnQ6wXKc

UPDATE #5:  Lorraine of Colour Complements has a lovely summary of how the program works, the heart outline to download, plus links to two free designs from Sue Dulle.
https://colourcomplements.com/2019/11/hearts-for-hospice-needlepoint-colour-complements-embroidery-threads.html

UPDATE #6:  Melita has tons of links to patterns for this wonderful project.
https://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2020/03/20/hearts-galore/

UPDATE #7:  Brenda's ANG chapter is stitching hearts for the program.  She also choose a Brenda Richardson heart design.

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2024/03/heart-of-hearts-33124.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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© Copyright June 11, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Nina Goerres Fund Designs UPDATED

Counted canvas workers everywhere are rejoicing (along with fans of the late Nina Goerres) at the release of the older Nina Goerres Fund designs to the public.  Nina was a much loved member of the San Bernardino Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild.  She left money to the guild to use for educational purposes at her death.  SBCANG has used the funds to commission a yearly chart in Nina's honor.  Designers such as Carol Algie Higgenbotham, Janet Zigler Casey, Amy Wolfson, Sue Reed and now Carole Lake and Michael Boren have created designs for the chapter courtesy of Nina's legacy.  You can see all the designs except the brand new 2015-16 one here.
http://www.sbneedlepoint.org/index.html

All of the designs are free to chapter members and cost $20 for everyone else (for a PDF file version--mailed ones cost more to cover paper, postage, etc.).   (The 2015-16 design is not available to any but chapter members at this time.)  If you are interested in ordering, please contact the Nina Fund Chair at sbchapter+ngchair@gmail.com and put Nina's name in the subject line.

Thanks, Nina!

UPDATE:  Belle Sprague let me know that "Bonnie Brae," the newest Nina Goerres Fund design can been seen if you click on the link to the September meeting in the Programs section in the SBCANG website link above. There is also a link at the top of the home page to membership information. They love long distance members!

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© Copyright September 8, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Small Book Reviews

The latest e-newsletter from Michelle at Come to the Point has several mini reviews of a new book from Carolyn Hedge Baird (Teeny Tiny Needlepoint Stitches) and Michele Roberts's older book (Broad Stripes and Bright Stars).  Most stitches have heard of Carolyn but may not be aware just how talented Michele is.  Michele Roberts is a bit under the radar as she is primarily a teacher but her books often are paired with companion projects, which is particularly nice for those who want to do a sampler but don't want to do the designing themselves.  I think you'll enjoy hearing what Michelle has to say about their new books and their usefulness in finding small stitches for small spaces.
http://us5.campaign-archive2.com/?u=2478d714f92f36be772d8e8d4&id=e420aedc56&e=44c597fc71

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© Copyright August 12, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Drawn Thread, A Lesson

Brenda's posted a lesson on drawn thread on her blog that is fascinating!  She taught a class on the subject to her local ANG chapter and kindly shared the lesson with her readers.  As scary as cutting needlepoint canvas threads is, it looks like a very do-able project to play with on scrap canvas and the end result is very pretty.  Thanks, Brenda!
http://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2015/05/drawn-thread-class-5515.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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© Copyright May 5, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Road Trip with Melita UPDATED

Melita has taken another road trip, this time to the New Jersey Needlefest. Of course she stopped by several shops!  You can read all the fun and glimpse the insides of several stores at her blog.
https://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2015/04/27/road-trip-new-jersey-needle-festival-2015/

UPDATE:  Melita also visited Virginia Beach to attend a meeting of ANG's Sandpipers chapter in Hampton Roads.  It sounds like a blast!
https://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2015/05/16/virginia-beach-road-trip/

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© Copyright April 27, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Beach House

Brenda shows off the little beach umbrella piece the Delaware Seashore Chapter of ANG stitched for Justin's Beach House as a community project.  ANG chapters do lots of wonderful stitching for their local communities and organizations.  Keep an eye on the article that lists these things in the back of Needle Pointers magazine if you are an ANG member and get their magazine.
http://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2015/04/justins-beach-house-updated-41315.html

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© Copyright April 14, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Rehoboth Exhibit Interview

Thanks to Brenda, I have a link to an interview the local paper did about the Rehoboth Beach Museum's needlework exhibit.  Unlike many news stories, the reporter actually talked to the local ANG chapter members about the exhibit and took a few photos of their stitching.
http://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/delaware/2015/02/26/rehoboth-exhibit-celebrates-ancient-art/24054111/

The exhibit opens today, March 14, and runs until May 10.  The admission fee goes to supporting the museum.  If you happen to be in Delaware this spring, don't miss the show!
http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org/jos/

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© Copyright March 1, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The SWAN Christmas Party 2014

Steph's local guild the SWANS has a Christmas ornament exchange each year and each year we eagerly look forward to seeing what delights they have stitched for each other.
http://stephsstitching.blogspot.com/2014/12/best-party-of-year.html

http://stephsstitching.blogspot.com/2014/12/more-goodies-from-swan-christmas-party.html

Here are the 2013 ornaments, each more beautiful than the last (and next).  That's a fun way of saying they are all gorgeous!  Enjoy.
http://stephsstitching.blogspot.com/2014/12/swan-christmas-party-is-tomorrow.html

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© Copyright December 2, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.