ALERT: Kreinik On Larger Spools Temporarily

Kreinik just announced on Facebook that due to supply issues. all their braid sizes will ship on the large spools.  

https://www.facebook.com/Kreinik.Manufacturing.Company/posts/10157961362035940

You'll have to check the label to make sure it's size 8 braid on the larger than usual spool, but the yardage remains the same.

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A Shop Owner's Guide to The Needlepoint World

Gary at Fiber Talk is getting together with Megan (The Wool and the Floss) and Megan (Needlepoint Clubhouse) to discuss the world of needlepoint, how the coronavirus has changed that world and what's popular in needlepoint today.

https://wetalkfiber.com/2021/06/20/fiber-talk-with-melissa-macleod-and-megan-holmes/

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Celebrate the Art of Stitching Via Zoom UPDATED

The pandemic that started sweeping the world in early Spring 2020 has made profound changes in how we stitch.  The Main Line Stitchers Chapter of ANG is taking advantage of technology to have a virtual opening of their exhibit, "Celebrate the Art of Stitching,"  starting at 4 p.m. this afternoon.  All the details are here--

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2021/05/25/save-the-date-june-12-4-pm-for-live-virtual-opening-of-a-needlepoint-exhibit/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/4051436008266860/?sale_post_id=4051436008266860

Thanks for the heads up, Melita!

UPDATE:  The links.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2021/06/13/celebrate-the-art-of-stitching-with-ang-main-line-stitchers-chapter-at-the-meda-arts-council-online-gallery/

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© Copyright March 26, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Finishing Problem (and Solutions)

Horse Country Chic talks the finishing dilemma, with a few solutions.

http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2021/03/needlepoint-finishing-dilemma.html

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© Copyright March 31, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News--ANG Seminar Goes Virtual

ANG's 2021 Seminar will be virtual again in 2021.  Registration is open now.

https://www.needlepoint.org/page/ANG2021Seminar

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Zooming Along with Laura

Laura Taylor's Zoom classes have been very popular during lockdown.  Vicky DeAngelis just took one using a unique Victoria Whitson canvas.  If you are curious, here's Vicky's report.

http://mostlyneedlepoint.com/do-you-zoom/

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The Virtual Nashville Needlework Expo is On

Conventions and needleowrk markets have been turned upside down by the coronavirus but the usual March Nashville Expo for cross stitch and counted work is still going to be held, but in a different way.

https://worksbyabc.com/2021/02/04/needlework-expo-in-march/

Yarntree/Needlework Retailer are not going forward with a real show but Noteworthy Needle has picked up the ball and will sponsor a virtual market instead.  It's mostly cross stitch but some needlepoint folks attend, so if you are interested, designers or shops  can register at the website created for this special event.  Sorry, folks, this isn't open to the general public.

https://needleworkexpo.com

Let the shopping begin!

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BREAKING NEWS: Sajou is Closing Paris Store

Thanks to Sally, we just heard that Sajou is closing their Paris store.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/3534270233316776/

They simply can't keep it open with the pandemic restrictions.  Their online shop is still open for business, however.

https://sajou.fr/en/

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© Copyright December 3, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Pandemic Goes to Palm Beach

Thanks to Horse Country Chic, I read this interview with Jessica Chaney about her shop Lycette Palm Beath and the effect the coronavirus has had on her business.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/morganhines/2020/09/08/lycette-founder-jessica-chaney-on-needlepoint-sales-rapid-rise-during-covid-19-pandemic/#493064fd66a2

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Woodlawn Exhibit Goes Online for 2020

The Woodlawn needlework exhibit for 2020 was postponed until August.  Melita has heard they have an online slide show available for download for a fee of $12.00 USD.  

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2020/09/25/woodlawn-exhibit-available-online/

Here's the direct link.  This is only available until October 15, 2020, so if you are interested, move fast.

http://woodlawnpopeleigheyhouse.squarespace.com/annualneedleworkshow

Thanks, Melita!

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Shop Realities During a Pandemic

Ruth Schmuff has posted a heads up about the realities of buying canvases and taking classes during a pandemic.
https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2020/08/psa/

This is the second time this week I've seen shop owners say there is now a six month wait for canvases you have to order, so do plan ahead now for what you want to stitch this winter.

By the way, designers are having a time, too.
https://www.facebook.com/rebecca.wood.18847876/posts/1620827254743545?comment_id=1623798477779756

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How Are Designers Coping?

Just how are our beloved designers coping with their business turned upside down?  Not surprisingly, they are coping just like the rest of us, as these messages from Tricia Heaton Designs shows.
https://www.triciaheatondesigns.com/blog/2020/4/17/self-quarantine-journal-part-1-getting-to-starlight-farm

https://www.triciaheatondesigns.com/blog/2020/5/9/quarantine-blog-part-4-kissing-frogs-to-find-your-special-prince-or-princess

You may not remember Tricia Heaton's name, but you'll remember her designs.
https://www.triciaheatondesigns.com/shop

Stay focused, friends, in what is important.  Make things with your hands and be happy.

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Breaking News: Destination Dalls 2020 Cancelled

To absolutely no one's surprise, Destination Dallas 2020 has been cancelled.
https://destinationdallasmarket.com/index.html

See you there is 2021!

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Anna's Thoughts on Lockdown

The English needlepoint designer and teacher Anna Pearson has some interesting thoughts about making the best of our quarantine time.
http://anna-pearson-needlepoint.blogspot.com/2020/07/stitching-in-lockdown.html

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© Copyright July 1, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Kreinik's Back — And Fighting the Coronavirus!

Kreinik's factory is back working—and they've retooled a machine to make soft elastic for masks!  They are also trying to restock, so please be patient as they try and make as much metallic thread as possible.
http://kreinikthread.blogspot.com/2020/06/new-supersoft-elastic-for-making-masks.html

Go Kreinik!

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© Copyright June 4, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Facemask Cover in Needlepoint UPDATED

This free design is fun, but I think it's not very practical given the constant laundering a fabric face mask needs.  Sure would be a fun display item for a needlepoint shop, though!
https://lifetart.com/2020/04/16/quarantine-needlepoint-mask-cover/?fbclid=IwAR0TKKZG4N0duNUrBcJySO7rB6m9e3OoD1ro8JyMr7ellK4vSdgQgpDGfts

Needlepoint.com has cute ones in two sizes.
https://www.needlepaint.com/blog/2020/06/19/needlepaint-masks-unmasked/

https://www.needlepaint.com/blog/2020/08/14/needlepaint-mask-version-2/

UPDATE:  Denise used some of her stitching for custom face masks.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10218488625386825&set=gm.3326139490796519

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© Copyright May 13, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.