More Breaking News: Marion Scoular Is Retiring

More news:  Marion Scoular is retiring!  She's going to divest herself of some of her books with the help of Lynette Maton (details in the link below) and many of her stitched works of art will be sold at a stash sale Feb. 28, 2026 in Peachtree Corners, Georgia.  

https://egausa.org/marionscoular/

If you aren't familiar with Marion's embroidery, you can learn more by reading this EGA interview.

https://egausa.org/interview-marion-scoular-50-years-teaching-embroidery-ega/

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BREAKING NEWS: Melissa Shirley Retires

Melissa Shirley just posted on Facebook that she is retiring.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1282417197022067&set=a.179538410643290

Melissa Shirley Designs will continue, run by Melissa's long time manager, Jo Lottrell, so shops can still order Melissa Shirley canvases as always.  It's just Melissa herself is going to go have some fun!

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David McCaskill Retires

After a big life change, David McCaskill has looked back on his amazing but busy career and realized he wants to retire and stitch for pleasure.

https://www.needlepointdavid.com/so/f3OqZ7q7w?languageTag=en&cid=244c0e1f-7416-454a-8a01-523522d00641

If you are interested in any of David's canvases or guides or stitching to call your own, browse his website,

https://www.needlepointdavid.com/

...and then email him.  

David is the best thread wizard I know.  Threads do anything he asks.  I'm in awe of his talents and hope he has the best time in retirement that anyone could want.

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