Town and Country Gives Permission to Wear Needlepoint

Thanks to Jane V. who mentioned this on Facebook, I have an online article from Town and Country counting all the neat needlepoint wearables available. 
http://www.townandcountrymag.com/style/fashion-trends/a2903/reasons-to-love-needlepoint/?src=spr_FBPAGE&spr_id=1454_159983313

They don't mention you can stitch these yourself for less money and a higher quality, not to mention getting precisely what you want.  But once again we discover we needlepointers are trendy as all get out.

Here's a bit more about Tucker Blair's goods.
http://stitchstyleblog.com/2015/03/tucker-blair/

Here is the Smathers and Branson website.
http://smathersandbranson.com

Just in case you feel the need to go preppy without the fun of stitching these things, you know.

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 25, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

On Trend

Some people might think needlepoint old fashioned, but designers are using all sorts of needlework on their luxury shoes for Spring 2015.  Time to break out that stitched purse or belt or shoes and strut your stuff with the best of them!
http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/fashion/womens-trend-stitched-up-7856186

Many thanks to Needlework Retailer for noticing this article.

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Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright September 4, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

ANG Seminar Auction News

Melita has posted photos of the cute sandals she's stitched for the Auction.  The finishing is by Rittenhouse.
http://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2014/06/26/little-red-flower-sandals-finished-for-ang-seminars-auction-in-chicago/ 

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Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright July 6, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Leather Finisher Recommendation

Come to the Point's latest e-newsletter recommends Lund Enterprises in Pennsylvania as a great place to turn those belt canvases into sandal straps. Lund has very specific requirements to do this which Michele outlines in her newsletter. 
http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=2478d714f92f36be772d8e8d4&id=13ce513f8a

Your local shop will have to talk to Lund about your specific project as it looks like they don't deal directly with the public.  It also looks as if they design canvases.  My favorite from the Sign Gallery is above since this is just how I feel this morning--and most mornings!
http://lundenterprises.com/index.php/gallery-of-products

I highly recommend Michele's newsletter.  It is always interesting.  You can sign up to get it (usually about weekly) at the Come to the Point website.  The link to do so is right under the blue address of the shop in the upper left corner of their home page.
http://www.cometothepoint.com

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Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 11, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.