The 2026 NAN Exemplary

Melita went to this year's Exemplary, which is what the National Academy of Needlearts calls their yearly seminar exhibit, and won ribbons!  MAJOR ribbons!  Here is her report.  Eventually NAN will put photos of the 2026 winners on their website but it's too early for that yet.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/03/13/2026-national-academy-of-needlearts-nan-assembly/

NAN has updated their website with the winners and their artistic statements.

https://gallery.needleart.org/2026-exemplary-ribbon-winners/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTRljNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF3NGUzWVVpaHJ6NlBZY1F6c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtvLEmURQ25fz0jRpdGtR3i4QA7rm35gODb_tmlWlcuvYETWxiFlE3Q5PJYx_aem_PEKORQqa9vS-n6fhZJSq8w

UPDATE:  The People's Choice winner for 2026 was an Alison Cole goldwork poppy stitched by Helen G.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1458739096292936&set=a.562869925879862

Good luck to Mary Alice Stinton who took a tumble at NAN.  I think she's fine, just needed to go home to recover.  

UPDATE #2:  Barbara Richardson won the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award!

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1477788584387987&set=a.562869925879862

UPDATE #3:  Here are the winners in the Original Design category!

https://www.facebook.com/nationalacademyofneedlearts/posts/pfbid08s73hKkzFc4uRsp4ZeKhvNhS8P9h7Jc1LybZztYyXKquJ5fYH7hGEvmUs6MphLoPl

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Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 14, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved

The Woodlawn 2026 Exhibit

Despite the cold and rain, Melita took advantage of a break in the weather to visit the Woodlawn exhibit.  She summarizes what she saw here with an emphasis on counted pieces as that is her thing.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/03/07/woodlawns-63rd-annual-needlework-show-2026/

Woodlawn posted the list of award winners on their website.

https://www.woodlawnpopeleighey.org/2026-award-winners

Many thanks for those of us who can't make it to Alexandria, Virginia this year!  As more folks post about the show, I'll add to this article.

https://www.funinfairfaxva.com/march-needlework-exhibition-at-woodlawn/

Here is a brief glimpse of the show on Woodlawn Plantation's Instagram.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DWjXSyvACUp/

Woodlawn has posted a video of the 2026 People's Choice award.  It appears to be an embroidery.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DWoc8mBiLY5/

Lori won a second place ribbon for this Charley Harper bird beauty.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1867820434159376&set=a.937854437155985

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 8, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Fair Exhibit Winners

Late summer and early fall is the time for the county and state fairs, with all their exhibits, including needlework.  I've collected all the photos folks have posted of their exhibited pieces.  Congratulations to all and thanks for showing off how lovely your needlepoint can be.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=24664947696422599&set=gm.24117378121246019&idorvanity=108537025890131

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=764629299281917&set=gm.24116978151286016&idorvanity=108537025890131

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=24850055354578498&set=gm.24299075856409577&idorvanity=108537025890131

Jenny's done some award winning Indiana-themed pieces for their state fair.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/24125062617144236/

The judges couldn't find an errors in Mara's counted piece!

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=766076312470549&set=gm.24131050886545409&idorvanity=108537025890131

This looks rather plain in the photo, but trust me--Jane Zimmerman pieces are stunning in person!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/24156356060681558/

Willie got a second place ribbon for her four seasonal cat designs.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/egastitchalong/permalink/2600014103684117/

Jeanne got two blue ribbons but only one was for needlepoint.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/24298949706422192/

Susan got a blue ribbon for her Pippin collage.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1417948703064096&set=a.608045704054404

Susan managed two blue ribbons at the Oregon state fair.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/24385726881077807/

Linn brought home TWO ribbons!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/24459740157009812/

This pink and white beauty got a blue ribbon.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=24561171466867184&set=a.1073057616105233

Rachel got two ribbons (and shows off other stitchers' work) on her Instagram page.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DPKIBVIkt5X/?img_index=1

Kelly's so proud of someone who got a blue ribbon for one of her designs!

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10231571068322110&set=a.1202311020230

Chronically Online Ndlpt won a blue ribbon for Mr. Frog.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DPnDdeJjJxO/?img_index=1

Jennifer's mom won a blue ribbon AND a best of show at the Texas State Fair!

https://www.instagram.com/p/DPg27bqjZ97/

Finally, Brenda reminds us that no matter who won ribbons, each piece is gorgeous and introduces people to the art of needlepoint, so keep up that great stitching!

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=24578493648468299&set=a.1073057616105233

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright August 2, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

ANG's Seminar in 2025

The 2025 American Needlepoint Guild Seminar was held in New Orleans from August 19-24, 2025. You can read about it on the ANG website.

https://www.needlepoint.org/page/2025Seminar

Melita's doing pre-work for her Jennifer Reifenberg class, "Nights in White Satin."

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/07/30/ang-2025-seminar-in-new-orleans-la-and-nights-in-white-satin-by-jennifer-riefenberg-pre-work/

Melita's arrived in New Orleans!

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/08/18/ang-2025-seminar-in-new-orleans-la-welcome-favors-water-bottles-and-tote-bag/

Melita went to her first class--Deborah Mitek's "Walk in the Woods"--and attended the opening banquet where she learned her original design called "Flowers Along a Rhode" won the Creative Inspiration Award.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/08/19/ang-2025-seminar-in-new-orleans-la-and-walk-in-the-woods-with-deborah-mitek-day-1-welcome-banquet-award-ceremony/

Here is more about "Walk in the Woods" as Melita continues work on this Deborah Mitek class.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/10/31/walk-in-the-woods-by-deborah-mitek-progress/

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/11/18/walk-in-the-woods-by-deborah-mitek-more-progress/

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/12/10/done-with-my-walk-in-the-woods-by-deborah-mitek/

You can read Melita's Artist Statement for "Flowers Along a Rhode" here.  It also won a second place ribbon in the Original Design Professional category.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/08/19/flowers-along-a-rhode-second-place-ribbon-and-creative-inspiration-award/

Melita's second day class with Deborah Mitek had her practicing ribbon leaves. Then she dodged a parade (this is New Orleans, folks, parades are constant) to get to Expo and shopping!  I should mention that New Orleans is even hotter in July than August.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/08/20/ang-2025-seminar-in-new-orleans-la-and-walk-in-the-woods-with-deborah-mitek-day-2-mls-dinner-and-expo/

Melita's second class was with Kay Stanis, working her "Nautilus."

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/08/21/ang-seminar-2025-in-new-orleans-la-and-nautilus-with-kay-stanis/

I didn't know you could untwist Trebizond either! 

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/09/06/nautilus-with-kay-stanis-progressing/

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/11/29/nautilus-by-kay-stanis-struggling-with-silk-thread/

While working Nautilius, Melita researched ways of taming the threads that were hard to work with.  Beeswax, anyone?

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/12/04/managing-silk-thread-with-beeswax/

Melita also has several strategies she uses to get through stitching Nautilis.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/12/12/nautilus-by-kay-stanis-progressing-better/

Only the beads are left for Nautilus.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/12/19/nautilus-by-kay-stanis-ready-for-beads/

And Nautilus is done!  Whew, that was a LOT of beads!

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/12/31/nautilus-by-kay-stanis-jewels/

Now Melita's in the Jennifer Riefenberg class, "Nights in White Satin."

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/08/23/ang-2025-seminar-in-new-orleans-la-and-nights-in-white-satin-by-jennifer-riefenberg-day-1/

Melita attended her last "Nights in White Satin" class and also the closing banquet.  Plus she recommends three authors of cozy mysteries set in needlework shops.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/08/24/ang-2025-seminar-in-new-orleans-la-and-nights-in-white-satin-by-jennifer-riefenberg-day-2-and-farewell-banquet/

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/09/24/nights-in-white-satin-progressing/

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/09/28/radiance-metallics-by-meredith-willett-collection/

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/10/08/nights-in-white-satin-stitched/

Melita won a wonderful Jim Wurth design at Seminar's Silent Auction.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/08/29/hearts-and-flowers-by-jim-wurth-ang-auction/

Melita paid to have a written evaulation of "Flowers along a Rhode" which is the original piece she exhibited at Seminar.  It's very interesting to hear the judge's thoughts.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/09/02/flowers-along-a-rhode-the-judges-score-and-critique/

Here are the award winners from ANG's Seminar Exhibit:

Denise won both a blue ribbon and the Best in Show for this Zecca mask.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/24395282386788923/

Marianne won the President's Choice Ribbon.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1084313067137937&set=a.511979581037958

Cynthia Thomas won the Best Halloween piece award.  Go Cindy!

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1085146067054637&set=a.511979581037958

Vicky won the Wearable Art award with this lovely purse.

https://www.facebook.com/needlenookoflajolla/posts/pfbid02AnXfSLfmeAXEAr4Tcagw6gjiQ38hPF9RxFUytBYKdVSqubDE1zeQuTBpDHCEA2FXl

BJ won two ribbons (a blue and Judges Choice) for this Chinese horse.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1352725216855107&set=a.538877764906527

Maureen got an Honorable Mention for Painted Canvas without Stitch Guide and...

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/24361790850138077/

...she won the Princess Grace Award for an all-tent stitched image.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/24361418846841944/

Eileen's Honorable Mention is well deserved.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10234239624146984&set=gm.24363493296634499&idorvanity=108537025890131

Bobbie got a second place!

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=24705332909090948&set=gm.24386723764311452&idorvanity=108537025890131

Linda won a blue ribbon for her Painted Canvas with Stitch Guide Professional piece.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1332925001573165&set=gm.24634604229523403&idorvanity=108537025890131

This colorful cat won a Judge's Choice Ribbon.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DRPvVfPAYaQ/

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Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright July 31, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

2025 National Academy of Needlearts Winners

The National Academy of Needlearts has updated their website with a list of winners from their 2025 Exemplary.

https://needleart.org/gallery/exemplary-gallery/2025-exemplary-ribbon-winners/

Once you click on a photo, you can then use the right side arrow to move through the listing of winners in that section, see their work, and read a bit about it.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright July 23, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

ANG's 2024 Seminar Report

ANG's 2024 Seminar was held in Kansas City, Missouri from August 30-September 6.  You can see the classes offered on the ANG website.

https://online.fliphtml5.com/bjsk/citm/#p=1

Melita Glavin went.  Here is her first actual seminar report, but two earlier blog postings talk about what she saw and ate before Seminar actually started.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2024/08/30/ang-2024-seminar-in-kansas-city-mo/

Melita's first class was with Lorene Salt, stitching her counted canvaswork piece "Byzantium."

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2024/08/31/ang-2024-seminar-in-kansas-city-mo-and-day-1-of-byzantium-by-lorene-salt/

And of course I'm a big fan of the half Chilly Hollow stitches.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2024/09/01/ang-2024-seminar-in-kansas-city-mo-and-day-2-of-byzantium-by-lorene-salt/

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2024/09/24/byzantium-by-lorene-salt-color-matched-areas/

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2024/10/04/byzantium-by-lorene-salt-progress/

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2024/12/21/byzantium-by-lorene-salt-more-progress/

"Byzantium" is really lovely finished.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/03/05/byzantium-by-lorene-salt-finished/

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/04/05/byzantium-by-lorene-salt-framed/

Melita is also taking Dawn Donnelly's class "Treasures of the Great Lakes."  Hers is on linen but this is also offered on needlepoint canvas.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2024/09/02/ang-2024-seminar-in-kansas-city-mo-and-day-1-of-treasures-of-the-great-lakes-by-dawn-donnelly/

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2024/09/03/ang-2024-seminar-in-kansas-city-mo-and-day-2-of-treasures-of-the-great-lakes-by-dawn-donnelly-exp/

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/02/16/treasures-of-the-great-lakes-by-dawn-donnelly/

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/03/11/treasures-of-the-great-lakes-by-dawn-donnelly-2/

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/04/22/treasures-of-the-great-lakes-by-dawn-donnelly-3/

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/04/23/treasures-of-the-great-lakes-by-dawn-donnelly-completed/

Here is "Treasures of the Great Lakes" framed-

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/04/24/treasures-of-the-great-lakes-by-dawn-donnelly-framed/

Melita managed to squeeze in a half day class -- Janet Z. Casey's "Heart Swirls."  Then she visited KC Needlepoint.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2024/09/04/ang-2024-seminar-in-kansas-city-mo-and-1-2-day-of-heart-swirls-by-janet-zickler-casey-kc-needlepoint/

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2024/10/12/heart-swirls-by-janet-zickler-casey-stitched/

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2024/09/05/ang-seminar-classes-and-rotation/

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/04/02/heart-swirls-by-janet-zickler-casey-finished/

Melita had fun at the Expo and bought some goodies.  I didn't know there was a Hearts for Hospice booklet now.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2024/09/22/ang-seminar-expo-and-hearts-for-hospice-booklet/

Melita also exhibited and talks about her design's critique.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2024/10/17/fireside-sampler-returns-from-ang-seminar/

Vicky won a Judges Choice ribbon at the ANG Exhibit.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=26444575578523442&set=gm.8128936383850115&idorvanity=108537025890131

https://www.instagram.com/p/DBY77SzvCcj/

Maureen won four ribbons for her dog portrait at the ANG Exhibit, including best of show!

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10224667428449549&set=gm.8134565009953919&idorvanity=108537025890131

Lavinia shows off the teacher models for the four classes she took.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/8153606441383109/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright August 31,  2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

2024 National Academy of Needlearts Winners

The National Academy of Needlearts (NAN) has announced their 2024 award winners.  If you click on each thumbnail photo, you'll see a closeup and be able to read about the piece.  If there are more than one ribbon winner in a category you can click on the right side arrow to see them all.  Click on the X at the top right hand corner to return to the summary page.

https://needleart.org/2024-exemplary-ribbon-winners/

UPDATE:  Celeste Chalasani has completed the Teacher Cum Laude program to much acclaim.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=943909474442570&set=a.562869925879862

https://needleart.org/teacher-cum-laude/celeste-chalasani/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright July 22, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Fair (and Other) Ribbon Winners

Now that summer's on the way out, it's time to celebrate all the state and county fair winners I've managed to collect!

Novellyn took a first in the Needlepoint Division at the Los Angeles County fair.

https://www.facebook.com/gardengateneedlepoint/posts/pfbid02AjzKUGjgdeD4KWzptvsTctkLquut9f1CYtwfCqiesuhvgJDu2RqhawJkq1LQGviSl

Val won a first and a judge's choice ribbon for this wonderful Gay Ann Rogers design, also at the Los Angeles County fair.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=978677564044764&set=a.600747275171130

Mercedes was invited to show her work at the juried Annual Mackinac Juried Art Show and also won Honorable Mention.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/7704592252951199/

Candace just learned to needlepoint and already she has a blue ribbon!

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10234412945648677&set=gm.7947006145376474&idorvanity=108537025890131

Caroline won a blue ribbon for her soccer ball standup she stitched AND finished.  You can see it in the background over her shoulder.  Use the right side arrow to see The Needlepoint Finisher's two blue ribbon pieces (Halloween house and Christmas stocking).

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-wPgTRt6Hq/?g=5&img_index=1

Tina shows off fair winners at her fair.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/8050104195066668/

Sherry won a blue ribbon for her Bargello purse.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1454083911975127&set=gm.8049614371782317&idorvanity=108537025890131

Emily got a blue ribbon, too!

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10161485378723340&set=gm.8054494904627597&idorvanity=108537025890131

Delphine racked up two blue ribbons at the West Virginia state fair.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/8061904357219985/

Mara entered this in two fairs and got two ribbons!

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=520806286997554&set=gm.8055291677881253&idorvanity=108537025890131

Then this went in three fairs and got Mara three more ribbons.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=520806286997554&set=gm.8055291677881253&idorvanity=108537025890131

Seven of the eleven pieces Lisa sent to the Kentucky state fair got ribbons!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/8062320533845034/

Jeanne was very productive this year.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/8077991905611230/

Trudy got a second place ribbon!

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10227942334278550&set=gm.8121965754547178&idorvanity=108537025890131

Susan got two blue ribbons at the Oregon State Fair.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10224274686286452&set=gm.8141018642641889&idorvanity=108537025890131

Joni won Best in Show at the Colorado State Fair.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=3851120998450115&set=gm.8145993788811041&idorvanity=108537025890131

Karen brought home a blue ribbon from the Oklahoma State Fair!

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=8923531710994357&set=gm.8197594836984269&idorvanity=108537025890131

So did Lin and she also got a Best in Show at the Oklahoma State Fair!

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10233170523703593&set=gm.8197380780339008&idorvanity=108537025890131

More from Lin in Oklahoma.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/8251183368292082/

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10238155032153189&set=gm.24542437692073391&idorvanity=108537025890131

Katrina did her first ever finishing and won a blue ribbon!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/8265289816881437/

Mary won a Champion Ribbon!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/8258623797548039/

Carol brought home all sorts of ribbons from the Texas State Fair.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/8332077833535968/

Taylor and her friend Stacey won big!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/8359238444153240/

Kudos to everyone.  No matter how many or few ribbons you brought home, you promoted needlepoint to the world and that makes you a Best in Show in my book.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 13, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Woodlawn 2024

Happy Tax Day!  Let's celebrate by visiting the Woodlawn Needlework exhibit.

The major award winners are pictured here.  Note there is a link to a list of all the names of those who sent in their work with any awards they won noted.

https://www.woodlawnpopeleighey.org/2024specialawardwinners

Waste Knot has a short film of the show to enjoy if you have an Instagram account.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C4PFrPvN96X/

Melita's not been to Woodlawn for the exhibit yet but she knows she won a third place ribbon for her original design.  She recognized the names of quite a few counted designs sent in for the show.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2024/03/07/fireside-sampler-at-woodlawns-61st-annual-needlework-exhibit-2024/

Melita finally made it to the show and shows some of the lovely work she admired there. The stump work cabbage is amazing!

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2024/03/26/woodlawns-61st-annual-needlework-show/

Donna volunteered at the show.  Here are a few pictures of her favorites.

https://www.facebook.com/ghoststitcher/posts/pfbid02y2smLsecy1PC4E9DrbzVfx244ezb9PHntG7WTdrHNYe6ybrcTtuAZjVDC9Qrf4nGl

Mercedes of Rogue Needlepoint won a second place ribbon with one of her architectural original designs.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C5gRjYlLzIS/?g=5&img_index=1

Lori, the owner of Waste Knot, won three ribbons this year, including the coveted Judge's Choice.

https://www.facebook.com/wasteknotneedlepoint/posts/pfbid0BvRtHHQHJsTFnw2CU2MZnRKtzMhNySzEM5xQiBsSdLnqf36zSZSLqfvm5WZNqAn2l

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ANG Seminar 2023 Reports

Folks are starting to arrive in the Atlanta area for the 2023 ANG Seminar.  I'll update this as people arrive and the fun begins. Jan is the first to report in.

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2023/08/11/ang-seminar-2023-atlanta/

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2023/08/14/atlanta-seminar-2023/

Jan won a special ribbon for her silk and metal embroidery.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6471683259575444/

BJ won Best in Show with her Melissa Shirley Red Bird Santa, guide by Susan Portra!  Congratulations!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6488006827943087/

Sandy Arthur taught at the 2023 ANG Seminar and enjoyed every minute.

https://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2023/08/another-seminar-for-ang-has-passed-this.html

Vicky won a second place ribbon for her airport travel tags.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=9783147215092874&set=gm.6519162228160880&idorvanity=108537025890131

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News from Woodlawn Exhibit 2023 UPDATED

Melita has won a ribbon for her 2023 Woodlawn entry!

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2023/03/03/my-1001st-post-is-night-owl-visits-woodlawn/

You can see the list of ribbon winners here and also see photos of several winners of special awards.

https://www.woodlawnpopeleighey.org/2023specialawardwinners

Woodlawn's needlework exhibit will be open for the month of March (except for Tuesdays) from 10-4 p.m.  The entry fee is $15 for adults.

By the way, Donna won a blue ribbon for her sampler but I think it is likely on linen, not needlepoint.

https://www.facebook.com/ghoststitcher/posts/pfbid0LZFvEtpywHBsLpcTeGuMSPxtuyzZjS6nrgXnJPfipDKW29V274mBiBRjWWmipxHZl

UPDATES:  Donna's Count from Janet Zigler Casey didn't win a ribbon but he has so much personality!

http://majtravaux.blogspot.com/2023/03/from-finisher.html

Here is Melita's report on her visit.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2023/03/07/exploring-woodlawns-60th-annual-needlework-exhibit-2023/

Donna is acting as a docent at the show and posted some general pictures so you can see how things are displayed.

https://www.facebook.com/ghoststitcher/posts/pfbid02txmMSzkknQMxMP2xaMVqGxPB9AbVHDWYumx3zW3JnbtWk4ZTuh2mJauBjmdTAxK1l

NJNA has two members who won ribbons and hopes there are more when the full award list is announced.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2023/03/11/whats-happening-at-njna-3-11-23/

Beth won Honorable Mention for her Tony Minieri piece!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6039194249491016/

Mercedes won a third place ribbon!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6060532004023907/

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ANG Seminar 2022 Award Winners

I've been collecting photos of pieces that won ribbons at the ANG 2022 exhibit.  

Cynthia won!

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=5800869166597996&set=a.509405429077756

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=5800879763263603&set=a.509405429077756

Jan won!

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2022/08/01/ang-seminar-update/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/5323447871065661/

Melita won!

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2022/07/31/ang-2022-seminar-and-the-presidents-award-for-a-spring-sampler/

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2022/08/17/ang-presidents-award-ribbon-for-a-spring-sampler/

Eileen Bergen Aird won the State Award for this lovely Barbara Elmore piece.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=5780751021936375&set=a.626139447397584

Eileen Aird won a ribbon for her NYC stocking from DJ Designs.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=476400534493393&set=a.462659739200806

Lisa Roccoforte-Eddo and Mary Alice Stinton of the San Diego Chapter of ANG won the Founder's Ribbon and the Shirley Fetteroff Halloween ribbons.

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0pppVGVEcqSjNDV4UFy6m8NxEf76B5Q1dWmycfygLc83Sm7irYJUYDPcMwKSp2hqFl&id=120869301326082

Lisa also won ribbons for her Glitzy Accessories set.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/5329282110482237/

Vicky won two ribbons for her stunning purse.

http://mostlyneedlepoint.com/finally/

Denise Fischer won a ribbon for this charming JudyAnn fox and chipmunk with a pumpkin.

https://www.facebook.com/JudyannNeedlepoint/photos/gm.5321338441276604/599307895234377/

Congratulations to everyone whose stitches or designs won ribbons.  Competition is very fierce at the ANG Exhibit so you know your work is something extra special.

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Popular Choice Winner at the Exemplary UPDATED

The National Academy of Needlearts just announced the Popular Choice winner at their 2022 Exemplary -- it's Rachel Watkins' "Circular Fans."

https://www.facebook.com/nationalacademyofneedlearts/photos/a.369271916709/10158147121961710/

This isn't the first time Rachel's won.  You can see more of her work at the NAN website.

https://needleart.org

UPDATE:  The NAN website has posted photos of all the 2022 winners.   Click on a photo and you'll have a better photo plus the artist's statement.

https://needleart.org/2022-exemplary-ribbon-winners/

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The Flying Needles for the Win!

This exquisite purse stitched from an Anne Fisher design just won The Flying Needles a blue ribbon at the Florida Strawberry Festival!

https://www.facebook.com/TheFlyingNeedles/photos/a.205885762782212/4903183219719086/

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NJNA Shows Off Woodlawn Ribbon Winners

The New Jersey Needle Artists Chapter of ANG has posted photographs on their blog of all the chapter members' ribbon winners from Woodlawn 2020.
https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2020/08/24/njna-at-woodlawn-2020/#jp-carousel-4787

The photos display oddly on my computer but I discovered if you click on each photo, you get a normal view of them.

Congrats to the winners!

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Woodlawn 2020 Winners Posted

Woodlawn Planation has posted their winners for the 2020 show. Many thanks for letting us know, Donna!
http://www.woodlawnpopeleighey.org/annualneedleworkshow?fbclid=IwAR092GkChIMkdVIo_eiGbTMOUIX0wF1llg6YKMu3EfxbJQ8DxjiRUUFPYrM

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NAN's 2019 Exhibit Winners Online

The National Academy of Needlearts (NAN) has announced the 2019 Exemplary winners are now online.   As always, it's amazing stuff!  We have some great stitchers exhibiting here.
https://needleart.org/2019-exemplary-ribbon-winners/?fbclid=IwAR3HUMP3ZPKQZacIDYUNljx5RC2noJpzFKyumNx_cSLD8H5GYm0h7m1EoeM

Click on each photo to get a better look and read the stitcher's information about their work.  You can also click on the first photo and use side arrows to move through the exhibit if you prefer.

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Breaking News: Woodlawn Exhibit Winners Listed

Woodlawn Plantation has posted the list of award winners for the 2019 exhibit online.
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/557b0301e4b0e26cf0c4476e/t/5c7d8483e79c701d7e54ee55/1551729795671/Woodlawn+Needlework+Winners+2019.pdf

The listing is by award type, so to find a certain name will take some hunting.

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2018 Exemplary Ribbon Winners Online

The National Academy of Needlearts has updated their website with all the winners from their 2018 Exemplary.  If you click on a photograph, you'll see a larger image with the stitcher's artistic statement underneath.
https://needleart.org/exemplary/2018-exemplary-ribbon-winners/

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ANG Exhibit Pieces

The articles about folks' experiences at ANG's 2018 Seminar are getting quite long, so I thought I'd post links to the designs exhibited in a separate article. First up is Vicky who won the Small Masterpiece ribbon.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2090338837707122&set=a.109100845830941&type=3&theater

Next is Sondra who didn't win anything but our hearts with her jewel-colored kimono on black.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156614126914935&set=gm.1885313324879150&type=3&theater

Carol's original design, "Ladybird," won the Sampler Award.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10215823785684265&set=pcb.1908821545861661&type=3&theater

Donna won a third place for Quest Challenge piece!
https://majtravaux.blogspot.com/2018/08/serious-moonlight.html

Melita won a third place ribbon for her Crescent Journey, an original piece she designed through an Orna Willis design class.  She requested a judge's critique and got some valuable tips.
https://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2018/09/02/crescent-journey-in-ang-2018-seminar-exhibit-in-washington-dc/

She also exhibited an original design and got some interesting information in the critique for this one.
https://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2018/09/04/purple-mountains-majesty-in-ang-2018-seminar-exhibit-in-washington-dc/

Jan won a third place for her original design as well.
https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2018/09/08/heart-of-our-art/

Deborah won a first place ribbon for her Shorebird Studio koi.
https://www.facebook.com/newcreationpictureframing/photos/pcb.10156754809212427/10156754809147427/?type=3&theater

Funda Scully designed and stitched this beautiful USA box which won two ribbons.
https://www.facebook.com/needlenookoflajolla/photos/a.874331942611533/2148770548500993/?type=3&theater

Have you noticed that the major ribbons ANG awards all have stitched centers?  Here is a good look at some that Brenda stitched for ANG.  They are beautiful and make winning one even more special.
https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2018/09/ang-seminar-ribbon-buttons-9518.html

My final link isn't to an exhibit piece, but an award winner all the same.  Ruth Schmuff was awarded ANG's Literary Award for 2018!
https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2018/08/with-gratitude/?mc_cid=64fb72979c&mc_eid=c05eb4bd3b

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