BREAKING NEWS: Callaway Closing

Kay Stanis just posted on Facebook that after the January 2017 session, Callaway Gardens School of NeedleArts will close. It's the end of an era, folks.
http://www.callawaygardens.com/events/education-and-culture/callaway-gardens-school-of-needle-arts/course-descriptions

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© Copyright December 14, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Sandy's Fabulous Family Christmas Stitching

Sandy Arthur tells the story of her Christmas stitching for her granddaughters and how that gift keeps giving.
http://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2016/12/copied-from-my-facebook-page-for-those.html

I want to break out the needle and threads and start stitching for my family!

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright December 12, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

BREAKING NEWS: Tony Minieri Resting Up

Fans of The Headmaster Himself will be interested to hear that he's out of commission for a bit due to health issues. He posted this on his Facebook page yesterday.

"Hi Everyone!!!

I have had a very , very busy year with many great classes and surprises. The biggest surprise was lower back issues that started developing in June 2016 and became intense enough to stop me in my tracks in October. Unfortunately , my body decided it was time to remind me exactly how old I am. I had to stop working in late October and was going to be able to go back to work in late January. The day after I stopped working I started Physical Therapy 3 times a week. It was grueling at times but beneficial; however not enough for the problems I have. 

I went to the Doctor today December 12, and after a new MRI and examination the Doctor told me that a new problem cropped up and this one is only fixable with surgery, so with in the next 2 1/2 weeks I will be going into the hospital for surgery.

It seems like it is going to be a bit complicated but my Doctor told me I will be out of pain, walking normally again and I will need some further therapy but different from the type of therapy I have been doing since October. He told me I should be fine to go back to work on March 1, 2017.

I am disappointed that I could not honor my teaching commitments but I truly have not been able to work. I have loved being home every night, sleeping in my own bed and spending so much time with my dear and wonderful Husband Luis, and spending time with Family and friends here in N.J.

I wish Every one Wonderful Holidays!"

And we wish Tony Minieri a great 2017 that is pain free and full of dear friends and family and wonderful stitching.

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© Copyright December 13, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A New Purse Finisher (Stitches in Time Houston)

Stitches in Time Needlepoint has teamed up with local artisans to offer custom designed leather purses for your stitching.  
https://www.facebook.com/144034964046/photos/a.10152269018089047.1073741847.144034964046/10154838566484047/?type=3&theater

If you have a purse you want created, contact the shop.
http://www.stitchesintimeneedlepoint.com

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright November 30, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Needle in a Haystack Montrose

It's probably not news to folks in the Montrose, California area, but Needle in a Haystack on Honolulu Avenue has a new owner!  We feel very lucky that a new owner wanted to take over when the old wished to retire.
http://www.needhay.com

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© Copyright December 11, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.