The Kimono Show

Quail Run has posted photographs of a Lee kimono that is a shop model, as well as photos of kimono painted canvases from their shop.  I think the Lee kimono was from a Ruth Dilts class, although I can't be certain.
http://sonorandesertstitching.blogspot.com/2013/01/sunday-sampler-of-kimonos.html

Don't forget the Quail Run published kimono patterns.  They are spectacular!
http://www.quailrundesigns.com/shop/Designs-by-Category/Kimonos.htm

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Nimble Needle Newsletter

The Nimble Needle has posted their monthly newsletter online and it is chock full of information, from classes and clubs to new books that are arriving from the TNNA trade show this month.  There are also a lot of photos of customer stitching which are great fun to browse.  Since there is so much I'm posting this here as well as in the Monthly Clubs (Labors of Love pumpkins) and TNNA Winter 2013 tab.  Have fun reading!
http://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=45d1a2a693824b7bef0df6f6c&id=ffa55b54ce&e=dc439ad853

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Show Offs

Nimble Needle has a slew of items back from the finisher to show off. The shop has a wide range of customers whose various styles are showcased in the photographs.  The customers aren't the show offs, you understand--those canvases of women are the ones strutting their stuff!
http://thenimbleneedle.blogspot.com/2013/01/customers-work.html

Nimble Needle is understandably proud of their customers' work.

Speaking of showing off, wait'll you see Ruth's tote bows again.  She can even attach the bow canvas to a tote bag you furnish (given a few restrictions).
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2013/01/another-bow-tote.html

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Long Winter Panel Alert

Alert!  Laura Perin has posted about an error in the directions for her Long Winter Panel in the Long Panel seasonal series.
http://two-handedstitcher.blogspot.com/2013/02/heads-up-panel-stitchers.html

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Blue Bonnet Studio Needle Arts Retreat 2014

Maryelvis of Blue Bonnet Studio just posted to her Facebook page that their website has been updated with the classes she'll offer at the 2014 Needle Arts Retreat.   This Texas shop does wonderful Japanese Embroidery classes but that isn't all they offer.   There are also classes in goldwork, needlepoint, and much more from many fabulous teachers.  Have fun checking out the offerings, then mark your calendar for February, 2014!
http://www.bluebonnetstudio.com/bbs-time/classes

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