News from Needlepoint Now

Another editor newsletter has been released for Needlepoint Now. It's a behind the scenes update to keep us informaed until the September-October issue is in the mailbox. 
http://www.needlepointnow.com/wp-content/uploads/NN_NWSLTR-0813.pdf

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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Sampler and Antique Needlework Quarterly on DVD

Sampler and Antique Needlework Quarterly magazine now is on DVD. You can pick up ten years' worth of issues in a searchable DVD format.   I am not a sampler person but even I can appreciate the beauty and information packed into this publication.  More information here-- 
http://www.anniescatalog.com/detail.html?code=ANDV01&source=XSNEWS&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=justcrossstitch

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
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Finishing Friday (with Stardust)

Today's Finishing Friday!  Enjoy Ada Hayden's finished pieces, from Christmas trees that are happy and a jolly round pumpkin standup to a darling purse. 
http://eyecandyneedleart.blogspot.com/2013/08/finished-for-friday.html

Pocket Full of Stitches has photos of the 3-D design models from the dede Odgen trunk show they are hosting. There are houses, a chair and a bear, but the fishing frog is outstanding.
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2013/08/dede-trunk-show-3-d.html

Nimble Needle has brought gorgeous pillows and charming little ornaments to the party.  By the way, I agree with her about Stardust.  It's a fabulous thread but comes in limited colors, sadly.
http://thenimbleneedle.blogspot.com/2013/08/customers-work.html

Stardust is from Brown Paper Packages, the geniuses behind Silk and Ivory, and Trio.  It's not mentioned on their website but I did find a list of the available colors.  Basically, the thread is Silk and Ivory with a metallic woven in.  It is gorgeous stuff.  The metallic colors vary according to the color of the base thread.  In other words, it isn't just a gold or silver.
http://www.needlestack.com/WebStore/Thread/BPP_Stardust.html

The four original colors in Stardust are shown here.  LOVELY!
http://www.stitchersworkshop.com/largedetails.php?Product_ID=219&prodType=Threads

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
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Terry at the 2014 ANG Seminar

Want a good luck at the 2014 ANG Seminar class Terry Dryden is teaching? 
http://www.terrydryden.com/-blog/2013/8/8/a-trio-of-poppies.html

Poppies!  Gosh, they are pretty.  Notice that the background sky and ground is the same but different levels, and how similar/different the borders are on each piece.  Each flower has variations, too.  Very clever lady, that Terry Dryden!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
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Needle Nicely Hits St. Charles

Needle Nicely has written about her trip to St. Charles, complete with photos of some of the canvases Mary Agnes brought home that will appeal to her local customers or the snow birds that flock to Florida in the cooler months.   We customers tend to forget that shops in various parts of the country have very different clienteles.  Everyone looks for a canvas about the place where they spent a pleasant holiday; East Coast people love belt canvases while on the California coast belt canvases don't sell; etc. Bet you will find it very interesting what your shop's customers prefer if you ask the next time you see your shop owner!
http://needlenicely.blogspot.com/2013/08/saint-charles-tnna-market.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
@ Copyright 2013 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.