Getting to Know Ruth Schmuff

The newest Shining Needle Society class is going to be taught by Ruth Schmuff, so if you are interested in taking a cyberclass with Ruth, here's your chance.  Note that you have to be a Shining Needle Society member to participate but that's easy.  Just email Kate and she'll get you set up.  It doesn't cost anything but you will be exposed to Mucho Temptation!
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/46618682/SNS_Deco_Cat_2016.pdf

http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2016/02/deco-cat-encore.html

Ruth's updated her profile on one of her websites and I thought you might find it very interesting to learn more about one of the most prominent needlepoint shop owners and teachers around.  Enjoy getting to know Ruth!
https://www.tistheseason.org/About-Us/

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Columns, Diamonds and Cobblestones (Plus Hearts)

Want to have some fun with new stitches? First, visit Ruth Schmuff's newest newsletter to see what you can do with Diamond stitches in a background...
http://www.bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/content/uploads/bedeckednewsFeb2016.pdf

...then have fun with Reverse Cobblestone at Sheena's blog.
http://www.sheenasstitches.com/happy-groundhog-day/

Needlepoint For Fun is celebrating the Valentine season with three sizes of heart stitches.
http://www.needlepoint-for-fun.com/three-ways-to-needlepoint-heart-patterns-as-darning-stitches.htm

Finally, finish off your day with fancy Columns over at Whimsical Stitch.
http://www.whimsicalstitch.com/whimsicalwednesdays/2016/2/3/supposedly-columns

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright February 2, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

BREAKING NEWS: Quail Run is Moving

Quail Run is getting ready to move the shop to new quarters!
https://www.facebook.com/QuailRunNeedlework/photos/np.1456149627691888.1277706333/1079673528749476/?type=3&theater

http://www.quailrunneedlework.com

The move will happen next weekend and the new location will open March 1, 2016.

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright February 22, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A New Mystery from Chandail (And Zecca)

Chandail and Zecca are collaborating on a new mystery class called "The Enchanted Garden Mystery Project."  The six lessons are by Kathy Kulesza and Cindy Howland.  You can see the entire canvas and a peek at Lesson One on Chandail's website.
http://www.chandailneedlework.com/mystery-projects.htm

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The Needlepoint Wreath UPDATED

Horse Country Chic loves Susan Robert's needlepoint wreaths. They are the essence of spring.
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2016/02/needlepoint-wreaths.html

Melissa Prince came out with a bunch of wonderful wreathes in January.
http://www.melissaprincedesigns.com/new-canvases.html

These join Melissa's Robin's Wreath which will be a Sandy Arthur mystery class in September 2016 for a full set of seasonal wreaths.
http://www.sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2015/12/online-mystery-class-schedule-2016-i.html

Any of these will make for a delightful stitch and an amazing display when finished.

UPDATE:  Horse Country Chic's wreath is back from the finisher!
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2016/03/woodland-needlepoint-wreath.html

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright February 2, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.