Breaking News: Needle Works to Close Briefly

The sale of Needle Works in Austin, Texas is moving right along. The shop is closing briefly this week as inventory is done, the closing is held, the new owners go to the trade show with Colleen, and things get sorted for them to reopen shortly.
https://www.stitchinginthetexashillcountry.com/the_needle_works/2019/03/yippee.html

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Ribbon Sets for Finishing Embellishment

If you like multiple patterns of ribbons in your finishing, you may want to look at the sets of color coordinated ribbons The Needlepointer has in stock.  These are created by famous designers like Kaffe Fassett and Jane Sassaman and will certainly make your embellishment stand out.  Note that you only get one yard of each of the ribbons in the set.
https://www.theneedlepointer.com/product/ribbons-for-embellishment/?mc_cid=5b60999bd2&mc_eid=73961ee0ea

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© Copyright February 20, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

How Internet Business Works for Needlework: A Tutorial

Tricia Nguyen of Thistle Threads has written a blog about how Internet Retail works for small needlework companies.  It really is about how PayPal works to allow you to buy from various online businesses without having to share your credit card or bank information with them.  Tricia spells out problems her customers often face with a "subscription" to her classes.  They are expensive so she allows a spread out payment plan.  It also covers how it is easy to steal your password if you aren't careful and why Tricia deletes emails she's sent with private information.
https://thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2019/02/how-internet-retail-works.html

The bottom line is that the consumer needs to be aware how this all works so that you don't expect instant service from a 24/7 representative when you are buying from a one person business, that you are careful about using the services involved and that you understand that you have to log into a variety of databases to use her classroom.  You don't take Tricia's classes?

You still need to have a general grasp of the Internet in the 21st Century to be able to function there, to take classes, handle problems and keep your personal information secure.

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© Copyright February 20, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Review of Mouline Etoile from DMC

DMC has a new thread they call Mouline Etoile, which is a sort of mix of cotton floss and metallic.  Stitched Modern has lots of photos and information about stitching with this new thread.
https://stitchedmodern.com/blogs/news/what-you-need-to-know-about-dmcs-new-mouline-etoile-sparkle-thread#

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© Copyright February 28, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A New UK Designer With Abstract and Colorful Kits

Marina's Home is a new designer out of the UK, offering fun and colorful pillow kits in a modern, abstract style.
https://www.marinashome.co.uk

Her pillow designs are on 10 count Zweigart canvas, making them a quick stitch but also suitable for those with vision issues.  They are all worked from a chart onto blank canvas using tapestry wool from Anchor.  You can order from her Etsy shop with free shipping inside the UK.
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MarinasHome?fbclid=IwAR3fLO6fMVdHnxxuzU5IPpRjHNgB_Dh4XOTfFZ8aYQhGTUcP1gRLCnr5xSk

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© Copyright February 18, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.