Tricia Heaton Designs Stitching for a Cause

Horse Country Chic has a sweet story about the donations Tricia Heaton Designs is making towards an equestrian school to help the students come back after the corona virus ends.
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2020/05/needlepoint-for-cause.html

If you like classic designs, here is the Tricia Heaton website.  Have fun browsing all the wonderful things you can buy straight from the artist and her friends.
https://www.triciaheatondesigns.com/chicneedlepoint

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The Tool Holder from Stitch in Turn

Joanne loves her tool holder from Stitch in Turn.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2525861177634327&set=gm.2947744188636053&type=3&theater&ifg=1

This is a one person company run by a woodworker.  Here is the website.
https://www.stitchinturn.com

There's an Etsy store, too, with items that are ready to ship.  Customs will need to wait until James heals from a table saw injury.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/StitchInTurn?fbclid=IwAR2SsoNQ5TFeBzw8v5awIojs0nTZs7Ebmdku9RnNZjVg-Mi9pUWrjC8UKOc

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© Copyright May 2, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Frank Bielec Has Died UPDATED

Robin King just heard that Frank Bielec has died.  
https://www.facebook.com/robin.king.562/posts/10222426736793488

His funny and charming art has been put on needlepoint canvas for us to enjoy by Maggie.

Rest in Peace, Frank.  We love what you did.

UPDATE:  Kreinik says goodbye with thanks.
http://kreinikthread.blogspot.com/2020/05/KreinikandMoseynMepattern.html

UPDATE #2:  BeStitched is having a Maggie trunk show, so they have created a tribute page to Frank showing his designs that Maggie has on needlepoint canvas.
https://bestitchedneedlepointshop.com/collections/maggie-trunk-show/artwork-by_frank-bielec?fbclid=IwAR2ot5BD9SrvxkwlxG5LY9-rs0Sr3gnqDWw_sKIz0rK3bpBnx96Dtr64pLE&inf_contact_key=2c8cc113bb72a3558224305f432a6be3

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© Copyright May 16, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

This Smart Cookie Uses Dental Tools

May's Smart Cookie Award goes to Denise, who uses this dental tool to help her rip out.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10217182654898379&set=p.10217182654898379&type=3&theater

Looks like it works well for those who are traveling with their needlepoint.  Plan ahead for when we can do that again and order carefully as the price is all over the map.
https://www.homesteadmarket.com/OraPik-Traveler-Plaque-Remover--Twin-Pack_p_17.html

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© Copyright April 17, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Robot Red Running

Kreinik's blog says that they are getting reports that 003L Red Robot can run when it gets wet.  This is probably not as important to needlepointers unless you regularly block your projects when finished, but you need to be aware that this can happen.
http://kreinikthread.blogspot.com/2020/04/seeing-red.html

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