Elizabeth Bradley Sells Large Acrylic Trays

Elizabeth Bradley now sells acrylic trays that are 16 inches square.  They allow you to change out designs with the seasons.
https://americas.elizabethbradley.com/products/large-acrylic-tray?fbclid=IwAR1eVK0WhdaSudiWr4-3uwNlVqFWINCPeQ0ID78BK-et3zW7XMumJehLXEA

Elizabeth Bradley obviously had their 16 inch square kits in mind for these trays.
https://americas.elizabethbradley.com/collections/16-inch-needlepoint-kits

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Mary Corbet Advocates for Blunt-Tipped Laying Tools

The amazing Mary Corbet has done a lovely article about blunt laying tools and why you need them.
https://www.needlenthread.com/2020/06/the-dull-tool-why-you-need-one.html

The one she uses is the Coleshill Collection's Stiletto Pewter Laying Tool, seen here.
http://www.coleshillcollection.com/accessories/stitching-aids/stilleto-pewter-laying-tool.html

Their Victorian Ring Laying Tool also looks blunt tipped.  It is similar to our trolley needle here in the States, so if you love trolley needles (I do but a lot of folks are afraid they will poke their eye since you wear them on a finger or thumb), check this out.
http://www.coleshillcollection.com/accessories/stitching-aids/victorian-ring-laying-tool.html

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© Copyright June 1, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Turkeywork Tutorial Movie

Does turkeywork scare you to death? Not to worry, Meredith Willet of M's Canvashouse/Elizabeth Turner/Meredith Collection in conjunction with The Crewelwork Company has posted a video tutorial on YouTube.  In this demo she's working on linen but this stitch works on needlepoint canvas, too.  Just remember to work from the left to right.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vnLVHHGkyY&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR2p_LWuYPu6fLr7iKFveLrRaxuOUb0bG3po8aB0X3TuggV-PDZljPsJdPA

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© Copyright May 30, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Lani Closes Her Store

Lani Silver just announced on her Facebook page she is closing her physical store the end of June 2020.  She will have a sale in the shop over the next two weeks only, then move her business to a studio on her property where she'll continue to design and do occasional classes.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/68707819576/permalink/10158554043864577/

I don't know if the sale prices are available for mail order customers but if there is something you love, give Lani a call.
http://www.lanisneedlepoint.com

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© Copyright June 7, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

NAN Needs Teachers for 2022

The National Academy of Needlearts (NAN) is soliciting proposals for their 2022 seminar.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/3002959559781182/

FYI

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