BREAKING NEWS: Sajou is Closing Paris Store

Thanks to Sally, we just heard that Sajou is closing their Paris store.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/3534270233316776/

They simply can't keep it open with the pandemic restrictions.  Their online shop is still open for business, however.

https://sajou.fr/en/

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Another New Designer: Ann Kay and Sporty Santas

Stitch By Stitch in Larchmont's latest shop newsletter has a brand new designer, Ann Kay.  Her Sporty Santa ornament series is perfect for those who love outdoor sports.

https://www.stitchbystitchneedlepoint.com/so/31NOvEGxt?cid=68c6d8c4-6311-4db7-a6af-6c56ebef78b3#/main

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Goldwork Padding Techniques

Because Fiber Talk is interviewing Jen Goodwin this week (second link below), I looked at her YouTube channel.  I found this interesting video of goldwork padding techniques which can be used when padding needlepoint canvases with string or felt.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8TWWnLOux0&pbjreload=101

Here is the Fiber Talk interview with Jen who is well known for her goldwork and blackwork designs.

https://wetalkfiber.com/2020/12/06/fiber-talk-with-jen-goodwin/

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Ruth Makes Pine Needles (and Pine Trees!)

Ruth Schmuff has posted a tutorial on making pine needles on YouTube.  It couldn't be easier or cuter!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrP-kO1UBq8&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR2rOEUCwoit-ox8sRas8lCc4BcBUYzw2yWiZuu3PQtmVKthDwOHp2ug7uw

UPDATE:  Ruth is using buttonhole stitch to create pine trees.  Very nice!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pg_57Xos1m8

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My Vintage Heart

Brenda has finished her Nancy Cucci project.  It's called "My Vintage Heart" and was an ANG CyberPointers project I think.

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2020/12/my-vintage-heart-1262020.html

Nancy's projects are classes only* but they are quite beautiful.  They also have a ton of beads, which means they never photograph well but Brenda's photos really showcase "My Vintage Heart" well.

*I just remembered that Nancy's hearts are occasionally charted in Needlepoint Now magazine.

https://www.needlepointnow.com/project-information/project-index/

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