In Stitches: A Shop Profile

This online newspaper has a profile of In Stitches, which is very near Woodlawn Plantation in the Alexandria/Mount Vernon area of D.C.

https://thezebra.org/2021/04/05/on-stitches-more-than-just-a-hobby/

It's a great shop, with both knitting, counted embroidery charts and needlepoint, plus a great collection of tools and Mill Hill beads and findings, and lots of threads to explore.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright April 6, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Meeting Abigail Cecile

The Pointing It Out podcast interviews Abby Timmis of Abigail Cecile.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjZRpMlq3R8

It's a fun one!  Here's the Abigail Cecile website for you to explore.

https://www.abigailcecile.com

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright April 3, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Look Back at 2020

Needlepoint.com takes a look back at 2020, the challenges and how the shop met them.

https://needlepoint.com/blogs/needlepoint-know-how/2020-at-needlepoint-com

Kudos to us all!

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 25, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Turtle Bags

Mona found these Turtle Bags for her needlepoint canvas.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/3822547731155690/

She suggests you order the bag and measure the opening before you buy a canvas.  The website may be able to furnish this if you ask.  The bags come in two styles.  The "shells"are fabric covered stiff boards made to be inserted in the window(s) on the side.  Each shell is 7 x 9 1/2 inches.  I'm guessing that some of the shell is covered by the fabric window.  The crossbody bag has one window, the totes have two windows.  

https://turtlebagsinc.com

Apparently the openings are 5 1/2 inches by 7 inches and you should allow a half inch selvage all around.    Note that the style of the linen fabric totes is changing in June and they will be more expensive.  A denim style should be available in June.

https://www.stitchbystitchneedlepoint.com/so/0dNa9d9dD?languageTag=en&cid=68c6d8c4-6311-4db7-a6af-6c56ebef78b3#/main

https://www.stitchbystitchneedlepoint.com/search-results/q-turtle%20bags/qc-products

UPDATE:  Mindy has started painting designs sized for Turtle Bags.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10218643023099094&set=a.10203820068054482

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10218479997463555&set=a.10203820068054482

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10218670953997349&set=a.10203820068054482

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10220079266284276&set=a.10203820068054482

UPDATE #2:  Dianne Decker Bomar says "The size of the crossbody window is exactly 4 1/2" x 6 3/8" and I would recommend keeping your canvas 7"x9 1/2" so it fills the pocket and your stitching will remain centered in the pocket and visible in the window. The size of the tote windows is 5 1/2" wide by 7" tall."

UPDATE #3:  Needlepoint Alley has inserts that fit the bags, too.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/4630671747009947/

UPDATE #4:  Homestead Needle Arts has a nice desciption of their shipment of both sizes of these bags plus pictures.

https://mailchi.mp/8c1c50a4feae/new-turtle-bags-are-here?e=810b807e3a

Update #5:  Here is Mindy's latest--the seashore initial series.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10219622797552843&set=a.10203820068054482

Update #6:  Mindy has two new canvases sized for the Turtle Bag side windows.  The first is Asian-inspired, in muted colors.  The second is sunflowers and bright with color.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10219714492005147&set=a.10203820068054482

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10219714499805342&set=a.10203820068054482

UPDATE #7:  Pepita Needlepoint has Turtle Bag insert canvases, designed as pairs on one canvas so you can switch out the design or use both on a two sided tote.  Some can be purchased as a single design.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/5191233424287107/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/5217480588329057/

UPDATE #8:  Colors of Praise has a section of 5 1/2 x 7 inserts that fit Turtle Bags and they are lovely.  Thanks to NJNA's blog for the tip!

https://colorsofpraiseneedlepoint.com/fall-2022-new-designs

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© Copyright March 24, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Princess Diana in Needlepoint

While I was wandering around Etsy, I realized Princess Diana's a style icon for younger designers.  Her sweaters have been immortalized in needlepoint.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/891136414/black-sheep-homage-to-royal-sweater?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=handpainted+needlepoint+canvas&ref=sc_gallery-4-6&plkey=dfb0442f4eae0abf5a043f06e6ed09e1b4993b21%3A891136414&frs=1&cns=1

https://www.etsy.com/listing/894840938/princess-diana-peruvian-sweater?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=needlepoint+princess&ref=sr_gallery-3-16&organic_search_click=1&cns=1

Her engagement ring is available as a painted canvas.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/896297904/princess-dianas-engagement-ring?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=needlepoint+princess&ref=sr_gallery-1-29&organic_search_click=1&sca=1

The tiara she wore memorably is a needle minder.

https://www.stitchersgardenil.com/shop/c/p/Princess-Dianas-Crown-Needleminder-x55721685.htm

Her outfits are also available to stitch.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/910884888/princess-diana-needlepoint-canvas?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=needlepoint+princess&ref=sr_gallery-1-2&organic_search_click=1

https://www.etsy.com/listing/910687913/royal-revenge-dress-handpainted?ref=shop_home_active_38&frs=1&sca=1

If you are lucky you might find Candace Bahouth;s Princess Diana memorial canvas from Ehrman.

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Ehrman-Canvas-ONLY-Tapestry-Princess-Diana-1964-1997-Needlepoint-Rare-1999/184663790363?hash=item2afed1d31b:g:OkQAAOSwyuNgKHRM

Rest in Peace, Princess.

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© Copyright April 4, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.