Hand Painted Wooden Needle Minders from Rachael Kinnison

You may not be familiar with Rachael Kinnison's hand made frames or her spectacular kits, but if you collect needle minders, you'll want to check hers out.  They are lovely and all based on historical embroidery motifs.

https://ladysrepositorymuseum.blogspot.com/2021/07/new-little-helpers.html

Hopefully by the time this publishes there will still be a few available.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/DiamondkFolkArt?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1043152622

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

Abigail Cecile Has Finishing Supplies

If you are a fan of Abigail Cecile's style, you'll be thrilled that she's now selling finishing supplies.

https://www.abigailcecile.com/collections/supplies?mc_cid=bc7abd34d2&mc_eid=491e343c64

Of course as soon as she posted this, some things sold out but get yourself on a wait list if you need the ornament finishing supplies kit.  You might also want to browse her designs and buy a canvas and the backing materials that you like to go with it, too.

https://www.abigailcecile.com/collections/gallery

Abigail Cecile offers charted monograms as well as painted designs, so everyone is happy.

https://www.abigailcecile.com/collections/e-pattern

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© Copyright July 7, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Jolly Red's New Website

Jolly Red, a UK-based needlepoint company that sells mostly kits, has a new look for its website.

https://www.jollyred.co.uk

It's a great time to explore their traditional wares.  Most of their designs are printed on 10 or 12 count and kitted with Anchor tapestry wool along with a chart to help you when you are uncertain, but you can buy the canvas only.

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© Copyright July 5, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Amy's Newest Home Study

The fabulous Amy Bunger may have closed her shop in Memphis, but she's still teaching her Home Study classes.  The next one will be based on Melissa Shirley's new Gardening Bookshelf design.

https://www.facebook.com/189965167681135/photos/a.676354722375508/6019595381384722/

It will be a while before Amy gets her canvas but you can email her to get on her mailing list once this Home Study starts.  She's working with Needle Works in Austin, TX to kit everything.  You can also browse older Home Studies to see more of Amy's work.

https://www.amysgoldenstrand.com/classeshomestudies.html

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© Copyright July 5, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Something I've Never Seen Before UPDATED

Just when you think you've seen every possible use for needlepoint, Pip and Roo comes up with a leopard pocket!

https://www.stitchbystitchneedlepoint.com/product-page/pip-and-roo-leopard-pocket

UPDATE:  Several folks have told me the late dede Odgen did pockets, too.  One person remembers a pocket with frogs.  With Kent's help, I found three four of the dede pockets.  Since Fleur de Paris owns the dede line, perhaps you can order one from them.

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