Travel Tags Decoded

Hedgehog Needlepoint sells fun airport travel tags.  They look like this--

https://absolutelyneedlepointcincy.com/product-category/featured-designers/hedgehog-needlepoint/

Ever wonder what the numbers and letters at the bottom mean?  You can download the free "Compendium" on the Hedgehog website to see what these mean.  (However, the newest aren't on the list yet and you have to give the website your contact information to get the PDF file emailed to you.)

https://hedgehogneedlepoint.com/collections/free-compendium-download

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 4, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Celebrate the Platinum Jubilee with Needlepoint UPDATED

Are you celebrating the 70th year of Queen Elizabeth II's reign?  If so, and you needlepoint, Moore Stitching's celebration of Queen Elizabeth II's 70th year on the throne is lovely.

https://moorestitching.com/products/jubilee 

She's got a great Queen Elizabeth silhouette, too.

https://moorestitching.com/products/queen-elizabeth

We wish Her Majesty good health and good luck in the coming year.

UPDATES:  Kate Dickerson has added a portrait of HRH to her line, and...

https://stitchtherapyneedlepoint.com/feature.php?id=87163

...Kirkland Design Studio has new England-themed needle minders.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/5145513962192387/

Raymond Crawford has some wonderful British themes, too.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CeaIg7EtMH0/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright April 26, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: The Point of It All Reopens in New Location

The Point of It All in Washington, D.C. has reopened in their new location.  

5115 MacArthur Blvd, NW
Washington, DC 20016
202.966.9898

Their hours will be Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.  They are closed Sundays and Mondays.  The shop is up three flights of stairs but if you let them know in advance, they can let you in the back door which doesn't have all those steps.  Of course you can always visit their website.

https://thepointofitallonline.com/collections/all-products?mc_cid=8122757987&mc_eid=ac48f033cd

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 1, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Third Coast Stitches Interviews Catherine Shaffer

The people who work at our wonderful shops are often fascinating!  Proof is this interview with Catherine Shaffer that Third Coast Stitches did.  Fun fact:  Catherine taught herself to needlepoint in Brazil!  Learn more here--

https://thirdcoaststitches.com/blogs/news/tea-with-tcs-catherine-shaffer

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 3, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Needle's Ecellency Art Show

The website for the Needle's Excellency is nothing special--until you look at their gallery of customer stitching.  Then it is fabulous!  Pour a cup of your favorite beverage and browse the wonderful finished needlepoint projects posted there.

https://theneedlesexcellency.com/gallery/

By the way, the Amrita who did guides for several of the posted items is Amrita Goldberg.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 2, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.