Hermes Scissor Cases and Scissor Ribbons

When Melita told us about Greystone Needlepoint, she failed to mention something the shop sells that I've never seen anywhere else--scissor cases and scissor ribbon fobs made from vintage Hermes scarves.  There are needlepoint bag ribbon charms, too.

https://www.greystoneneedlepoint.com/blogs/news/accessory-girl

The shop also carries fabulous project pouches made from beautiful cottons that feature waterproof linings.

https://www.greystoneneedlepoint.com/collections/accessories

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Melita Goes to Greystone Needlepoint

Melita and her stitching group just visited Greystone Needlepoint

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2022/06/25/greystone-needlepoint/

The shop is in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania and is open by appointment.  Their website is always open, though, and the shop blog has a lot of interviews with stitchers who shop there.  It's a fun browse and of course, there's always online shopping!

https://www.greystoneneedlepoint.com/?customer_posted=true#newsletter-newsletter-popup

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Use Fabric Glue to Repair a Cut Canvas

A Needlepoint Nation member had a cut canvas and asked for help repairing it.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/5201043703306079/

Besides cutting a patch to put behind the canvas, then stitching through both layers, someone posted a tip they learned from Tony Minieri--"Tony Mineri taught me to use fabric glue. Manipulate threads when glue is still sticky then let dry. Works like a charm."

Thanks for the tip, Meri!

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Three Unusual Backgrounds

Poppy Monk Needlepoint's blog talks about three unusual backgrounds to enhance a design.

https://poppymonkneedlepointkits.com/blogs/the-5-minute-needlepoint-blog/three-little-known-needlepoint-stitches-for-background

The article has stitch diagrams for each, making it easy to incorporate one of these stitches into your current project.  Hint:  They don't have to be backgrounds, either.

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New and Different Self-Finishing Can Cozies UPDATED

Evergreen Needlepoint has new self-finishing can cozies (in two colors of leather) and canvases that are sized to fit.  It's a fast, fun project to stitch for that Labor Day party!

https://www.evergreenneedlepoint.com

UPDATE:  More photos plus a bit of background on the designer, Anna Grabmeier of Evergreen Needlepoint.

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02QZYH2LJKJpaFLj28boP2a28huYJd6QqBtALqV6dVTJo8BTU8YfoxaFhzF3xPPqMpl&id=358534837577981

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