Monday, March 27, 2023

The Latest News from NJNA

The New Jersey Needle Artists ANG chaper has plenty of news and eye candy in this month's newsletter.  You can see photos of Woodlawn ribbon winners and one of the Needlepoint Now magazine's newest projects, get the latest ANG news, learn about Rittenhouse being for sale, etc.  It's worth a nice long read with your morning (or evening) beverage.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
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© Copyright March 12, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Sunday, March 26, 2023

Mysteries of Needlepoint Available Again

Amy Bunger just announced her six chapter Mysteries of Needlepoint is available again.

This was a club Amy did in 2015.  Each chapter talks about another aspect of needlepoint with plenty of tips and ideas to make your stitching better and more enjoyable.  There are also stitch diagrams but Amy's knowlege is the focus of these chapters.  I'm thrilled it is available again as I didn't sign up for the club when it was available.  Silly me!  But now I can correct that oversight.

You'll be able to buy chapters separately if you wish.  Each chapter is $30.  I don't think there is a discount if you buy them all.  

Here are the available chapters, taken from the drop down menu in the first link above.
Chapter 1 - "It's Elementary" Elements
Chapter 2 - "Following the Lead" Pathway
Chapter 3 - "Scene of the Crime" Design
Chapter 4 - "Building Your Case"
Chapter 5 - "Forensic Reconstruction - Part 1" Fins and Scales
Chapter 6 - "Forensic Reconstruction - Part 2" Birds and Insects

If I remember correctly these went into a three ring binder so you will likely get loose pages for each chapter.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 11, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Saturday, March 25, 2023

Back Issues of Needlepoint Now For Sale

Blisters Needlepoint has back issues of Needlepoint Now for sale on their website.  

Copies start in 1999 and appear to run through 2011.  Prices vary.  This is a good way to pick up a back issue that is no longer available from the publisher.  Not all the issues are in pristine condition.

Want to see what's inside before you buy?  Click on the issue you might be interested in, and you'll see a few photos and a short description of the contents.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 8, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Friday, March 24, 2023

Rittenhouse is For Sale UPDATED

Ever wanted to own a needlepoint store?  If you happen to live in the Philadelphia area, you are in luck--Rittenhouse Needlepoint is for sale!

The owners Russell and Stephen want to retire but they want the shop, the websites and of course the Barbara Russell and Changing Women Designs lines of canvases they own, to have a good home.  Contact buyaneedlepointstore@gmail.com to get the ball rolling.

UPDATE:  A majority ownership in the shop is sold to three new folks with Russell and Stephen owning a bit of the business still.  Details to come.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 8, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Needlepoint Obsession

There's a new shop called Needlepoint Obsession in Mashpee, Massachusetts.

Apparently they have a bead bar!  (swoon!)

If you are planning a trip to Cape Cod this year, remember to stop in and tell Lisa hello.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 8, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.