Quick Finishing for Coasters or Boxes

KC Needlepoint has produced a video that explains how to quickly finish a needlepoint design to fix into an acrylic coaster or box.

https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/blogs/news/a-new-video-is-here-learn-to-self-finish-a-coaster-or-treat-box-cover

I've found peel and stick velvets on Amazon for crafting that might work for the back side of ornaments.

https://www.amazon.com/Adhesive-Velvet-Flocking-Jewelry-Project/dp/B099ZNQL4P/ref=sr_1_3?adgrpid=1241348958069295&hvadid=77584475919783&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=91462&hvnetw=s&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-77584563437759%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=16682_13530714&keywords=fabric%2Bpeel%2Band%2Bstick&qid=1695393924&sr=8-3&th=1

It's possible that peel and stick wallpaper might work as well.  Samples are large enough for one ornament's finishing, too.   It won't be as thick as velvet, which is a plus when you don't have a large slot to push the needlepoint through.  I suspect it won't be as durable but I doubt coasters or boxes are meant as heirlooms.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/GreenPlanetPrint?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=900287687

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Morgan Julia Plus Penny Linn Equals the Chill Pill Box

Morgan Julia is partnering with Penny Linn Designs to create an oval acrylic box for the Morgan Julia "Chill Pill" design.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cw00kNgryog/?img_index=1

The two companies are also collaborating on an open top box with room for a design on the front that is 4 1/2 inches roughly.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cw2ha9rrU8D/

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Tools to Tug Needles

KC Needlepoint's latest blog posting talks about two tools the shop sells that make pulling a needle easier.

https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/blogs/news/save-your-fingers-the-struggle-with-these-two-helpful-tools

Personally, I don't usually have trouble pulling a needle through the back side but if you do, tools like these from Bohin and Rainbow Gallery might be helpful.

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NJNA Roundup

The mid-August 2023 roundup of needlepoint news from NJNA is fun as always!  This time there are lots of club news, new products, and some really fun shop classes and get-togethers.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2023/08/13/whats-happening-at-njna-8-12-23/

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New Website for Stitch by Stitch Larchmont

Stitch by Stitch in Larchmont, NY has a new website!  The home page will direct you to all sorts of popular sections or you can just click on "Canvases" or "Accessories," etc. and browse.  Everything is well organized.  For example, if you click on Jewelry Cases, you'll see all the options plus there are links to inserts that are 3 inches, 4 inches, etc. that will fit.

https://stitchbystitchneedlepoint.com/

This shop has a $$$ warning as you'll want to buy most everything you see.  Hide your credit cards before visiting!

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