Books are Magic

Stitched Up Needleworks in Morgan Hill, California has a fun exclusive canvas for book lovers from Kristen Portra Walker they are offering as a kit.  

https://mailchi.mp/stitchedupneedleworks/its-magic-6249346?e=07414d94b0

It looks like the books are available in six colors:  purple, aqua, green, blue, orange and lavender.  It also appears that threads and beads are included in the kit.  There are no details on the shop website but you can contact them to learn more.

https://stitchedupneedleworks.com/

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Village Needlepoint of Irvington

Thanks to Ada Hayden of Eye Candy, I've discovered a new needlepoint shop in Virginia-Village Needlepoint of Irvington.

https://www.villageneedlepointofirvington.com/the-boutique

The shop itself isn't new but it's new to me.  It's located east of Richmond, VA and northeast of Williamsburg on the Chesapeake Bay in a renovated small cottage.  If you want a nice vacation spot for next summer, Irvington's worth checking out.  Combine the water views with needlepoint, and it's perfect!

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright November 14, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Favorite Square Stitches

Needlepoint.com just posted about their favorite square stitches.

https://needlepoint.com/blogs/needlepoint-know-how/favorite-needlepoint-stitches-for-squares

Square or rectangular stitches look great on buildings, sidewalks, paths and roads.  They also make great borders and lovely backgrounds, especially if you use silks and lay the stitches carefully for maximum shine.  They even work well for clothing, especially if you have a decorative hem or cuffs to stitch on a large Santa or a wicked witch.

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright November 14, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Tool Organizer

Sue won November's Smart Cookie Award with her repurposing of a travel cosmetics bag into a organizer for her needlepoint essentials.

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Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Shops Raising Funds for Israel

Two shops are raising funds for Israel.  Needlepoint.com is donating fifty percent of the sales of their Kirk and Bradley "Jerusalem" travel round to the International Committee of the Red Cross.

https://needlepoint.com/products/travel-round-jerusalem

Gone Stitching has two fund raisers that contribute to Yashar Lachayal, which is a non-profit that provides soldiers of the Israel Defense Force with toiletries, food and beverages, warm jackets, and other creature comforts.  Light Candles for Israel is a kit with two tea lights, a 13 count canvas, threads, guide and a Planet Earth self-finishing coaster.  This is new and not on their website yet.  Their first fund raiser (three versions of the Israel flag) is on their home page.  

https://gonestitching.net/

K's Creations has a limited edition floor stand with a blue base. One hundred percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Jewish Richmond Federation Israel Relief Emergency Fund.  Contact Westend Needlepoint in Richmond VA at 804-562-4285 for details and to order.

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright November 9, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.