No Tariff on Canadian Needlepoint Supplies (NJNA)

The latest newsletter from the New Jersey Needle Artists chapter of ANG is out.  The really important news is that if you buy needle art supplies from Canada, as long as you spend less than $800, tariffs don't apply!

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2025/03/09/whats-happening-at-njna-3-8-25/

That's great news if you are stocking up on threads or kits from Colour Complements.

https://colourcomplements.com/

The newsletter has plenty of ANG news, classes, new products and more.   As always, it's a fun read and informative, too.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 10, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Woodlawn 2025

Woodlawn Plantation's 2025 needlework exhibit is nearly over.  It's held (usually) each March and brings together a lot of needle art for people in the Washington, D.C. area to enjoy.  You can see photos of the major award winners and a list of everyone who got ribbons on the Woodlawn website.

https://www.woodlawnpopeleighey.org/2025-nws-award-winners

Melita made it to the first day of the exhibit and was able to post lots of photos.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/03/03/woodlawns-62nd-annual-needlework-show-2025/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 4, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Hit the Road!

Now that winter is (mostly) over for those of us in the USA, KC Needlepoint is posting tips for taking your needlepoint with you on a trip.  There are links to buy the items they mention, of course, but the advice is good.  

https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/blogs/news/hit-the-road-traveling-with-your-needlepoint

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright January 31, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Twisted Lazy Daisy for Flower Buds (and Hair)

The very talented Ruth Schmuff has posted a video on Bedecked and Beadazzled's Instagram page demonstrating using twisted lazy daisy stitch for flower buds.

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

This would make great fake bullions for hair, too.  Here is what the purple buds look like clusters on a design.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DFgQ74XJ30i/?img_index=1

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright January 31, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

NJNA Tidbits (with New Canvases)

The NJNA newsletter is out again and it's packed with local ANG chapter news, and news about ANG's national seminar.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2025/03/22/whats-happening-at-njna-3-22-25/

As a bonus, there is lots of information about new designs that will be coming out the end of March, plus some fun tips about cleaning out stash, shop news, and more.  It's a great read, as always, so pour yourself a favorite beverage and settle down to catch up on needlepoint news via our stitching buddies in New Jersey.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 23, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.