The VSEAT Lightweight Travel Stand

Stitch-Stash is showing off the VSEAT light weight stand for travel.  Made in the UK, Stitch-Stash says it will hold stretcher bars that are up to 12 inches.  The accessory makes turning the screw tighter easier.  Note that this is a sit upon stand--in other words, you stick the base under one leg so your weight holds the stand steady and the frame is over your lap.

https://stitch-stash.com/collections/stands

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Custom Needlepoint Purses to Stitch

I stumbled across an Instagram account for Healther Rae Atelier, who appears to create custom needlepoint purse canvases.  It looks like these are limited editions.  I'm not sure how they are assembled after stitching but they certainly are neat!

https://www.instagram.com/heather.rae.atelier/

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Breaking News: Hill Top Leather's 2026 Finishing Deadline

If you are planning to send anything to Hill Top Leather for finishing this year, note that their cut off for accepting items is July 31, there is no Christmas deadline, and they are not guaranteeing any delivery will arrive before Christmas.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DVEolBVCYi1/

Like everyone else in the needlepoint business, they have been overwhelmed by the surge in orders.  Right now they are 25 weeks behind.  Small family companies can't keep up with the demand.  

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Anthropologie Selling Cross Stitch Ornament Kits

Looks like Anthropologie is selling two cross stitch Christmas ornaments.  Can needlepoint we expect needlepoint next year?

https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/holiday-ornament-embroidery-kit?color=040&searchparams=q%3Dholiday%2520ornament%2520kit

They also have a "Dog Icon" embroidery kit (several breeds), love tokens, and a bead and embroidery duck design.

https://www.anthropologie.com/anthrohome/search?q=embroidery+kit

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Which Way is Up? Patricia Knows!

Patricia Sone explains why having the selvedge edge on the right or left side as you stitch is important in this short video.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DS0i41cgR8P/

What about when the selvage edge is cut off or the shop covered the edges with tape?  Then I look for the designer's logo and design numbers, which are usually at the bottom.  Make sure those are on the bottom when you are stitching (unless of course you have to turn the canvas to reach) and you should be ok.  

Is this crucial?  It probably isn't but it'll help keep your canvas from distorting if you are using stitches that tend to pull the canvas into a parallellogram.  Every little bit helps, right?

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