Silver and Rare Earth Magnets

Needlework Retailer News just announced new silver clay magnets from Michele Ink Designs (a cross stitch designer who dabbles in metal work on the side).   These are not shown on the website link, just in the photo posted by Needlework Retailer News, but they all seem to be in ocean themes.  By the way silver clay is a clay with real silver in it that can be shaped and fired like pottery.  I have not seen these in person so I can't judge how much like silver charms they look or how durable they are, but with rare earth magnets to attach them they will cling well to your needlepoint canvas.  I think these will be an elegant and interesting addition to your needle magnet collection.
http://yarntree.typepad.com/needlework_news/2013/06/crabbies-needleminders.html

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Kathryn W. is a Genius, Too

I was admiring photos from the recent Jill Rigoli embellishment class at Designer's Desk in Illinois when a Laurel Birch canvas caught my eye.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=315851601880131&set=a.315851405213484.1073741837.259561757509116&type=1&theater

Kathryn turned a pair of Laurel Burch earrings into needle magnets.  They coordinate with her canvas! Thanks for noticing and posting the photo, Pat.

I had no idea that there were Laurel Burch-themed earrings but there are quite a few available in case you want to mimic Kathryn's stylish needle magnets.
http://www.thefind.com/jewelry/browse-laurel-burch-earrings

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Laurie Walden: Genius with Rabbits

I've posted links to Laurie Walden's version of Mr. Rabbit from Labors of Love when she taught it at Needle House in Texas but since she is going to teach both the male and female rabbits from the set at Enriched Stitch, I thought you'd like to see the pair.  Amazing work!
http://astheneedleturns.com/the-bunnies-are-coming/

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Breaking News: Stitchers' Workshop Closing

Thanks to Whitney, I just learned that Pat Dugan is closing her shop Stitcher's Workshop in Arkansas to move to Indiana to concentrate on teaching and designing while living closer to her family.  Yesterday the shop started their Closing Sale, with all in stock merchandise on sale at twenty percent off.   The official closing date is August 15th.
http://www.stitchersworkshop.com

Losing Stitcher's Workshop is a blow.   I will especially miss the lovely boxes, stretcher bars and floor frames Pat's husband makes.  I don't know if he will continue to make these things once retirement hits. After all, when you are retired all the free time you hoped for is very illusive!

Thanks for letting us know, Whitney.  Anyone who gets to visit the shop one last time, plus hug Pat for me!

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We, Of the Needle

We of the Needle is adding new products to their mix.  This framing/antiques/embroidery/tools shop has a little of everything. making it a fun place to explore.
http://www.weoftheneedle.com/index.html

Their blog points you to new needle keeps (the black kitty needle magnet and the computer chip magnet are my favorites) and new scissor fobs (I like that they are shorter as long fobs bother me as I work) and the new pin cushions are all one of a kind.  I've never seen an Aladdin pin cushion before!
http://weoftheneedle.blogspot.com/2013/06/our-website-is-now-much-bigger.html

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