How to Create Beaded Fringe

Louise's Needlepoint's June newsletter has a nice tutorial with lots of photos on how to create beaded fringe on painted canvases. 
https://media.rainpos.com/530/june_2018_news_blast.pdf

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© Copyright June 9, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Details Make the Bag (or Belt)

Horse County Chic was at Chuck Pinnell's store recently and shows off photos of the purses and belts he makes.  I didn't realize his purses had bumper feet to protect them and I've never seen the rolled leather edge he gave to one of his belts.  Check out the oval needlepoint inserts on other belts.  That's also new to me.  This is the best belt and purse maker around!
https://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2018/07/attention-to-detail.html

If you want to see more, browse the Pinnell Custom Leather website.  You'll pay a lot for these but they will last and last and are beautiful to boot.
http://www.pinnellcustomleather.com

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© Copyright July 3, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

BREAKING NEWS: Fireside Stitching is Moving

Fireside Stitching is moving!  Betsy posted this to Facebook's Needlepoint Nation today.

"After almost 20 years at our current location, Fireside Stitchery is moving our shop a little east to 179 Lancaster Avenue, Malvern, PA 19355. The shopping center where we were located is going up for Sheriff's sale, so we are being pro-active, and moving in case they decide to come in with a wrecking ball. The shop will be closed 8/2/2018 through 8/14/2018*. We are still accepting on-line orders. For those of you who come to visit the Philadelphia area, be sure to check our new home. We are only moving about a mile and 1/2 half. My commute has now gone from 3 minutes to 5 minutes. The store is a little larger than the current location, more threads??? Verizon has been playing roulette with our phone system, so if you are trying to call us, please be patient.  For all of my Saturday morning ladies, I will not know what to do with myself tomorrow morning, no class. I will see you in our new location next Saturday.  I look forward to seeing everyone in our new shop."

In case you don't have Fireside's website bookmarked, here is the URL.

http://firesidestitchery.com

*Fireside has updated the days they will be closed but you can call in orders starting August 7.  The shop reopens at the new location on August 15.

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© Copyright August 3, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Showcasing the Four Seasons

Luv 2 Stitch shows off a customer's four designs from Shorebird Studio, stitched with guidance from Susan Portra and framing from Dark Horse Framing.  The canvases are beautifully done by all involved.
https://luv2stitch.com/the-four-seasons-by-penny-chu/

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© Copyright June 8, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Stitched from the Soul Exhibit

A local online news service has profiled the Nave Museum's current exhibit which is about needlepoint.  The exhibit ends August 12, so if you are in the Victoria, Texas area, make sure you stop by.
https://www.facebook.com/southbridgestreetlive/videos/1009775169183321/?fref=gs&dti=108537025890131&hc_location=group

The exhibit is sponsored by Past Times Needlepoint.  If you fall in love with something or have questions, please contact Mary Ann at the shop.
https://www.pasttimesneedlepoint.com

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© Copyright July 31, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.