Gay Ann Roger's E-Week Sale Begins UPDATE

If you like feminine designs and you love charts, set your alarm clock for 8 a.m. California time! Gay Ann Roger's E-Week sale is about to begin!
http://www.gayannrogers.com

Gay Ann Rogers only sells her counted canvaswork designs around three times a year and we won't know what is included in the sale until it starts except we do know that the bride/groom hearts are included.
https://www.facebook.com/860462527326471/photos/a.860479107324813/1939133606126019/?type=3&theater

UPDATE:  Remember that the Surprise Windows start on Saturday, October 13.  There are always interesting things for sale, and this year Gay Ann is selling pieces of Hoiton Lace as a way of encouraging interest in this needle art.
http://www.gayannrogers.com/4honitonpreview.html

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

How to Finish a Yarmulke

Needle Paint has a fun article on their blog that explains how to finish a yarmulke.  I'm not Jewish but I bet this idea could be adapted for a little needlepoint cap for a teddy bear.  It's also just interesting to see how the round cap is created out of a flat needlepoint canvas.  I particularly like the idea of using bias tape around the edge to create a smooth finish that won't catch hair when worn.
https://www.needlepaint.com/blog/2018/08/22/finishing-a-needlepoint-yarmulke/

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright August 23, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Tony's Going to Have Surgery UPDATED AGAIN

Tony Minieri posted this message to Facebook on October 7, 2018.   We are thinking good thoughts and hoping that in about six months, he'll be better than ever!

To all my students.
I am so sorry I will not be able to teach for the rest of this year.
On October 15,2018 I am going in for a hip replacement surgery.
The recuperation period is approximately 3 months after surgery.
Once my recuperation period is over, I will resume my travel and teaching schedule as best I can.
Thank you all for your understanding , I will miss you all
Until then,
Happy Stitching!
Love,
Tony

UPDATE:  Surgery was briefly postponed.  Here's the latest.

Tony update!
As you all know his Hip replacement surgery was postponed.
A new date has been set for November 26! 
Fingers crossed all will continue as planned!
Thank you all for all your concerns. Will keep you posted as we approach surgery & recovery.
Happy stitching!
Love Tony

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© Copyright October 10, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Sneak Peak At Genius

Check out this work-in-progress piece by Kaffe Fassett.  I think these are circus tents.  Note that he doesn't use a frame, works all in tapestry wool,  and uses the scoop method to stitch instead of going up and down.
https://www.facebook.com/ehrmantapestry/photos/a.1482740371985400.1073741838.1455089021417202/2050095271916571/?type=3&theater

Design genius he definitely is but having seen some of his work in person, it's not technically perfect. But the colors he uses and the patterns he creates are amazing.

There's a lesson for us regular stitchers here somewhere.

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© Copyright May 27, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Kimberly's Needlepoint and Art on Exhibit

Back in August Kimberly's needlepoint and paintings were on display at a local art gallery in Lakeland, Florida.  Kimberly was kind enough to do a video for us to see.  It's wonderful to see the same themes repeated in needlepoint that she uses in her paintings.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/1878740148869801/

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© Copyright August 20, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.