March's Smart Cookie Award Winner

Lynda wins the Smart Cookie Award for March with her belt canvas which she had turned into three small dresser trays with the help of finishers at Pocket Full of Stitches.  Cute!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/3764180390325758/

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NJNA Has Lots of News

The monthly report from ANG's NJNA chapter is full of news!

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2021/02/27/whats-happening-at-njna-2-27-21/

First of all, Swarovski is discontinuing their crystals and beads.  Buy what you want NOW.

https://www.shipwreckbeads.com/top-brands/swarovski/swarovski-crystal-beads/bicones

Amy Bunger is closing her shop, so there are some good deals available.

https://www.amysgoldenstrand.com

The frame manufacturer Lowry now sells a thread carousel.

https://www.workstands.com/product-page/carousel-thread-organiser

Shining Needle Society has a new Patricia Hartman chart available.  If you are interested, join Shining Needle Society (it's free) and you'll get their emails when you can register for this class.

http://www.shiningneedlesociety.com

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© Copyright February 28, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Woodlawn Plantation Exhibit 2021 YODATED

The Woodlawn Plantation Needlework Exhibit will be held May 2-May 31, 2021.  Many things have changed.  Registration is online but you still have to drop off your exhibits.  You can sell your piece on consignment.  (Woodlawn takes a commission on the sale.).   It appears that visitors have to buy a timed ticket online ahead of time.   I think this means you are assigned a time to visit and you only have a set time to browse, but I could be wrong.

http://www.woodlawnpopeleighey.org/annualneedleworkshow

Here's an explanation of the registration process.

https://2021woodlawnneedleworkshow.artcall.org

UPDATE:  Here's how the drop off and registration is handled.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2021/04/26/woodlawn-2021-drop-off/

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Finishing Mini Christmas Stockings UPDATED

Starke Art has a two part video on small stocking finishing which Brenda used for her little mini sock.  The links are below, but first, here's her finished stocking.

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2021/02/stocking-brocaded-elegance-updated-22621.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vo88ns18iIc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11XaiVLhZy4

UPDATE:  Here's another little mini sock Brenda finished using the Starke Art tutorials.

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2021/03/delicate-flowers-stocking-by-pat-mazu.html

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© Copyright February 26, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A New Shop in East Greenwich, Rhode Island

Needlepoint By the Bay is a brand new shop opening on April 1st in East Greenwich, RI.  The street address is 5853 Post Road, Plaza One, Suite 102A

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/3742049542538843/

As far as I can tell, the shop doesn't have a website or Facebook page yet but give them time.  If you are in the area, please visit and tell them good luck from the rest of us!

UPDATE:  Sorry!  I automatically posted the shop in the wrong state since I'm familiar with CT's Greenwich.  Apologies!

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© Copyright February 24, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.