The Whimsy and Grace Purse

The Needle Bug just posted a series of photos of a finished purse they just got back from their finisher.  It's magnificent!  Designer is Whimsy and Grace. Use the side arrows to see closeups of this very nice piece.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/4262696120474180/

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

Uses for a Small Heart

Color Complements has a great idea for small ornaments and hearts--put them on the front of a special card!

https://colourcomplements.com/2021/08/making-a-needlepoint-heart-greeting-card.html

I'm currently stitching a quite small heart that would make a lovely card ornamentation.  Plus, the trend for small 2x3 canvases means you have a source of tiny decorations for a special Christmas or birthday card.  The big box craft stores are good sources for blank card stock.

https://www.joann.com/paper-crafts-scrapbooking/card-making/blank-cards/#posY=2158

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© Copyright August 23, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Royal School of Needlework Launches the Stitch Bank

The Royal School of Needlework is launching their Stitch Bank today!  Here is the announcement.  Note that there are still stitches needing sponsors, so if you would like to help support the project, there is a link.

https://royal-needlework.org.uk/rsn-stitch-bank-launches-in-september/

The Stitch Bank will start out with information about 150 stitches, to celebrate the Royal School's 150 years.  There will be written instructions, photos, and videos to teach you new stitches or help you review old ones.  I suspect most stitches will be on linen but needlepointers can adapt many by switching to a sharp needle to put the stitch exactly where you want it on needlepoint canvas.  

http://rsnstitchbank.org

If you want to help with this effort, RSN would love donations.

https://royal-needlework.org.uk/product/rsnstitchbank/

Here's how to donate.

https://chapel-yorkusfoundation.org/donate-to-royal-school-of-needlework/

And here's a list of sponsors who have helped the Stitch Bank become a reality.

https://rsnstitchbank.org/sponsors

Happy Birthday, Royal School!  Here's to 150 more years of stitching excitement.

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© Copyright September 4, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Bargello Needlepoint Opens in Tuckahoe, NY

There's a new shop opening in Tuckahoe, New York--Bargello Needlepoint!

https://bargello-needlepoint.com/?fbclid=IwAR1F-_GUgfsp7eYHWlvHFsjQPYpR8VgiValF0dL3-aBvOyVvRdE5kidkMY8

Here's a local news article about the new shop and its owners.

http://www.myhometownbronxville.com/.../7255-new?fbclid=IwAR1F-_GUgfsp7eYHWlvHFsjQPYpR8VgiValF0dL3-aBvOyVvRdE5kidkMY8

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© Copyright September 23, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Gayla Elliott's Stitching Girls on Display

The Stitching Girls series from Gayla has been very popular, so much so that Stitch by Stitch in Larchmont, NY has created a page with many of the variations to look at.

https://www.stitchbystitchneedlepoint.com/gayla-elliott-girls-1?fbclid=IwAR0pcsi47eDVFQbbsoWUsd23VHJFSJbnEWt0MRBNKg45XUtGKXIaNRucx58

It's a fun browse.  Which is your favorite?  I think the Happy Stitching Cinderella is mine, but Happy Stitching Christmas Morning is darling as well.  And there are the mermaids....

Too hard to choose!

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© Copyright August 22, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.