NJNA Organizes

The New Jersey Needle Artists chapter of ANG is organizing!  Their monthly blog is full of items to help organize your stash and also mentions a new tool, Thread Cutterz, which is a ring that you wear to cut threads.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2022/01/15/whats-happening-at-njna-1-15-22/

You can even get glow-in-the-dark Thread Cutterz!

https://www.threadcutterz.com/collections/all

I think these are the organizer drawers for Kreinik the blog mentions.  I didn't find the metal three-tier carts but there are quite a few similar ones on the Michael website.

https://www.michaels.com/clear-3-drawer-organizer-by-simply-tidy/10592031.html

I have a Spool Hugger and love it.

https://smartneedle.com/product/peels-spool-huggers/

But the best idea of all comes from Nashville Needleworks' blog--soak your stretcher bars in water overnight and the tiny holes will close up nearly completely, making them nearly new again.  WARNING: Evertites can't be refreshed this way as the metal components will rust.  

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SuDu's Goldwork Tools and Organization

Sue Dulle is going to take a goldwork class and is getting the tools she'll need together.  Even if you aren't interested in goldwork, you'll love seeing the variety of scissors and tweezers she owns and how she organizes projects.

https://sudukc.wordpress.com/2022/01/14/taking-a-goldwork-class/

Here are the books she uses more often.

https://sudukc.wordpress.com/2022/01/19/goldwork-books/

Here is another book she really likes plus a bit about her first goldwork class.

https://sudukc.wordpress.com/2022/02/08/another-goldwork-book-lucky-shamrock/

Here are websites with plenty of goldwork and silk and metal designs to admire.

https://sudukc.wordpress.com/2022/02/04/down-the-rabbit-holes/

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright January 15, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Da Vince Art Alliance Needlepoint Exhibit

The Da Vinci Art Alliance in south Philadelphia is currently showing Rebecca Conviser Creative Expressions.  There will be a walk through video of her needlepoint tapestries available soon.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/4730007190409735/

https://southphillyreview.com/2022/01/13/da-vinci-art-alliance-opens-2-exhibitions/?amp&fbclid=IwAR02GSDSG_zrvi6e1L717uCe5hv8UmBBPmGva5NbLsvozbXq-YsCN53EUYQ

Thanks for the heads up, Tara!

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A Travel Tip from Carolyn Hedge Baird

Carolyn Hedge Baird posted this travel tip to Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10221645952482140&set=a.1574898296402

For those who don't have Facebook accounts, she said, "Going on a trip? Start lots of stitches on your canvas and bring threads to front. No rustling around in your needlepoint bag and bothering your neighbor!"

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NuFlex Rechargeable Clip On Light

Poppypointe loves these rechargable clip on lights.  Available in four colors.

https://poppypointe.com/products/nuflex-rechargable-clip-on-light?utm_content=Facebook_UA&utm_source=facebook&variant=39656651522161&fbclid=IwAR0KFzhnjRp9tGGTSoJ_c0gGcsvj7oiUohC6atFN3_4hQ2VBBYmC8IzROHU

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