NJNA Outreach

The New Jersey Needle Artists chapter of ANG has written about their outreach projects.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2023/04/11/njna-outreach/

It's quite inspiring and of course we stitchers don't need to belong to an ANG chapter to do outreach.  If you have stitching friends, a supportive shop, or just have an idea how to use needlepoint to reach out, go for it!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright April 11, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Flying Needles Changes Hands UPDATED

Tomorrow, May 3, is a big day for The Flying Needles.  Merideth Henry has bought the shop from Dianne who wants to retire.   Good luck, Meridith.  Have fun!  Dianne, enjoy retirement.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=805819348055568&set=a.571765171460988

Here is the shop website so you can do a little online shopping or check the address and new store hours for an in-person shopping trip.

https://theflyingneedles.com/

UPDATE:  Here's the new Flying Needles owner, Merideth Henry.  If you see her, give her a hug from me.  We love our shop owners.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=814898347147668&set=a.571765171460988

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright April 27, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News at Fancy Works in Bloomington, Indiana

I was shocked to hear the owner of Fancy Works in Bloomington, Indiana died suddenly.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6118895551520885/

Check the shop's Facebook page or the shop's website for more news and shop hours as everyone tries to cope.

https://fancy-works.com/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 1, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Two Houston Shops Profiled

The Houston Chronicle has profiled two great needlepoint shops in the same area--Needle House and Stitches in Time.

https://digital.olivesoftware.com/olive/odn/houstonchronicle/shared/ShowArticle.aspx?doc=HHC%2F2023%2F04%2F09&entity=Ar00106&sk=FE501738&mode=text&fbclid=IwAR0QOXshnm3krCQLVhQgpiKBvz6_aaA4LC4QDrjNlDpm57JcLYwRBqMOCoY#=undefined

You can browse Stitches in Time via Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/sitneedlepoint/

Needle House has a fun website.  Don't miss their "Series and Clubs" section!

https://www.theneedlehouse.com/

If you are visiting Houston, there are many more needlepoint shops to visit, such as Chandail, Marribee Needlearts, Nimblefingers, Stitches in Time, and Three Stitches.  It is one of the centers of the needlepoint world!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright April 10, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Smart Cookie Award for April 2023

Karen H. just posted this fabulous stretcher bar storage idea on NP Nation.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=9793965070629024&set=gm.6057377944339313&idorvanity=108537025890131

She's added handles to a wooden crate, then cut plastic downspouts to the proper size and stuck them inside the crate.  Now all the 9 inch stretcher bars go into one downspout.  Note that the sizes are written on each stretcher, making it easy to sort them and find the matching length.  Karen's also put the mini bars in one downspout and the regular width ones in another, even though they are both the same length.

Genius! Karen's won the Smart Cookie Award this month for this clever idea.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright April 10, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.