Breaking News: Barbara's Needlepoint Has a New Owner

Barbara's Needlepoint in Sioux Falls, South Dakota has a new owner!

https://www.instagram.com/p/C8xg2wLOMfk/

Barbara has sold the shop to her daughter-in-law Katie, who's been working at the shop for a while now.  Barbara herself isn't retiring exactly; she's now going to just run the finishing department.  Have fun, ladies!  Hope the new roles are great fun for you two.

If you've not visited the shop website, here's their address.

https://www.barbarasneedlepoint.com/

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News from NJNA for May

The New Jersey Needle Artists Chapter of ANG has lots of fun stuff in their May report.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2024/05/04/whats-happening-at-njna-5-4-24/

As usual there are lots of sales, ANG news, shop clubs and interesting products (I'd never heard of Floss Blender Chips) to explore.

Here's the direct link to buy Floss Blender Chips.

https://luckyjonquil.com/products/floss-blender-chips-clear?_pos=1&_sid=042bbcc0f&_ss=r

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Help with Stitcher's Block

Quail Run has some great ideas for those suffering from stitcher's block.  You know, that feeling you get when you come to an area on your canvas and don't have a clue what to do with it.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=851406777014728&set=a.635108881977853

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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How to Pull Plies from a Strand of Thread: The Movie

Melissa at The Wool and The Floss shows you how to ply strandable threads.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C6hB69JracH/

By the way, The Wool and The Floss now has a page of tutorials and tips on their website where you can find all sorts of help.  Right now there are two pages of articles and videos but I'm sure this will grow.

https://woolfloss.com/blogs/tutorials

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Creating Silk Ribbon Roses the Easy Way

Lita at The Nashville Needlepointer shows you just how easy silk ribbon roses are to create in this Instagram video.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C6jGTgFruJG/

By the way, by 4 millimeter, she means silk ribbon that is 4mm wide.  Silk ribbon also comes in 7 and 13 mm widths, but 4 mm is the most common width used on 18 count needlepoint canvas.  A sharp tipped needle with a big eye like a crewel needle also helps, but you can use regular tapestry needles if that's what you have available.  (River Silks ribbons don't split or tear or wear, so I highly recommend using them if you can.)

http://riversilks.com/

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