The July NJNA Newsletter

The New Jersey Chapter Needle Artists Chapter of ANG has released their July newsletter a tad early.  There's plenty of ANG news, some goodies that will help those traveling with their needlepoint, news of two new clubs, and of course some new designs released in the Summer Virtual Needlepoint Show. As always, it's a fun read.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2024/06/29/whats-happening-at-njna-6-29-24/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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© Copyright June 30, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Save the Accountant!

Needlepoint.com posted a fun video on their Instagram account this morning.  Since we all need a good laugh today, here's the link.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C9m3FrXRbvf/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright July 21, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Let's Learn Turkeywork

The Wool and the Floss is talking turkey work these days.  First, there's a video on how to do traditional turkey work. This is done from the bottom of the area you want fuzzy.  Finish a row, cut the thread, move up one row to start over again working left to right, and repeat until the area is done.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C61RKHvLvK2/

The second video shows how to cut the loops and then shape the cut ends.  Don't forget to brush after you cut.  I often find uncut loops show up after I brush.  Somehow they can get hidden and you'll miss them the first time.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C7HT8t9rmxh/

Their third video is about using brick stitch style turkeywork to make a larger area furry.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C7Zrj8gPhrZ/

If this doesn't click with you, read Jeni Sandberg's blog on turkeywork stripes.

https://jenisandbergneedlepoint.com/blogs/news/tufted-stripe-pattern-turkey-work-and-decorative-needlepoint-stitches-for-beginners

By the way, if you just want a quick tutorial, Lori at Waste Knot has done one on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1604302917580549

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 19, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Needlepoint Headband

The Nashville Needlepointer is at Disneyland and modeling her new and special headband.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C7HdKYvrFpl/

She made them for her friends, too.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C7J_kYmLcf7/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 19, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved

Summer Fun from NJNA

This month's e-newsletter from the New Jersey Needle Artists chapter of ANG is chock full of items about ANG's upcoming seminar, shop clubs, New Jersey-themed ornaments, and the newest ribbons available from Renaissance Ribbons for finishing.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2024/07/13/whats-happening-at-njna-7-13-24/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright July 14, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.