ANG's National Seminar 2026

ANG's National Seminar was held in Denver in July of 2026.    Melita reports on the Welcome Bag she got when she checked in.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/07/18/ang-2026-seminar-in-denver-co-welcome-favors-and-tote-bag/

The San Diego Chapter of ANG posted a video showing all the winners at the Exhibit.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1531583035012028

Here is a good look at Star-lee's Best in Show silk ribbon horse.  Congrats, Star-lee!

https://www.facebook.com/starlee.corpuz/posts/pfbid02C2o3EX3YfEBifqTciZzXdieL623p2z8JbxE7KSd6iSfmnKERbzfyZaZQZLdrW8fvl

Melita's "Shelly the Turtle" won a blue ribbon in the Adaptation catagory.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/07/19/exhibit-at-ang-2026-seminar-in-denver-co/

Here's a bit about how "Shelly" was packed and info about the 2027 ANG Seminar.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/07/24/packing-shelly-the-turtle/

Melita took Kathy Rees' one day class on color theory, "ROY G BIV."

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/07/20/roy-g-biv-with-kathy-rees/

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/08/17/roy-g-biv-with-kathy-rees-done-in-primary-and-secondary-colors/

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/09/18/roy-g-biv-with-kathy-rees-secondary-colorway/

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/09/20/roy-g-biv-with-kathy-rees-finished-for-display/

Melita also took Wendy Moore's "Heart of the Matter."  This should be interesting!

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/07/21/heart-of-the-matter-with-wendy-moore-day-1/

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/07/22/heart-of-the-matter-with-wendy-moore-day-2/

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/07/23/heart-of-the-matter-with-wendy-moore-day-3/

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/08/14/roy-g-biv-with-kathy-rees-halfway-done/

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/09/17/heart-of-the-matters-by-wendy-moore-areas-1-and-4/

The Expo sounds like fun.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/08/08/expo-at-ang-seminar-the-seminar-campaign/

Cynthia Thomas really racked up the wins!  Congratulations, Cindy!

https://www.facebook.com/cynthia.thomas.7355/posts/pfbid0vqUhaAQXBofs4WaaWc7xyjLASdtLF2qu1svdn61CphQXG9N87qFX8NXQiVUwz794l

Here is B.J.'s second place winner, beautifully framed.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1680344424093183&set=a.538877758239861

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright July 18, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Under the Radar Background Stitches

Poppy Monk has unearthed three more unusual background stitches for our stitching pleasure.

https://poppymonkneedlepointkits.com/blogs/the-5-minute-needlepoint-blog/three-under-the-radar-needlepoint-background-stitches

I like Bamboo stitch done in silk floss with a laying tool myself.  The Hourglass stitch is a variation of Double Cross and would look nice with two different threads (and possibly colors).  Thr Bargello Wave is a classic that I like to do in perle cotton myself.  Be careful with the color as it can overwhelm an entire background.  

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright July 18, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Let's Kit Three Bears

Third Coast Stitchers has fun picking threads for three Skooter bears.

https://thirdcoaststitches.com/blogs/news/before-the-first-stitch-kitting-three-skooter-bears

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright July 18, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Visiting A Stitching Shop in Denver

Melita is in Denver, Colorado for the 2026 ANG National Seminar, so she visited A Stitching Shop.  It looks like a great store, with plenty of threads, painted canvases and charts, too!

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/07/17/a-stitching-shop-in-denver-co/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright July 18, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Who Offers Free Shipping?

With shipping costs going higher and higher, NP Nation members asked who offers free shipping? The responses are (in alphabetical order):

Colors1 (Etsy)

KC Needlepoint

Stitching Chicks (if you spend over $15)

Stitch Stash

Thanks to everyone who responded to the query and to the shops that help us out with free shipping.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright July 17, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.