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Needlepoint Shop Hop!

Yesterday Mom & I visited another great needlepoint shop.

 

Needlepoint In Paradise

Needlepoint In Paradise

975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd.

Naples, FL 34110

239-591-0654

More ...Needlepoint Shop Hop

Mom and I visited more great needlepoint shops on our way to Florida. If you are nearby sure to stop in and visit!

 

Bristly Thistle

 

 
Bristly Thistle

15 N 4th Street

Amelia Island, FL 32034

Get Directions

(904) 729-4020

 

 

Needle Orts

 
Needle Orts

1002 West SR436 Suite 1024

Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

(407)869-0078

 

 

The Black Sheep

 
The Black Sheep

1322 N. Mills Ave.

Orlando, FL 32803

407.894.0444

 

 

Eye of the Needle

 
Eye of the Needle

1806 S Osprey Ave.

Sarasota, FL 34239

(941) 955-0458

 

 

Needlepoint Ivy

 
Needlepoint Ivy

101 W Venice Avenue, Ste 1   

Venice, FL 34285

 

 

Geez Leweez

 
Geez Leweez   

2330 Palm Ridge Road

Sanibel, FL 33957

239-395-2900

Needlepoint Shop Hop

Yesterday Mom and I visited two more great needlepoint shops.

 

Po's Point

 

 

Po's Point

4705 Savings Place, Charlotte, NC 28210

704-553-8777

Two's Company Needlepoint

 
Two's Company Needlepoint

351 E Main St., Rock Hill, SC 29730

803-327-2967

"Painted Stitches" Sampler Needlepoint Class

Yesterday I taught "Painted Stitches" Sampler Class at Simply Needlepoint. This is the needlepoint canvas owner Carolyn Fuller stitched.

 
It was a wonderful group of stitchers and so fun to meet everyone.

 
Here's a little "shop hop" tour of Carolyn's adorable shop. If you are near Winston Salem be sure to stop in and visit!

 
 
 

Simply Needlepoint

www.simplyneedlepointws.com

(336) 727-4058

117-B Reynolda Village

Winston Salem, NC 27106

Needlepoint Stitching Groups

Do you belong to a Needlepoint Stitching Group? I'm very inyerested in how groups start. Where do they meet? Is there a cost to join? Where else do groups stitch beside shops? How did your group start? Is it part of a larger orgaization? How often do you get together? How long have you been together? Do any 20-30's have a group? What is the best part of your experince? Thank you so much for any answers!

Where do you stitch?

I’d love to see where everyone stitches! This is my needlepoint area. My needlepoint chair and my studio “cockpit” behind it. Post and share your stitching area!

Shop Hop

I just visited two great needlepoint shops in North Carolina. Hope you stop by too!

 

Simply Needlepoint, Winston Salem, NC

 

Chapel Hill Needlepoint, Chapel Hill, NC

 

Stitching Groups

Stitching with friends and family is a great way to ask advice, try a new stitch, and play around with threads and color choices. I highly recommend a stitching group. Check with your local needlepoint shop for a lunch bunch or sit and stitch.

Shop Hop!

I visited a great needlepoint shop today, Needlepoint Nicely in Vero Beach, FL. If you’re anywhere near Vero Beach be sure to stop in this fabulous shop for all your needlepoint needs!

Needlepoint Glam Chic!

Friday, February 20th, 2009

Sew Cute

Move over, Grandma. Needlepoint is now considered a fashionable hobby. We love the way Anya Hindmarch thinks. The designer recently brewed up the adorable idea to create needle point kits, perfect for passing the time in between  shows. Fashion Week’s front row got in on the action, leaving editors in stitches. The charming kits will make great first class companions to keep the industry busy on the way to Europe!  We’re sew impressed! Post from: http://blogs.glam.com/glamchic/2009/02/20/sew-cute/

New Needlepoint Web Site

The World of Needlepoint.com is a new web site brought to you by the Needlepoint Group, a part of The National NeedleArts Association. It is a consumer site.  “We are here to provide you with everything you ever wanted to know about Needlepoint — its rich history, the fascinating fibers and techniques of today's contemporary stitching, as well as the most noted artists, designers and retailer." www.worldofneedlepoint.com

TNNA Winter Show

I’m off to San Diego for the TNNA Winter Show! Booth 1722. Please stop by and visit if you are there. I wanted to share the Summer TNNA Show Galleria Reception with you. Click on the link. I can’t wait to see what’s new this winter!!

http://www.tnna.org/MemberBenefits/MemberSectionsGroups/NeedlepointGroupGalleriasummer2008/tabid/176/Default.aspx

TNNA Winter Show

 

I’m getting ready for the TNNA Winter Show! Barbara Bergsten Designs is in booth 1722. I can’t wait to see all the new needlepoint for 2009!

Needlepoint in the News

I love seeing needlepoint in the news. Here's an article about a "Needlepoint shop celebrates 35 years" Canvasback, 1747 Orchard Lane, in Northfield, IL

http://www.pioneerlocal.com/wilmette/news/1364087,wn-WEBvolkert-010609-s1.article

Needlepoint Retail Shops

Just a reminder… All Barbara Bergsten Needlepoint Designs can be purchased at Retail Shops. Look for one near you!

Video for Advanced Stitches

I receive a comment from KATHRYN “LOOKING FOR A VIDEO FOR ADVANCED STITCHES”. This was posted on my October 14, 2008 blog, Needlepoint Videos - Susan Battle, owner of The Point of It All located in Washington, D.C. filmed seven instructional videos on how to needlepoint step by step. These are the best videos I’ve ever seen. Thank you, Susan!!

If anyone knows of videos for advanced/specialty stitches please let me know and I will post them. Thank you!

Stitches in Bay Village, OH

Stitches in Bay Village takes modern look at old-fashioned art. This is a great article about Beth Gantz, needlepoint designer, Beth Gantz Designs and shop owner, Stitches, Etc.!

Florida Needlepoint

I just visited a wonderful shop! Needlepoint in Paradise , located in Naples Florida. “We offer you a beautiful selection of handpainted needlepoint canvases, threads and supplies. We continue to discover exciting new artists, canvases, threads and embellishments, making your stitching even more fun.” Open Mon. thru Fri. 10 – 4, Saturdays 10 – 2.

Geez Leweez Needlepoint Shop

    

I just visited an adorable needlepoint shop! Geez Leweez is a family owned and operated boutique shop specializing in needlepoint, knitting and crocheting supplies and accessories. Visit their store on Sunny Sanibel Island! Geez Leweez is located at 2330 Palm Ridge Road Sanibel Island, FL 33957

Needlepoint Videos

Susan Battle, owner of The Point of It All located in Washington, D.C. filmed seven instructional videos on how to needlepoint step by step. These are the best videos I’ve ever seen. Thank you, Susan!!

Needlepoint in the News

I just read a great article By CAROLE FELDMAN, Associated Press Writer. It gives an overview of needlepoint design and the industry. Shop owner, Susan Battle, The Point of It All talks about needlepoint being a hobby and also a fashion statement. I believe needlepoint should be • Decorative • Functional • Wearable • ! click here for the entire article.

A Stitch in Time

This weekend I visited a wonderful needlepoint shop. A Stitch in Time! They have a great selection of hand painted needlepoint canvases and a wide array of threads. If you are in the area stop by, or visit online.

A Stitch in Time 276 Greenwood Ave. Bethel, Connecticut, 06801 (203) 748-1002 bethelneedlept@snet.net http://www.astitchintimept.com/index.html

Needlepoint Shops

I amazed at how wonderful and comprehensive Needlepoint Shop websites have become in the last year. It really is a virtual shopping trip. Many sites have great resources and finished needlepoint for inspiration. Next time you have the shopping bug click through a few Retail Shops!

Needlepoint Shop Hop

I just got home from a trip to Cape Cod. I did a little Needlepoint Shop Hopping on the way.

Expressions In Needleart, 110 S Main St. Canandaigua, New York 14424 Phone: (585) 394-4870

Stitchin’ Post, 17 Phila St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Phone: (518) 587-9636

Needlepoint Shop & Knitting, 1573 Fall River Ave. Seekonk, Massachusetts 02771 Phone: (508) 336-8485

The Needleworker, 1 Bridge St. S Dartmouth, Massachusetts 02748 Phone: (508) 999-2477

Town-Ho Needleworks, 1912 Main St. Brewster, Massachusetts 02631 Phone: (508) 896-3000

Needleworks of Cape Cod, 95A Davis Straits Falmouth, Massachusetts 02540 Phone: (508) 495-0203 http://www.needleworksofcapecod.com/

Christine's Osterville Needlepoint 846A Main St. Osterville, Massachusetts 02655 Phone: (508) 428-4455

Henley's Needlepoint & Fibers 44 Main St. Edgartown, Massachusetts 02539 Phone: (508) 627-3959 www.mvhenley.com

It was great to see so many different shops and meet such nice people!

BEADPOINT, Beautiful Bead Stitching on Canvas by Ann Benson

Beadpoint was very popular during Victorian times.

Beadpoint is similar to needlepoint. It’s stitched on the diagonal over mesh canvas using seed beads instead of fibers.

Beads reflect light, fibers absorb light. Beads can be used in combination with fibers. Limited bead colors vs. fiber colors. When combining beads and fibers generally the design is stitched in beads the background in fibers. Stitch the beads first then fill in with fibers.

Use fancy beads to add texture or focal point.

Beadpoint is very good for wearables, durable but heavy.

Japanese seed beads are most desirable. They are very uniform. 11/0 are the most common. Use solid colored beads not transparent. Czech beads are more irregular, try to avoid.

Canvas and Beads: #14 Canvas = 11/0 seed beads

                                                #18 Canvas = 15/0 seed beads

                                                #16 Canvas = Delica beads

Amount of Beads:    1 bead per mesh +. Buy 15% more than needed.

                                                11/0 seed beads - 1 gram = 100 beads

                                                15/0 seed beads – 1 gram = 220 beads

Materials needed: Small painted #14 mesh canvas, # 11 Japanese beads, short bead needle, beading thread, Bob Tack, needle threader, scissors.

Use doubled bead thread, knot ends (closed end) anchor securely to canvas. Finish the thread with at least 3” to spare and run under back of stitches.

Stitching Techniques: Use continental and half cross tent stitch for Beadpoint. This causes less distortion of the canvas. Bead across the complete row changing bead colors instead of beading all one color area first. This helps avoid cramping the beads.

Needlepoint Book

I'm trying to buy this book and can't find it on Amazon. "New Twists on Needlework Embellishment" by Suzanne Howren and Beth Robertson. Does any one know where I could buy a copy? Thank you! B

From The Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Club

I read this blog this morning and thought it was such great information I just had to pass it along. The stitching hints are wonderful and the tips on how to use different threads teffic!

Thank you to The Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Club

http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-7rjKEjEyc6.dskPWsp8S8mzUleA-?cq=1&p=3292 click to read!

Celebrate Hari-kuyo

Wool & Willow Needlepoint Shop Celebrates Hari-kuyo

The Japanese Memorial Service of Snapped Needles

Friday, February 8th at 2:00pm Wool & Willow Needlepoint Shop, located at 13002 Larchmere Blvd. Shaker Hts., OH 44120, will celebrate Hari-kuyo, the Japanese Memorial Service of Snapped Needles. Traditional Tea will be served.

Ancient Honors in Larchmere

           Skilled workers honor the tools of their trade.  So too, the needlepointers of Larchmere’s Wool and Willow.  They will follow ancient Japanese tradition to honor their needles.  February 8^th is the day of Hari-kuyo, when Buddhist masses are sung for needles broken in the past year.  The tradition considers that the needle’s souls were sacrificed in honorable service and are put to a final rest.

            The ceremony involves a three-step altar, hung with a sacred rope and strips of paper relating to sanctified places.  The top step contains offerings of fruit and sweet cakes.  The middle step contains a cake of white tofu, and the bottom step carries the tools of the needlecrafters’ art, scissors, thread, and thimbles.  The tofu, a white bean curd, is the soft cushion wherein the broken needles rest, comfortable after their days of loyal and hard service.

            The origins of this annual ceremony are not clear, but the needlepointers of Wool and Willow do not overlook it.  Interested participants and observers may contact Wool and Willow Needlepoint.    

Contact Information:

Anne Forquer

Wool & Willow Needlepoint Shop

13002 Larchmere Blvd. Shaker Hts., OH 44120            

216-791-7952

designer@woolandwillow.com 

http://www.woolandwillow.com

Stitchers Corner

I just added 33 pictures to Wool & Willow’s Stitchers Corner. Stitchers Corners are great places to get inspiration! Most shops and web sites have finished samples for you to enjoy. I love looking at the different canvases people have stitched and how they are finished. Jean’s Woody Pillow is one of my favorites!

Wool & Willow Needlepoint Shop

Wool & Willow Needlepoint Shop has an exceptional following and is a great resource locally and online. Totally dedicated to needlepoint, Wool & Willow is committed to discovering exciting new artists, canvases, threads and embellishments, making your stitching even more pleasurable. The next few posts will show you the benefits of utilizing our website! Sign up to receive all e-mailings and join Create Needlepoint! Blog. It’s a great place to ask questions, make comments and find answers.