Breaking News: Stitchers' Workshop Closing

Thanks to Whitney, I just learned that Pat Dugan is closing her shop Stitcher's Workshop in Arkansas to move to Indiana to concentrate on teaching and designing while living closer to her family.  Yesterday the shop started their Closing Sale, with all in stock merchandise on sale at twenty percent off.   The official closing date is August 15th.
http://www.stitchersworkshop.com

Losing Stitcher's Workshop is a blow.   I will especially miss the lovely boxes, stretcher bars and floor frames Pat's husband makes.  I don't know if he will continue to make these things once retirement hits. After all, when you are retired all the free time you hoped for is very illusive!

Thanks for letting us know, Whitney.  Anyone who gets to visit the shop one last time, plus hug Pat for me!

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First, Second, Third

Stitchers Workshop in Arkansas has a show of customer stitching each year, with customers voting on the winners. This year the first, second and third place winners were in a very close election! I couldn't have chosen between them myself.  Luckily the shop put photographs on their site so that non-locals can admire them, so please visit and enjoy.
http://www.stitchersworkshop.com/blog/?p=1099

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The Newest

There are lots of new things popping up all over. First of all, Bristly Thistle's found a neat new tool to help with stretcher bars.
http://bristlythistle.blogspot.com/2012/10/a-cool-stretcher-bar-tool.html

Unique New Zealand has created a smaller ornament version of their Keep Calm series.  Thanks for the heads-up, Vicky!
http://mostlyneedlepoint.com/10/15/are-you-ready-for-this/

Finally, Barbara Bergsten has come up with new rolly polly Santas that she calls Santa Stitches.  She needs help coming up with the right threads for 13 count, however.  Can you give her some recommendations?
http://createneedlepoint.typepad.com/create_needlepoint/2012/10/i-need-needlepoint-help.html

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More New Items

Needlepoint Tool Time has lots of new items in their shop Don't miss the stitching night shirt!
http://stitchplaywithneedlepointtooltime.blogspot.com/2012/07/new-stuff.html

BeStitched is offering a new type of bead they call a berry bead.  Elsewhere I've heard them called peanut seed beads.  Whatever the name, they may be perfect for your next piece.
http://bestitchedneedlepoint.com/the-buzz-about-berry-beads/

Speaking of beads, almost everyone recommends Fusion Beads.  I'm warning you--hide your credit card before you click on this link!
http://www.fusionbeads.com/shop/parent_cat.php?mid=11

Janet Perry reviews the Thread Zapper 2 on her blog and gives tips for its use.
http://www.nuts-about-needlepoint.com/thread-zapper-ii-product-review/

Chaparral has new items pictured in their latest newsletter, along with their newest monthly club and a reminder that the Melissa Shirley trunk show will appear on their doorstep soon.
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Summer-Happenings-at-Chaparral.html?soid=1101831612434&aid=LmFHOR1dqMU

Needle Nicely is working on their limited edition original Christmas ornament design for 2012.
http://needlenicely.blogspot.com/2012/06/2012-limited-edition-ornament.html

Here is what it looks like finished--elegant!
http://needlenicely.blogspot.com/2012/08/leaf-medallion-class-colorway-2-almost.html

Pocket Full of Stitches has some fun new Halloween designs on their site, many of which I've not seen before since they are cross stitched.
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2012/07/few-new-canvases.html

Fireside now sells overdyed needlepoint canvas and Congress cloth.  There are no photos on their website but I bet if you ask they'll help you pick a color that will be perfect for that new counted project.
http://www.firesidestitchery.com/fs/upcanvas/index.cfm?fuseaction=getupcanvasList&CategoryId=135

Bedecked and Beadazzled has new cat-themed snap trays in house.  They range from fun to gorgeous, something for everyone!  (And dog snap trays are in the second link.)
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2012/07/kitty-cameos.html

http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2012/07/le-woof.html

Needle Delights has released their latest mystery lesson and a new design that mixes tangerine and yellow. Talk about sunshine and summer!
http://needledelightsoriginals.blogspot.com/2012/07/tangello.html

Stitchers Workshop in Arkansas occasionally creates custom boxes for needlework.  Isn't this spectacular?!
http://www.stitchersworkshop.com/blog/?p=981

Speaking of boxes, here's a new leather tool box that is very nice indeed.
http://peaceloveandstitching.blogspot.com/2012/07/new-organizer-case.html

There are new Mag Friend styles of magnets.  My favorite is the conch shell (so Florida!) but you may be into candy corn or flowers more....
http://fobfriends.blogspot.com/2012/07/holiday-deadline-incentives.html


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