Easter Isn't Far Away

We aren't far away from Easter. This week at the store we received some adorable Easter eggs from Associated Talents. Suzanne scooped one up before it even got into the drawer!

In addition to eggs, we received some carrots. Of course, the stitching makes a difference but the finishing makes them to die for. Below I've posted a picture of three finished carrots.

Project Bags

The new project bags have almost flower out of the store. The large sacks are perfect for carrying your needlepoint project on stretcher bars. Other customers have also liked the smaller project bags for travel projects. Others have snapped up the gadget bags. Although I got them in red, blue and black, I can also get them in purple. Since I'm planning on ordering more in the next week, I'd be delighted to order the colors or styles that you would like.

In my original post, I forgot to mention that the bags are manufactured here in the United States. I believe they utilize disabled workers so there is an added benefit to these bags.

We will be ordering them again this week so if you have a particular preference, please let us know. We will be glad to accomodate you.

I'm Back from Tucson

I returned from Tucson late Friday night. I enjoyed the brief time away and got started on the Chanukah door for The Doors Club. It's coming along nicely. I do plan on taking pictures of that and the Valentine's Door to post on this blog before I get them off for finishing.

When I returned to the store, I found out that an article had been published about me in the Ridgewood News. I'm trying to get a way to have it posted on our web site.
It includes a picture of me stitching the Rockefeller Center Christmas Stocking. People at the store and at the bank had seen it before I did! If I can get it on the website, I'll announce it on the blog.

Ridgewood News- Keeping 'em in stiches

I returned from Tucson late Friday night. I enjoyed the brief time away and got started on the Chanukah door for The Doors Club. It's coming along nicely. I do plan on taking pictures of that and the Valentine's Door to post on this blog before I get them off for finishing.

When I returned to the store, I found out that an article had been published about me in the Ridgewood News. I'm trying to get a way to have it posted on our web site.
It includes a picture of me stitching the Rockefeller Center Christmas Stocking. People at the store and at the bank had seen it before I did! If I can get it on the website, I'll announce it on the blog.

International Santas, Golfer and Boarders

I'm leaving for Tucson today at noon but I wanted to let you see a few of the finished Kathy Schenkel Santas.

Kathy has a delightful series of International Santas. There are about twenty Santas that include some cities (Venice, Paris, New York, London) and some countries (Australia, Spain). Below, I have posted a picture of three of the Santas. Gretchen did two of these.



Then, for the sporting people in your life, Kathy has a large Golfing Santa. It's terrific.


Finally, she has smaller stand-ups for the boarders in your life. Helen did these for her sons. One is a surfer and the other is a snowboarder.

New Project Bags

At the show we found these great new project bags. The flat sacks were designed to carry needlepoint canvases on frames. They come in three colors (red, blue and black) and two sizes (large and medium). Perfect to carry your larger projects.

We also bought some project bags to put your threads in and some smaller bags for your needlepoint tools. Suzanne and Helen both thought the bags were great when we opened them today.

Looking forward to warm weather

Maureen has a new house at the beach and she has been stitching for it. This lovely group of umbrellas really came out great. She used different threads and stitches.

Can't you imagine how great it will look at a beach house?

Kathy Schenkel Designs Trunk Show

Yesterday and today we checked in the Kathy Schenkel trunk show. Her line has a very wide range of subjects although the majority of items are smaller -- think ornament size. But she also has a great series of lighthouses.

Kathy has many designs that are finished as 3-D ornaments. In addition, there is a wide price range.

I must say that I really enjoyed checking this trunk show in. I loved the Thanksgiving scene. Today, I fell in love with the 12 Dogs of Christmas and Meow Christmas. Either set would be lovely for the dog or cat lover in your life.

Kathy's designs are easy to stitch since they are stitch-painted.

You Tube Fans

One of the most popular You Tube videos is of the Bulgarian Idol singer with her interpretation of the Mariah Carey song. There is a small needlepoint canvas immortalizing her singing. It's a hoot for You Tube Fans.