I hope to add pictures from TNNA to my blog this week. I managed to upload the pictures but have to work on the posting.
I'm on my way home and am waiting for the plane at LAX. We don't board for an hour. I was so leery of the security lines after the lines at Newark airport that I took an earlier shuttle bus.
So, after the show is over, I try to figure out what I like the best. I loved L'Esprit de France's earrings. They would be quick to stitch and fun to wear. I would stitch them in silk and Kreinik. She has some phone covers too and is working on one for the IPOD. Will the Kindle be far behind?
Speaking of the Kindle, Alice Peterson has added a Kindle cover (actually four designs) to the Stitch and Zip line. What a great idea! She also had tallis bag covers, too.
Melissa Shirley, as always, has some outstanding designs. I loved her Easter Eggs! And for those of you who love 13 mesh canvas, she will be doing her small animal series on #13 mesh, too. They will be 8" x 8" designs. I've ordered some. I loved her birds based on old ornithogical prints. The pelican looks like Mark Catesby, to me.
This was the year of the Thanksgiving figures. Turkeys, Pilgrims and Indians abound. Melissa Shirley has a set of two couples -- a Pilgram couple and an Indian couple. They are stunning and will come with a stitch guide.
Kelly Clark also has a great set of Thanksgiving figures. And Needlepoint Broad (okay, a little nepotism here) has a wonderful set of six Native American heads. They are truly wonderful and would look great set in fabric, with some beaded trim.
And there were new books! Julia Snyder has a new book on Fillings ( I can't remember the name but I bought a copy at Sample It) and June McKnight has a book on using overdyed threads with recommended stitches. I learned the sad story of Linda Corriosi, the author of two Canvas Embellishment books that I really like. Her printer disappeared and she can't find her discs!
I've found the egg canvases that when finished look like the sugar eggs we had as kids. I can't wait to do mine.
And of course, Helen and I both have canvases to finish and then teach.
Betsy B. has licensed some Mackenzie Child designs (several plates and ornaments). She carries many designs based on the greek clubs.
DJ designs had a beautiful arts and craft rug and a great canvas of women's legs.
Elizabeth Turner had wonderful bags -- and they can include a picture of your dog breed!
