May 2021 Newsletter

Greetings from HON

Despite this cold Spring, our Happy Place has been warm and buzzing with lots of cheerful stitchers checking out our new canvases from the Spring Market and Virtual Shows! There are lots of beautiful designs for pillows & fun ornaments. Our windows are full of summer boats and scenes from Needlepoint To Go, Morgan Julia, The Plum Stitchery, Needle Crossings and Sara Fitz. Mabel has been teaching classes to eager students who are learning all sorts of interesting stitches to bring their canvases to life. We have new variegated metallic Threadworx fibers arriving soon. Last but not least, we are currently hosting a DJ Designs Trunk Show! Come visit or give us a call if we can help with any of your needlepoint needs!!!

Trunk Show

DJ DESIGNS NOW ~ Saturday, May 29TH ALL Canvases 20% OFF (including special orders)

STITCH OF THE MONTH

Alternating Scotch

The blue and white checkerboard background of Rachel Barri's Bloody Mary canvas was stitched in Alternating Scotch Stitch. Also notice how long stitches were overstitched on the shrimp, lemon wedge and celery stalk to add definition.

TIP OF THE MONTH

Making Time to Needlepoint Steps to finding time to needlepoint:  Decide how much time you want to spend each week or day stitching. Be realistic about the time you can commit, put it on your calendar or your smart phone. Add time saving tricks to your toolbox: take advantage of your lunch hour, set your alarm clock a little earlier, take advantage of commuting, join a local stitching group and/or come stitch with us at HON! Adjust as needed and take care of yourself.

FINISHED PROJECTS OF THE MONTH

Custom Designed Ring Bearer Pillow Our artist, Katherine, designed this elegant canvas for Deborah G. to stitch for her son's wedding in August. It's finished with a hand applied black and white twist with ribbons to hold the rings. We always suggest fake rings tied to the pillow with the real ones in a safe jacket pocket somewhere.

This Herend inspired Rhino canvas from Kate Dickerson's Fishnet Collection was boxed with an adorable gingham on the gusset and back and finished with a white twist. A perfect addition to your porcelain and or needlepoint collection. Stitched by Jessica D.

Acrylic tray incorporating Rachel Barri Designs' Bloody Mary Canvas stitched by Alison K.

FINISHING DEADLINES FOR 2022

Same as last year, THERE ARE NO FINISHING DEADLINES ON ORNAMENTS, STAND-UPS, ACRYLIC TRAYS and EYEGLASS & SCISSOR CASES THIS YEAR! Many of you of you have been dropping off those items mentioned above in the hope of receiving them for the holidays but we want you to be aware there will be deadlines on stockings, pillows, belts and key fobs. Stockings & Stocking Cuffs ~ August 1st Pillows & Fabric Backed Clutches ~ September 1st Pillows ~ November 23rd Belts and Key Fobs ~ November 23rd

NEW ARRIVALS & RE-STOCKS

Rachel Barri

Fishing Lures by CBK & Terrific Toiles by Rachel Barri Designs

Morgan Julia Designs New ~ Spicy Margarita & Derby Bar Cart Re-stock on Cookie Trays

Fan Favorite Florals by LEE

BELT SALE

All belts are 20% OFF through May 31st (including special orders)*

GOLF

GEOMETRIC

MISCELLANEOUS Stop by to see our entire belt stock *If you're looking for something specific we don't have click on the links below: Meredith Collection - huge variety, categorized Susan Roberts - Holiday designs Keep Your Pants On - sports teams Julia's Needleworks - large selection, categorized Silver Needle - Nantucket, Block Island, Martha's Vineyard, Cape Cod Associated Talents - beachy, colorful Needle Crossings - birds and beach

READING GLASSES SALE

Need An Extra Pair of Readers? There is a great selection of strengths between 1.00 ~ 2.75 FOR ONLY $5 & $10 Hurry in for best selection!

JUNE TRUNK SHOW Blue Ridge Stitchery STORE HOURS  Monday ~ Saturday 10am-4pm 839 Post Road Darien, CT  06820 203-655-9112 houseofneedlepoint.com QUICK LINKS  FOLLOW US ON ‌ Kim's granddaughter, Hazel, just received a treasure from her great aunt, Joanne.