The holiday season is upon us and we know that everyone is running around trying to keep up with their to do lists.  Just a reminder the shop will be closed December 24, 25 & 26.  We will be open on Friday, December 27 & Saturday, December 28.  We will be closed on December 31 & January 1 and will reopen on January, 3 and resume our regular hours.

We hope you can join us for “Sunday Stitching with Stephanie” on December, 29 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.  The cost is $25 per session.  Everyone is responsible for their own lunch. This is a great opportunity for you to work on some the pieces that you are trying to finish or you can browse around the shop for something new.

Don’t forget to sign up for our “Resolution Stitching” incentive.   Between January 2^nd & January 24^th list 3 items in our “Resolution Stitching” book that you would like to get stitched and sent out for finishing in 2020 (framing is not included in this offer).  For our out of town customers send us an e-mail with the 3 pieces you would like to submit. You will receive 20% off of your finishing and 20% off of an in-stock canvas the day you bring in your project.  This offer cannot be combined with trunk show or sale canvases.

We will be having a Hanukkah, Christmas & Winter Canvas Sale beginning on Tuesday, December 17^th.  There will be a 25% discount on all canvases displayed on the wall when you first come into the shop.

Please remember to like us on Facebook and/or follow us on Instagram at ridgewood_needlepoint.  Check our blog at ridgewoodneedlepoint.com for “New Stitch Monday” and “Friday Finishing” in addition to other daily blog posts.

 

How will you stitch these sweaters?  Will you make them cute?  Will you make the ugly?  Stop by the shop & get your sweater.

Here are some pictures of how I display my Hanukkah decorations.

Send pictures of how you display all of your decorations to [email protected] and we will share them on our blog.

Happy Holidays!

Stephanie

 

 

These great canvases just arrived at the shop!

   

The Bargello Line Pattern A is a great stitch that can be used almost anywhere on your canvas.  It can be used as a background stitch.  It is easy to compensate and you will like the way it looks.  In the sample it was done with an over-dyed thread which did give it an interesting effect.  Try it!

For those that would like more than stitch suggestions we will be offering Intermediate Stitch Guides & Advances Stitch Guides.  Please see below:

Intermediate Stitch Guides: If you would like a more extensive guide and we kit your project, we will provide you with a photocopy of the canvas with stitches and threads noted on it.   In addition, you will receive separate sheet with diagrams of the stitches.   You will receive 10% off of your threads. You will need to allow a week or more depending on the size of your canvas.   Please advise our Staff member what type of threads you like and if you like to work with beads, ribbons or other embellishments.

The prices for this are as follows: ornaments beginning at $50, medium canvases beginning at $75 and larger canvases beginning at $100.

Advanced Stitch Guides: If you would like a full stitch guide, we will provide you with a typed stitch guide and stitches graphed out. If we kit your project you will receive 15% off of your threads. The price for Advanced guides begins at $75 and will vary depending upon the size of your canvas.

Please advise our Staff member what type of threads you like and if you like to work with beads, ribbons or other embellishments.  You must advise us as to how much time you want us to work on this.  You will need to give us 1 to 2 weeks for this.

Beginning in January we will be making a few changes regarding staff members making stitch suggestions & stitch guides.  The first two listed below describe Basic Stitch Suggestions & Basic Stitch Suggestions Plus.  

Basic Stitch Suggestions: Need assistance with picking out a few stitches for your new canvas? Receive 10% off of your thread purchase if we kit your project.  We will provide you with 2-3 stitch suggestions from “Stitches to Go”.  If you don’t own the book, we have them in stock for you to purchase.  There will be no additional charge for these stitch suggestions.

Please Note:  Should you bring in a canvas and threads purchased from another shop there will be a $20 charge for our Staff member to assist you in choosing stitches for a few sections.

Basic Stitch Suggestions Plus: Need assistance with choosing stitches for your entire new canvas?  Receive 10% off of your thread purchase if we kit your project.  Our Staff member will make a copy of the canvas and write the stitches & threads on the photocopy.   All stitch suggestions will be made from “Stitches to Go”.  If the shop is busy you may need to leave your canvas for a few days. The prices for this are as follows: ornaments beginning at $25, medium canvases beginning at $30, large canvases beginning at $50 and extra-large canvases beginning at $75.

Customers can book a private 60-minute lesson to learn stitches, get assistance learning techniques like bullion knots, turkey work, beading or ribbon work with a staff member for $40.  These lessons need to be booked in advance and at a time mutually agreed upon.  Consider booking a lesson to review a stitch guide and get comfortable with the stitches suggested, to learn new stitches or to get help with a canvas that is frustrating you, a new stitch or thread might get it back on track.

Canvas by Raymond Crawford

Beginning on January 2^nd “Social Stitching” will replace “Stitch and Chat”.  We invite you come and stitch with your friends Tuesday through Friday from 10:30am to 3:30pm and on Saturday from 10:30am to 1:30 pm.  There is no charge for Social Stitching.  However, please note that we will no longer have a staff person at the table.  Should you need help on the day you come in we will have a sign in sheet and a staff member will assist you when available.

Canvas by Raymond Crawford

Let us help you celebrate your birthday.

During your birthday month choose one in-stock canvas and receive 15% off of the canvas.

This offer cannot be combined with trunk show or sale canvases.

Birthday Banner by Rebecca Woods