For the past few weeks, I haven’t been able to keep up with the blog because of heath issues with my parents, I fell and fractured 2 ribs and we are all dealing with the Coronavirus.  The one fortunate thing is we all have our needlepoint to keep our minds and hands busy.  There will be a lot of finished projects in the coming months.

As with many stores we need the support of our wonderful stitching community.  We will be closed to the public but for now will still be able to accept orders via email or by leaving a message.  We will gladly put your order together for curbside pickup or we can mail it to you.  We are also offering free shipping with all orders over $75.   For our local stitchers we will be happy to drop items off to your house if you live in the following towns, Midland Park, Wyckoff, Glen Rock, Ridgewood, Oakland, Ramsey & Mahwah.

I haven’t had a chance to look at all the new canvases the designers are posting on their websites but will be able to do that within a few days.  For now, take a peek at your favorite designers and see if there is a canvas calling your name.  Let us know and we will order it for you.  There will be a 20% discount on all new “Spring 2020” canvases.

Beginning next week, I will resume New Stitch Monday and Finishing Friday.

Here is a sample of a few canvases that just arrived in the shop today.

For now, thank you for your patronage, stay healthy and happy stitching!

Stephanie

Introducing Ridgewood Needlepoint’s “Patriotic Heart” Club 2020

We invite you to join our new Patriotic Heart Club.  The club includes 4 hearts designed by Needle Deeva.  With your first shipment you will receive one heart, the introduction guide, the stitch guide for that heart, along with the complete thread & bead kit for all 4 hearts.

You will be charged $119 plus shipping for the first heart.  For the next 3 months you will be sent a heart & the stitch guide.  For shipments 2 & 3 you will be charged $55 plus shipping and you will receive the final heart at no charge.  In addition, there is no charge for the finishing of one of the hearts.

To enhance your hearts, why not add this Patriotic Flag also designed by Needle Deeva.  The flag measures 7 ½ x 6 (18 mesh).   If you purchase the Heart Club you will receive a 20% discount on the canvas & threads which will cost $100.  You will also receive a 20% discount on the flag finishing.  If you choose you can purchase the flag & thread kit separately for $132.00.

There are many ways that you can finish the hearts.  One way is to finish them as Hearts on a Stick and display them in the flag if you have it finished as a cylinder.  They can also be finished as ornaments or a garland.  How will you finish them?

If you are interested in joining the Heart club and/or adding the flag, please call the shop at (201) 612-7770 or send an email to stitches@ridgewoodneedlepoint. com.

Along with everyone else, we here at Ridgewood Needlepoint would like to be cautious.  We have decided to suspend all Stitch & Chats, Social Stitching, this month’s Book Club and the upcoming Beginner Class until further notice.  We will be open today until 2:00 pm and anticipate having our regular store hours next week.  We do advise you to call the shop before coming.  If you are looking for supplies or threads send us an email, call the shop or leave a message should we be closed.   We will check on your request, pull the items if they are in stock and have them ready for you to pick up or  we can ship them to you.

Happy Stitching!

The Jerusalem Cross stitch is very similar to the Rice stitches that I wrote about a few weeks ago.  The base line for the Rice stitch is a cross stitch and the base line for the Jerusalem Cross stitch is an upright cross.  As with the Rice stitch there are many ways that you can change the look of this stitch by using over-dyed threads or adding metallic threads.   Give them a try.

The Painted Pony Truck Show is in the shop this month.  20% off of all trunk show canvases.

Just a few to share today.

Stitched by Barbara

Stitched by Linda

Stitched by Lonnie

Stitched by Judy

Stitched by Marilyn

Stitched by Rosemary

Stitched by Zanda

Adrienne & Gretchen have been stitching & writing stitch guides for theses beautiful canvases for your home decor in the fall and the winter.  Look for more information in the coming weeks.

3-D Pumpkins with gussets for the Fall by Whimsy & Grace.

Finials by Raymond Crawford.

Lots of beads, metallic threads & fun stitches for these beauties.

Here are a few more great canvases from our Painted Pony Trunk Show.

Stitch & Chat is returning this week.  Our table managers will be Adrienne on Tuesdays, Gretchen on Thursdays & Saturdays and Sherry on Fridays.

The scheduled times are as follows:  Tuesdays & Thursdays from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm and on Fridays & Saturdays from 10:30 to 12:30 pm.

Our table managers will be at the table to assist you with your current projects.  The fee for Stitch & Chat is $15 for one session or if you purchase 3 you will receive one at no charge for $45.00.   As a perk if you make a $15 or more purchase on one of your paid Stitch & Chats you will receive a $15 credit towards that purchase.

We hope you can join us on Thursday, March 5^th for Sip & Stitch with Adrienne from 5:30 to 8:30 pm (please note time change).   Bring your dinner or just some snacks.  You are welcome to bring your favorite wine to share with the group. The cost is $15 for the evening. So, come sit, relax, stitch, snack, sip & chat. Please contact the shop to sign up either by calling (201) 612-7770  or by sending an email to stitches@ridgewoodneedlepoint.com.

Please note that the shop will be closed on Wednesday, March 11^th.

Unfortunately, Stephanie will need to cancel the Sunday Stitching on March 22^nd.

The Painted Pony Trunk show is in the shop.  Lots of great canvases!  Here is a taste!

All of the designers are getting ready to debut their new designs at the Spring Needlepoint Show that will take place in Florida on March 20^th through March 23^rd. We will once again be offering 20% off of any canvases that debut at market.

Many of the designers will be posting their new canvases during the next few weeks.  If you see something you like reach out to us and we will get you the necessary information.

Kate Dickerson has released pictures of her new Judaica line as well as a gorgeous new Advent Calendar.  All of these canvases are just bursting with color.  Which one would you like?