Slowly but surely new canvases have been arriving at the shop. We just got some great Kathy Schenkel ornaments in.  Now is the perfect time to start planning you holiday gifts for next year.  These ornaments would be great to use up some of your stash threads but if you ask us to kit them for you, we will give you 10% off of the threads.  Give us a call if something catches your eye!

Last week I wrote about the Diagonal Hungarian Ground stitch.  The Staircase stitch is very similar with possibilities for a twist.  Personally, I would have called this stitch Diagonal Hungarian Ground Variation but I guess every stitch needs its own name.   Instead of doing a Mosaic stitch you tent stitch (shown in yellow on diagram) the accent stitches.  Just like the Diagonal Hungarian Ground stitch you can jazz up this stitch by adding metallic threads for the accent stitches or use coordinating colored threads such as Splendor, Vineyard Silk or Planet Earth and then add a matching Neon Rays or Neon Rays Plus.  I also think using an over-dyed thread for the main stitch (shown in pink on diagram) and then add a solid color thread for the accent stitches would give this stitch an interesting look.  Here is another twist, add beads!  Give it a try!

Happy Stitching – Stephanie

 Cheryl & Annie Cookie Cutters

Did you just realize that you may need an extra gift or two for the holidays?  We just got in a few of these adorable Cheryl & Annie Canvas Cookies that are self-finishing.  These will make the perfect gift and they come with finishing directions.  If the designers stitched them, they will provide a stitch guide.  For more information call or e-mail the shop.  To see some of their additional Canvas Cookies please visit their website at https://www.cherylschaeffer.com .

 Let’s Celebrate October Specials

To help me celebrate my new role as the new owner I will be offering specials during the month of October.  Here is the schedule:

Week One – October 4^th through the 10^th – 15% off of all in stock canvases.  Cannot be combined with the Sew Much Fun Virtual Trunk show or sale canvases.

Week Two – October 11^th through October 17^th – 10% off all in stock threads, ribbons & beads.

Week Three – October 18^th through October 24^th – 10% off all in stock books.

Week Four – October 25^th through October 31^st – 10% off all in stock accessories (project bags, gadgets, needles, laying tools, etc.).

To keep you up to date be sure to like us on Facebook & follow us on Instagram for any additional specials I may offer during the month.

Adrienne

Please note that the correct link for Sew Much Fun is http://www.sewmuchfun.ca/

Take a peek – lots of goodies to stitch!

We are hosting the fabulous Sew Much Fun Virtual Trunk Show during the month of October.  Their collection of canvases offers a variety of themes.  If your looking to make a special gift for your child or grandchild check out their 3-D Animals and characters.  For you gnome lovers out their you are going to need Naomi & Normi Gnome for your collection.  They also have a great collection of canvases that will fit perfectly into the self-finishing boxes that we carry in the shop.  We are offering 20% off all trunk show canvases.  Here is a taste of some of their collection.  To see their full line please visit http://www.sewmuchfun.ca/home.  Give us a call if you see something that you like and we will order it for you.

Do you have a birthday in October?

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.

Canvas by Associated Talents

Great finishing to share with you!

Stitched by Sandra

Stitched by Donna

Stitched by Chris

Stitched by Susan

Stitched by Stephanie

Stitched by Mary Lou

Stitched by Lori

Stitched by Eileen

Stitched by Jennifer

Stitched by Catherine

I am excited to take this opportunity to introduce myself as the new owner of Ridgewood Needlepoint!

My love for needlepoint goes back to when I was a young girl.  I was taught the craft by my mom, who is an avid needlepointer and who owns her own shop in North Carolina.  I love to stitch, and enjoy working with different threads and stitches for each of my canvases.  Stitching every day is very therapeutic for me.  I look forward to starting new projects, and love the feeling of accomplishment that comes with finishing one.  Best of all is getting my projects back from one of our finishers!  One of the greatest things about working at Ridgewood Needlepoint has been getting to know the customers, designers and vendors.  I am looking forward to sharing my love of needlepoint, continuing my old friendships and building new ones.

To celebrate my new role at the shop, I will be offering weekly specials during the month of October.  Be sure to check your emails, Facebook or Instagram every Sunday.  Please remember to follow us on our Blog page, Facebook and Instagram at ridgewood_needlepoint.

Gretchen, Stephanie and I are busy working on enhancing our calendar to include “Zoom” Stitch and Chats, monthly Sunday stitching, and needlepoint classes.  As you know, we are open, but are operating on a limited capacity by appointment only.  We are however, looking forward to being able to reopen to full capacity as soon as we are able!

Hope to see you soon!

Adrienne Conklin

Staff Pick – Charlie Harper

We know there are a lot of Charlie Harper fans out there.  For today’s Staff Pick we have this adorable Koala bear with baby on sale for $80 originally priced at $107.  You can do a fancy stitch for the black stripes or keep them plain by doing Satin or Tent stitches.  Give us a call and this canvas can be yours.

Here are a few cuties.  We have a Kelly Clark Halloween basket that comes with the embellishments and stitching instructions.   A Christmas ornament, a great canvas for dog & cat lovers as well as a “Mother’s Love” canvas.   These canvases are all on sale for $20 each.