For the final Memorial Day Canvas sale, we have this classic patriotic Sandra Gilmore on 18 count canvas.  To add some texture, do the geranium flowers using River Road Silk ribbon.  For the wooden siding of the house try the Gobelin Variation, a plain Gobelin stitch or try the Lazy Roman II stitch.   For the door try the Knotted stitch.  All stitches can be found in “Stitches to Go”.    Another great book to have for stitch suggestions for a project like this is “Stitch – Ins & Outs for Interiors & Exteriors Plus”.  The canvas is on sale for $120 originally priced at $160.  Receive 10% off of the threads if you want us to kit it for you.

Long may it wave!  Today’s canvas has a very Americana look.  The canvas is on 13 count canvas.   Keep the stitching simple using Planet Earth Silk, Silk & Ivory or if you like standable threads Splendor would be great for this project.  Use Neon Rays for the flag.  The canvas is on sale today for $112 originally priced at $149.  Receive 10% off of the threads if you want us to kit it for you.

Flags, flags, flags!  This fabulous canvas by Anthony Kleem would be a delightful piece to hang in your home.  It is on 18 count canvas.  You can use a large variety of stitches on each flag.  Some stitch suggestions for the stripes are Backstitched Herringbone for stripes that are 3 threads wide, Greek stitch for stripes that are 2 threads wide. The Rhodes stitch would be great for the squares.  All recommended stiches can be found in “Stitches to Go”.  Add some metallic threads and beads and this canvas will come alive.   The canvas is on sale today for $156 originally priced at $208.  Receive 10% off of the threads if you want us to kit it for you.

Today we are kicking off our Memorial Day Canvas Sale.  To start off our sale weekend we have this magnificent eagle by Susan Roberts.  It’s on 18 mesh canvas.  To jazz up the eagle use some Painters Ribbon Floss Shimmer & Neon Rays for the wings.  Stitch the gold stars with your favorite metallic thread.  Use the white Neon Rays & Neon Rays Plus the banner and bead the U.S.A.  Keep your background simple so that the eagle pops out.  The canvas was originally priced at $181 and is on sale for $136.  Receive 10% off of the threads if you want us to kit it for you.

We have this very jolly Santa belt in stock.  This would make a great Christmas gift for someone.   This is also another great project using Basketweave or Continental stitches.  The canvas & threads was originally priced at $188 and is now on sale for $151.  Give us a call and this belt can be yours.

We all love Melissa Shirley canvases. For today’s special we have this adorable tea/coffee cup with daisies. Adrienne has pulled some threads that will bring this canvas to life. Originally priced at $153 now on sale for $123. Here are a few stitch suggestions that you can find in “Stitches to Go”. For the squares in the cup try the Rhodes stitch. Do the Brick stitch for the leaves. On half the leaf do the stitch vertically and on the other have do the stitch horizontally. Stitch the veins of the leaf last. French Knots for the center of the flowers. Continental stitch the petals with the Neon Rays. The T-Stitch would be great for the background. Give us a call and this little beauty can be yours.

Calling all you dog lovers!  We have this great dog collar in stock that you can make for your special pet.  There is nothing like having a nice easy project that can be done in basketweave or continental stitches.  The collar & threads was originally priced at $130 and is now on sale for $104.

It’s with heavy hearts that we have to announce the passing of Vanessa Holloschultz, owner of Ridgewood Needlepoint.  Vanessa died last Thursday, in her home surrounded by her loving family.  As many of you may have known, Vanessa has had a long battle with cancer.  She was always positive, energetic and had a love of life.  Her love of needlepoint helped make the shop our special place.  She will be missed by all of us.

For those wishing to make a donation in memory of Vanessa, the family has suggested making donations to Memorial Sloan Kettering or to any other charitable organization.

Ridgewood Needlepoint will continue to be open serving the needlepoint community.

We hope you are enjoying the beautiful weather this weekend and getting lots of stitching done.   We will be revising our curbside pick-up & drop-off hours beginning Tuesday, May 19.  Adrienne will be in the shop on Tuesday’s & Thursday’s between 10:00am & 2:00pm.  Gretchen will be in the shop on Saturday’s between 10:00am & 2:00 pm.  If you need us to pull threads please call the shop before coming so that we may have them ready for you.   Please note that no one will be allowed in the shop just yet.

We are currently having Danji Designs Virtual Trunk Show.  You can visit their website to see their full line at www.danjidesigns.com.  Here is a taste of what they currently have in stock and ready to ship.

I smell roses!  We have this charming canvas that will fit perfectly into this travel jewelry box. The entire kit is on sale for $148 (was $185).  Try the Interlocking Gobelin for the flower petals and use the Hungarian stitch for the background.  If you are interested in this set please give the shop a call or send us an email.