Books, Flies, Space and More

This is one of those summary postings about things around the World Wide Web that has  a little of everything in it.  First of all, I have two book reviews for you.  Robin looks at a book that features felting and shows off some felt applique she's done on various needlepoint canvases.
http://needlepointstudyhall.blogspot.com/2010/11/felting-childhood-memories.html

Kathy reviews an inspirational book about blackwork from a graduate of the Royal School of Needlework.  It appears to be from their Essential Guide series.
http://www.theunbrokenthread.com/blog/2010/11/30/rsn-essential-stitch-guide-blackwork/

Jan just finished a darling Pat Mazu stocking with help from Judy Harper's e-books on beading.  There's a link to Judy's website if you are interested in picking up the books on sale.
http://threadmedley.wordpress.com/2010/11/27/a-pat-mazu-stocking/

Mary's got information on how we can vote to send hand embroidery to the moon.
http://www.needlenthread.com/2010/11/needlework-to-space.html

In other contest news, Needlepoint.com is running a holiday needlework photo contest.  Pull out those decorations and take pictures!
http://www.needlepoint.com/blog/?p=625

Patt and Lee Designs is teasing us with glimpses of some of the new needlepoint designs to be revealed at the January TNNA market.  Can't wait to see if my guesses about some of the items were right!
http://pattandleedesigns.blogspot.com/

Kreinik's blog has the story of how a needlework shop became a hangout for fishermen.
http://kreinikthread.blogspot.com/2010/11/wait-theres-fly-in-my-shop.html

December is bringing sales and trunk shows.  Pocket Full of Stitches starts a 20% off Christmas sale December 1.
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2010/11/christmas-sale.html

Nimble Needle has a Barbara Russell trunk show now, also 20% off.
http://thenimbleneedle.blogspot.com/2010/11/barbara-russell-trunk-show-through.html

Chandail Needlework is having a Twelve Days of Christmas sale the first two weeks of the month (except Sundays) with a different thing on sale each day.  The second link is their website with contact information.
http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/137940/35882fd11c/13001004/4a1e835353/

http://www.chandailneedlework.com/

The Needle Works has their canvases on sale at 40% off until December 23.  Threads are 20% off between December 5-11 and accessories and notions (but not books) are on sale Dec. 12-23 at 20% off.  Here's the link for online shoppers.
http://www.theneedleworks.com/catalog/index.php

Have fun browsing!

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