A new tread has been slowly spreading through the needlepoint shops--they are starting to showcase thread brands at special events. I don't remember when I first noticed this but it has been in the last year and as a threadaholic, it's a trend that I applaud. After all, there are so many threads available now, no one shop can carry them all, or even all the colors of the lines they do make room for.
The Needlepointer is having one of their periodic retreats and is offering a River Silks trunk show with all of the colors and sizes available, along with a class on using silk ribbon embroidery on needlepoint canvas.
http://www.theneedlepointer.com/stitching_retreats.php
Rittenhouse is going to have what they call a "thread tasting" in May. Thread samples of new lines the shop is adding will be handed out and there will be refreshments and NP canvas to use for a bet of thread testing. A good time is guaranteed for all.
http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2011/04/thread-tasting.html
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
2 comments:
Thread tasting - what a great idea! Will have to give this a try in Florida.
I hope you do, Michele. It sounds like a really fun party!
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