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December 2013
Dear Friends, You can't doubt that this is Vermont today! It's picture perfect -- a bit sunny, snow swirling and 1°! The mountain is in its glory and ready for the skiers. The Wooden Needle is ready for the cabin sitters! It's beginning to look alot like Christmas! I'm going to bake cookies today whittling down the list to just 3 kinds this year. Will I stick to it? Ho! Ho! Ho! The Wooden Needle is now on FACEBOOK !! Will you  me, please? I will be posting new items in the shop and helpful hints and ideas for finishing your beautiful handmade treasures.*A new cross stitch "flip-it" series from Lizzie*Kate will begin to arrive at the end of January. It's all about the four seasons. Check out her blog to get a preview and call or email me if you want to get on the "save" list. I won't have prices worked up until I receive the first one, but I'm happy to "kit" up the works or just send you the chart. http://lizziekateblog.blogspot.com/ *Charted canvas kits are still a huge hit here at The Wooden Needle. Recently I received 2 charts ("Looking Glass" and "A Different View") from Threedles Needleart Design and they are spectacular -- certainly presenting a challenge. I have not kitted the threads because of the many suggested in the patterns -- lots of Kreinik metallics. I will, however, be happy to do so if you are interested. Look at their designs here: http://nordencrafts.com/C-1318/Threedles.aspx *You will see new and fun needlepoint canvases on the websites of many of your favorite designers, but be sure to check out Kathy Schenkel's. She continues to be one of the favorites here and I can order anything you see if I don't already have it. In fact I place several special orders each month to several needlepoint companies. If you order from The Wooden Needle, I'm happy to select threads for you and write a stitch guide. http://kathyschenkel.com *Remember to always call the shop first before traveling any distance in case of an unexpected closing. winter hours: Tuesday thru Saturday 10:00 - 4:00 holiday hours: closed Sunday Dec. 22 thru Wednesday Dec. 25 re-open Thursday Dec. 26 @ noon closing Tuesday Dec. 31 @ 3:00 thru Wednesday Jan. 1 re-open Thursday Jan. 2 With this most miraculous of seasons upon us, I give thanks for the light of Christ in my life. He has blessed me with a loving family and many dear friends. Through my days at The Wooden Needle I am continuously gifted by your friendship and support. Thank you! Wishing you a blessed Christmas and happy, healthy new year! Xrossing in Friendship, Kathy -------------------- Kathleen J. Kovacs The Wooden Needle, LLC 56 Park Street PO Box 1346 Stowe, VT 05672-1346 phone 802-253-3086 http://www.wooden-needle.com |
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