JOIN US TO STITHC & PLAY

Firesky Resort & Spa
Scottsdale, Arizona

Tired of the snow?  Join us in Scottsdale, Arizona
for our third annual Stitch & Play Retreat, May 2 - 5, 2013.  We
are gathering at the Firesky Resort & Spa .  It's a Kimpton hotel and was just voted one of the best hotels in the Phoenix area. This
is a "stitch your stash" retreat.  There are 3 needlepoint stores in the immediate area.  If you have any money left, there is a major shopping center just down the street as well as Old Town Scottsdale.

For further details, visit www.getawaysbygina.com

Anxious to get away!

 

Tisha

Needlepoint Tool Time



 

                        

 

ASHLAND SKY TOTES

We have restocked our inventory of Ashland Sky Bags.  I would appreciate it if you would purchase one.  The drawer is so full, there is no room for the Walker bags which must live in a box.

I love my Ashland Sky totes!  They have a frosted  vinyl front and a heavy, colorful nylon backing.  There is a zipper Closure and sturdy shoulder strap.

There are 3 sizes of the Flat Sacks, 24" x 18", 20" x 20", & 15" x 15".
The Project Pouches for stitch guides or threads are 9" x 12".
The Gadget Bags for tools or threads are 6" x 7".

Someone suggested that you keep each project in a different color bag with the coordinating Project pouch for instructions & Gadget Bag for threads.  Surprised I didn't think of that as I am such a "matchy" person.  I think it is a great idea for sales.  As tote bags go, this is the best value on the market.

The bags are made in the USA & assembled by people with disabilities.
I have listed all the bags under Ashland Sky Totes on the web site to make navigation easier.

Stitch with joy,
Tisha
www.needlepointtooltime.com

P.S.  We had a 5.1 earthquake today which was the largest I'd felt in a long time.  There was a loud noise as it rumbled & rolled through.  Earthquakes either roll or jolt.  We just sit there waiting to see if we need to get up and take precautions.

EAT, SLEEP, STITCH

The Eat, Sleep, Stitch T-Shirts have arrived in this gorgeous turquoise color.  We have them in L. XL, & 2XL.  I thought  they ran large until I tried one on.  My four year old granddaughter has taken to calling me her "cute, pudgy, Grandma".  Since they came to live with me, I eat everything in site.  You will have to negotiate with the granddaughters for the bear.

Stitch in a T-Shirt,
Tisha

www.needlepointtooltime.com 

TOOL ORGANIZATION

     Before I get involved in tools, the Swarovski Sew-On Flatback Crystals are in stock. www.needlepointtooltime.com 

    This year's TNNA Market was a great source of tool storage & organization options.

Rose Tool Case
$34.99

Lambskin Tool Case
$36.50

Sheep Sherpa
$18.99

Better Buddy
$21.00

Skinny Mini
$15.99

Set of 3 Snap Trays
$39.99

It is so exciting to come home, as boxes are arriving every day.  Keep checking with www.needlepointtooltime.com 

Stitch with joy,

Tisha

BOOKS FROM TNNA

New book by the company who brought us Stitch Landscape
It goes to print this week.
$40 price range

Dede brings us That's Not Needlepoint,
It's inspired Art Created with Your Needle
$52

June McKnight has a new book on Backgrounds.  We've also ordered her Bargello Book.

Lots of good & inspiring reading to look forward to this year.

Tisha

www.NeedlepointToolTime@msn.com

MORE FROM TNNA

River Silks Silk Ribbon
Solid & Overdye

Rainbow Galley's Acrylic Laying Tools
&
Acrylic Ribbon Laying Tool with exotic wood tips

LED Stitch Light with Pocket & Neck Strap

Snap Trays

Easter Grass by Kreinik

TNNA MARKET

Pamela & I have just returned from the Market in Long Beach, CA.
For Needlepoint Tool Time, it was the best Market ever!  We found so many new items.  We were so organized that we were able to do it all in one day.  We'd planned on taking two days.  It took us over 2 hours to see the first two isles.  We had lunch & buckled down.  We started at 10 AM & finished at 6 PM.

We have added:
River silks, Rainbow Gallery's acrylic Ribbon Laying Tool,  New colors in Sparkles, New battery powered LED light to wear  around your neck,  small lacquered jewel boxes with canvas by Amanda Lawford  (that Missy Gray can sell anything!), Easter Grass by Krienik,  the new Buddy's & Skinny Mini's the list goes on and on.

A few items, we brought home (don't tell).  The rest will dribble in.  I will add items as they arrive.

Dede's broom Covers for the Domestic Goddess 

Snap on covers for the I-Phone 4 to bead or stitch

Velvet Rose Tool Holders by Lantern Moon

After an exhausting but exciting day,  Pam & I had a glass of wine in the hotel then went to a 5 star restaurant for a four course meal.

Top top it off,  I had two great nights of sleep without being kicked by a grandchild!  It was a wonderful weekend!!

More later,

Tisha