June is a big month for mew needlepoint products. With the TNNA Summer Market happening later this month, there will be lots more coming out. Happily for us, many companies have announced new products, I’d like to share with you. As usual the announcements are grouped into three parts: Canvases, Kits & Charts, Threads, and Accessories & Tools.
Canvases, Kits & Charts
Needle Delights has added two new charts to accompany her popular Rio chart, making the “Rio Trio. The new charts are Samba and Carnival (which comes out in the fall).
Lee has come out with a set of four square or rectangle patchwork design by Judith Rudnick Crane. The pillows are large and on 10 mesh. This is great for people looking for a quick project or for those who prefer working on larger mesh. Jean Smith has a set of three canvases that focus on the centers of flowers. They are 14″ square on 13 mesh.
Elizabeth Bradley has a lovely new series of three canvases that feature sea shells. Each features a type of coral combined with some shells. They are 16” square and have either a sand or duck egg blue background. THere is also a series of six individal shell designs that would coordinate with these beautifully.
Julie Mar has five new animal ornament rounds: bunny, bear, fawn, owlet, and raccoon. They are also available as mini-socks. Cooper Oaks has a delightful lady golfer in a design by Melissa McLeod. They also have some new Linda Ragno pieces that are delightful and different than her popular provencal ladies.
One of Melissa Shirley’s new lines for summer is her Fairy Tales line which she is reintroducing in a smaller stand-up format. I saw her Three Little Pigs and they are charming. There are also lots of new Debbie Mumm designs including a series of summer farm scenes.
Strictly christmas & Etc. has a Santa bearing gifts of high-heeled shoes. Leigh is adding a coaster size to her lovely Espana line.
Elements has several new geometric designs one of them, Baroque Rhapsody has an intricate damask design that has a bright geometric pattern imposed of it. It’s very different and would be at home in a casual or formal room.
Threads
Valdani introduced a new line of rayon threads at the recent Quilt Market.
YLI has added two new colors to Shimmer Blend ribbon floss: black with gold, and black with silver. They also have a new original color, Optic white.
Accessories & Tools
I am intrigued by the delightful wirework easels from Ackfeld Manufacturing. They come in a variety of colors and styles. If you are looking for a different way to display your needlepoint, this is it.
The Elizabeth Turner Collection has brought out six new Needle Buddies, three hearts, a flag, a watermelon, and a mouse.
More new products next week.
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Janet Perry is the Internet's leading authority on needlepoint. She designs, teaches and writes, getting raves from her fans for her innovative techniques, extensive knowledge and generous teaching style. A leading writer of stitch guides, she blogs here and lives on an island in the northeast corner of the SF Bay with her family
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