25% off all PENGUIN needlepoint canvases in honor of Penguin Awareness Day! Have you seen the documentary March of the Penguins? It is a must see. It vividly describes the devotion both penguin parents have to their babies. Another lesson learned is the power of unity. In the extreme harsh winters in the Antarctic, penguins stand snuggled […]
Author Archives: Renee Frank
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January 15, 2016 is National Strawberry Ice Cream Day
January 15 is National Strawberry Ice Cream Day! According to www.punchbowl.com: The ice cream we know and love today evolved from ancient flavored ices. As early as 3000 BC, people in China served their guests sweet juices mixed with ice or snow. While fruity ice cream flavors are still popular today, vanilla and chocolate are the clear […]
Needlepoint New Year Resolutions
It’s almost 2016. What are your new year resolutions? I hope to finish my needlepoint kitchen moldings (see previous posts). I have four panels left. When I’m finally done, perhaps I’ll have an open house. I hope to design many new needlepoint canvases. I see that many of my orders online come from the “New […]
The Youngest Needlepoint Designer Award Goes to Shauly
My seven year old son, Shauly, designed this canvas today. He was deeply engrossed in artwork when I happened to notice. “What are you drawing?” I curiously inquired. “I’m making a needlepoint for you. It’s called Fireworks.” I complimented him and told him I’ll post it here. Now he wants to know if any […]
My Design is Featured in Needlepoint Now Magazine
I designed and stitched a decorative pillow for my daughter Leah. It’s fluffy and feminine, and most of all, fun to stitch! I submitted an article about it to Needlepoint Now magazine, and it was published in the current issue. The stitches are simple, and the article explains how to stitch a name needlepoint on […]
My Nephew’s Bar Mitzvah Gift: Needlepoint
This is my nephew’s gorgeous tefillin bag. He celebrated his Bar Mitzvah a few months ago. He visited our website, Judaica Needlepoint, and chose a design he liked. His maternal grandmother offered to stitch it for him. We supplied the canvas and threads as a birthday gift. Mazal Tov! Keep us proud!
No Smoking in Needlepoint
This is the “No Smoking” sign in my doctor’s office. It was hanging near the front entrance. When I asked permission to photograph it, the office staff was fine with it. However they are not familiar with the original “Ellen” who stitched this nice piece. Ellen, if you are reading this blog, I love your work! […]
Pepita Trunk Show Now at Needlepaint Nook in Merrick, NY
The Needlepaint Nook in Merrick, NY, is currently featuring a Pepita Trunk Show. They have many of our designs in stock for you to see in person. Visit this fabulous store and send Janice and Pat my best regards. The address is Merrick Mall, 2110 Merrick Ave, Merrick, NY 11566. Call them at (516) 623-0250 for hours […]
Just Turned a Corner on my Needlepoint Project
For those of you that have been following my progress on my kitchen molding project (see previous post), I have now turned a corner. The middle is the corner cabinet which is angled. The two side ones are straight and perpendicular to each other. Soon I’m going to start charging admission to come see them […]