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Needlepoint shops across the country celebrate Super Bowl Sunday by having stitch-in events for their customers not enthused by watching football. (Sorry, football fans – but we;re rooting for your team – honest!)
Since we’re not a brick and mortar store, we are having an all day Super Bowl event by offering 25% off all fun and games canvases* throughout Super Bowl Sunday. Enjoy the savings, and choose something super special.
*Custom designs are not included in the sale
Do you ever cook homemade soup? A pot of simmering soup is more than just soup. It is comfort food that evokes memories of cherished family time. Even the aroma of certain soups evoke memories. Chicken soup smells like Passover, a vegetable soup cooking smells like snow is in the air. A creamy soup means someone’s putting in extra effort for a fancy meal. Egg drop soup reminds me of fortune cookies, sour cream soup (which I have not tasted in twenty years) takes me back to my Hungarian grandmother’s kitchen. In honor of National Soup Day, all soup, fruit, and vegetable canvases are 25% off throughout the day. Enjoy the sale, and enjoy the warmth of a fresh bowl of soup today.
The New York Times informs us that:
the repetitive action of needlework can induce a relaxed state like that associated with meditation and yoga
So needlework is slowly being rediscovered as the ultimate remedy for stress. The article goes on to say that unlike medication, needlework results in tangible and useful products. Ready to tackle your pesky anxiety issues? Shop needlepoint today.
Congratulations to all the 425 runners and their families who joined Team Lifeline for the 2016 Miami Marathon. I was at the Eden Roc Resort for the festivities, and was honored to meet some of my customers.
My sister, Raizy, is the coordinator of this event, so I traveled to Miami and watched her work hard with dedication. Everyone complimented Raizy; she is the essence of the team. As I am currently not a runner (but I was so inspired that maybe I’ll train to become one!), I spent some time doing needlepoint in the lobby, and passersby stopped to see my work. Since my business is online only, I don’t get to meet my customers in person. But as I spoke to the guests and introduced myself, they knew me from Pepita. What a great feeling!
Team Lifeline raises money for Chai Lifeline, the international children’s health support network. Chai Lifeline brings light and hope to children and their families through various services including counseling, hospital services, retreats, programs, and their well-known summer camps, Camp Simcha and Camp Simcha Special, all free of charge.
And to my sister Raizy, the entire immediate and extended family stand in awe of what you are accomplishing. Keep us proud!
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 close to each other to stay warm. They take turns with fellow penguins to move towards the center where it is warmest. Without one another’s devotion, the species would not survive. We have a lot to learn from these beautiful black and white aquatic birds.
25% off all PEACE and JUSTICE needlepoint canvases in honor of Martin Luther King’s birthday. The 1964 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to King for his famous lecture “The Quest for Peace and Justice.” Happy Birthday, Rev. King! Your lessons live on.
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 favorites. According to a survey conducted by the International Ice Cream Association, strawberry is the third most popular ice cream flavor, favored by 5.3% of the population.
It’s too cold in New York to eat ice cream, so we’re celebrating instead by taking 25% off ice cream and strawberry designs by Pepita for the day. Come on over and indulge! The sale runs from midnight of January 15th until the following midnight.
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Rubber duckies have a special place in each of our hearts. Sesame Street memories of Ernie and his beloved ducky are timeless. In honor of this special occasion (squeak squeak), all babies and kids canvases are 25% off for one day only. Make a difference and be kind to a child today, and treat yourself to a bubble bath with an old time favorite rubber ducky.
Prices are marked down automatically, no coupon code necessary. Enjoy while it lasts!
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 Arrivals” section. The truth is that when I search for items (clothes, shoes, etc) to purchase, I also look for the latest arrivals.
I hope to complete the Puppy needlepoint canvas that I started stitching in July. Dogs are popular in needlepoint; I wish my customers would send photos of finished stitched pieces that I can display in my online gallery. If not, my puppy finished sample will have to do. I’m stitching the dog using angora-like thread for a 3D effect.
I still haven’t tasted sushi. Maybe I’ll try it in 2016. I did design a Sushi needlepoint canvas in honor of the new year.
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 customers buy his design, can he keep the money. I think so. Don’t you agree?