You all know by now that I bought Amanda Lawford’s needlepoint line. No need for an update there. Amanda has been busy doing acrylic paintings over the last few months since she moved back to New York. Last Sunday, Aggie... Continue reading →

Yesterday I spent the day in NYC at the Gift Show.  There are so many exhibitors there.  It was totally overwhelming!  I don’t think we got through a third of what was there.  BUT . . .we did find some... Continue reading →

Winter TNNA Trade Show The show was amazing!  But I will admit we are exhausted!  Buyers came from all over the country, even from Hawaii!  There is a new shop opening in Illinois, 2 Needle Chicks.  We had a blast... Continue reading →

I’m still standing . . .barely. LOL!  We got back from the Vegas show on Monday night.  I have never been so tired in my life!  I’ve attended the shows before, but only as a buyer.  This was my first... Continue reading →

No . . .I’m not referring to the song by Imagine Dragons (one of my son’s favorites).  I’m talking about the new Thunder series from the Vallerie Needlepoint Gallery.   Amanda Lawford originally designed two of these pieces.  The idea... Continue reading →

I’m sure you’ve seen the designs from Kim Leo over the last few months on the blog.  But if not, I’ll show you again. A new artist to the Vallerie Needlepoint Gallery is Kimberly Hodges.  I only produced two of... Continue reading →

I always tell me customers that needlepoint should be fun.  If you aren’t digging the piece you’re working on, pick up a new one.  The needlepoint police haven’t laid down the law that you have to finish a piece. LOL!... Continue reading →

The TNNA show starts tonight!  It’s been a whirlwind getting here.  I’ve been working for months on this.  I have four licensed artists, my own designs and Amanda Lawford.  There’s a lot in the Vallerie Needlepoint Gallery. Introducing the new... Continue reading →

I am SO excited for the TNNA show next weekend!  I have been working like a dog.  The boxes are packed and on their way there way to Vegas.    I sent seven boxes of finished pieces, stitch guides, displays and... Continue reading →

I have had my eye on this piece by Melissa Prince since the Dallas show.  When it arrived in November I decided to be a  good little shop owner and not take another piece for myself.  The night before the... Continue reading →