Friday, June 10, 2011

Reporting from Columbus TNNA - Day 1

Hi Everybody... Robin here... in COLUMBUS!

Yes, Columbus, OHIO, at the TNNA Summer Market. Today I had the wonderful opportunity of helping NeedleDeeva set up their booth. Mainly, I stayed out of their way... but, I did get to help assemble their Sample It items: the new 3 Heart canvases plus Vicky De Angelis stitch guides in a cellophane bag with lime green tissue and purple ribbon. They were very popular; in fact, NeedleDeeva sold out. Way to go TEAM Deeva.

TEAM DEEVA: NeedleDeeva (Judee) , JeniLee, and Vicky De Angelis

Sample It went from 5-6PM. The Needlepoint Showcase took place from 5-7PM.  It was the Creepy Characters first debut. Elizabeth Turner Collection did the finishing. OMG... they exceeded my expectations... the Creeps look WONDERFUL.  I highly recommend ETC for needlepoint finishing.



The Creepy Characters were placed on the Black Halloween Tree. Other small Halloween ornaments were added to fill out the tree. IMHO it was a show stopper!  The signage board had eye-catching LED Blinking/Twinkling stars. There were compliments on my Apron, too.



I enjoyed talking to the interested Needlepoint Shop owners. I knew many of them from my previous TNNA teachings. They listened to my spiel but actually the finished models told the story. It was a good day in deed.



But, WAIT... there's MORE. Amy Bunger was awarded TNNA's prestigious TEN Award; (Tribute to Excellence in Needlearts.) We were very proud of Amy. I know she will have more to say about that moment in her July e-newsletter.

Amy Bunger and Jill Wilensky

So much excitement... and the Market hasn't even open. I'll see what I can tomorrow and share it with you. Thanks, Robin

4 comments:

  1. Thanks for the news about Market. So much fun to see and read about what is going on. Knew the Creepy Characters would be a hit!!!! The finishing is spectacular and they are darling.

    Big congrats to Amy and I knew she was special. The picture of Amy and Jill was perfect. They both looked so happy and pretty. Enjoy your time in Columbus.

    Safe trip home

    Sue V
    California

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  2. Congratulations Amy!!! I cannot think of anyone more deserving of this award.
    I always tell you that you are the best and now you have the proof.

    Congratulations Robin, the Creepy Characters are spectacular. The finishing really enhances your beautiful stitching.

    Linda

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  3. Congrats to Amy! You ALL do spectuular and are wonderful. I feel very blessed to know each of you and to be part of the needlepoint world. Enjoy and be safe. Judy Ellis

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  4. Robin, you outdid yourself. the characters are just incredible.

    Amy, Congratulations. Knew we Memphians were so lucky as you are right in our own backyard. Wish you many future successes.

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