Boston Globe Mentions Cross Stitch
 

This post is less to self-promote and more to share that cross stitch
got a mention in today's Boston Globe. Here's a link to the article
online (not sure if it will expire after 24 or 48 hours...)

http://www.boston.com/ae/books/artic...l_noir?pg=full

In short, there's an offbeat/alternative craft show next weekend in
Cambridge -- one of its founders does some R-rated cross stitch. I was
interviewed for the article and I was thrilled to read the article
this morning to see my quote at the end.

I hope it brings some new stitchers to the Industry!

Lucy Boyer
Cross Stitch Unlimited/StitchStash.com
Arlington, MA

Congrats to you for the recognition.

I would like to add, however, that it isn't just "little old ladies" who
do needlework. Nor is needlework confined to the genre of the 1700's.
Also, it would be very nice to know that people value the real art of
needlework. Obviously a great many 20-somethings don't understand that.

I must really be getting old. :-)
Dianne

Lucy Boyer wrote:

This post is less to self-promote and more to share that cross stitch
got a mention in today's Boston Globe. Here's a link to the article
online (not sure if it will expire after 24 or 48 hours...)

http://www.boston.com/ae/books/artic...l_noir?pg=full

In short, there's an offbeat/alternative craft show next weekend in
Cambridge -- one of its founders does some R-rated cross stitch. I was
interviewed for the article and I was thrilled to read the article
this morning to see my quote at the end.

I hope it brings some new stitchers to the Industry!

Lucy Boyer
Cross Stitch Unlimited/StitchStash.com
Arlington, MA

I think the article is wonderful and supportive of a great idea for
promoting crafts. I would love to be able to visit and see this fair up
close. It sounds like lots of fun, and who knows what there is left to
learn about my hobby (wink! wink!..

And I got the impression that Lucy was specifically pointing out that it
isn't just "little old ladies" and needlework can and should be fun for all
ages.

Lucille


"Dianne Lewandowski" wrote in message
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Congrats to you for the recognition.

I would like to add, however, that it isn't just "little old ladies" who
do needlework. Nor is needlework confined to the genre of the 1700's.
Also, it would be very nice to know that people value the real art of
needlework. Obviously a great many 20-somethings don't understand that.

I must really be getting old. :-)
Dianne

Lucy Boyer wrote:

This post is less to self-promote and more to share that cross stitch
got a mention in today's Boston Globe. Here's a link to the article
online (not sure if it will expire after 24 or 48 hours...)

http://www.boston.com/ae/books/artic...l_noir?pg=full

In short, there's an offbeat/alternative craft show next weekend in
Cambridge -- one of its founders does some R-rated cross stitch. I was
interviewed for the article and I was thrilled to read the article
this morning to see my quote at the end.

I hope it brings some new stitchers to the Industry!

Lucy Boyer
Cross Stitch Unlimited/StitchStash.com
Arlington, MA

Dianne Lewandowski wrote in message ...
Congrats to you for the recognition.

I would like to add, however, that it isn't just "little old ladies" who
do needlework. Nor is needlework confined to the genre of the 1700's.
Also, it would be very nice to know that people value the real art of
needlework. Obviously a great many 20-somethings don't understand that.

I must really be getting old. :-)
Dianne

I do, I do!!

Rachel, a 20-something :)

me too!

Sarah
(20 something, well and a half ;)


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Dianne Lewandowski wrote in message
...
Congrats to you for the recognition.

I would like to add, however, that it isn't just "little old ladies" who
do needlework. Nor is needlework confined to the genre of the 1700's.
Also, it would be very nice to know that people value the real art of
needlework. Obviously a great many 20-somethings don't understand that.

I must really be getting old. :-)
Dianne

I do, I do!!

Rachel, a 20-something :)

This post is less to self-promote and more to share that cross stitch
got a mention in today's Boston Globe. Here's a link to the article
online (not sure if it will expire after 24 or 48 hours...)

http://www.boston.com/ae/books/artic...l_noir?pg=full

In short, there's an offbeat/alternative craft show next weekend in
Cambridge -- one of its founders does some R-rated cross stitch. I was
interviewed for the article and I was thrilled to read the article
this morning to see my quote at the end.

I hope it brings some new stitchers to the Industry!

Lucy Boyer
Cross Stitch Unlimited/StitchStash.com
Arlington, MA

I wish I lived close enough to attend. Sounds like a blast.

Donna @ West Point

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Dianne Lewandowski wrote in message ...
Congrats to you for the recognition.

I would like to add, however, that it isn't just "little old ladies" who
do needlework. Nor is needlework confined to the genre of the 1700's.
Also, it would be very nice to know that people value the real art of
needlework. Obviously a great many 20-somethings don't understand that.


Of course -- and if this was a profile of me, my store, or the
Needlework Industry, I would have had a lot more to say. I was just
happy that in this one instance an old (inaccurate) stereotype was
tweaked. If a few 20 somethings get started with stitching, who knows
what direction they'd go in after starting with something that has
"shock value" but isn't technically difficult.

I was a 20 something when I got into cross stitch for the first time
-- and now look what I'm doing as a newly minted (this month) 40
something!

I must really be getting old. :-)

I hear you, sister. :^)

Anyway, I'll try to go to the Bizarre Bazaar and if there's anything
noteable (to RCTN) to report back, I'll check in.

Lucy Boyer
Cross Stitch Unlimited/StitchStash.com
Arlington, MA

Lucy Boyer wrote:
Of course -- and if this was a profile of me, my store, or the
Needlework Industry, I would have had a lot more to say. I was just
happy that in this one instance an old (inaccurate) stereotype was
tweaked. If a few 20 somethings get started with stitching, who knows
what direction they'd go in after starting with something that has
"shock value" but isn't technically difficult.

Agreed. It was just the general tone of the article that saddened me.
Not necessarily your remarks.

Anyway, I'll try to go to the Bizarre Bazaar and if there's anything
noteable (to RCTN) to report back, I'll check in.

Great! I do hope you find some interesting goings on. I'd love to hear
about them.

Dianne