Pointing It Out: A Needlepoint Podcast

Megan and Melissa are reporting live from the Pointing It Out Podcast Needlepoint Retreat hosted by The Wool and The Floss in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Join us as we share behind-the-scenes tidbits from the weekend and catch up with some of our friends!For the visual version of this episode, watch on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/FdSwIeB8ldwJoin the stitchy fun on Instagram: @pointingitoutpodcastSend us an email: pointingitoutpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@pointingitoutpodcastHOSTS:Melissa MacLeod of The Wool and The Floss in Grosse Pointe, MIInstagram: @thewoolandtheflossTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@woolandtheflossShop online at https://bit.ly/woolflossMegan Holmes of the Needlepoint Clubhouse in St. LouisInstagram: @stlneedlepointTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stlneedlepointShop online at https://bit.ly/stlneedlepoint Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi friends! We are off this week as Melissa and Megan prepare for the Pointing It Out Podcast retreat in Detroit next weekend. We will be back next week with an episode from the retreat, so be sure to subscribe to Pointing It Out wherever you get your podcasts. In the meantime, we thought we would re-release this chat with Kelly Boverman of Beau Verre Art since we referenced it in our Spring Market Review episode. Thanks for listening and we look forward to being back with you next week!Today, Megan Holmes of the Needlepoint Clubhouse, chats with Kelly Boverman, a Portland-based fused glass artist and teacher. Kelly makes gorgeous fused glass needle minders for needlepoint, that are very popular with our customers at The Wool & The Floss and The Needlepoint Clubhouse. Learn more about Kelly and her work at https://beauverre-art.com. You can watch this episode on YouTube and get the full visual of Kelly's studio: https://youtu.be/6em7fipiP-U.Join the stitchy fun on Instagram: @pointingitoutpodcastSend us an email: pointingitoutpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@pointingitoutpodcastHOSTS:Megan Holmes of the Needlepoint Clubhouse in St. LouisInstagram: @stlneedlepointTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stlneedlepointShop online at https://bit.ly/stlneedlepointMelissa MacLeod of The Wool and The Floss in Grosse Pointe, MIInstagram: @thewoolandtheflossTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@woolandtheflossShop online at https://bit.ly/woolfloss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back from market and boy did we have a great time! This week on the Pointing it Out Podcast, we talk about the Charlotte Spring 2024 Needlepoint Market and show off some of our favorite finds. For the visual version of this episode, watch on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/n72mQ2CgpmcShop our market finds:The Wool and The Floss - https://bit.ly/WFMarketPIONeedlepoint Clubhouse - https://bit.ly/NCMarketJoin the stitchy fun on Instagram: @pointingitoutpodcastSend us an email: pointingitoutpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@pointingitoutpodcastHOSTS:Megan Holmes of the Needlepoint Clubhouse in St. LouisInstagram: @stlneedlepointTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stlneedlepointShop online at https://bit.ly/stlneedlepointMelissa MacLeod of The Wool and The Floss in Grosse Pointe, MIInstagram: @thewoolandtheflossTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@woolandtheflossShop online at https://bit.ly/woolfloss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Megan talks with needlepoint designer, Annie Zigman, founder of Ziggy Stitches. Follow Annie on Instagram @ziggystitches. For the visual version of this episode, watch on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/oDodxRqC5S4Join the stitchy fun on Instagram: @pointingitoutpodcastSend us an email: pointingitoutpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@pointingitoutpodcastHOSTS:Megan Holmes of the Needlepoint Clubhouse in St. LouisInstagram: @stlneedlepointTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stlneedlepointShop online at https://bit.ly/stlneedlepointMelissa MacLeod of The Wool and The Floss in Grosse Pointe, MIInstagram: @thewoolandtheflossTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@woolandtheflossShop online at https://bit.ly/woolfloss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Megan and Melissa this week on the podcast, and we are taking our first audience question! Thank you to everyone for your thoughtful questions you submitted a few weeks ago (we will be getting to more in future episodes!) But today, we take some time to talk about Needlepoint finishing from our perspective as local needlepoint shop owners. Enjoy!For the visual version of this episode, watch on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/1BvyQ87gxXI Join the stitchy fun on Instagram: @pointingitoutpodcastSend us an email: pointingitoutpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@pointingitoutpodcastHOSTS:Megan Holmes of the Needlepoint Clubhouse in St. LouisInstagram: @stlneedlepointTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stlneedlepointShop online at https://bit.ly/stlneedlepointMelissa MacLeod of The Wool and The Floss in Grosse Pointe, MIInstagram: @thewoolandtheflossTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@woolandtheflossShop online at https://bit.ly/woolfloss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ellen Davis takes Melissa through her favorite needlepoint accessories to help you get your best needlepoint yet! Follow Ellen on Instagram @merrylneedleworkaccessories. For the visual version of this episode, watch on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/YD8mKdzJh34Join the stitchy fun on Instagram: @pointingitoutpodcastSend us an email: pointingitoutpodcast@gmail.comBe sure to subscribe to our channel here on YouTube: youtube.com/@pointingitoutpodcastHOSTS:Megan Holmes of the Needlepoint Clubhouse in St. Louis@stlneedlepointShop online at https://bit.ly/stlneedlepointMelissa MacLeod of The Wool and The Floss in Grosse Pointe, MI@thewoolandtheflossShop online at https://bit.ly/woolfloss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a very special episode for you today! Join Megan for an exclusive interview from her time touring the headquarters of both Rainbow Gallery and Fleur De Paris. To WATCH her tour of the facilities, watch this episode's companion video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2f_Mfl4URZM.Join the stitchy fun on Instagram: @pointingitoutpodcastSend us an email: pointingitoutpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@pointingitoutpodcastHOSTS:Megan Holmes of the Needlepoint Clubhouse in St. Louis@stlneedlepointShop online at https://bit.ly/stlneedlepointMelissa MacLeod of The Wool and The Floss in Grosse Pointe, MI@thewoolandtheflossShop online at https://bit.ly/woolfloss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kristi shares her needlepoint journey which takes root in the quilting world. Visit Initial K Studios website: https://initialkstudio.com. Follow Kristi on Instagram: @initialkstudio.For the visual version of this episode, watch on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/Z2tb5PIShc4Join the stitchy fun on Instagram: @pointingitoutpodcastSend us an email: pointingitoutpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@pointingitoutpodcastHOSTS:Megan Holmes of the Needlepoint Clubhouse in St. Louis@stlneedlepointShop online at stlneedlepoint.comMelissa MacLeod of The Wool and The Floss in Grosse Pointe, MI@thewoolandtheflossShop online at woolfloss.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 in '23 winners are announced! PLUS, the 2024 Pointing It Out Challenge is here! Click here to download the PDF checklist: https://bit.ly/PIO2024.A big THANK YOU to all the amazing designers who donated to our raffle for the 2023 challenge and congratulations to all our winners! For the visual version of this episode, watch on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/qtkVsz3RCGIJoin the stitchy fun on Instagram: @pointingitoutpodcastSend us an email: pointingitoutpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@pointingitoutpodcastHOSTS:Megan Holmes of the Needlepoint Clubhouse in St. Louis@stlneedlepointShop online at stlneedlepoint.comMelissa MacLeod of The Wool and The Floss in Grosse Pointe, MI@thewoolandtheflossShop online at woolfloss.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Melissa welcomes Tony Carter to the Pointing It Out Podcast. Tony is one of the owners and operators of ThreadworX. ThreadworX is an independent producer and supplier of beautiful and vibrant hand over-dyed embroidery threads in hundreds of custom colors and many styles. Their state of the art production and distribution center is located in Orange County, California. For more information visit: https://www.threadworx.com.For the visual version of this podcast, watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/T4Ytb2mXhOEJoin the stitchy fun on Instagram: @pointingitoutpodcastSend us an email: pointingitoutpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@pointingitoutpodcastHOSTS:Megan Holmes of the Needlepoint Clubhouse in St. Louis@stlneedlepointShop online at https://bit.ly/stlneedlepointMelissa MacLeod of The Wool and The Floss in Grosse Pointe, MI@thewoolandtheflossShop online at https://bit.ly/woolfloss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Megan and Melissa get together to talk holiday gifts for the needlepoint lover in your life! Shop our gift guides: Wool & Floss and Needlepoint ClubhouseVisual version of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPC7EyKCW10Join the stitchy fun on Instagram: @pointingitoutpodcastSend us an email: pointingitoutpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@pointingitoutpodcastHOSTS:Megan Holmes of the Needlepoint Clubhouse in St. Louis@stlneedlepointShop online at https://bit.ly/stlneedlepointMelissa MacLeod of The Wool and The Floss in Grosse Pointe, MI@thewoolandtheflossShop online at https://bit.ly/woolfloss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Megan talks with Maggie Boroujerdi of Love MHB Studio. Love MHB is a new dynamic needlepoint designer with a family history in the craft. Follow Maggie on Instagram @lovemhbstudio.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/esxexrF79a4Join the stitchy fun on Instagram: @pointingitoutpodcastSend us an email: pointingitoutpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@pointingitoutpodcastHOSTS:Megan Holmes of the Needlepoint Clubhouse in St. Louis@stlneedlepointShop online at https://bit.ly/stlneedlepointMelissa MacLeod of The Wool and The Floss in Grosse Pointe, MI@thewoolandtheflossShop online at https://bit.ly/woolfloss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the Pointing it Out Podcast retreat attendees as we talk about all things St Louis and the special friendships that needlepoint has created! * This episode was recorded LIVE from the Needlepoint Clubhouse * Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/U3LP1CSRdt4.RETREAT INFO: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_ZzGwBvzNvBxYDvDAiivFQcex-Oo13Cw31Po4t1ObNuc9aw/viewformJoin the stitchy fun on Instagram: @pointingitoutpodcastSend us an email: pointingitoutpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@pointingitoutpodcastHOSTS:Megan Holmes of the Needlepoint Clubhouse in St. Louis@stlneedlepointShop online at stlneedlepoint.comMelissa MacLeod of The Wool and The Floss in Grosse Pointe, MI@thewoolandtheflossShop online at woolfloss.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Pointing it Out Podcast.  Join hosts Megan Holmes of the Needlepoint Clubhouse in St. Louis, and Melissa MacLeod of The Wool and The Floss in Grosse Pointe, MI, as they dive into all things needlepoint.  We talk with notable designers, shop owners, and teachers throughout the industry, as well as sit down together to tackle needlepoint tips and tricks we have learned throughout the years.  Whether you are new to needlepoint, or a seasoned professional, the Pointing It Out Podcast is for you!To watch the Pointing It Out Podcast on YouTube, visit: youtube.com/@pointingitoutpodcast.Join the stitchy fun on Instagram: @pointingitoutpodcastSend us an email: pointingitoutpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@pointingitoutpodcastHOSTS:Megan Holmes of the Needlepoint Clubhouse in St. Louis@stlneedlepointShop online at stlneedlepoint.comMelissa MacLeod of The Wool and The Floss in Grosse Pointe, MI@thewoolandtheflossShop online at woolfloss.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever feel overwhelmed by big needlepoint projects?  Megan and Melissa have you covered! In this episode we go through some of our recent big projects, discuss frames and floor scrolls, backgammon boards, pillows, and so much more.Watch this episode on YouTube so you can see the projects that we discuss in this episode. Click here to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eI-6yt_mvrUJoin the stitchy fun on Instagram: @pointingitoutpodcastSend us an email: pointingitoutpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@pointingitoutpodcastHOSTS:Megan Holmes of the Needlepoint Clubhouse in St. Louis@stlneedlepointShop online at stlneedlepoint.comMelissa MacLeod of The Wool and The Floss in Grosse Pointe, MI@thewoolandtheflossShop online at woolfloss.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Melissa and Kate as they dive into Kate's Past, present, and future! Follow Kate on Instagram, @kateawoodward. Find her designs at https://theginghamstitchery.com/. This episode first aired on YouTube on August 12, 2023.Watch on YouTube so you can see the projects that we discuss in this episode: https://youtu.be/nRu-SdKdZbAJoin the stitchy fun on Instagram: @pointingitoutpodcastSend us an email: pointingitoutpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@pointingitoutpodcastHOSTS:Megan Holmes of the Needlepoint Clubhouse in St. Louis@stlneedlepointShop online at stlneedlepoint.comMelissa MacLeod of The Wool and The Floss in Grosse Pointe, MI@thewoolandtheflossShop online at woolfloss.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Megan and Melissa take a deep dive into this 23 in 23 challenge. This episode originally aired on YouTube in July, 2023. Watch on YouTube so you can see the projects that we discuss in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7h7oneGlQgJoin the stitchy fun on Instagram: @pointingitoutpodcastSend us an email: pointingitoutpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@pointingitoutpodcastHOSTS:Megan Holmes of the Needlepoint Clubhouse in St. Louis@stlneedlepointShop online at stlneedlepoint.comMelissa MacLeod of The Wool and The Floss in Grosse Pointe, MI@thewoolandtheflossShop online at woolfloss.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Melissa as she chats with Susan Byrne from Blueberry Point Canvas needlepoint. Follow Susan on Instagram @blueberrypointcanvas. This episode originally aired on YouTube on June 17, 2023. Watch on YouTube so you can see the projects that we discuss in this episode:  https://youtu.be/kjRbs8o2-5EJoin the stitchy fun on Instagram: @pointingitoutpodcastSend us an email: pointingitoutpodcast@gmail.comBe sure to subscribe to our channel here on YouTube: youtube.com/@pointingitoutpodcastHOSTS:Megan Holmes of the Needlepoint Clubhouse in St. Louis@stlneedlepointShop online at stlneedlepoint.comMelissa MacLeod of The Wool and The Floss in Grosse Pointe, MI@thewoolandtheflossShop online at woolfloss.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Megan and Melissa tackle all things ribbon and ribbonwork to beautifully enhance your needlepoint projects. This episode was released on June 3, 2023.Watch on YouTube so you can see the projects that we discuss in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GrLvX8p4dwJoin the stitchy fun on Instagram: @pointingitoutpodcastSend us an email: pointingitoutpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@pointingitoutpodcastHOSTS:Megan Holmes of the Needlepoint Clubhouse in St. Louis@stlneedlepointShop online at stlneedlepoint.comMelissa MacLeod of The Wool and The Floss in Grosse Pointe, MI@thewoolandtheflossShop online at woolfloss.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wonder what the deal is with classes, retreats, and stitch-ins? What makes them so popular, and which is right for you? Tune in as we break it all down on this episode of Pointing it Out. This episode originally aired on our YouTube channel in February 2023.Watch on YouTube so you can see the projects that we discuss in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmZjoLqg-AEJoin the stitchy fun on Instagram: @pointingitoutpodcastSend us an email: pointingitoutpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@pointingitoutpodcastHOSTS:Megan Holmes of the Needlepoint Clubhouse in St. Louis@stlneedlepointShop online at stlneedlepoint.comMelissa MacLeod of The Wool and The Floss in Grosse Pointe, MI@thewoolandtheflossShop online at woolfloss.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.