Pointing It Out: A Needlepoint Podcast

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: @pointingitoutpodcast Send us an email:  pointingitoutpodcast@gmail.com Subsc...

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/Z2tb5PIShc4 Join the stitchy fun on Instagram:  @pointingitoutpodcast Send us an email:  pointingitoutpodcast@gmail.com...

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/qtkVsz3RCGI Jo...

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 v...

Megan and Melissa get together to talk holiday gifts for the needlepoint lover in your life! Shop our gift guides: Wool & Floss and Needlepoint Clubhouse Visual version of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPC7EyKCW10 Join the stitchy fun on Instagram:  @pointingitoutpodcast Send us an email:  pointingitoutpodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:  youtube....

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/esxexrF79a4 Join the stitchy fun on Instagram:  @pointingitoutpodcast Send us an email:  pointingitoutpodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:...

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/viewform Join the...

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 throu...

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_mvrU Join the...

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-SdKdZbA Join the stitchy fun on Instagram: @pointingitoutpodcast Sen...

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=Z7h7oneGlQg Join the stitchy fun on Instagram: @pointingitoutpodcast Send us an email: pointingitoutpodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@poin...

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/kjRbs8o2-5E Join the stitchy fun on Instagram: @pointingitoutpodcast Send us an email: pointingitoutpodcast...

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=6GrLvX8p4dw Join the stitchy fun on Instagram: @pointingitoutpodcast Send us an email: pointingitoutpodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to our YouT...

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-AE Join...

Join Megan as she gets to know designer Anne Fisher of Anne Fisher Needlepoint. Follow Anne on Instagram, @annefisherneedlepoint, or visit her website: https://www.annefisherneedlepoint.com/ . This episode first aired on YouTube in January 2023. Watch on YouTube so you can see the projects that we discuss in this episode:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjT_Zn6bc9o Join the stitchy fun on In...

Megan sits down with Rachel Rosenthal, owner and designer with Rachel Barri Designs. Follow Rachel on Instagram @rachelbarridesigns and check out her website: https://rachelbarridesigns.com . This episode was first published on YouTube on October 15, 2022. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QoEMg0cwgEU Join the stitchy fun on Instagram: @pointingitoutpodcast Send us an email: pointingitoutpodcast@...

Join Melissa and Megan as they discuss thoughts on stitches and threads and how to tackle the background on your canvas. Topics include open v. closed stitches, full coverage stitches, using the right needle, scale of the stitch, and so much more! This episode first aired on YouTube on August 7, 2021. Watch on YouTube so you can see the projects that we discuss in this episode: https://www.youtube...

Join Melissa and Megan as we give you tons of tips and tricks for you to get to Your Best Needlepoint Yet! Tips include what size needles to use, keeping your labels, starting a thread, and so much more. Happy stitching! Watch on YouTube so you can see the projects that we discuss in this episode:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WX-wwaMpYlw Join the stitchy fun on Instagram: @pointingitoutpo...

Megan and Melissa chat favorite needlepoint tools including headlamps, magnetic needle cases, needle threader, seam ripper, scissors, and more! This episode first aired on YouTube in July 2020. Watch on YouTube so you can see the projects that we discuss in this episode:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpe0pPd2YsU Join the stitchy fun on Instagram: @pointingitoutpodcast Send us an email: poi...

Join Melissa for a chat with Laura Taylor, needlepoint teacher extraordinaire. Follow Laura on Instagram @laurataylorneedlepoint or visit her website, http://needlepointwithlaurataylor.com. This episode first aired on Youtube on June 20, 2020. Watch on YouTube so you can see the projects that we discuss in this episode:  https://youtu.be/mcd6jnvGR5w Join the stitchy fun on Instagram: @pointin...