Columbus Market 2008: We're back from Columbus Market and "Oh the tales we can tell".

New Design for June Market!: Julie's packing a new bag design in her show trunk as she gets ready for the TNNA Columbus Market . Click on article title for details and info on Julie's summer schedule. Also lots of pics of finished projects by Julie's customers.

Meet Master Stitcher Deb Bowker: Click article title to see photos of Deb's great work!

Bag Ladies Swarm Sip & Stitch!: 2008 is the year of the bag and our Sip & Stitch ladies are working them to beautiful result. Click on article title for a photo gallery of works in progress from all over the country.

High Season for Sip & Stitch: The gang's all here at 527 Fleming St. in Key West...sipping & stitching poolside at Julie's island store. Click on article title to see the photos and learn more about this venerable island tradition.

Julie's Back...Check Out her New Bags!: Julie's returned from her summer sabbatical with some terrific new hobo bags. They're a great gift idea for you or for another stitcher in your life. Click article title for photos and details.

Julie at the Columbus Market: Julie and her daughter, Zoe, attended the Columbus needlepoint market in June. Click article title to see her fab booth and the two Pischke models decked out in some of Julie's wonderful bags.

Grab Your Bag & Go!: Remember the fantastic yarn Meredith found at last year's Summer Market (see previous article: "More on Indy: Exciting New Fibers)? Now we have Meredith's finished Persian tote stitched with this yarn. Click on article title to take a look (and see Meredith too).

The Birthday Project -- Finally!: For all of you who have been waiting to see how Julie used your crabs -- and for all who have no idea what I'm talking about -- click the article title to see Julie's birthday project come alive in St. Augustine.

NEW! NEW! NEW DESIGNS ON-LINE!: Patience pays off this week as Julie's summer painting makes its way to the website. Our webmaster is recovering from double knee surgery, so click on the article title for a view of Julie's new hand-painted original needlepoint canvases and details on how to order.

The Return of Julie - Part I: Julie's back in town and Island Needlework, her Key West retail store, is open for business. Hours are: Tues. - Fri. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sip & Stitch poolside with us on Thursdays 10:00 to Noon. Click on article title to check out our new look.

Julie's Summer Projects: Ever wonder how Julie spends her time on her summer hiatus? After a week or two of rest and relaxation with family and friends, developing art projects for her nieces and nephews and walking on the beach, she gets down to serious design and stitching. Click article title for details on Julie's projects for this summer.

Julie's Vacation Schedule: Julie's closing her retail store in Key West for the summer, effective July 5. The on-line store will remain open -- except for the period between August 12 - September 9, but Julie will not be available to kit canvases after July 15. Click article title for details.

New Designs On-Line!: Julie's new designs are now available for purchase on-line. Check the following categories: belts, pillows, bags, tropical delights, specialty items & minis. Click article title for item numbers.