Second PIO Podcast Challenge 2024 Update with Melissa and Megan

On this episode of The Pointing It Out: A Needlepoint Podcast, Megan Holmes of The Needlepoint Clubhouse, is joined by Daniel Ravan of Rainbow Gallery, Fleur de Paris, Picture this Plus, and Kreinik threads. Daniel talks with Megan about how his thread business has expanded over the past few years and his recent acquisition of Kreinik threads. Other PIO episodes referenced:- Interview with Daniel Ravan (June 26, 2021) https://youtu.be/DG5Ah2rLfVU- Megan tours Rainbow Gallery & Fleur De Paris HQ (February 7, 2024) https://youtu.be/2f_Mfl4URZM- Interview with Doug Kreinik of Kreinik Manufacturing (August 1, 2020) https://youtu.be/RGH9VGCk8g8For the visual version of this episode, watch on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/jnhaxVHTUvYJoin the stitchy fun on Instagram: @pointingitoutpodcastSend us an email: [email protected] 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.

Megan and Melissa are reporting live from the Pointing It Out Podcast Needlepoint Retreat hosted by The Needlepoint Clubhouse in St. Louis. 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/PV0DxlpA45AJoin the stitchy fun on Instagram: @pointingitoutpodcastSend us an email: [email protected] 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 we had a fabulous time! This week on the Pointing it Out Podcast, we talk about the Autumn Needlepoint Reunion in Frisco, TX and show off some of our favorite finds.Shop our market finds:The Wool & The Floss - https://woolfloss.com/collections/autumn-needlepoint-reunion-2024Needlepoint Clubhouse - https://www.needlepointclubhouse.com/collections/fall-market-2024Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jvul0LgBxsgHOSTS: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.

Today, Melissa of The Wool & The Floss, chats with Vikki of Victoria Whitson Designs. Vikki is located in Dallas and is a prolific stitcher, an interior designer, and founder of Victoria Whitson Needlepoint. You can explore her incredible items here: https://www.victoriawhitsonneedlepoint.com.In 2021, Vikki, along with Melissa Prince and Diane Bertelson, organized the Autumn Needlepoint Reunion in Frisco, Texas, which has, now, become the largest wholesale needlework market in North America, happening this year from September 20-22.https://www.autumnneedlepointreunion.comFor the visual version of the episode, watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/O3OW_zN8vwUJoin the stitchy fun on Instagram: @pointingitoutpodcastSend us an email: [email protected] 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.

Melissa from The Wool & The Floss and Megan from The Needlepoint Clubhouse, get together for a second progress report on how we are doing on our 2024 PIO Challenge. Want to do the challenge with us? It's not too late. Print out the form here to track your progress throughout the year, then you will submit your completed form to us at the end of the year. Download the checklist here: https://bit.ly/PIO2024_____________________________________Subscribe to the audio version of Pointing it Out Podcast: https://linktr.ee/pointingitoutpodcastJoin the stitchy fun on Instagram: @pointingitoutpodcastSend us an email: [email protected] to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@pointingitoutpodcast HOSTS:Melissa MacLeod of The Wool and The Floss in Grosse Pointe, MIInstagram: @thewoolandtheflossShop online at https://bit.ly/woolflossMegan Holmes of the Needlepoint Clubhouse in St. LouisInstagram: @stlneedlepointShop online at https://bit.ly/stlneedlepoint Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Megan of The Needlepoint Clubhouse, chats with Maddie Sweet, an artist with The Gingham Stitchery. You can browse Maddie's designs here: https://theginghamstitchery.com/collections/maddie-sweet-designs. To order any of her designs, feel free to contact The Needlepoint Clubhouse or The Wool & The Floss. [email protected]@woolfloss.comFor the visual version of this episode, watch on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/77Gs16lMYHsJoin the stitchy fun on Instagram: @pointingitoutpodcastSend us an email: [email protected] 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 so pleased to welcome so many new listeners and viewers to The Pointing It Out Podcast, that we thought we would take a moment to introduce (or re-introduce) ourselves! This week, Megan interviews Melissa MacLeod of The Wool & The Floss about her career, needlepoint, and owning her own needlepoint shop.For the visual version of this episode, watch on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/rANCbnxAhUMJoin the stitchy fun on Instagram: @pointingitoutpodcastSend us an email: [email protected] 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.

Today, Melissa from The Wool & The Floss is joined by The Pointer Sisters, Timmy Schultz & Jan Dederick. Their book, 'We Have Your Back Ground Stitches' has been a huge hit with The Wool & The Floss customers, so Melissa is thrilled to hear more about their journeys with needlepoint.Visit Timmy's website: https://www.atpneedlepoint.comWe Have Your Back Ground Stitches Book:The Wool & The Floss - https://woolfloss.com/products/background-stitches-bookNeedlepoint Clubhouse - https://www.needlepointclubhouse.com_____________________________For the visual version of this episode, watch on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/7pr_F7oAOzkJoin the stitchy fun on Instagram: @pointingitoutpodcastSend us an email: [email protected] 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.

This week Megan of The Needlepoint Clubhouse is happy to welcome our friend, Heidi Henrichs. Heidi is the owner of Chapparal Dallas, NDLPT Co, and most recently NDLPT Paint. Heidi is currently in the Philippines visiting NDLPT Paint's painting service and has so much to share with Megan about her experience!Follow NDLPT Co. on Instagram @ndlptco and Chaparral at @chaparral.ndlpt.For the visual version of this episode, watch on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/PHSUYDk0tycJoin the stitchy fun on Instagram: @pointingitoutpodcastSend us an email: [email protected] 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.

Today Melissa from The Wool & The Floss sits down with needlepoint designer, Laura Hoffman, of LauraLove Designs. Follow Laura on Instagram @lauralove_stitches and check out her website for more on her needlepoint designs: https://www.lauralovedesigns.com. For the visual version of this episode, watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hjrM9gBYvKEJoin the stitchy fun on Instagram: @pointingitoutpodcastSend us an email: [email protected] 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.