Padded Satin Stitch: The Movie

Want to learn padded satin stitch?  KatiePeoples makes it look easy with her video tutorial on Instagram.  It appears she is using wool thread for the padding and a flat ribbon like thread such as Neon Rays+ for the top layer.  Note she uses a laying tool to make the flat ribbon thread lie flat.

https://www.instagram.com/reels/DY0eVUdxbxU/

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© Copyright May 27, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Unusual Finishing for a Fireplace

Seaside Needlepoint shows off an unusual finishing--hang your framed piece in front of your firescreen.  It can be removed when you want to have a fire.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DUZM93gjizK/

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright February 7, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

10 Versus 12

Ehrman, the famous British tapestry kit company, has posted a video showing the difference between their 10 count and 12 count designs.  In Britain these are called "mesh" instead of count but you get the idea.  Even if you aren't interested in the difference, it's fun to see two of their designs and see how their kits are packaged with tapestry wool.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjCHyae1ykQ

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 25, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Non-Needlepoint Items Used for Needlepoint

The most frequent non-traditional item I use for my needlepoint is the nut pick from my nutcracker set:  it's perfect as a laying tool for flat ribbon-like threads.  But I'm an amateur compared to Stitched with Ellen who uses all sorts of interesting things for her stitching--a kitchen cabinet from Wayfair, a geode rock stand for her 4 inch ornament, a picture frame holder, fishing line, a rolling cart, jewelry bags to hold threads, fun tacks, a small jewelry case used for orts, a needle puller, a tackle box, lights, 

https://www.instagram.com/p/DansOZ-z-af/

https://www.instagram.com/p/DbXDdJvz0pZ/

https://www.instagram.com/p/DbHUpRLTg8-/

https://www.instagram.com/p/Da2ontjTwHx/

https://www.instagram.com/p/Da0CBcczm7W/

If you are intriqued, you can find most of these at Ellen's Amazon storefront.  (Note if you buy, she gets a small commission.  Just FYI)

https://www.amazon.com/shop/ellenaustin?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_39YRY0PFESWQGECFEERZ&ccs_id=2a9b3fc9-2b1b-439e-8975-f323c5a9423e

By the way, if you find a kitchen cabinet you like on Wayfair, read the reviews and if you can pay to have it assembled, it might be worth it.  We've bought from Wayfair over the years and find the instructions for assembly are often not clear and sometimes are outright wrong.  Study the pictures and read the description for hints on build quality, too.

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright August 2, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Sell Your Stash/Buy Someone Else's Stash

Rittenhouse Needlepoint in Philadelphia has started their Rittenhouse Destash program.  You can sell your unneeded items to Rittenhouse for cash or store credit.  You can also shop other people's unneeded items through Rittenhouse Destash.  Read all about it on their Instagram page-

https://www.instagram.com/p/DYmgvKNAGS3/

Here is the Rittenhouse Destash website.  You can buy and sell through here.  How the program works is clearly laid out on the home page.  Just select "Shop" or "Sell" and get started.  When I wrote this article there were 18 pages of bargains to browse if you are buying.  The retail price and discount price if you buy from Rittenhouse Destash are clearly marked.

https://destash.rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/about/tradeIn

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© Copyright May 24, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.