Does Your Spool Need a Hug?

Carolyn Hedge Baird reminded me about thread spool huggers, wonderful for keeping the ends of threads secure if your spools don't have any way of catching the loose end built in.

https://newbrothread-official.com/products/new-brothread-thread-spool-savers-spool-huggers-prevent-thread-tails-from-unwinding-no-loose-ends-for-sewing-and-embroidery-machine-thread-spools

I've used these and like them.  Shop around as prices vary greatly and there are a lot of manufacturers of these things.  Note that if you use Q-Snaps, these also hold fabric around the Q-snaps nicely, too.

https://123stitch.com/item/Allary-Fabric-Huggers-or-Spool-Huggers-Pack-of-12/123-5385

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Needlepoint Travel Tips for Airplanes

The Stitch Ladi has sensible travel tips for flying with needlepoint.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Da00uRSEgpi/?img_index=1

P.S. Read the comments for more good advice.

If you don't have an Instagram account, you can read the article on her website.

https://thestitchladi.com/blogs/news/traveling-with-needlepoint?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=bio&utm_campaign=travel-tips

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© Copyright July 23, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Using Knitting Yarns for Needlepoint Designs

Oz Needlepoint just visited a local knitting store (Monarch Knitting--their website is the second link below) to pick up yarns for a crochet project and for her needlepoint.

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

Here is an example of using knitting yarn by Charlotte Oliver Needleworks.  (By the way, the background stitch is called Upright Latticework and the diagram can be found in Jo I. Christensen's The Needlepoint Book.)

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

You do get a lot of yarn in one skein so I'd recommend checking out threads that would work well for Santa beards, animal fur, etc.  Then you can use it lots of places and share with your stitching buddies.

https://www.monarchknitting.com/

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How to Attach Tassels

Stitch with Hope demonstrates how to attach pre-made tassels to your canvas.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Das9b_EFKj7/?img_index=1

I'm not sure which Etsy seller she used but these tassels look like the pre-made ones she used.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1545634117/cotton-tassels-tiny-tassels-colorful?ls=a&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=pre+made+tiny+tassels&ref=sc_gallery-1-2&plkey=Euv_I2TyIYYvSkOWMSarA4Cu9Kff%3ALT38aca0d5e80c4335dc6534c56240225850c1d953

However, tassels are very easy to make yourself.

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I Thought I'd Seen It All!

I thought when it came to needlepoint, I'd seen it all.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DZX42BrO1yx/

I was wrong.  A needlepoint canvas vending machine??!!!

https://edithsmary.com/

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