Hand and Lock Goldwork Video Tutorials

I've just discovered that Hand and Lock, the UK specialist embroidery company, is posting goldwork tutorials on their YouTube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/@handandlocklondon1767/videos

If you want to brush up your goldwork techniques or just are curious, these folks know all there is to know about stitch with metal threads.

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Thread Organization Apps

There was a recent discussion on Facebook about apps you can use to organize your threads.  Here is everything folks mentioned plus items I found through online research.  I haven't tried any of these.

People have used XStitch for years even though it was created for cross stitchers.  It has lots of threads in the program.  Available for iOS and Android.

https://xstitchapp.com/

StitchLog - project tracker and thread organizer - currently in beta

https://stitchlog.app/

Threadalog - thread and bead organization tool; only for Apple devices, available at the Apple store and at

https://threadalog.wixsite.com/threadalog

Pointed Needle - also called Pointed! - available for iPad and iPhone only through the Apple store; requires iOS 26.0 or later

https://www.tiktok.com/@pointedneedle/video/7624519339340762382

Thready - only for iPhone

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/thready-your-thread-tracker/id1511345898

Needlentory - Apple devices only?  (in app purchases)

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/needlentory/id1474983302

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

New Stitch Monday Shows Simple Decorative Stitches

Stephanie at Ridgewood dedicated this week's New Stitch Monday to simple decorative stitches, perfect for those who have mastered tent stitch and want to try something a bit fancier that isn't hard.  Mosaic stitch and cashmere stitch are perfect starter stitches when you are branching out.

https://ridgewoodneedlepoint.com/new-stitch-monday-208/

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Mohonk Retreat Report

Stitch by Stitch Larchmont just finished their annual shop retreat at Mohonk and of course members of NJNA went.  (Make sure you use the right side arrow to see all the photos in each set.)

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2026/04/02/stitch-by-stitch-mohonk-retreat/

Spoiler:  Everyone had a great time!

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© Copyright April 3, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Labors of Love Needlepoint Shop Moving UPDATED

Mark just announced that the Labors of Love shop in Atlanta is moving a short distance away this summer, probably late July/early August, 2026.  The new location is close to the current shop but is double the space.  They will have to close for a couple of days to move everything and unpack, but this will give them room for more threads, classes, canvases--and fun!

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1468311418312235

UPDATE:  Finishing and special orders won't be impacted by The Move.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DZYW8mlvSRx/

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