A Quick Look at Needle Pointers

Melita gives us a quick look at what's inside the May/June 2026 issue of ANG's Needle Pointers magazine.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/05/27/timeless-treasures-from-the-archives-and-morning-glories-in-the-may-june-2026-issue-of-needle-pointers-magazine/

Sue Parsons of West Coast Finishing does a fabulous finishing job.  I didn't know she did classes on finishing as well.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/05/29/morning-glories-by-lani-and-finishing-class-with-sue-parsons-of-west-coast-finishing/

If you join the American Needlepoint Guild (ANG), you'll get the magazine as part of your dues.  Members can also browse the issues online now.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 29, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Take a Look at These Miniatures

Just for fun, I thought you'd enjoy seeing these miniature stitching pieces for a dollhouse.  They are being auctioned by D. Thomas Miniatures.  I took a quick look at his Instagram account and spotted a needlepoint pillow and stockings and some lovely rugs, too.  

https://www.instagram.com/p/DX7jQxVSu_w/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

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/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© 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/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

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.