How to Safely Pack Needlepoint for Shipping

Melita Glavin won a ribbon at the ANG Seminar for her "Shelly the Turtle" adaptation. 

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/07/19/exhibit-at-ang-2026-seminar-in-denver-co/

She also got kudos for how she shipped it to Denver.  If you have any needlework to ship, you might want to take notes!

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/07/24/packing-shelly-the-turtle/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

The Scotland Needlework Retreat

Last spring Caroline and her mom went on the Scotland needlework retreat hosted by Needlework Travel.  Spoiler:  they had a blast!

https://www.needlepaint.com/blog/2026/07/23/needlepoint-journey/

If you are charmed, the 2027 tours are to Ireland and Spain.  Start saving up now!

https://needleworktravel.com/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

Lamb's Wool (But in Silk)

Mary Corbet mentioned an old ecclesiastical piece of the Lamb of God she stitched recently.  

https://www.needlenthread.com/2007/04/embroidery-project-update-almost.html

I found the wool on the sheep to be especially lovely.  Mary created it with two strands of Soie d'Alger silk using stem stitches.  Then she wrapped some of the stem stitches with flat silk to make the bumpy texture.  This is the first "woolly" lamb actually done in silk I've ever seen.

Very clever, Mary!  

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 21, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

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

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

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

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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