Bedecked and Beadazzled's Makeover

Ruth Schmuff has had a needlepoint store of some kind for 25 years.  How does she celebrate?  She gives her website a makeover!  I suggest you start exploring here where you can see how a Halloween cruise can go terrible wrong, watch the robots rebel, check out Cleopatra's blonde era, and admire a 1920s Art Deco movie star.

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/needlepoint/most-loved/

But don't stop there.  There is a lot to see and much temptation to avoid!  Plus Ruth has a Tips and Techniques page you do not want to miss.

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/not-your-grandmothers-needlepoint/tidbits-and-techniques/

Congratulations on 25 years of needlepoint, Ruth!  Here's to 25 more!!!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com 

© Copyright September 10, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Pumpkin Harlequin: Margaret King's Mystery Class

Ruth Schmuff has started her Fall 2026 mystery class, with Margaret King's "Pumpkin Harlequin."

As Ruth says, it's "not your average pumpkin."

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2026/07/trick-or-treat/

The Harlequin Pumpkin has a harlequin-patterend blackwork pattern for a background, matte yellow beads on the letters, and the cutest nose and cheeks!

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2026/08/he-has-a-nose/

Mr. Harlequin has a ruffle--and it is a stunner!  Take careful note of the fact that the pumpkin sections are outlined but the edge of the pumpkin is not.  Ruth, believe it or not, showed restraint there.  

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2026/09/oh-that-ruffle/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright July 11, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Threadaholic Alert: Bradley Silk

There's a new silk thread in town--Bradley Silk.  Patricia says it comes in 352 colors, has a lovely sheen and is available for 13 and 18 count.  It is 100% Chinese silk and eight ply according to the label.  Use 4 plies for 18 count designs and all 8 for 13 count.  There is also a single strand version for 13 count.  

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10164519859254630&set=gm.27444333345217130&idorvanity=108537025890131

Both the 13 and 18 count are available in either 10 or 30 yard skeins.  The eight ply silk floss comes in 15 yard skeins.  It is just starting to be available.  Scroll down the Needlepoint.com website page for Bradley Silk for more information.  One nice thing is that all three types of Bradley silk have the same number for the same color but each has a different prefex:  3 for 13 count diameter, 8 for 18 count diameter, and 1 for the eight ply silk floss.  So you can be sure to have the same color in all three sizes.  For example, Chinese red is 252 so you can buy it in floss labeled 1252 and for 13 count as 3252.  18 count is 8252.

https://needlepoint.com/pages/threads-1?srsltid=AfmBOopFu2GajbMiRV_iyz0Gbk18ZnE6lM1hUlWBgaGvVw6KSyva09Ca&utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&utm_campaign=Bradley+Silk+is+LIVE&utm_klaviyo_id=01EY909FHC6PR7KJ94JR0X7ZVR&_kx=spGqMUEEs3Pe26tF9Jkghd_FvizqCNqZrcu-EtTsuNa-X-jY5kdJAFI_-tT2BvST.TxAVmM

By the way, the dye lot is in parentheses after the color number.

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright July 11, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

NeedlePaint Interviews Barbara Pixton

NeedlePaint.com just posted an interview with one of the designers who creates their printed works.

https://www.needlepaint.com/blog/2026/07/09/needlepaint-artist-feature/

Barbara Pixton does lovely nature-inspired designed plus some fun graphic patterns that are very folk art in my eyes.  Welcome to the World of Needlepoint, Barbara!

https://www.needlepaint.com/barbara-pixton-needlepoint-kits

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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© Copyright July 10, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Needlepoint Booties for a Christening

Moore Stitching is collaborating with Still Waters Needlepoint to offer these little bootie designs.  These are printed designs and more patterns are planned.  There are six pieces in each design to be assembled for display or to wear at the little one's christening.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1791228295583881&set=a.738778117495576

https://moorestitching.com/products/christening-booties-needlepoint-canvas?utm_content=Facebook_UA&utm_source=facebook&variant=42981255938142&fbclid=IwY2xjawS8dPFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETF5cHc4NmtHWGVNeHRtT0JUc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQBMAABHthSEjVG72HAx3_2ufWO-RQ84yoKYd1sbQQrIN2URfS_vsbzbgcrTG5s_de5_aem_CBne5Zg5h4gJkp5C5CiQrw

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© Copyright July 9, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.