What Type of Scissors Are Best?

Thanks to EGA's Greater Pacific Region, I learned about this article on TextileArtist about various scissor brands and what works best for various types of needlework.

https://www.textileartist.org/embroidery-scissors/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQg_CNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEzdkFsamY2cEZsUzN0RTdIc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgQSoBmic2T-gCs1kbLZUDcajPFxXr_TF4_-oKXhwIDOuNJh0kaarh3N2YQB_aem_Ip2Q5Fd7L1nyOSQf6vSGoQ#:~:text=straight%20embroidery%20scissors.-,Small%20straight%20embroidery%20scissors,are%20made%20by%20many%20manufacturers

There are plenty of links if something catches your eye.  I'd recommend small 3-4 inch long scissors for needlepoint that fit your fingers well.  If you travel with scissors, go with a cheaper brand you don't mind losing in transit.  Keep the good ones at home in a place where no one will grab them to cut paper, plastic or other non-textile items that dull blades fast.

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Tips for Travel with Needlepoint & New Travel Projects

With summer vacation only a few weeks away, Coco Frank has posted some quick travel tips on their blog.

https://cocofrankstudio.com/blogs/blog/tips-for-traveling-with-needlepoint?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&utm_campaign=Spring+Break+-+Travel+Rounds&utm_id=01KKESKY8SHWD7W8XMJV4VQ60K&_kx=fpwRhZR6oWBP-QRpljb7pZMDJB9SEzHyKJegAKdmP8-TPQzDcjAtm1ktAvh5CV4x.XYMb7E

Speaking of travel, Princess and Me has something different when it comes to travel canvases--destination glasses case designs!  Note that all of their designs come with stitch guides.  

https://mailchi.mp/stitchedupneedleworks/spring-is-coming-6427573?e=07414d94b0

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© Copyright March 12, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved

Why Susan Needlepoints

Susan at Quail Run explains why she needlepoints.  I think she speaks for many of us, don't you?  Plus, it's just fun!

https://quailrunneedlework.com/why-i-needlepoint/

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

Creating a Plump Little Bunny

Sharon of SM Wollman Designs just posted a video of the little bunny her Ann Hanson (I think) Santa is holding.   Sharon used trapunto to make the rabbit rounded and dimensional.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/944578154751319

It's an easy technique.  Note that she stitched the bunny as usual first, then she pinned a rectangle of muslin to the back of the canvas behind Mr. Bunny.  (You can cut the slit in the middle before you pin it on if you are nervous about cutting the canvas when you slit the muslin after it is attached.)  Then you turn the canvas back over and backstitch around the shape of the rabbit.  Normally I use one ply of cotton floss in either a matching or contrasting color, depending on whether I want a bit of a shadow or not.  It helps to make your backstitches small and pretty close together.  Once the muslin is backstitched into place, stuff the muslin with as much padding (I use cotton batting) as needed to make the bunny rounded and dimensional as you want, then stitch the slit together to close it.

It's quite easy to do and gives a lovely effect.

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Stitch Strategy Interview

Fiber Talk's just interviewed Hayley and Madeline of Stitch Strategy, a marketing company focused on the world of needlepoint designers and shops.  It's fun to hear their perspective on the growth of needlepoint, the sorts of services they offer, and how younger stitchers are shaking up the world of needlepoint.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5DIRTr0JnU

https://thestitchstrategy.com/

https://thestitchstrategy.substack.com/

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