Six Good Questions Interviews Stefanie Chase

The Six Good Questions podcast interviews Stefanie Chase of The Joy of Needlepoint.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/25-stefanie-chase/id1814230575?i=1000741941377

You can browse Stefanie's website here.

https://www.thejoyofneedlepoint.net/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright December 19, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Gail Stafford Bargello Tissue Box

Melita stitched two versions of a Gail Stafford Bargello sampler (the design came from the September-October 2022 issue of ANG's Needle Pointers), one in stranded threads and one in sparkly threads, and turned the two pieces into a tissue box.  She describes how she finished it at the bottom of this summary of her stitching in 2025.  It looks great!

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/01/01/2025-year-in-review-a-look-forward-bargello-sampler-tissue-box/

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Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright January 2, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The VSEAT Lightweight Travel Stand

Stitch-Stash is showing off the VSEAT light weight stand for travel.  Made in the UK, Stitch-Stash says it will hold stretcher bars that are up to 12 inches.  The accessory makes turning the screw tighter easier.  Note that this is a sit upon stand--in other words, you stick the base under one leg so your weight holds the stand steady and the frame is over your lap.

https://stitch-stash.com/collections/stands

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright January 1, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Custom Needlepoint Purses to Stitch

I stumbled across an Instagram account for Healther Rae Atelier, who appears to create custom needlepoint purse canvases.  It looks like these are limited editions.  I'm not sure how they are assembled after stitching but they certainly are neat!

https://www.instagram.com/heather.rae.atelier/

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright December 31, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Hill Top Leather's 2026 Finishing Deadline

If you are planning to send anything to Hill Top Leather for finishing this year, note that their cut off for accepting items is July 31, there is no Christmas deadline, and they are not guaranteeing any delivery will arrive before Christmas.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DVEolBVCYi1/

Like everyone else in the needlepoint business, they have been overwhelmed by the surge in orders.  Right now they are 25 weeks behind.  Small family companies can't keep up with the demand.  

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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