Or Nue Hearts by Brenda Kocher

Melita's local EGA chapter is going to stitch Branda Kocher's Or Nue Hearts.  So Melita got the instructions, canvas and threads and kitted it all for everyone.  The first step is learning to lace the canvas on stretcher bars if you don't have the right sizes.  It's a good thing to know!  

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/06/12/ega-brandywine-chapter-class-for-or-nue-hearts-by-brenda-kocher/

Melita's also stitching Brenda Kocher's Or Nue Lotus Blossom.  It's very pretty!

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/06/16/or-nue-lotus-blossom-by-brenda-kocher/

Everything is framed and looks great.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/07/11/or-nue-hearts-and-lotus-blossom-by-brenda-kocher-framed/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 13, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Bonnie Alexander Designs Available Again

The Stitching Fox is now distributing Bonnie Alexander's equestrian-themed designs.  I didn't know Bonnie was a horsewoman....  There are horses, dogs, foxes, kittens, other animals, even fairies.

https://www.stitchingfox.com/collections/bonnie-alexander?se_activity_id=170721214715&sort_by=created-descending&syclid=d8ml53of33bs73aod9cg&utm_campaign=The+Bonnie+Alexander+Revival+begins_170721214715&utm_medium=email&utm_source=shopify_email

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 13, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Bayeux Tapestry From a Scientific Point of View

Mary Corbet has a link to a fascinating (although an hour long) video about the Bayeux Tapestry viewed from various sciences.

https://www.needlenthread.com/2026/04/archeologists-on-the-bayeux-tapestry.html

If historial embroidery is your thing, you shouldn't miss this.  Here's the direct link.

https://www.needlenthread.com/2026/04/archeologists-on-the-bayeux-tapestry.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright April 17, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Self Finishing Items from House of Cartonnage UPDATED

Stitch-Stash shows off the self-finishing items available from House of Cartonnage.

https://stitch-stash.com/collections/house-of-cartonnage-boxes

They are expensive, but these fabric-covered boxes, matchboxes and bag tags are handmade and very elegant.

UPDATE:  Nimble Needle Atlanta has some of their boxes now, too.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DbGT2M7E3Tj/?img_index=1

Use the side arrows here to see the styles and colors.

https://www.atlantanimbleneedle.com/iishop?showSearchResults=1&search_keyword=cartonnage&image=Search

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

The NYC Needlepoint Shop Guide

ThreadHouseNeedlepoint on Instagram has listed all the needlepoint stores in New York City in one convenient location.  

https://www.instagram.com/p/DbB-W8RFQ15/?img_index=1

A Dragon's Tale has done the same.  Time to plan your trip to the Big Apple!

https://www.instagram.com/p/DbyKXThkZem/?img_index=1

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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