Margaret Bendig's Fourth of July Heart

Brenda's Needlepoint Studio is going to teach Margaret Bendig's "Fourth of July Heart" with her ANG chapter in Delaware.  Here is the pre-work for the heart.

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2026/03/heart-fourth-of-july-31326.html

Note that since the original threads are no longer available, Rainbow Gallery's Neon Rays were substituted and found to work beautifully.

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2026/05/may-9-2026-i-placed-last-stitch-on-this.html

The design was published in the July 2008 Needle Pointers magazine, so if you are an ANG member, you may have this copy in your magazine pile.

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 14, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Watch the Easter Bunny Grow

Aster+Daisy posted a video to TikTok showing Beth's Easter bunny and eggs stocking being painted.  It's fascinating to watch.  

https://www.tiktok.com/@bethstromberg/video/7616440616410483998?_r=1&_t=ZP-94dZTBRYTi3

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 14, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

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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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

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

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© 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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nd at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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