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Friday, November 13, 2026

2026 Fair Winners

Labels: county fairs, ribbons, state fairs, winners

It's state (and county) fair time! So I'm going to list all the beautiful people and show their art here. First up is Nap Time Stitcher, whose son says she is the Messi of Needlepoint. (He's 8.)

https://www.instagram.com/p/DbRZ4K2FUVW/?img_index=1

Coffee and Canvases won two blue ribbons and a second place at her county fair! Hurrah! Use the side arrow to see all three.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DbbszXZj4UU/?img_index=1

Freda's Fancy Stitching brags on two winners at the Calgary Stampede!

https://www.facebook.com/FredasFancyStitching/posts/pfbid02rSNEDrqqUnSNntxL4YVwkRhS5NAEr1LHFvXGg8LRdetxcBm2HjYbdTDca4VXQ4GDl

Caelyn finished this herself and is so proud she got a third place ribbon! Applause!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/122934116489655/permalink/1348194917296896/

All I can say about Anthony's dyed handbag with Bargello insert is WOW.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/28094084250242033/

Lisa collected all sorts of ribbons. Good for you, Lisa.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/28093154157001709/

Jeanne also won quite a few ribbons!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/28103679859282472/

The Needlepoint Library's amazing flamingo glasses case took home a first!

https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd3vnuuFS4y/?img_index=1

"Witch Hunt" took home a second place.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DeVEtBBPxS4/

UPDATE: This is a summary of the needlework at the Texas State Fair.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DeX1xWnspC-/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Upcycling Textiles (Especially Needlepoint)

Labels: Netherlands, recycling, upcycling, vintage

Recently I stumbled across Endelos Vintage on Instagram, a Dutch company that recycles vintage needlepoint (and other fabrics) into all sorts of amazing things. Unfortunately it is in Dutch but you can still drool over the amazing photos.

https://endelosvintage.nl/

Their Instagram account is a little easier as it has a translation tool and has some amazing videos of slicing vintage tent stitched pieces into strips to turn them into purse straps. She really has a good eye for using the best parts of a design on the front of a piece. Very inspirational!

https://www.instagram.com/endelos.vintage/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

The Magnificent Trubey Screen

Labels: Fleur de Paris, instagram, Needle House, screens, Trubey

The Needle House just posted a magnificent needlepoint screen designed by Trubey on their Instagram account. It is a triptych, three panels, and might be Trubey's "Garden of Animals" although I can't be certain of that. Use the right side arrow to see a video in closeup.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DYri2gLDdlV/?img_index=1

It's incredible and I had to share!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com