Breaking News: The Classic Stitch Has a New Owner (Almost)

The Classic Stitch in Winnetka, Illinois will change hands in September 2026.  The new owner will be Third Coast Stitches!  Third Coast also plans to open a third new shop in Spring 2027 in Wayzata, Minnesota.  Big moves and big plans.  Stop in at The Classic Stitch before too long to wish Jane H. a fun retirement, folks.  She's been a stalwart needlepoint supporter for us all!

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Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

Thread Organizer Boxes

The Stitch Sloth is selling acrylic thread organizer boxes.  Hopefully by the time this publishes, all the different types will be back in stock.

https://shopstitchsloth.com/collections/acrylic-boxes

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

Rose Lane Stitchery Goes to Paris

Rose Lane Stitchery went to Paris and Florence and of course she went to all the needlepoint shops she could find! First stop is Tapisseries de la Bucherie, which is right across the bridge from Notre Dame.

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Next she visited Florence, Italy where she shopped at Ricamo & Cucito.

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Back in Paris, she went to Saint-Ouen Flea Market (particularly Marché Vernaison) where she shopped and learned about Textile Tours of Paris.

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Next, Masion Sajou!  It's across the street and down a litte alley from Versailles.

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Annie's Bouquet (a ten minute walk from the Louvre) was the next stop.

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What a fun trip, Rose Lane Stitchery took us on!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com 

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

Do You Need Stretcher Bars?

Spellbound Stitchery has tackled the shortage of stretcher bars their own way--they are making their own!

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Here is what's currently available. Note that they are 3/4 inches wide and made of pine so they are very similar to the traditional stretcher bars, not the minis.

https://spellboundstitchery.com/products/stretcher-bar-frame

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

New Stitch Monday and Jennifer's Angel

New Stitch Monday tackles a lovely angel, creating interesting robes from a variation of Staggered Cross Stitch.

https://ridgewoodneedlepoint.com/new-stitch-monday-215/

Here are more crossed stitches for your stitching pleasure.

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Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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