The Essential Finishing Tools and Materials

Ari shows us her favorite and most used finishing items.

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Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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© Copyright December 16, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: New Book from Meredith!

Meredith Willet has a new book coming out in March!  A simplified version called "Needlepoint Quick Guide" is available at her shop, M's Canvashouse, right now.

https://www.facebook.com/mscanvashouselexington/posts/pfbid02YppRWRfvBgK8FWWcDU1BPphnqhdJu1S7wexhDeaXtrH2UPqfhSqcggLrQQX6tZPzl

https://www.mscanvashouse.com/shop/c/p/Needlepoint-Quick-Guide-x98973911.htm

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© Copyright February 9, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Bargello Tuck: The Movie

The Wool and the Floss demonstrates how to use the Bargello Tuck stitch to secure slippery threads such as Neon Rays on the back of your canvas.

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If you prefer written instructions, Louise's Needlework has a nice explanation on their Instagram page.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-aBXqAtyXU/?g=5&img_index=3

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© Copyright June 3, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Fiber Talk Canvas: A New Needlepoint Series

Gary, Beth and Cindy have started a new podcast exclusively about counted canvaswork as part of Fiber Talk.  The third Wednesday of each month they will talk about stitching on blank canvas from a chart.  If you ever wanted to learn more about this type of needlepoint, it's a fun way to dip your toe into things.  The second episode should be out today but the January episode is ready for your listening pleasure.  (Or you can watch on YouTube, just follow the link.)

https://wetalkfiber.com/2026/01/21/fiber-talk-canvas-a-new-needlepoint-series/

By the way, Fiber Talk has just done an interview with the counted canvaswork designer Kathy Rees of Needle Delights, so if you want to get to know one of the talented people who designs needlepoint charts, you can listen here.

https://wetalkfiber.com/2026/02/01/exploring-the-counted-canvas-world-of-kathy-rees/

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

Tips for Stitching with Radiance Metallic

The Wool and The Floss posted a video showing how to handle the untwisted ends of Radiance Metallic.

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If you can't see this because you don't have a Facebook account, Melissa says you can just ignore the fraying and cut off the ends, use Fray Check or fingernail polish dabbed on the end to seal it, or use the hot tip of a thread zapper to cauterize and seal the thread.

She also mentions that metallic threads have no "give" so you need to use stretcher bars for your piece since they don't block back into shape.  This is true for all metallic threads, by the way, not just Radiance.

By the way, Melita played around a bit with Radiance she had left over from an ANG Seminar class she took.  She doesn't say what size Radiance she used but I'm guess it's Radiance 18, not Radiance Mini (which is the smaller size).  By the way, I love stitching with Accentuate!  

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/09/28/radiance-metallics-by-meredith-willett-collection/

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© Copyright September 28, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.