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.

https://ridgewoodneedlepoint.com/new-stitch-monday-216/

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.

Needlepoint.com Interviews Elizabeth Crane Swartz

Needlepoint.com interviews Elizabeth Crane Swartz on their shop blog.

https://needlepoint.com/blogs/needlepoint-know-how/designer-showcase-elizabeth-crane-swartz

I didn't know Elizabeth designed jewelry or that she recently took over Seagrass Studio, a lovely small needlepoint shop in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Intrigued?  Explore more about Elizabeth's work and Seagrass Studio at these links.

https://elizabethcraneswartz.com/

https://theseagrassstudio.com/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com 

nd at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 31, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Gingham on the Diagonal

This is my nephew's dog, Lolly Parton.  I stitched an ornament for him featuring Lolly one Christmas but I ran into a problem--I wanted to do a gingham background but with the squares turned on their points to make a diamond.  This is regular gingham checks--

https://woolfloss.com/products/x435-peace-gingham-in-red?_pos=10&_sid=828f4f38b&_ss=r

I wanted a background like this--

https://woolfloss.com/products/ki2158-bunny-with-sprinkle-ears-green-gingham?_pos=28&_sid=828f4f38b&_ss=r

I tried to stitch squares in all tent stitches but as usual with tent stitches, the left sides looked jagged.  I mentioned my dilemna to Gay Ann Rogers, who immediately fixed the problem with a sketch that I've diagrammed for you for clarity's sake.  Perfect!

Isn't that clever?  Gay Ann Rogers combined tent and reverse tent to create diamond shapes that have smooth edges!  Gay Ann graciously allowed me to share her idea here so that we all can do great gingham diamonds, too.  Thanks, GAR!  You are the best!

Here's Lolly's ornament, by the way.  Perfect.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 30, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Quick Look at Needle Pointers

Melita gives us a quick look at what's inside the May/June 2026 issue of ANG's Needle Pointers magazine.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/05/27/timeless-treasures-from-the-archives-and-morning-glories-in-the-may-june-2026-issue-of-needle-pointers-magazine/

Sue Parsons of West Coast Finishing does a fabulous finishing job.  I didn't know she did classes on finishing as well.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/05/29/morning-glories-by-lani-and-finishing-class-with-sue-parsons-of-west-coast-finishing/

If you join the American Needlepoint Guild (ANG), you'll get the magazine as part of your dues.  Members can also browse the issues online now.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 29, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Take a Look at These Miniatures

Just for fun, I thought you'd enjoy seeing these miniature stitching pieces for a dollhouse.  They are being auctioned by D. Thomas Miniatures.  I took a quick look at his Instagram account and spotted a needlepoint pillow and stockings and some lovely rugs, too.  

https://www.instagram.com/p/DX7jQxVSu_w/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 27, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.