Something Very Special

I was thrilled to see this lovely piece of silk ribbon embroidery, done by Cynthia Thomas for the 2025 Needlepoint Reunion. 

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=25510768528514767&set=a.509405429077756

It showcases Treenway silk threads and silk ribbons and was on display to let shops know just how magnificant their threads and ribbons are.  The design is from Anne Brinkley.

Here is the Treenway website if you'd like to browse and plan a purchase.

https://www.treenwaysilks.com/index.php

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright October 21, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Do You Speak Needlepoint?

Do you speak needlepoint?  Needle Arts Studio in New Orleans (known as NOLA) does!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRABIAeDht9/

You can visit the shop here if you can't get to New Orleans today.

https://www.needlenola.com/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright December 25, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Make Your Own Variagated Thread: The Movie

OzNeedleandThread on Instagram has a tutorial on how to make your own variegated thread.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DUoKAG4AcjM/

As a bonus, she shows how Splendor naturally comes apart into three bundles of four plies each.  Pull one bundle out and separate further, repeat until you have the number of plies you need.

By the way, here's the champagne cork canvas she uses as an example.  There is a matching needle minder!

https://shop.app/products/7182159904901/champagne-cork-pillow?fromShop=true

https://shop.app/products/7223341154437/champagne-cork-needleminder?fromShop=true

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

Needlepoint Bookmarks

Jan's finished her ribbon sampler so she is doing a few original designs on bookmarks, just for fun.

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2026/02/09/2nd-finish/

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2026/02/11/another-quick-finish/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright February 12, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Eliminate Basketweave Ridges

Poppy Monk Needlepoint's blog has five tips to make your basketweave smooth.

https://poppymonkneedlepointkits.com/blogs/the-5-minute-needlepoint-blog/five-tips-for-smoother-needlepoint-basketweave

I'll add my own tip:  If you are a beginner, avoid tightly twisted perle cotton threads.  Wools and wool/silk blends are more forgiving and will spread a bit to fill the holes and lie nicely next to each other.  

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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