"Snow; Strong, Silent, Beautiful"

This isn't needlepoint, but Jenny Adin-Christie's winter bear piece is stunning.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DV_PUQCjE59/?img_index=1

Make sure you use the right side arrow to see more detail of this wonderful embroidery.  

Jenny's website is here--

https://jennyadin-christieembroidery.com/?v=0b3b97fa6688

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 18, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Fiber Talk Interviews Master Framer David Lantrip

Want to know more about framing your needlepoint?  Fiber Talk just interviewed David Lantrip, a master framer.  You can hear the interview here or...

https://wetalkfiber.com/2026/03/15/framing-answers-with-master-framer-david-lantrip/

,,,you can watch it on YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nr2Zy8UFtSo

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 17, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Magical Color Class (Jennifer Riefenberg)

Melita Glavin is taking a color class from Jennifer Riefenberg.   You can work the cool colors sampler or the warm colors sampler, but luckily for us, Melita's classmate is Kathy Rees so Melita worked the cool colors piece while Kathy worked the warm colors.  Then Melita posted photos of each so we could see the differences.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/03/16/magical-color-with-jennifer-riefenberg-day-1/

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/03/17/magical-color-with-jennifer-riefenberg-day-2/

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/04/01/magical-color-with-jennifer-riefenberg-step-1/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 17, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

May 2026 NJNA Chapter News

The New Jersey Needle Artists chapter of ANG is back with their bi-weekly newsletter.  There is ANG Seminar news, including the adorable frame weights that are available.  Lowry has a new gadget that attaches to your floor stand to allow you to watch your tablet, laptop or phone as you stitch.  They also have a new spring green color for those who want more excitement in their life.  Daylight also has a new light that goes around your neck and shows true color.  It is called the DuoNeck Go.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2026/05/09/whats-happening-at-njna-5-9-26/

You'll want to check out the Fraymeworks Frames, sold by Needlepoint Clubhouse, that work as stretcher bars and a frame for the finished piece both.

https://www.needlepointclubhouse.com/collections/fraymeworks-frames?_kx=di6BKbqlX0z0_r-FgYg7VgX_cnHap6E52Vd1c3YUq6g.W43bG6

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 11, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Tip for Stitching Background

Ever get confused working background stitches around central design elements?  Louise's Needlework has a great trick to make it easier.  You do have to work the background first, though, at least the area near the design element that breaks up the background.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1559860389473899&set=a.539149581544990

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 17, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.