Audra Stitches: "Needlepoint Made Cool"

Audra Stitches Design

If you are looking for something fun and different, check out the new designer Audra Stitches.

https://audrastitches.com/

There are canvases, funny needlepoint mugs, needle minders and colorful scissors.  The designs are graphic, colorful, hilarious and just plain fun, as you can see above.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 1, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Hand Painted versus Stitch Painted versus Printed

If you don't have a needlepoint shop near you, you might find Stitch-Stash's explanation of the differences between stitch painted, hand painted and printed designs helpful.  Use the side arrow to look at the examples they posted.

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

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 4, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Magical Moose in Silk Ribbons

StitchLady Jan is working a Blue Dogwood Design canvas called "Magical Moose."

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2025/04/29/magical-moose/

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2025/05/09/magical-moose-update/

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2025/05/19/more-magical-moose/

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2025/05/29/magical-moose-is-complete/

The design is on 18 count canvas and is meant to be stitched with two sizes of River Silks ribbons plus Kreinik ribbon.  It should be interesting to watch Jan as she works on it.  By the way, River Silks ribbons are my favorites.  It's a beautiful but durable silk ribbon available in 4mm, 7mm and 13 mm widths and a ton of colors, including overdyes.  I highly recommend it!

https://www.riversilks.com/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright April 30, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Mid-June 2025 Newsletter from NJNA

The New Jersey Needle Artists chapter of ANG has published their latest newsletter--

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2025/06/14/whats-happening-at-njna-6-14-25/

There is some interesting American Needlepoint Guild (ANG) news, announcements of clubs, designs, retreat, products and threads, two new styles of self-finishing bags, and more.  Plus there are two new needlepoint stores (Katonah, NY and Norwalk, CT) for your shopping pleasure. 

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 15, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Ready to Take Your Needlepoint to the Next Level?

The National Academy of Needlearts (NAN) now offers needlework evaluations by their certified judges.  You have to take photos of your work, fill out a form, and email it all to NAN.  It costs $40 on a credit card paid through PayPal.  You will get a response that they've received your request within 7 days and the evaluation should arrive in 2-3 weeks.  

https://needleart.org/evaluation/

If you don't have a shop or stitching friends to critique your work, this is a fabulous way to get feedback so you improve your stitching.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright April 29, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.