Leftovers and Arte Johnson's Stitch

Melita decided to use up some of her leftover threads in a stash buster project.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2021/04/16/leftover-threads-and-the-arte-johnson-stitch/

She's doing the Arte Johnson stitch with her threads.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/06/24/using-up-leftover-threads-and-the-arte-johnson-stitch/

Needle Arts and Beyond tried this, too.

https://needleartsandbeyond.wordpress.com/2014/07/07/artes-stitch-needlepoint/

Thanks to the Needlepoint Teacher, we have a diagram for Arte's Stitch.

https://www.needlepointteacher.com/stitches/numbered-a-b/arte-s/

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Laurie McClellan's Heart (Nancy Cucci)

Brenda stitched another Nancy Cucci heart, "Laurie McClellan's Heart."

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2026/06/heart-for-laurie-62426.html

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 25, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

How to Store Straw Silk

The Stitch Ladi on Instagram has a good idea for storing Straw Silk but this will work for many types of threads.

https://www.instagram.com/reels/DZ8KuUwPtWt/

I would caution you to not use this if you routinely use long lengths of thread for darning stitch backgrounds or stitches that use a good foot of thread.  You'll find yourself constantly running out of thread.

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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Interviewing Homestead Needle Arts

A Flint, Michigan tv station interviewed Theresa, the owner of Homestead Needle Arts.  You can see the interview online in these two short videos.

https://www.wnem.com/video/2026/06/16/focus-5-needlepoint-part-1/

https://www.wnem.com/video/2026/06/16/focus-5-needlepoint-part-2/

If you aren't close to Grand Blanc, Michigan where the shop is located, you can always visit online.  Say hi to the dog for me!

https://www.homesteadneedlearts.com/

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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Bohin's Needle Puller 3 in 1

Bohin has a tool I've not seen before--the Needle Puller 3 in 1.  It pushes a needle through thick fabric or pulls it through and has a thread cutter built in.  You can see it in action here-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT11gyXqRs0

If this looks like something you can use, shop around.  Prices vary.

https://www.wawak.com/sewing/sewing-tools-and-sewing-accessories/sewing-tools/bohin-3-in-1-needle-puller/#sku=tool57

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© Copyright June 24, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.