Corduroy Stitch

Poppy Monk highlights corduroy stitch, which is perfect for backgrounds and clothing.  It makes good walls, too, especially if you have paneling.

https://poppymonkneedlepointkits.com/blogs/the-5-minute-needlepoint-blog/spotlight-on-the-needlepoint-corduroy-stitch

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

Wicker Stitch for the Win

Poppy Monk Needlepoint's blog has chosen to highlight one of my favorite stitches for texture and backgrounds this month--wicker stitch.  You may know it as woven stitch.  It's a very pretty stitch and can be worked in all types of threads, from twisted perles to flat strands of silk.  It is especially beautiful in silk flosses if it is laid carefully but it makes a quick and easy background in perle cotton or crewel wool as well.  

https://poppymonkneedlepointkits.com/blogs/the-5-minute-needlepoint-blog/spotlight-on-the-needlepoint-wicker-stitch

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright February 15. 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

How Did Meredith Start on the Road to Needlepoint Stardom?

Want to hear how Meredith Willett of M's Canvashouse (and the Meredith Collection of canvases and needle minders) got into needlepoint?  Watch this--

https://www.facebook.com/reel/894852253247854

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright February 16, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Needlepoint Academy

Third Coast Stitches has posted a thirty day short video series about needlepoint geared toward beginners that they call Needlepoint Academy.  It covers the basics and is also a good refresher for those of us who have been stitching since dinosaurs roamed the earth.  You can visit Needlepoint Academy here and start watching each lesson.

https://thirdcoaststitches.com/blogs/news/needlepoint-academy-a-30-day-series-to-help-you-start-stitching?se_activity_id=195844931831&syclid=d7jncpbofecs73dladig&utm_campaign=The+Stitchuation_195844931831&utm_medium=email&utm_source=shopify_email

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright April 21, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Create Spring Lollipop Garden (Tamara Abdee)

Melita is taking Tamara Abdee's silk ribbon embroidery class called "Spring Lollipop Garden."

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/04/19/spring-lollipop-garden-by-tamara-abdee-day-1/

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/04/20/spring-lollipop-garden-by-tamara-abdee-day-2/

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/05/07/spring-lollipop-garden-by-tamara-abdee-grows/

Doesn't that look like FUN?!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright APril 20, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.