Tips from Fern Ridge Collection

Fern Ridge Collection has a page of tips on their website you need to visit.  Need a ruler?  Use your finger to measure an inch.  (And from the tip of your middle finger to your elbow is usually 18 inches unless you are a TALL basketball player.  This is useful when cutting 18 inches of thread to stitch with.)  Have a knot you can't get out of that thread?  Flatten it, then use your needle's tip.

https://www.fernridgecollections.com/tipsandtricks.php

Thanks for the lead, NJNA!

By the way, Fern Ridge has a lot of fun needle books or cases to stitch.  All counted thread, but who doesn't have needles?

https://www.fernridgecollections.com/products.php?cat=1

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow 

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

How Often Can You Re-Use Evertite Stretcher Bars?

Mary Corbet answers the question "How many times can you reuse your Evertite stretcher bars?" in this interesting post.

https://www.needlenthread.com/2025/01/holey-overused-and-still-going-strong.html

Spoiler:  The answer is practically forever.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow 

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright January 28, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

End of August 2025 NJNA Newsletter

The second August 2025 newsletter from ANG's New Jersey Needle Artists Chapter is out.  As always, there is lots of ANG news, plus new clubs, designs, photos of the new Treenway ribbon colors in yellows and blues, sales, new leather self-finishing trays, shop vacation hours, and much, much more, including the new Stitching Cards.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2025/08/23/whats-happening-at-njna-8-23-25/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright August 24, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Rehoboth Beach Museum Accepting Items for Exhibit

Brenda's Needlepoint Studio has posted that the Rehoboth Beach Museum is accepting items for their 13th Annual Needlework Exhibit in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.  All the details of when you can send items and the exhibit's dates in September through early November 2025 are here--

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2025/07/rehoboth-beach-13th-annual-needlework.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright July 8, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Backgrounds and Borders

Morgan Julia Designs has written an essay pointing out how borders and backgrounds add personality to a design, using examples from her line of canvases.  It's thought-provoking.

https://2pwn4vood8npz2db-24770314300.shopifypreview.com/blogs/needlepoint-notes/going-beyond-the-edge-borders-backgrounds-that-bring-canvases-to-life?_kx=_J_rdnNvxpl-p5ox0M-sxKe_dW8vBdau0gAV5QbqAX3Q5z_adzzshb4gk-wH2HbP.RWeQns

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 27, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

August 2025 NJNA Newsletter

ANG's New Jersey Needle Artist chapter has posted their regular newsletter.  It's full of ANG local and national news with the ANG Seminar coming up very soon.  The most important thing is a quick update on Tony Minieri's health, but there are new designs showcased, a look at Sudbury's little octagonal box which is self-finishing, new totes from Rittenhouse, thread news (Silk Straw is getting hard to find), and a needlepoint "Advent" calendar of sorts, plus a retreat and a good thread tip.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2025/08/09/whats-happening-at-njna-8-9-25/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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© Copyright August 10, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Mystery for Fall 2025--"My New Skull"

Ruth Schmuff has announced the Fall 2025 mystery class at Bedecked and Beadazzled--Sharon Hendy-Moman's "My New Skull."

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2025/08/say-hello-to-my-new-skull/

The first class of the three that Ruth's planned is September 7.  I'll update this article as Ruth posts progress photos of the fun.

First lesson Ruth started with the face, the leaves in the background and did an interesting twist on the background itself.

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2025/09/framed-in-foliage/

The second lesson is all about the buildings in the background.  Great ideas for other canvases with buildings here!

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2025/10/buildings/

And she's finished by the third lesson, which dresses her in jewelry, a gown and flowers in her hair.  The skull is fancied up, too!

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2025/10/my-new-skull-is-complete/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow 

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright August 2, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

French Knot Versus Colonial Knot

Ever wonder what the difference is between French knots and Colonial knots?  Or maybe you loathe making French knots and want an alternative?  Melita explains all here--

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/06/22/how-to-make-a-colonial-knot-versus-a-french-knot/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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© Copyright June 23, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Great Stitches for Clothing, Hearts, Backgrounds, Circles and Flower Petals (plus a Star and a Brick)

Quail Run has posted a neat stitch and stitch diagram for the one they used for a hatband and collar on their Pilgrim turkey.  Since they are starting to post stitch diagrams for all sorts of things, I thought I'd gather them in one place.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1153806046774798&set=a.635108881977853

It's a double brick stitch variation, and not too difficult to do when stitching black on black like the hatband Mr. Turkey wears.  Gives his starched collar a nice look, too.

Quail Run has also posted a diagram for Ribbing Stitch, which is perfect for a knitted item.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1158088719679864&set=a.635108881977853

Next, the shop has posted two lovely heart stitches.

https://www.facebook.com/QuailRunNeedlework/posts/pfbid0dsGeCYRYipCDh4hHc35Tar33V9Jzwan9TQZEnvUf3sD6tYgRxzKTQArhESnWBSPNl

This simple background stitch will go fast.  It is an open stitch but you can add a tiny upright stitch over the empty canvas thread to take care of that.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1168822438606492&set=a.635108881977853

Here are stitch ideas for round spaces.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1179302014225201&set=a.635108881977853

Flower petals are next.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1181770873978315&set=a.635108881977853

And here is a star diagram, easily made larger if needed.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1186038726884863&set=a.635108881977853

Bricks are great made from Mosaic Stitch.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1197797579042311&set=a.635108881977853

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© Copyright June 22, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Ribbon Loops for Lupines: The Movie

Fire and Iris has made two quick tutorials for their Instagram account to demonstrate how to make little loops with silk ribbons for flowers.  The first video is optional, but it shows how to lock slippery silk ribbon into your needle and how to secure it on your canvas before stitching.  Useful stuff!  (Note:  the silk ribbon used is from River Silks.  You can sew right through it without damaging the ribbon.  It's my favorite silk ribbon for many reasons, but durability is #1.)

https://www.instagram.com/p/DLA016wvWnv/

The second tutorial shows step by step how to make loops in your ribbon that create a beautiful lupine. Click on the right side arrow to move through the steps.  

https://www.instagram.com/p/DLDYwLZv2HK/?img_index=1

Are you a visual learner?  Not to worry, Fire and Iris made a video showing all the steps if you'd rather watch than read what to do.  Once you make one loop, move up or down or to the side to make another, depending on how wide your lupine is painted.  Use your laying tool to move a previously done loop out of the way if necessary to see where to put your next loop.  Don't rush, just relax.  Silk ribbon embroidery is different than normal needlepoint stitches as you don't pull the ribbon tight in most cases.  

https://www.instagram.com/p/DLIgPwBv6ne/

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

Best in Show

Colors of Praise spells out just why needlepoint is the best in show!  To read their little essay, use the right hand arrow inside the photo starting here:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DK2T0KzRz7h/?img_index=1

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 20, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Michele Roberts Has Died

The National Academy of Needlearts just announced the passing of Michele Roberts.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1238993414934173&set=a.562869925879862

Goldwork, stump work, embroidery--Michele did it all and did it beautifully.  You can see some of her work on the NAN website.  Click on a picture to start the slideshow of larger and clearer photographs.

https://needleart.org/gallery/lifetime-achievement-award/1811-2/

If you run across one of her publications, grab it.  Her hearts series is one I'd love to have myself!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow 

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

The Kids Get It

Blue Dogwood pointed out this Wall Street Journal article about younger people doing needlework and other crafts as a way to de-stress away from screens.

https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/relationships/20-somethings-grandma-hobbies-crochet-knitting-795bd985?st=1q8TeQ&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink&fbclid=IwY2xjawK87K5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETBwQnk2SjkzdDZqMWxGZlh4AR4JFl5s_3BjOql6JbOh1WWJVedwSGTaKqECVfd58y1n1GABxliV7bai4FHQ9Q_aem_CCCtW40mRvhX_6kkAFJgEw

Yeah, the kids get it.  

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© Copyright June 16, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

DMC's Coton a Broder Versus DMC's Stranded Cotton Floss

Mary Corbet explains the difference between DMC's Coton a Broder and their stranded cotton floss in this interesting article.

https://www.needlenthread.com/2025/04/coton-a-broder-vs-stranded-cotton-what-you-need-to-know.html

It's easy to confuse the two if you just look at the labels, but stranded cotton is the normal six ply we are familiar with while Coton a Broder is a single stranded thread, sort of like a soft perle cotton.  If you want more information, Mary's included links to quite a few articles about cotton threads she has written over the years.  You can't go wrong listening to Mary!

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

How to Stitch a Diagonal Line

Poppy Monk has posted a way to stitch a diagonal line that slants from upper left to lower right without the stair step look you get from tent stitches.

https://poppymonkneedlepointkits.com/blogs/the-5-minute-needlepoint-blog/needlepoint-technique-for-stitching-a-diagonal-line

Sometimes adding a reverse tent stitch \ on top of the regular tent stitch blends out the rough look.  You can also couch a thread or use stem or outline stitches or even back stitch to get that smooth look for your slanted line.

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

Auction of Needlework

Susan of SJ Designs stumbled across this auction of Wendy Jones Cartwright's framed needlework which happens August 29, 2025.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1345242237601897&set=a.470853358374127

Most appears to be needlepoint, and some may be original designs.  You can browse the auction house's complete listing of Ms. Cartwright's handwork here--

https://www.invaluable.com/search?query=Wendy%2520cartwright&keyword=Wendy%2520cartwright

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© Copyright August 2, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Lego Stitch Mini Tutorial

The Minited Monogram presents--The Lego Stitch Mini Tutorial!

https://www.instagram.com/p/DK2EseMMS6A/

<LOL>

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© Copyright June 14, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A New Mystery UPDATED

Thanks to Diversions Needlepoint's June e-newsletter, I've learned about a new mystery set in a needlepoint store near Asheville, NC.  It's called One Sharp Stitch, by Allie Pleiter.  Ms. Pleiter has written mysteries centered on knitters and it looks like this is planned as a series as well.  

https://alliepleiter.com/books/nimble-needle-mysteries/one-sharp-stitch/

I read One Sharp Stitch last June and enjoyed it.  It's a great beach read, with a good cozy mystery obscuring who the killer is plus some interesting people, both important to the plot and peripheral to it.  The family relationships among the various characters are handled realistically and the author knows quite a bit about the social life of a needlepoint shop since she picked up needlepoint with the help of Stitchers Garden in Illinois, Two's Company in South Carolina and Po's Point in North Carolina (plus help from ANG's Queen Charlotte chapter.  If you can get this through your local library, it's worth checking out. I imagine more in the series is planned, and I'll be reading the second book when/if it comes out.

If you are intrigued, Lisa of BeStitched did an interview with Allie Pleiter on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/BeStitchedNeedlepoint/videos/1064489455713672

By the way, the fictional shop is called Nina's Nimble Needle, but it has no relationship to either Nimble Needle in New Jersey or Nimble Needle in Atlanta!

UPDATE:  Melita says there is a second book in the series.  It's called Two Purloined Pillows.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/08/18/ang-2025-seminar-in-new-orleans-la-welcome-favors-water-bottles-and-tote-bag/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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© Copyright June 13, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Thread Tamer

The Wool and The Floss shows how to use a cordless, rechargeable hair straightener to tame the kinks out of those ribbon-like threads.

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

Because this tool is cordless and rechargeable, it's not cheap.  If one with a cord works just as well for you, they are much more affordable.  

https://woolfloss.com/products/usb-rechargeable-hair-straightener

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com 

© Copyright August 12, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved

"Merry" Santa Cap by Toni Gerdes

The Sun City Stitcher is getting a jump on Christmas by stitching Toni Gerdes' "Merry" Santa cap.

https://www.suncitystitcher.com/2025/06/merry.html

It was a quick and fun stitch from one of Toni's classes.

https://tonigerdes.com/home

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 10, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Southern Living Idea House Has Needlepoint

If you happen to be near Charlottesville, Virginia starting August 14, you can tour the Southern Living Idea House.  It has lots of needlepoint!  

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1296378012493542&set=a.493033009494717

The designs are by Charlotte Moss.  Poppypointe helped get the pieces stitched and finished.  You can read more about Southern Living's Idea House here.  Looks like the house will be open for tours until sometime in December 2025.

https://promo.southernliving.com/idea-house/

https://www.southernliving.com/introducing-2025-idea-house-8782479

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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© Copyright July 9, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Wipstitch: An Interview with Elizabeth and Rebecca

Needlepoint.com has another great interview with the founders of Wipstitch.

https://needlepoint.com/blogs/needlepoint-know-how/designer-showcase-wipstitch?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&utm_campaign=2025_06_07%20Designer%20Showcase&utm_klaviyo_id=01EY909FHC6PR7KJ94JR0X7ZVR&_kx=spGqMUEEs3Pe26tF9Jkghd_FvizqCNqZrcu-EtTsuNa-X-jY5kdJAFI_-tT2BvST.TxAVmM

You can meet the two sisters behind Wipstitch, learn a bit about the company, and just have fun.  Here is the dirty coaster series that is their most popular design.

https://wipstitch.com/search?q=dirty+coasters&options%5Bprefix%5D=last

Their nutcracker ornament set must be the second most popular.  These are amazing stitched!

https://www.instagram.com/p/C2VxKjCr2VV/?img_index=1

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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© Copyright June 8, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Interview with Associated Talents

Needlepoint.com has been busy with visitors to their shops.  They managed to drag Don Lynch off the beach long enough to do an interview.  Don's the designer behind Associated Talents.

https://needlepoint.com/blogs/needlepoint-know-how/meet-don-the-designer-behind-associated-talents-and-two-sisters

Needlepoint.com owns the Associated Talents line and also Two Sisters (designs by Don's daughters) now that Don's retired and his daughters out of college, so you can find his work on their website.

https://needlepoint.com/collections/associated-talents?view=sl-6EAD3EE4

Now, go work on that tan, Don!

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© Copyright June 8, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Guide to Finishing Fabrics

Abigail Cecile has added a very useful guide to finishing fabrics on her website.

https://www.abigailcecile.com/blogs/how-to-guides/guide-to-finishing-fabrics?omnisendContactID=61d4f71be5b2120022be7c19&utm_campaign=campaign%3A+New+website+and+fabric+announcement+%28683f5fcee56fa4d6eca89577%29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=omnisend

She sells finishing supplies, so this promotes what she carries, but she has also added tips about the use, weight and issues you'll run into when using the cotton Liberty lawn, the Dupioni silks or the hand dyed velvets she carries.  It's great information for those who finish their own needlework, or even for those who are looking for something special for the finishing a shop is arranging for them.  

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 8, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Melissa Loves Needlepoint

Melissa Loves Needlepoint isn't news to those who've met Melissa MacLeod, owner of The Wool and The Floss, but the fact that this is the new name for Melissa's wholesale line is news.  Her "Tools of the Trade" items will be distributed through Melissa Loves Needlepoint as well as canvases from A Poore Girl Paints.

https://www.facebook.com/melissalovesneedlepoint/posts/pfbid0aiufVfoT8PSDCPyu8oSQkhQeL36tzCCCqei6fjoB2XypcLWZt2DK7gCBN6pt992Cl

There's a new website where your favorite shop can order for you and where you can get to know Melissa if you haven't heard of her already (second link below).

https://melissalovesneedlepoint.com/

https://melissalovesneedlepoint.com/pages/about

And there is an Instagram page to see pretty pictures.

https://www.instagram.com/melissalovesneedlepoint/

We wish you well, Melissa!  Have fun and sell lots of neat goodies!

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright August 9, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Jump Seat Therapy Luggage Tag Kits

I stumbled across cross stitch luggage tag kits from Jump Seat Therapy recently and thought they might be of interest.  Each kit comes with a printed piece of what appears to be Aida cloth, instructions, a plastic luggage tag you self finish, and a limited amount of cotton floss.  

https://www.jumpseattherapy.shop/collections/kits

The luggage tags aren't as nice as the leather ones we are used to, but the rubbery luggage tag looks durable and these are inexpensive, perfect for a beginner or perhaps to use with some scrap needlepoint canvas if you want to design your own monogram.

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© Copyright June 7, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Hot Fix!

Ruth Schmuff of Bedecked and Beadazzled loves sparkle and bling, so she decided to add crystals to her Strictly Christmas brown rabbit.  Watch the video to see how much sparkle she achieved by adding what are called hot fix crystals to her design.

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2025/06/the-bunny-glows-up/

If you are curious about hot fix crystals, here is what the gadget looks like.  The various tip sizes map to the diameter of the flat back crystals which have glue on the back side that the heat activates.

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/product/crystal-applicator/

Here is Ruth's video showing how she attaches hot fix crystals to your canvas.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9_4LyfGozM

I've used hot fix crystals.  I found putting the crystal down right where you want it, flat side on the canvas, and pushing the hot tip straight down on it works best.  Count to three and then push them out with a toothpick or a pin like Ruth used.  Sometimes you move them out of position by accident by not pushing straight down or lifting straight up, so be ready with a toothpick or pin to move it a bit before the hot glue dries.  Don't touch the crystal!  That glue is HOT!

They seem pretty sturdy although I don't have the original design I used on mine any more. (It was a designer model.)  I've only used them once as I'm not as sparkly as Ruth, but it's a fast and easy way to add crystals to your needlepoint, especially if it will be framed.

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© Copyright June 7, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

What Stitch is Best for Sky?

Quail Run has posted a short essay on good stitches for skies on their Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/QuailRunNeedlework/posts/pfbid0AxCnzCf12aLQudBHDSDrZiKsnMFnQh5mkJ4cAJH4MrJ31KyDZy4Yjfq9mWLCZ5k5l

For those who don't have Facebook accounts, they recommend tent stitches for smooth skies: Gobelin  (either upright or slanted), Mosaic or Cashmere for textured skies; and French knots or satin stitch for clouds.  

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© Copyright June 6, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Thimbles from the Mary Rose

The Mary Rose was Henry VIII's favorite ship.  Sadly, she sank in 1545.

https://maryrose.org/

The wreck was discovered in 1971 and raised in 1982.  Guess what they found onboard?  Thimbles!

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1178680860969808&set=a.559825776188656

The thimbles were used to mend sails and perhaps clothing as well.  It's fascinating to think how much we stitchers have in common with the Tudor sailors.

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 5, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Cupid's Logs (Kathy Rees)

Jan's next project will be a chart from Kathy Rees called "Cupid's Logs."   This design is based on a quilting interlocking log design.  She is choosing her own colors from her stash of Watercolours threads.

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2025/06/03/cupids-log/

The center heart is finished.  Now Jan has to decide what colors to use in the background.

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2025/06/09/cupids-logs/

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2025/06/15/more-logs-background/

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2025/06/24/background-logs/

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2025/07/10/cupids-logs-completed/

You can buy the chart or threads from the designer at her Needle Delights website.

https://needledelights.com/product/cupid-logs/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

Marilyn Owen's Ort Box Designs Available!

Have you been watching Melita stitch both Marilyn Owen's "Folding Ort Box" and her "Ort Box with a Twist"?  These are from old ANG project books and have been very popular with ANG chapters.  Marilyn Owen emailed me that these are no longer available from ANG but you can email her at mlowen24@mac.com to order.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/04/15/folding-ort-box-and-ort-box-with-a-twist-by-marilyn-owen/

Brenda stitched this also, using her own colors.  

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2019/04/ort-box-with-twist-updated-41619.html

They look like fun!

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© Copyright July 27, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Let's Go to Paris!

It's always nice to have something special to post on July 4th!   Do you know Tricia Nguyen of Thistle Threads?  Today she's taking us on a tour of Au Ver A Soie, nterviewing Marc Boucher from the family who has owned the company for generations.  You'll learn a bit about the history of the company and the challenges it has faced, a bit about the various silk products they create from filament silk and spun silk and how dyeing regulation has impacted the business.  It is a stitcher's delight!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxvF0hPo7WA

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 10, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Tony Minieri's Out of Action Temporarily

Tony Minieri Designs just posted on their Facebook page that Tony's out of action until January 2026 to recover from surgery.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1151000150387292&set=a.406238428196805

Tony, we hope you take the time to rest up and recover. We'll miss you but your health comes first!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright August 2, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Three Inch Round Self Finishing Leather Magnets

Planet Earth has new self-finishing round magnets for 3 inch designs.  There appear to be 7 colors available. Put one on your fridge, your filing cabinet, or pair with a strong magnet to put on the pocket of your tote bag.

https://stitchbystitchneedlepoint.com/products/planet-earth-leather-magnet-rounds?_pos=1&_sid=6a0e0e9bc&_ss=r

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 2, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Swirled Heart in Gold and White (Rozelle Hirschfelt)

ANG's Cyberpointers Chapter is working on Rozelle Hirschfeld's "Swirled Heart in Gold and White."  Brenda stuck with the original gold and white colors.

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2025/04/heart-swirled-in-gold-and-white-42525.html

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2025/05/heart-swirled-in-gold-and-white-updated.html

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2025/05/heart-swirled-in-gold-and-white-updated_0679855437.html

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2025/05/heart-swirled-in-gold-and-white-updated_15.html

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2025/05/heart-swirled-in-gold-and-white-updated_056096561.html

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2025/05/heart-swirled-in-gold-and-white-updated_01483844425.html

If you aren't familiar with Cyberpointers, you can read about them here--

https://www.cyberpointers.org/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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