BREAKING NEWS: Trio is Being Discontinued

Barbara's Needlepoint just confirmed the rumors:  Trio is being discontinued.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1733382102127483&set=a.453077793491260

If you aren't familar with Trio, it's the 3 ply version of Silk N Ivory, available in the same colors.  Both are 50% silk and 50% Merino wool and are distributed by Brown Paper Packages.  

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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Melita Admits a Tool Caddy Addiction

Melita admits she has three tool caddies, one for each stitch location in her house.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/06/21/thread-straightener/

She's getting rid of things she doesn't use, which is a good idea.

I have a tiny tool box with my favorite scissors and other small items and a small Stash N Store which was a gift from a friend.  I also have a needle case for the needles I am currently using.  In case you aren't familiar with the Stash N Store, this is what they look like.

https://www.sewingpartsonline.com/products/mini-oh-sew-organized-stash-n-store?currency=USD&country=US&variant=46927470854431&stkn=8b7814f4b373&kendall_source=bing&kendall_campaign=627356449&utm_term=1299623885721556&kendall_adid=81226548020557&msclkid=8a29177e9ef41b0f0b027d47a8052aa4&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Pmax+%7C+All+Products+%7C+Feed+Only+%7C+US&utm_content=pMax&media=39572445036831

Here is the lipstick case for my needles.  It's made by Dritz and called the Twist N Select.  

https://www.kenssewingcenter.com/dritz-twist-n-select-needle-storage-tube.html?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=productfeed&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=product&msclkid=bdcdf46d831e1fc3129c9e54b4f50091

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 22, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.