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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© Copyright September 5, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

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.

Stitch Videos from The Stitch Method Needlepoint

The Stitch Method Needlepoint has started posting stitches on their YouTube channel to teach you how to work them.

https://www.youtube.com/@TSMNeedlepoint

Heidi's website also has links to the stitches but there some items are free and some are not.  Of course you will have fun looking at their canvases, whether you are in the mood to buy or not.  (The "Cathederals of the World" series is unique.)

https://tsmneedlepoint.myshopify.com/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

The Royal School Restores Needlepoint

The Royal School of Embroidery not only stitches brand new pieces of needle art, they do restoration, such as fixing the burnt area on this needlepoint stool.

https://royal-needlework.org.uk/studio-restoring-a-burnt-piece/

Instead of putting a patch behind the hole, they reweave the area, which is probably stronger in the long run for a family heirloom that is used.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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nd at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

Famous Needlepointers

Georgie and Lottie Company are compiling a list of famous needlepointers.  Click to see who's one of us.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DZVJ5MujvpY/?img_index=1

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

https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ41s3KDnXu/?img_index=1

https://www.instagram.com/p/DaK9GsKlDQb/?img_index=1

https://www.instagram.com/p/Dac8O0ElF8q/?img_index=1

https://www.instagram.com/p/DavFP7klDy3/?img_index=1

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

https://www.instagram.com/p/DbS6mLVFMzl/?img_index=1

https://www.instagram.com/p/Dbk-0OAjsTb/?img_index=1

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1629208968562724&set=a.279129836903984

https://people.com/actor-tim-matheson-recounts-yours-mine-and-ours-co-star-henry-fonda-doing-needlepoint-to-quit-smoking-12033877

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

Ten Count Projects Pair Beautifully with Wool Threads

Raymond Crawford reminds us that 10 count projects pair beautifully with wool.  Eyes not what they were?  Raymond's got your back!

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0dS8REeNNRqdqTncshS2JvZEtAUx7S18iS52ua9TAcaaU2gxL3qWLbWGXT4xF5Fb2l&id=100064914873043

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow 

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nd at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 18, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

New Stitch Monday Talks Sky Stitches

Stephanie at Ridgewood Needlepoint likes to use overdyed threads for sky stitches.  Here are some of her favorites, diagrammed for you.

https://ridgewoodneedlepoint.com/new-stitch-monday-217/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 15, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Thread Estimator, Coming Soon

Heather.Rae.Atelier will have The Thread Estimator out soon.  I'm assuming this is an app but I don't know which flavor phone it will work on or any of the details.  It assumes you are using tent stitches or mosaic, so it has limitations.

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

https://heatherraeatelier.com/

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 14, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Turkey Work the Brick Stitch Way

The Wool and The Floss posted a cute Blue Ridge Stitchery design that is covered in silk ribbon embroidery, prompting requests for directions to create the flower loops.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1329604485216849

It is turkeywork, but done with the tie down stitch done vertically over two threads instead of horizonally over two threads.  You can see how here.

https://woolfloss.com/blogs/tutorials/how-to-brick-style-turkey-work-for-needlepoint?fbclid=IwY2xjawSbgYVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFHbEQyMnRoY2sxVzVOYVNKc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtLb0b7WFwHrVs-FpPMhiCuv4KCA93KwICyj1GJz5InGVABW5-eu3MDbq_rW_aem_GOju0Kewg2BzxC4YJ1DL_A

Of course once the loops are in, they are not cut for this piece.  You need the ribbon loft to create the illusion of rhododendron in bloom.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 14, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Thread Organization and Storage

Thanks to Fiber Talk, I've learned about the thread organization tools that Luxky Jonquil sells.  Click on "Thread Organization" to see all their products.

https://luckyjonquil.com/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

Or Nue Hearts by Brenda Kocher

Melita's local EGA chapter is going to stitch Branda Kocher's Or Nue Hearts.  So Melita got the instructions, canvas and threads and kitted it all for everyone.  The first step is learning to lace the canvas on stretcher bars if you don't have the right sizes.  It's a good thing to know!  

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/06/12/ega-brandywine-chapter-class-for-or-nue-hearts-by-brenda-kocher/

Melita's also stitching Brenda Kocher's Or Nue Lotus Blossom.  It's very pretty!

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/06/16/or-nue-lotus-blossom-by-brenda-kocher/

Everything is framed and looks great.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/07/11/or-nue-hearts-and-lotus-blossom-by-brenda-kocher-framed/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 13, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Bonnie Alexander Designs Available Again

The Stitching Fox is now distributing Bonnie Alexander's equestrian-themed designs.  I didn't know Bonnie was a horsewoman....  There are horses, dogs, foxes, kittens, other animals, even fairies.

https://www.stitchingfox.com/collections/bonnie-alexander?se_activity_id=170721214715&sort_by=created-descending&syclid=d8ml53of33bs73aod9cg&utm_campaign=The+Bonnie+Alexander+Revival+begins_170721214715&utm_medium=email&utm_source=shopify_email

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 13, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Bayeux Tapestry From a Scientific Point of View

Mary Corbet has a link to a fascinating (although an hour long) video about the Bayeux Tapestry viewed from various sciences.

https://www.needlenthread.com/2026/04/archeologists-on-the-bayeux-tapestry.html

If historial embroidery is your thing, you shouldn't miss this.  Here's the direct link.

https://www.needlenthread.com/2026/04/archeologists-on-the-bayeux-tapestry.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright April 17, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Self Finishing Items from House of Cartonnage UPDATED

Stitch-Stash shows off the self-finishing items available from House of Cartonnage.

https://stitch-stash.com/collections/house-of-cartonnage-boxes

They are expensive, but these fabric-covered boxes, matchboxes and bag tags are handmade and very elegant.

UPDATE:  Nimble Needle Atlanta has some of their boxes now, too.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DbGT2M7E3Tj/?img_index=1

Use the side arrows here to see the styles and colors.

https://www.atlantanimbleneedle.com/iishop?showSearchResults=1&search_keyword=cartonnage&image=Search

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 12, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The NYC Needlepoint Shop Guide

ThreadHouseNeedlepoint on Instagram has listed all the needlepoint stores in New York City in one convenient location.  

https://www.instagram.com/p/DbB-W8RFQ15/?img_index=1

A Dragon's Tale has done the same.  Time to plan your trip to the Big Apple!

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

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

Interviewing Atlantic Blue Canvas

Needlepoint.com is having a trunk show from Atlantic Blue and interviewed the founder, Caroline.

https://needlepoint.com/blogs/needlepoint-know-how/designer-showcase-atlantic-blue-canvas

You can see the full range of Atlantic Blue's work on their website.

https://www.atlanticbluecanvas.com/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 10, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

K's Creation Has The Bench

This isn't a new tool, a friend had one nearly 30 years ago, but K's Creation's Bench is just as useful now as it was then.  Scroll 3/4 way down the page to see their collapsable footstool, that is three inches high when closed but opens to five inches high when open and locked into position.  It's great for travel or just supporting your feet when your chair is too far off the floor.

https://www.thesilverneedle.com/gadgetsgiftsandaccessories.html#bench

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright April 9, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Ouch!

Tony Minieri Designs posted yesterday (June 8, 2026) that Luis Nuez took a bad fall and shattered his elbow.  He had surgery to fix the damage and is probably nearly recovered now.  But if you were wondering why things were moving a little slowly over at Tony's castle, that's why.  Hope you feel great now, Luis!

https://www.facebook.com/tonyminieridesigns/posts/pfbid0PAXf81K3AhdPC75PG9oo1M1sszga8XtLx8ULs9DQcM9yyRu6PSXu23CEzre5oSB4l

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 9, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Featherlight Frames' Stretcher Bars Review

Oz Needle and Thread does a quick video review of Featherlight Frames' stretcher bars.  Bottom line:  she finds them light plus easy to hold and store.  These are wider than traditional stretcher bars so they may be easier to hold if you have hand issues.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DZIqS5CBn7Z/

It looks like you buy these in sets of four.  You can order custom sizes, too, as long as they are at least 6 inches up to 16 inches.  

https://featherlight-frames.myshopify.com/products/featherlight-frames

https://featherlight-frames.myshopify.com/products/rectangle-featherlight-frames

I don't know if these can be taken apart so you can mix and match sizes the way you do with traditional stretcher bars.  They won't slot together with the traditional bars, though.  

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 8, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Needlepoint Snark

Design by Elm Tree Needlepoint*

Gosh, I feel old!  I had no idea there was a subReddit for needlepoint snark!

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

Of course, I only use Reddit to find technical information about Beloved's complicated and finicky PC.  Looks like I've been missing the fun!

https://www.reddit.com/r/NeedlepointSnark/?rdt=33484

*You can find the above canvas here-

https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/products/if-you-dont-have-anything-sit-by-me-canvas

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 7, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.