Introducing George

Sign of the Arrow's Limited Edition design for 2026 is out and it's "George" --as in George Washington.  I think this is the second year in a row that their limited edition design is only available as a painted canvas, not also as a chart, which is a shame.  There are still counted canvas lovers out there, after all, and having both canvas and chart available is a great way to cater to both types of stitchers.  

It looks like you can buy just the canvas, or the canvas and thread kit, and you can add the matching needle minder as an extra this year.  

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/2026-Limited-Edition.html?soid=1102635760603&aid=Q18sdCXCMOI

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright July 4, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Star Spangled Santa (Janet Z. Casey)

The Sun City Stitcher is about to start work on Janet Zickler Casey's "Star Spangled Santa."

https://www.suncitystitcher.com/2026/04/tin-toppers-star-spangled-santa.html

I don't think this design is still available but you'll still have fun browsing Janet's designs on her website.

http://www.jzcdesigns.com/index.htm

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 1, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

WARNING! Gay Ann Rogers Eagle Birthday Heart Sale

Gay Ann Rogers announced yesterday afternoon she'll have a sale tomorrow (July 2) for her brand new 250th Birthday heart featuring an American eagle.

https://www.gayannrogers.com/index.html

Set your alarms.  This one will sell out fast.  

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright July 1, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Margaret Bendig's Fourth of July Heart

Brenda's Needlepoint Studio is going to teach Margaret Bendig's "Fourth of July Heart" with her ANG chapter in Delaware.  Here is the pre-work for the heart.

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2026/03/heart-fourth-of-july-31326.html

Note that since the original threads are no longer available, Rainbow Gallery's Neon Rays were substituted and found to work beautifully.

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2026/05/may-9-2026-i-placed-last-stitch-on-this.html

The design was published in the July 2008 Needle Pointers magazine, so if you are an ANG member, you may have this copy in your magazine pile.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

Gay Ann Roger's Summer Sale Starts Tomorrow, June 20

Gay Ann Rogers is having one of her occasional sales through her website starting tomorrow, June 20, at 8 a.m. West Coast Time.  The focus will be on patriotic designs, with both small pieces and her larger sampler honoring Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony, friends who worked to bring women the right to vote in the USA.  It's shocking to realize my grandmothers weren't able to vote until they were in their mid- to late thirties!

You can view GAR's sale preview and practice how to open the windows to navigate the sale through her website.

https://www.gayannrogers.com/index.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 1,  2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Ann's Patriotic Ornament

Lucky Brenda had a class from Ann Strite-Kurz on Ann's Patriotic Ornament.

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2022/10/patriotic-ornament-101822.html

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2022/11/patriotic-ornament-updated-11622.html

Ann Strike-Kurz is a fabulous designer, particularly of ornate backgrounds.  The Patriotic Ornament doens't seem to be on her website yet but there's plenty of other charts and classes to browse.  And then there are Ann's books...!

https://www.annstritekurz.com/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright October 18, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

4th of July Cracker Ornament

Ada of Eye Candy shows off her 4th of July cracker design that is in the current (July 2022) Needlepoint Now magazine.  Ada's written the stitch guide for the magazine to go with the painted canvas by her company.

http://eyecandyneedleart.blogspot.com/2022/07/latest-project-for-needlepoint-now.html

Here is another view of the cracker before it's made up, plus information on how to make a humbug.

http://eyecandyneedleart.blogspot.com/2022/07/a-couple-of-updates.html

http://eyecandyneedleart.blogspot.com/2012/07/biscornus-and-humbugs-oh-my.html

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright July 7, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Gay Ann Roger's Sale Starts Tomorrow

Gay Ann Rogers' annual sale of her counted charts and kits will start tomorrow, October 15, at 8 a.m. California time.  

https://www.gayannrogers.com/patriotic-heart-sale-1/index.html

Most everything will be patriotic themed except on Saturday, when her surprise windows will have antique tools and geometric designs, including a new Downton Abby-themed chart.

If you are interested, buy now.  Gay Ann will probably end her sale in 3-4 days so she doesn't have to spend months trying to ship kits during a pandemic.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright October 8 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Christmas in July Sale of Patriotic Hearts

Gay Ann Roger's America the Beautiful Hearts

Gay Ann Rogers just announced on her website that she will sell her four new Patriotic Hearts on July 22nd.
http://www.gayannrogers.com/index.html

If you are on the fence, listen to what Gary and Beth have to say about Gay Ann Rogers' designs.
https://wetalkfiber.com/2020/07/08/fiber-talk-midweek-chat-7-8-20/

The website has instructions on how the sale will work.  Note that Gay Ann only sells a few times a year and there's no guarantee that these will ever be available again.

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright July 7, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved

Celebrate the Fourth with Bridget of Always in Stitches

Bridget Viehwig of Always in Stitches has the cutest quilt designs for Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty!
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10222404767731756&set=pcb.3098893096854494&type=3&theater&ifg=1

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10222404768211768&set=pcb.3098893096854494&type=3&theater&ifg=1

Contact Bridget via her Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/bridget.roseviehweg

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright July 3, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.