NJNA News for July 2026

The New Jersey Needle Artists chapter of ANG is at it again with their bi-weekly newsletter.  Besides the normal ANG news, there is plenty about new designs and products.  It's a Don't Miss for sure!

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2026/07/11/whats-happening-at-njna-7-11-26/

The second posting for July has a lot of ANG news.  There's are new shops, a new needle minder, Morgan Julia's shop in NJ needs full time help, mahjong designs, a new color in Rachel Barri's pouches, a new project bag and a new light that attaches to the Lowry floor stand plus a recommendation for a cheap effective tool to remove thumbtacks from your stretcher bars.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2026/07/25/whats-happening-at-njna-7-25-26/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow 

logging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.co

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

NJNA in June 2026 UPDATED

New Jersey Needle Artists Chapter of ANG has posted their mid-June report.  There is ANG news, news of retreats, classes, app updates, clubs, System Four news and more.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2026/06/13/whats-happening-at-njna-6-13-26/

Check back at the end of the month for their update.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2026/06/27/whats-happening-at-njna-6-27-28/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com 

nd at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

May 2026 NJNA Chapter News

The New Jersey Needle Artists chapter of ANG is back with their bi-weekly newsletter.  There is ANG Seminar news, including the adorable frame weights that are available.  Lowry has a new gadget that attaches to your floor stand to allow you to watch your tablet, laptop or phone as you stitch.  They also have a new spring green color for those who want more excitement in their life.  Daylight also has a new light that goes around your neck and shows true color.  It is called the DuoNeck Go.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2026/05/09/whats-happening-at-njna-5-9-26/

You'll want to check out the Fraymeworks Frames, sold by Needlepoint Clubhouse, that work as stretcher bars and a frame for the finished piece both.

https://www.needlepointclubhouse.com/collections/fraymeworks-frames?_kx=di6BKbqlX0z0_r-FgYg7VgX_cnHap6E52Vd1c3YUq6g.W43bG6

The second May posting is up with new bags, threads, classes, and more!

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2026/05/24/whats-happening-at-njna-5-23-26/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 11, 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

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

Jeannie's Windmills (Pat Mazu)

Melita worked Pat Mazu's 'Jeannie's Windmills" from ANG's chapter project book and had it made into a cute project book.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/02/21/2013-2014-chapter-book-project-jeannies-windmills-project-bag-by-pat-mazu/

ANG's chapter project books are sent to chapter presidents for free to use as chapter projects, just another benefit from joining the American Needlepoint Guild (ANG).

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

The NJNA April 2026 Report

The New Jersey Needle Artists Chapter of ANG's bi-weekly newsletter is out.  It's full of ANG news, of course, but there is much more:  new books, new threads, new shops, new designs, and even needlepoint socks!

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2026/04/11/whats-happening-at-njna-4-11-26/

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2026/04/25/what-happening-at-njna-4-25-26/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

NJNA March 2026

Here's all the news from the New Jersey Needle Artists Chapter of ANG for March 2026:

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2026/03/07/whats-hapening-at-njna-3-7-26/

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2026/03/21/whats-happening-at-njna-3-21-26/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

Let's Talk February Needlepoint News with NJNA

The New Jersey Needle Artists chapter of ANG has dropped their first bi-monthly newsletter for Feb. 2026.  As usual, there is a lot of news, both ANG-related and shop/designer/tool related.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2026/02/07/whats-happening-at-njna-2-7-26/

The second posting for this month is for the threadaholics among us.  

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2026/02/21/whats-happening-at-njna-2-21-26/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

End of the Year for NJNA

By the time this publishes it'll be 2026, but the New Jersey Needle Artists Chapter of ANG newsletters are timeless!

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2025/12/27/whats-happening-at-njna-12-27-25/

As usual there is lots of ANG news, plus they let us know about a new, light weight needlework stand called Miraneks.  It looks like it was meant for cross stitch and won't hold a big project or maybe even Evertites, but it looks very good for travel.  

https://www.instagram.com/p/DLD6EOJp2WF/

By the way, if you are interested in highlighter tape, shop around.  It's available a lot of places but the prices vary wildly.

https://marvgolden.com/highlighter-tape/?sku=APX1096-Green-1&msclkid=82f50792b929176116966ec381c844e6&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shop%20-%20Catch%20All&utm_term=4585581971649712&utm_content=Catch%20All

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

A Merry Holiday Newsletter from NJNA

The New Jersey Needle Artists chapter of ANG finishes out December with a fun newsletter.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2025/12/06/whats-happening-at-njna-12-6-25/

There is lots of ANG news, Needlepoint Bingo (!), information about charitable giving by various needlepointers, news good and bad, new designs and clubs, and of course a new thread storage option from DMC perfect for travel.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

Chottie's Stitches Diagrammed

The Royal School of Needlework is continuing to expand their online Stitchbank with more stitch diagrams, this time three stitches created by our own Chottie Alderson.  The three stitches are Alisha Lace, Chottie's Plaid, and Nobuko Stitch, all with the names of real people included in them.

https://rsnstitchbank.org/?utm_source=RSN+ENewsletter&utm_campaign=627619c86e-OCTOBER-ENEWS-2025&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-2e2b921c8c-132419528&mc_cid=627619c86e&mc_eid=5e1a81057a

I didn't know Chottie came up with these stitches but her friends in San Bernardino Chapter of ANG will still remember her and all she achieved.  Thanks to them, the Royal School has these stitches for their collection.

Please consider making a donation to the Royal School's Stitchbank so more stitches will be available online for us all.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

NJNA Talks ANG and More

The New Jersey Needle Artists chapter of ANG has put out their bi-monthly newsletter for late November 2025.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2025/11/22/whats-happening-at-njna-11-22-25/

It is full of ANG news, recommends Mary Rhodes' books (ignore those 1970s covers, it's the inside that counts), includes news about next spring's Woodlawn Exhibit, updates us on the new machinery arriving at Kreinik's new California headquarters, shows off Moore Stitching's adorable people to stitch, talks about the popularity of coasters and mahjong, and much more.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

Early November with NJNA's Newsletter

ANG's New Jersey Needle Artists chapter brings us up to date on the latest with their early November newsletter.  As usual, the newsletter starts out with ANG news, then lets us in on the latest from thread manufacturers, designers, shops doing charity work, a new club, website temptations and more.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2025/11/08/whats-happening-at-njna-11-8-25/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

The NJNA Newsletter for Almost Halloween 2025

The New Jersey Needle Artists' newsletter is back, full of ANG news plus more, including opening registration for the Woodlawn show.  Want to go on a needlework retreat in Italy?  Want to stitch some Christmas items?  Or just take a class on making beards and mustaches?  Read all about it here.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2025/10/25/whats-happening-at-njna-10-25-25/

Rittenhouse confirms that Caron's Snow is being discontinued.  I believed it when Old World Needlepoint say so, but it's nice to have confirmation, just in case. 

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright October 26, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

NJNA Brings Us Up to Speed

The New Jersey Needle Artists Chapter of ANG's latest newsletter is out.  

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2025/10/11/whats-happening-at-njna-10-11-25/

As usual it is full of ANG news, tidbits about the upcoming Autumn Needlepoint Reunion trade show, and more, including painted canvas news, thread news, book news--you name it!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com 

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

Fun with ANG and NJNA

The New Jersey Needle Artists Chapter of ANG ends September 2025 with lots of local and national ANG news, including a video all about the 2026 ANG National Seminar in Denver.  You can see the classes to be offered in this YouTube video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=di8wwUp8ZTk

There's also news of Debbie Rowley's website being hacked, a new silk/wool blend from Tilli Thomas called Bisous, another new Facebook group for needlepointers, a new needlepoint shop in NJ, a new large Mahjong mat with a garden theme from Kate Dickerson, at least four new monthly clubs, plus more!

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2025/09/20/whats-happening-at-njna-9-20-25/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

NJNA News for Early September 2025

The New Jersey Needle Artists chapter of ANG has put out their bi-monthly newsletter, full of ANG information, fun designs from Moore Stitching, some more adult "beginner" kits from KC Needlepoint, the hilarious Howl-oween dogs from Stitch Rock, Morgan Julia's pop up shop in Manhattan, a new Denver shop, collegiate key fobs from Hedgehog, Atlantic Blue's pastel florals and Needlepoint.com's Interior collection with leaves and cane patterns.  

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2025/09/06/whats-happening-at-njna-9-6-25/

Needles up, stress down!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright September 7, 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

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright August 24, 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.

NJNA and July 2025

The newest ANG newsletter for NJNA is out!

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2025/07/26/whats-happening-at-njna-7-26-25/

As always there is a lot of American Needlepoint Guild news, but if you aren't a member, they also cover new products that interest stitchers such as embroidery scissors with larger finger holes (good for those with arthritis), wearable ideas like baseball caps and mouse ears (!), and lots and lots of new designs.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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