Tips for Travel with Needlepoint & New Travel Projects

With summer vacation only a few weeks away, Coco Frank has posted some quick travel tips on their blog.

https://cocofrankstudio.com/blogs/blog/tips-for-traveling-with-needlepoint?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&utm_campaign=Spring+Break+-+Travel+Rounds&utm_id=01KKESKY8SHWD7W8XMJV4VQ60K&_kx=fpwRhZR6oWBP-QRpljb7pZMDJB9SEzHyKJegAKdmP8-TPQzDcjAtm1ktAvh5CV4x.XYMb7E

Speaking of travel, Princess and Me has something different when it comes to travel canvases--destination glasses case designs!  Note that all of their designs come with stitch guides.  

https://mailchi.mp/stitchedupneedleworks/spring-is-coming-6427573?e=07414d94b0

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

Making Silk Ribbon Roses: The Movie

Coco Frank Studio demonstrates making ribbon roses with a Colonial knot and running stitches.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1389009942414877

It's pretty easy if you are familiar with Colonial knots, just a little fiddly.  Looks just like a rose when you are done!

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

Meet Jen Matlock Through Coco Frank Studio

Coco Frank Studio interviews Jen Matlock on their blog.  Learn how she survived having three children under the age of two--hint, needlepoint might have been involved!

https://cocofrankstudio.com/blogs/blog/stitcher-spotlight-jen-medlock?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&utm_campaign=Stitcher+Spotlight%3A+Jen+Medlock&utm_id=01K5VMDDNH2FQPTE44AW4ST34C&_kx=fpwRhZR6oWBP-QRpljb7pZMDJB9SEzHyKJegAKdmP8-TPQzDcjAtm1ktAvh5CV4x.XYMb7E

You can follow Jen's colorful needle adventures on Instagram.

https://www.instagram.com/lynndlpt/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow 

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

Lean Left, Lean Right, Stand Straight (Diagonal Mosaic for the Win)

Coco Frank Studio shows off the versatile Diagonal Mosaic stitch.

https://cocofrankstudio.com/blogs/blog/diagonal-mosaic-stitch?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&utm_campaign=Diagonal+Mosaic&utm_id=01K20ASN2GTXT673265A7V99FV&_kx=fpwRhZR6oWBP-QRpljb7pZMDJB9SEzHyKJegAKdmP8-TPQzDcjAtm1ktAvh5CV4x.XYMb7E

This stitch can slant to the right or left or just run in vertical columns, making it exceptionally useful.

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

Continental Stitch: The Movie

Want to learn continental stitch?  This quick video from Coco Frank Studio demonstrates it very well.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DJM0P25vIRX/

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

Moving On From Beginner Status

Aren't quite a beginner any more?  Want to try something a bit more advanced?  Coco Frank has some good advice for choosing a more advanced needlepoint project which applies to both stitchers and those choosing a new project for a new-ish needlepointer.

https://cocofrankstudio.com/blogs/blog/beginner-next-steps

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright April 12, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Coco's Favorite Threads

Coco Frank Studio has a nice article on their blog about their favorite threads.  If you think you are in a rut when it comes to picking threads, or you want to learn more about the threads available to the 21st Century needlepointer, check it out.

https://cocofrankstudio.com/blogs/blog/an-introduction-to-my-favorite-threads

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 4, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Finishing an Ornament with Lacing: The Movie

Coco Frank Studio's Instagram page has a short video on how to finish an ornament by lacing it instead of gluing.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CzRPN6eLHcK/

Read the comments for extra information on how this was done.

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright November 7, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Speedy Nutcrackers

Coco Frank Studio has two small nutcrackers that are a very quick stitch.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CtwpqetL4qm/

And to prove how fast this project is, she's posted a video on how to finish them yourself.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Ct1MFqTsjKw/

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 24, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.