Using a 3-D Printer in Needlepoint

I've always been intrigued by 3-D printers but I never thought they'd be useful in needlepoint until I discovered what Debbie Rowley of DeeBee Designs uses them for!

https://debbeesdesigns.com/storing-threads/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright January 19, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Midnight Elegance (Debbie Rowley)

Beth has been working Debbie Rowley's "Midnight Elegance" and has finally finished it.

https://bethsneedleworkstash.blogspot.com/search/label/Midnight%20Elegance%20Ornament%20-Debbie%20Rowley

What a great Christmas ornament this will make!  Sadly, this was a Shining Needle Society class and is currently unavailable from DebBee's Designs.

https://debbeesdesigns.com/product/midnight-elegance-ornament/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

How to Color Wash Your Needlepoint Canvas

I heard about this EGA tutorial (by Kate Gaunt) on how to color wash your needlepoint canvas on NP Nation.  

https://egausa.org/app/uploads/2018/02/How-to-Colorwash-Needlepoint-Canvas.pdf

Debbie Rowley of DebBee's Designs says she has used spray paint to color canvas for her counted thread designs.  Don't linger in a spot, though--keep moving.  Debbie says air brushing also works.  

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 31, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Diamonds, Triangles and More (Debbie Rowley)

Melita took a class from Debbie Rowley of DebBee's Designs called "Diamonds, Triangles and More."  She has posted the finished project here.  I find it quite interesting.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2024/11/27/diamonds-triangles-and-more-a-geometric-from-explore-and-design-with-debbie-rowley/

I think this would look very different with a color canvas in the background or with heavier weight threads.  Debbie Rowley always surprises!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright November 28, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Tower of Presents Ornament 2024

Every year Debbie Rowley of DebBee's Designs releases a free chart for folks to stitch as a thank you for supporting her business.  This year's design is called "Tower of Presents."

https://debbeesdesigns.com/in-this-time-of-thanksgiving-im-thankful-for-you/

Debbie says it is not that difficult for stitchers new to working from charts.  Raid your stash and see what you can create!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright November 24, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Is That Your Slip Showing? Or Your Jessica?

Debbie Rowley of DebBee's Designs shows how you can alter the top layer of a three layered Jessica stitch to show more or less of the colors of the middle layer.

https://debbeesdesigns.com/dont-be-afraid-of-jessicas/

This intrigued me.  I had no idea that you could layer Jessicas, using a different colored thread for each layer to get fun effects.  Smart of you, Debbie!  Upon doing a little research I discovered that Debbie Rowley has even done a four layered Jessica in one of her designs.  Here is how Ruth Schmuff diagrams Jessicas, just so you get the general idea.  

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2016/07/lets-talk-jessicas-2/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

Debbie Does A Stitch-a-Long

Debbie Rowley of DebBee's Designs announced a stitch-a-long using her "Revelry Reflections."  I don't do many counted pieces myself--they are really difficult if you can't count to even three reliably--but because she's such a talented teacher and posting about the stitch-a-long on her blog, I thought I'd document things here.  First up, here is Debbie's announcement.

https://debbeesdesigns.com/join-me-for-a-stitch-along/

She explains in detail how she chooses threads, with an overdyed thread as her starting point.

https://debbeesdesigns.com/selecting-threads/

Now it's time to put your canvas on stretcher bars.  Debbie uses Evertites, but she has an interesting tip on tightening regular stretcher bars.

https://debbeesdesigns.com/revelry-reflections-mounting-the-canvas/

I can't find the chart for this design but I think she's starting in the middle of the canvas and that everyone is supposed to follow the design as she posts it.

https://debbeesdesigns.com/first-stitches-2/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/teardrop-crescents/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/an-unreversed-stitch-this-time/

First we have waffle stitch.

https://debbeesdesigns.com/my-favorite-stitch-waffle-stitches/

Now, reverse waffles.  (I didn't know there was such a thing!)

https://debbeesdesigns.com/now-reverse-the-waffle-stitch/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/sprats-heads/

And reverse sprats heads, which again I didn't know existed!  This stitch-a-long is very educational.

https://debbeesdesigns.com/reverse-sprats-heads/

Now we have a triangle-shaped Amadeus stitch, courtesy of the immortal Jean Hilton.

https://debbeesdesigns.com/more-triangles-this-time-a-triangle-amadeus/

Now the Amadeus triangle is reversed.  It's an original stitch from Debbie and complicated but it's pretty.

https://debbeesdesigns.com/reversing-the-triangle-amadeus/

Debbie is amazed that the herringbone square is actually a diamond--but Debbie, it's a square ballerina standing on point!

https://debbeesdesigns.com/could-this-be-a-misnomer-herringbone-squares/

Now we finish the corners.

https://debbeesdesigns.com/finishing-the-corners-with-diagonal-gobelin-stitches/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/moving-to-the-outside-edges-with-reverse-herringbone-squares/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/eyelets-not-my-favorite/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/framing-the-corners-with-reverse-eyelets/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 26, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Learning Art String Type Stitches

If you are starting to do more charted designs, you'll run into some stitches that look hard, like the Double Fan Doubled or the Chilly Hollow Stitch.  If you are planning to do a lot of these "art string" type stitches, buying volumes one and two of Carole Lake's Twisty Stitches makes sense.  

https://stitchplay.com/books-for-needlepoint/

But if you are just starting to do these things and you may never do another project with them in it, or you are a visual person, videos to teach you online would be great.

Debbie Rowley of DebBee's Designs has produced as series of videos demonstrating some of these monsters.  Here's the video about Double Fan Doubled stitch--

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mc-Kt92kZXU

Here's my personal favorite, her video on the Chilly Hollow stitch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHgM0Q3PjTM

Debbie's YouTube channel has several videos about these unusual stitches.  Explore and see what you can learn here-

https://www.youtube.com/@debbeesdesigns3754

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright January 9, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Free Sparkly Snowman Design

Debbie Rowley of DeeBee Designs has released a free holiday-themed design called "Sparkly Snowman."

https://debbeesdesigns.com/happy-holidays/

it's cuter than cute and you can stitch him from stash or buy a kit from DeeBee Designs.  A few kits are left as of the end of November.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright November 30, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

American Beauty Rose (Yellow)

Jan Sprague of the Stitchlady's Adventures blog is starting on a new charted design, Debbie Rowley's "American Beauty."  Jan's rose will be in shades of yellow.  I'll update this article as Jan works her design.

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2023/02/25/a-new-adventure-begins/

The only place I found this chart for sale online is at Stitchers' Paradise...

https://www.stitchers-paradise.com/Canvas_Embroidery/CEDebBeesDesigns.html

...but you can also buy it from Debbie's online store.

https://debbeesdesigns.com/product/american-beauty-needlepoint/

Here is Debbie Rowley's website in case you are curious about her work.

https://debbeesdesigns.com/

UPDATES:  Jan starts at the top.  She's listed the overdyes she and the designer chose to substitute for the original reds here.

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2023/03/01/yellow-american-rosethe-beginning/

Jan showed a good image of the chart and her current progress.  I find charted designs very hard so I sympathize with Jan's problems keeping track of what she's doing.

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2023/03/09/american-rose-yellow/

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2023/03/30/american-rose-coming-along/

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2023/04/16/my-yellow-rose-progress/

We've all been here, Jan.

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2023/05/01/american-rose-slow-progress/

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2023/05/22/more-progress-2/

And it's done!  HURRAH!

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2023/06/08/my-yellow-rose-finished-%e2%80%bc%ef%b8%8f%e2%80%bc%ef%b8%8f%e2%80%bc%ef%b8%8f/

Looks great, too.  Another challenge met beautifully.  Here is what it looks like framed.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6450966398313797/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright February 25, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Free Swirly Tree from DebBee's Designs

Once again, Debbie Rowley has released a free chart for Christmas.  https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=586421866620268&set=a.536079218321200

You can head straight to her website to download this sweet little Christmas tree design.  There was a kit available when I wrote this but they sell out fast.

https://debbeesdesigns.com/2022/11/13/thank-you-so-much/?fbclid=IwAR00K7jPO_qDwuavVqpIJKa8O9CD8opNZFMVbPm6QXNQ5e03HolVrphu5e0

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright November 13, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Thoughts on Choosing a Needlework Stand

Debbie Rowley of DebBee's Designs has posted an essay about choosing a stand for your needlepoint.

https://debbeesdesigns.com/2022/05/12/stitching-stands-and-how-to-choose-one/

It's very helpful, with plenty of tips about what to look for.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 14, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Cheryl Asks a Question

Over at NP Nation, Cheryl asked a question a lot of us have wondered:  "How do you know which threads you can use a hair straightener on?"

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/5062808793796238/

For those who don't have a Facebook account, I'll quote Debbie Rowley's answer in full.  

"I caution my classes not to use it on pearl cottons or braided threads (Silk Lame' Braid) - it flattens the twist and these particular threads are meant to be twisted. It works great on ribbons of all kinds (Neon Rays, Neon Rays+, Flair, Frosty Rays, silk ribbons, etc.), stranded threads (silk, cotton and rayon), and metallic braids (twisted tightly enough that the twist doesn't flatten)."

If you aren't familiar with Debbie, she's DebBee's Designs.  You can admire her designs and browse her charts and classes here--

https://debbeesdesigns.com

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 6, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved

Needle Arts Mystery Retreats End

The Needle Arts Mystery Retreat is closing this year, 2021.  This was announced on their Facebook page December 21, 2021.

https://www.facebook.com/Needle-Arts-Mystery-Retreat-LLC-126832707361178/

http://www.needleartsmysteryretreat.com/?fbclid=IwAR37iblkrppI6ONT32zOTEfUq2JZSof6KZmKPGBFpUTmQofN4EmZchlTYOQ

The four founders are continuing to teach separatedly and will post on Facebook at their renamed Those Mysterious Ladies page.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright December 22, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Walneto Stitch Movie

Fiber Talk is hosting a counted needlepoint stitch-a-long of Debbie Rowley's "Royal Garden."
https://wetalkfiber.com/2020/08/14/help-for-royal-garden-stitchers/

Whether you are stitching this DebBee's Design chart or not, don't miss the video demonstration the Walneto Stitch!
https://vimeo.com/445542309/c9b079c8bd

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright August 15, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Help and Corrections for the Royal Garden Stitch-a-Long UPDATED

If you are stitching Royal Garden, the Debbie Rowley/DebBee's Designs chart, with the Fiber Talk podcast, you might want to check the corrections and changes that Jessica has posted to her blog.
https://www.jessicagrimm.com/blog/sal-royal-garden

The designer will send updated information to you if you ask, but you can just follow what Jessica suggests to make changes yourself if necessary.  If you want to listen to the Stitch-a-Long Podcast #1, here is the link to the kickoff show.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ni9Lq4rZ-xE

UPDATE:  Fiber Talk has a new page on their website with helpful videos, including the Walneto Stitch demonstration video.
https://wetalkfiber.com/2020/08/14/help-for-royal-garden-stitchers/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright July 20, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Another Free Design from DebBee's Designs (Harlequin Dance Redux)

Debbie Rowley has had such a great response to her free charts that she is starting a third posting, this time about Harlequin Dance Redux.  If you are interested in trying charts and raiding your stash to use up threads in your favorite colors, this is your chance.
https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/06/09/stitch-along-monday-and-a-little-promo/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/06/17/stitch-along-harlequin-dance-redux/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/06/22/stitch-along-monday-rhodes-stitches/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/06/30/stitch-along-monday-reverse-waffle-stitch/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/07/07/stitch-along-monday-rhodes-and-scotch-stitches/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 17, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Spring Quilt Block: Another Free Design from DebBee's designs

Debbie Rowley had so much fun with her last free chart stitch along, she decided to do another.
https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/05/17/lets-start-something-new/

It is called Spring Quilt Block.
https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/05/20/spring-quilt-block-first-steps/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/05/27/spring-quilt-block-continuing-with-the-giant-scotch-stitch/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/05/29/spring-quilt-block-giant-scotch-with-cashmere/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/06/01/spring-quilt-block-first-border-stitch/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/06/03/spring-quilt-block-on-the-home-stretch/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/06/05/the-last-border-finishing-up-spring-quilt-block/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 17, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Debbie's Stitch-A-Long (Quilt Block One)

Debbie Rowley is doing a brand new DebBee's Design chart as a stitch-a-long.  This is based on a quilt block pattern and she's inviting everyone to stitch it with her, just to keep our spirits up while we are stuck at home.  I'm going to update this article with her instructions as she releases them.

Here are the details:
https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/04/14/starting-something-new-join-me/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/04/16/stitch-along-first-steps/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/04/20/first-stitches/

Debbie has interesting things to say about thread ironing here.
https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/04/22/next-steps/

And now there are beads (or not if you prefer).
https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/04/25/more-pink/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/04/28/finishing-the-center-diagonal-line/

Debbie takes time to find the perfect shade of pink metallic.
https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/05/04/and-now-a-little-snag/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/05/06/smooth-sailing-for-this-section/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/05/08/almost-finished/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/05/14/ta-da/

https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/06/13/friday-finishing/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 16, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Easter Eggs from DebBee's Designs

Because it is Easter, DebBee's Designs shows off her eggs.
https://debbeesdesigns.com/2020/04/09/happy-easter/

Your favorite shop can order the chart for these for you, or you can see if Stitcher's Paradise in Florida still has it in stock.
https://www.stitchers-paradise.com/Canvas_Embroidery/CEDebBeesDesigns.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 10, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.