Let Me Introduce You to Jenny Henry

Have you met Jenny Henry?  If not, you can read about her decades (Yikes!  Has it been that long?!) as a needlepoint designer here.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DXcHtBhkVo4/?img_index=1

If you already know Jenny, go visit her website.  She does lovely ornaments (that Bookshop is a keeper), stockings both large and small, frames, 3-D mini ornament houses, fabulous animals (the sheep and tiger are sold out but the swan's still available), and geometrics and more.  The newest designs are posted on her Instagram page (second link below).

https://www.jennyhenrydesigns.com/

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

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© Copyright May 3, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Exclusives from Needlepoint Junction

Are you looking for something unique that not everyone and their brother-in-law are stitching?  Look no further than the shop exclusive page on Needlepoint Junction's website.

https://shopneedlepointjunction.com/collections/exclusives

I'm particularly found of the Gingerbread Dreams Mini Sock on 13 count (I've seen it stitched with both the pink background and a deep blue) but there is plenty to love and enjoy here like the birdhouse and cardinal or the napkin ring canvases with Beth Gantz napkin ring frames.  Gayla Elliott fans will swoon over her Autumn canvas!

Then there are the Nordic mini socks and sweater designs....

Not to mention the leather self-finishing frames from Jenny Henry!

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Books, Books, and More Books

Melissa of the Wool and the Floss says butterfly canvases were everywhere at the Spring 2024 trade show.  I'm sure she's right but what I noticed were canvases for the book lover.

My absolute favorite is Thorn Alexander's "Read the Room." Cormoran Strike lovers, this is for you.

https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/products/read-the-room-canvas?_pos=1&_sid=17aabf696&_ss=r

The Gingham Stitchery has books to charm you.  (Note that Winnie the Pooh is mostly out of copyright now so anything A.A. Milne is ok to buy.)

https://www.instagram.com/p/C23EFKqvMhy/

Jenny Henry has the Cozy Bookshop (on 13 count).

https://www.jennyhenrydesigns.com/collections/pillows/products/preorder-the-cosy-bookshop-13-mesh-needlepoint-canvas?variant=42649339035825

Mopsey Designs has three pages of book themed ornaments.

https://mopseydesigns.com/collections/the-book-cavnas

The Book Canvas, distributed by Mopsey, has a new Jane Austen book stack ornament.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C6HfXU1vVfS/

Plum Designs has a series based on The Secret Garden.  I love the little garden glimpsed through a keyhole.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C5CJJ0rrVOG/

Mopsey also has a Secret Garden ornament.

https://www.oldworlddesigns.com/shop/Canvases/Category/2024-Spring-Market/p/Secret-Garden-Book-from-Mopsey-Designs-x81110500.htm

Plum also has the Ex Libris Bookplate which you can customize with your name or initials.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C4goykwrcA2/

Wake Robin has one, too.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1409944012/from-the-library-of-personalized-hand?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=needlepoint+painted+canvas+book+cover&ref=sr_gallery-1-4&sts=1&content_source=e7f825ca1ca84bcdb413cb4a48c1ac00aa649680%253A1409944012&search_preloaded_img=1&organic_search_click=1

Blue Ridge Stitchery has immortalized the NY Public Library in needlepoint form.

https://stitchtherapyneedlepoint.com/feature.php?id=104176

"Stars Hollow Books" is for fans of Gilmore Girls from NDLPT Designs.

https://stitchbystitchneedlepoint.com/products/ndlpt-designs-stars-hollow-books

Saturnalia Stitching has gone all out with their Bookish collection.

https://www.saturnaliastitching.com/shop-all/bookish

Froopy knows "The Book is Always Better Than the Movie."

https://froopyneedlepoint.com/products/copy-of-wwbfcd-11-5-x-2-5-on-18-mesh

And on a more specialized note, Saturnalia also has a darling Snow Cat Mobile Library design.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C3deIpWrHlk/

Gingham Stitchery has the "I'd Marry the Beast for that Library" piece.  Truer words were never spoken!

https://www.needlepointclubhouse.com/products/id-marry-the-beast?_pos=12&_sid=623786fc8&_ss=r

Walker has several book canvases:

https://poppypointe.com/collections/spring-market-2024/products/beach-read

https://poppypointe.com/collections/spring-market-2024/products/book-of-fairytales

If you browse Etsy, you'll find all sorts of interesting designs, including this fun triangle bookmark.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1562133431/turn-on-the-light?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=needlepoint+painted+canvas+book+cover&ref=sr_gallery-1-8&frs=1&cns=1&sts=1&content_source=3aafedb243d3654644d3e7ecad9a40bd15182f5b%253A1562133431&organic_search_click=1

Three Thimbles reminds us there are so many books and so little time.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1479887572/im-booked-handpainted-needlepoint-canvas?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=needlepoint+painted+canvas+book+cover&ref=sr_gallery-1-3&content_source=e96607417bdcb61a295749fa8fb39a7f82d5dd9d%253A1479887572&organic_search_click=1

And Crude Canvases lives up to its name.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1042015191/time-to-read-hand-painted-needlepoint?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=needlepoint+painted+canvas+book+cover&ref=sc_gallery-1-3&frs=1&cns=1&sts=1&plkey=df0696c571d84aa50f8da96166be93a79cd74203%3A1042015191

I just found Heidi the Book Lover on Instagram. She's one of Mopsey's Designers but I love how she Instas books and needlepoint.

https://www.instagram.com/thebookcanvas/?g=5

(Here are explanations of the symbols on her book canvases.)

https://www.instagram.com/p/C9Kn_aEp7Sl/?g=5&img_index=1

https://www.instagram.com/p/C9Px3ajp4OQ/?g=5&img_index=2

We have two book stacks, one with a Christmas tree and one without.

https://woolfloss.com/products/book-stack-tree?_pos=4&_sid=3def25d7b&_ss=r

https://woolfloss.com/products/gift-of-knowledge-book-stack?_pos=7&_sid=3def25d7b&_ss=r

There's a third stack of Harry Potter book titles.

https://woolfloss.com/products/harry-potter-books-bear?_pos=2&_sid=3def25d7b&_ss=r

I don't know who created the "Dear Reader" canvas but it would make a cute bookmark.

https://goodpointneedlepoint.com/collections/needlepoint-canvases/products/dear-reader-canvas?omnisendContactID=66080898ab4e8bdd0a8ac5bb&utm_campaign=campaign%3A+%F0%9F%92%9C+Dearest+Gentle+Reader...+%28664291d0c4077c62bad4e509%29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=omnisend

"The Plot Thickens" is a shop exclusive from The Wool and The Floss.  The designer is Saturnalia Stitching.

https://woolfloss.com/products/liz-s-mantra?_pos=1&_sid=e28210fcc&_ss=r

I don't know the designer for "Happily Ever After" but it sure is cute with its fairytale castle on the pages of a book.

https://goodpointneedlepoint.com/collections/shop/products/happily-ever-after-canvas

Kyra Cotter Designs has lots of new book-themed small designs for Penny Linn.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C8uj9vdJNFo/?g=5&img_index=1

Need a stack of books key fob?

https://woolfloss.com/products/books-key-fob-2268?_pos=56&_sid=3def25d7b&_ss=r

The Meredith Collection's reading mouse is adorable.

https://woolfloss.com/products/xo-307-mouse-house-bookworm?_pos=84&_sid=3def25d7b&_ss=r

Happy reading to all those bookworms out there!

https://woolfloss.com/products/bookworm?_pos=81&_sid=3def25d7b&_ss=r

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

Liberty Fabric Needle Magnets

Jenny Henry now offers needle minders covered in Liberty's classic fabrics.

https://www.jennyhenrydesigns.com/collections/all

A limited selection of scisssors cases in Liberty fabrics is also offered.

https://www.jennyhenrydesigns.com/products/liberty-fabrics-scissor-holder-cosmo-flower

Jenny also offers needle minders covered in vintage Thibaut toile fabrics.

https://www.jennyhenrydesigns.com/products/needle-minder-made-with-vintage-thibaut-toile-fabrics

Besides all of the above, Jenny Henry does fun needlepoint designs and kits.  You can read more about her starting here--

https://www.sewingwithbobbinandfred.co.uk/2019/02/lets-meet-jenny-henry-designs.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright September 12, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Bobbin and Fred Interviews Jenny Henry and Talks Stitch Club

The younger needlepoint designers are starting to band together and stitch together, which is a great idea!  I don't know what they are doing with the Needlepoint Designers Challenge Group but that will be revealed later.  For now, let's get to know the group, starting with Jenny Henry.
https://www.sewingwithbobbinandfred.co.uk/2019/02/lets-meet-jenny-henry-designs.html

If you keep reading you'll learn about how Stitch Club started in Chicago via Instagram and is evolving as a way for needlepointers and other stitchers to meet and stitch with other folks in their geographic area.  If you are interested in seeing if there is a Stitch Club in your area, look on Instagram or email stitchclubofficial@gmail.com.

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© Copyright February 15, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Fun at Jenny Henry's

A local Baltimore style e-newpaper has profiled Jenny Henry's classes on needlepoint.  It sounds like great fun!
http://baltimorestyle.com/on-point/

If you are intrigued by her needlepoint cuff, visit Jenny's website to see all her DIY jewelry designs.
https://www.jennyhenrydesigns.com

Many thanks to Hillside Needlepoint for drawing my attention to the news article.

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© Copyright June 1, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Jenny and the Free Buffalo Plaid Ornament

Jenny Henry has another free chart for the Christmas stitcher—a Buffalo Plaid ornament with an initial in the center.
https://jennyhenrydesigns.wordpress.com/2017/11/30/buffalo-plaid-christmas-ornament/

Here's the PDF file.  For free alphabets, use Google to find cross stitch alphabet charts.  These are available in a great many styles.
https://jennyhenrydesigns.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/ornamentchart.pdf

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Mainstream?

Well, maybe a balderized (and cheap) version of embroidery has hit Target.
https://jennyhenrydesigns.wordpress.com/2016/05/02/has-stitching-gone-mainstream/

This does no favors when it comes to changing the minds of folks who hear something is handmade and think "cheap."

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A New Jenny

Jenny Henry Designs has a new website! It's a work-in-progress but it is fun to see how Jenny herself shows off her uncluttered but colorful designs.
http://www.jennyhenrydesigns.com

Of course until Jenny finishes building her site, you can always shop at her Etsy store.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/Jennyhenrydesigns?ref=si_shop

Curious about Jenny herself?  Read her mini bio here.
https://jennyhenrydesigns.wordpress.com/about/

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© Copyright April 16, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Jenny Goes Vintage Shopping

Jenny Henry shares some of her great vintage finds on Etsy. 
https://jennyhenrydesigns.wordpress.com/2015/06/20/vintage-needlepoint-round-up/

If you want 1960s Bargello, this is the place to browse.

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Vintage Resources

Jenny of Jenny Henry Designs collects vintage needlepoint books. Her collection is taking over so she's sharing her collection on her Etsy page at a very good price. 
https://jennyhenrydesigns.wordpress.com/2015/05/15/vintage-needlepoint-books-as-resources-for-today/

My favorites are the Sylvia Sidney and Mary Martin books, but the Maggie Lane books are classics as are the ones by Mira Silverstein for Bargello designs.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/Jennyhenrydesigns?page=2

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Odds and Ends

Randi celebrated Mother's Day this year with a wonderful pillow she designed for her mom. 
http://twisinc.blogspot.com/2015/05/happy-mothers-day.html

Jenny Henry celebrated with a DIY project to create a lavender sachet for Mom.
https://jennyhenrydesigns.wordpress.com/2015/05/08/needlepoint-lavender-sachet-for-mom/

Melita has created bookends by combining two charts from Jean Hilton and Pat Mazu. Very clever!
https://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2015/05/08/bookends/

Ridgewood shows off two collages--one for police and one for fire fighters.  Here in a very rural area we celebrate the volunteer rescue squad but these are perfect for more urban areas.  Sorry, I don't know the designer.
http://ridgewoodneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2015/05/calling-all-first-responders.html

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Jenny Henry Interviews Hannah Bass

Jenny Henry has done us a favor by interviewing an English tapestry designer I've never heard of before--Hannah Bass.
https://jennyhenrydesigns.wordpress.com/2015/04/27/hannah-bass-contemporary-tapestry/

You can see nice closeups of Hannah's designs on her website.  She has a Facebook page you'll want to check out, too.
http://www.hannahbass.com

https://www.facebook.com/hannahbasscontemporarytapestry

If you aren't familiar with Emily Peacock's vibrant 1960s style lettering needlepoint, here is her website.  She has an Etsy store, too, which is the second link below.
http://www.emilypeacock.com

https://www.etsy.com/shop/emilypeacocktapestry

It's lovely to see that English needlepoint designers are trying something new these days.  Thanks, Jenny!

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Jenny Henry DIY

Jenny Henry Designs has reworked her cute "Red Cassette" canvas into a wristlet or wallet for her customers.  Tara's instructions are easy to follow if you want to try this at home with either her design or another of similar size.
https://jennyhenrydesigns.wordpress.com/2015/04/02/how-to-finish-the-red-cassette-kit-into-a-wristlet/

Here's the Jenny Henry website if you want to check out the original Red Cassette or see other similar pieces.  Most of Jenny Henry designs have to be ordered via a shop, but the second link below is to the Etsy page where Tara sells some little kits (coasters, jewelry, magnets and the Red Cassette kit).
http://www.jennyhenrydesigns.com

https://www.etsy.com/shop/Jennyhenrydesigns?ref=pr_shop

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© Copyright April 3, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Teaching Needlepoint with Plastic Canvas Projects

Until I stumbled across Jenny Henry's posting about a plastic canvas clutch form used to make a purse from one of Jenny's counted canvaswork charts, I had no idea that plastic canvas purse forms were available.   The project (described in the second link below) looks like a fun way to introduce beginners to needlepoint.
https://jennyhenrydesigns.wordpress.com/2015/02/24/diy-union-jack-needlepoint-clutch-by-tara/

http://www.craftsunleashed.com/craft-basics-main/diy-clutch-plastic-canvas/

I found the plastic canvas form itself and the clasp hardware on the Sunshine Crafts website.  The plastic canvas form in the photo looks black but apparently it is on the clear plastic canvas according to the description.
http://www.sunshinecrafts.com/c/PC

I found Joann's Fabrics has a plastic canvas tote bag kit that is equally fun.
http://www.joann.com/cat-tote-bag-plastic-canvas-kit-12inx13inx9in/1494897.html#q=plastic+canvas&start=38

Apparently Walmart carries a plastic mesh purse form that is meant to be used for crochet but it looks like it will work for some needlepoint stitches.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/10575884?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222227000016922&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=40939527272&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=78876222272&veh=sem

You can see everything but the tote bag form on Lacis' website.  Apparently the clutch comes in two sizes.
http://lacis.com/catalog/data/AE_PurseFramesPlasticMeshBagsHats.html#TM23

With spring break coming up (and a lot of enforced days out of school due to the snow), this might be a neat way to keep those kids occupied and introduce them to your passion simultaneously.

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Jenny Henry Designs Free Charts

No one is more generous with free color block charts than Jenny Henry Designs.  Jenny just loves to encourage DIY projects!  Visit her website to see the latest here.
http://jennyhenrydesigns.wordpress.com/2014/11/11/free-charts-added-to-old-favorites/

http://jennyhenrydesigns.wordpress.com/2014/11/13/buffalo-plaid-needlepoint-cuff/

Thank you!

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Unconventional

Jenny Henry's found a series of items covered in cross stitches that will inspire you to look at any holes in household items a new way.
http://jennyhenrydesigns.wordpress.com/2014/07/09/unconvential-stitches/

I can't wait until someone discovers the Jean Hilton-type stitches and runs wild with those on the furniture!

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© Copyright July 9, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Once More, With Meaning

Thanks to Jenny Henry, I have a wonderful essay about creativity for you to read and ponder today.
http://jennyhenrydesigns.wordpress.com/2014/05/29/creating-with-meaning/

Here is the author's website.  Her Adventures in Needlework is available from Amazon.  Anyone seen the book?  What did you think?  The reviews on Amazon indicate that it covers a mix of cross stitch, needlepoint and other techniques.
http://www.emilypeacock.com

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Finishing Friday: DIY with Plastic Cavnas

Jenny Henry has created a classic monogram design for plastic canvas and has done a tutorial on how to make it into a pillow.  It turned out great so I thought I'd post this for folks who have kids at home over the summer who might want to stitch their own pillow and work with you to finish it.
http://jennyhenrydesigns.wordpress.com/2014/04/25/plastic-canvas-monogram-needlepoint-pillow/

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© Copyright April 25, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Designs With a Statement

Jenny Henry has discovered the finished needlepoint and kits from the designer Kasia.
http://jennyhenrydesigns.wordpress.com/2014/02/18/minimalist-rebel-embroider/

You can see Kasia's work, which Jenny describes as "whimsical" and also as making a design statement about the everyday, in her Etsy shop.   Thanks, Jenny!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/KasiaUrbanRybska?ref=shopsection_shophome_leftnav

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