Heart Diagrams for Valentine's Day

Ridgewood Needlepoint celebrated Valentine's Day 2024 with diagrams for a section of heart-shaped stitches.  There are spot motifs and backgrounds, both open and full coverage.

https://ridgewoodneedlepoint.com/happy-valentines-day/

Thanks, Ridgewood!  

UPDATE:  More hearts for 2026.

https://ridgewoodneedlepoint.com/new-stitch-monday-200/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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© Copyright February 14, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Free Heart Pattern from Tanja Berlin

With Valentine's Day rapidly approaching, I was thrilled to see Tanja Berlin has posted a free blackwork heart pattern on her website.  It is a PDF file.  Add it to your shopping cart (it costs nothing), check out and enjoy.

https://berlinembroidery.com/product/blackwork-hearts-free-instructions/

The pattern would make a lovely background, too!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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© Copyright February 2, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A New Hearts Ornament from SJ Designs

Susan Johnson of SJ Designs has a new free chart with a hearts motif.  It will make a lovely background, too.
https://gallery.mailchimp.com/35aa40000a83a7d7f36608669/files/8fa5b755-1c7c-4f27-bba9-ff48d88aa9b9/Lucky_at_Love.01.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3DxwXKngpgdfDBqdDtOt7Bu751cNFZhPsE4xssmJHRxEN0zsx9ZE5AUho

Susan is promising to post work-in-progess photos on her Facebook page for those who are stitching along.

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© Copyright January 28, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Valentine's Day Hearts Sale (Gay Ann Rogers)

Today is Valentine's Day and it is also the start of Gay Ann Rogers's Valentine Day sale of her kits.  Gay Ann's charted designs are feminine and beautiful and only sold a few times a year. Because it is Valentine's Day, a lot of her designs will be hearts.  The sale starts at 8 a.m. California time today.  Have fun exploring and seeing what treats Gay Ann got us for Valentine's!
http://www.gayannrogers.com

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright February 7, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Bobbin and Fred Do Valentine's Day

Bobbin and Fred has a fun article up about Valentine Day gifts for stitchers.  There's something for every taste and nothing is too expensive, either. Have fun checking it all out, and perhaps making your own list of perfect Valentines for needlepointers.
https://sewingwithbobbinandfred.blogspot.com/2018/01/valentines-day-gift-guide-for.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright January 30, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Bit About Copyright

I stumbled across an interesting article on copyright while looking at this fabulous website of antique Valentine cards.  It makes clear exactly why copying something old may not keep the lawyers from your door and shows several ways how something that seems ok, might not be.  There's very useful information in clear language here, but always consult a lawyer who specializes in copyright before you do something that could well bring you to court.
http://www.vintagevalentinemuseum.com/p/copyright-and-fair-use-of-vintage.html

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© Copyright February 14, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Columns, Diamonds and Cobblestones (Plus Hearts)

Want to have some fun with new stitches? First, visit Ruth Schmuff's newest newsletter to see what you can do with Diamond stitches in a background...
http://www.bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/content/uploads/bedeckednewsFeb2016.pdf

...then have fun with Reverse Cobblestone at Sheena's blog.
http://www.sheenasstitches.com/happy-groundhog-day/

Needlepoint For Fun is celebrating the Valentine season with three sizes of heart stitches.
http://www.needlepoint-for-fun.com/three-ways-to-needlepoint-heart-patterns-as-darning-stitches.htm

Finally, finish off your day with fancy Columns over at Whimsical Stitch.
http://www.whimsicalstitch.com/whimsicalwednesdays/2016/2/3/supposedly-columns

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© Copyright February 2, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

BREAKING NEWS: Someone's Getting Married

Today is a special day because the very special and very talented designer SharonG (Sharon Garmize) is marrying her Rocky.  So now she is Mrs. Rocky Merwan--very cool!

We wish you both years of happiness together!

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© Copyright February 11, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Finishing Friday: The Holidays and More

Pocket Full of Stitches has some very busy stitchers among their customers! Look at all the cute finishing! 
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2014/03/finished-projects.html

Diane has a wonderful over-the-top 4th of July piece just back from her finisher.  Isn't it pretty?
http://www.dianestakingtimeouttoneedlepoint.com/2014/03/hooray-for-red-white-and-blue.html

There are several Valentine's Day themed pieces here (but much more).
http://ridgewoodneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2014/04/finishing-by-bertha-by-bettie-by-jane.html

But given that Easter is here, check out the darling Easter House Stephanie posted a photo of.
http://stephsstitching.blogspot.com/2014/04/darling-easter-house.html

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© Copyright March 29. 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Friday Finishing: Perfect Fabrics and a Perfect Frame

These hearts and Queen of Hearts are all beautifully finished but the coordinating fabrics are what caught my eye. I think Stephanie herself came up with most of them. 
http://stephsstitching.blogspot.com/2014/02/fantastic-finishing.html

Suzie worked with her framer to come up with the perfect custom frame for this Enriched Stitch retreat piece.  Isn't it lovely!?
http://astheneedleturns.com/back-from-the-framer/

By the way, Absolutely Needlepoint's tote bags from their Stitch of the Month program are starting to return from the finisher.  Aren't these lovely?  If you happen to be in Miami, watch for these out and about with their proud owners.
http://absolutelyneedlepoint.wordpress.com/2014/03/04/wowee-our-bags-are-arriving-back/

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@ Copyright Feb. 21, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Amy's Newsletter

The newsletter for Amy's Golden Strand is up on the shop website, ready for your viewing pleasures. Read what Amy's been up to and see lots of new eye candy, from magnets to canvases to new thread colors to Valentine scissor fobs to the new Home Study piece, Oh, Henry!  Amy reviews the new books from Julia Snyder and the writing team of Michael Boren and Carole Lake.  There's a bit about the new Wicked guide that Cindy McKowen is writing for the shop, mentions the guides Amy's going to be writing, and shows off lots of Valentine and heart-themed canvases to drool over.  Thanks, Amy.  You wrecked my monthly budget once again!
http://www.amybunger.com/f/0214.pdf

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@ Copyright 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Valentine (or Two) for Mother's Day

Just in time to treat all the mothers out there, Stephanie has posted photographs of her friend RWK's set of Victorian Valentine Kids from Melissa Shirley. The stitch guides were created by Carolyn Hedge Baird.   RWK did a magnificent job!
http://stephsstitching.blogspot.com/2013/05/valentines-day-extravaganza.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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@ Copyright 2013 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Happy Valentine's!

Courtney celebrates Valentine's Day with wonderful needlepoint boxes and bouquets. Wait'll you see the candy boxes!
http://faithofaspider.blogspot.com/2013/02/ode-to-st-valentine.html

Carolyn's friend Lisa has written a love letter to needlepoint as decoration.
http://www.livingwithneedlepoint.com/2013/02/13/decorator-lisa-farmers-valentine/

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Hearts and Humbugs UPDATED

Diane's been taking time out to stitch little heart canvases from Associated Talents, using the stitch guides and kits provided by the French Knot in Fort Worth, Texas.  Aren't they perfect little Valentines?
http://dianestakingtimeouttoneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2013/01/i-heart-you.html

The stitch guides are all by the wildly talented Diana Bosworth.  You can see the entire series that Diana has done to date on the French Knot website.
http://www.thefrenchknot.com/z-hearts.htm

In other spring design news, Ada Hayden shares how her Eye Candy humbugs are made up into the humbug shape.  You will have seen this pattern in Needlepoint Now if you subscribe, so Ada kindly explains how to make this up if you decided to stitch her design.
http://eyecandyneedleart.blogspot.com/2013/01/spring-garden-humbug-plus-decision-has.html

Linda of The Stitching Sisters is enjoying the Easter Egg series she has been stitching.  The eggs are from a club from The Needle House called From Russia With Love.  The canvases are designed by Renaissance Designs to be miniature Faberge eggs in needlepoint.  UPDATE:  Elizabeth, who is also stitching these, says the designer is A Collection of Designs.  Sorry for the error!
http://nystitchingsisters.blogspot.com/2013/01/another-egg-finished.html

http://www.theneedlehouse.com/jm/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=106&Itemid=102

Spring themes in needlepoint are wonderful, especially if you are looking at them during the depths of winter.

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The TNNA Show Offerings Start to Leak Out UPDATED

The new designs and products that will be released during TNNA's Winter trade show in California are starting to appear online.  I think this year instead of trying to post multiple listings of the new things I'll do one summary article to make it easier to find things later.  I will put the latest items on top of the list.  To find this article again, type "TNNA Winter 2013" in the search box at the top of the page on the left.  It should come right up.

UPDATES:

Pajamas and Chocolate has updated their website with new hand painted designs, full of color and pattern.  There are photos of their wooden Shaker box and coaster sets, too.
http://www.pajamasandchocolate.com/index.php?p=1_18_2013-Designs

Needle Works has photos of new patterns in the popular Snap Trays.
http://www.stitchinginthetexashillcountry.com/the_needle_works/2013/01/share-a-stitch-sunday-january-20.html

Needle Delights gives us a glimpse of the newest chart called Winter Logs.  I love the colors and patterns!
http://needledelightsoriginals.blogspot.com/2013/01/winter-update.html

Here is Autumn Logs, also underway from Needle Delights.
http://needledelightsoriginals.blogspot.com/2013/06/progress.html

Barbara Bergsten has posted photos of her new pink elephant Christmas ornament and more from her shift dress series.
http://createneedlepoint.typepad.com/create_needlepoint/2013/01/finished-needlepoint.html

http://createneedlepoint.typepad.com/create_needlepoint/2013/01/newest-needlepoint-shifts.html

Pocket Full of Stitches has posted photos of new items from The Princess and Me.  Don't miss the Christmas diver swimming among giant candy cane seaweed!
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2013/01/new-from-princess-me.html

Needle Deeva's website is updated.  A preview is here.
http://needlepointstudyhall.blogspot.com/2013/01/lollypops-birdies-and-kitty-cats-by.html

Vicky shows off the Needle Deeva Thanksgiving set and gives thanks to the magic of Barbara's Needlepoint and their finishing.
http://mostlyneedlepoint.com/the-finishing-makes-the-piece/

Janet Perry describes new products.
http://www.nuts-about-needlepoint.com/new-needlepoint-products-january-2013/

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Leigh Designs posted one canvas from the eight new Femme Fatales that your shop will see at market in their January newsletter.  All have the same marquee lights border.  If you subscribe to Needlepoint Now and have your January 2013 issue, you can see three Femmes in the Leigh Designs ad.
http://www.leighdesigns.com/News.html

Cooper Oaks is asking Susan Wallace Barnes to do a series of seasonal doors.  Here is Blue Door which combines winter and Christmas.
http://yarntree.typepad.com/needlework_news/2013/01/come-in-from-the-cold-with-the-1st-in-a-series-of-needlepoint-doors-from-susan-wallace-barnes.html

Pocket Full of Stitches has photos of other new Cooper Oaks treats.
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2013/01/cooper-oaks.html

Plus they have some new Zecca pieces, all a Tree of Life design.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sx7kWP6K_8

We've already seen Melissa Shirley's new Valentine canvases for 2013.
http://melissashirleydesigns.com/gallery/?bsn=1

Ewe and Eye has new items up on their website.
http://www.eweandeyeandfriends.com/html/thumbnails.php?currentPage=1&category=New%20Designs

Here are four little Needle Deeva hearts that will be featured at the Sample It! night before the TNNA show officially opens.  Showmen in top hats and beaded candy, what could be finer?
http://mostlyneedlepoint.com/a-little-sampling-for-sample-it/

http://mostlyneedlepoint.com/seeing-red/

Patti Mann is re-releasing the Russian Nesting Doll Nativity set.  This is a Darcy Predmore design that Patti Mann distributes.   It's a wonderful series of nine canvases:  Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, the three Wise Men, the shepherd, a camel and an angel.  The pieces are all roughly  7 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches except for Baby Jesus which is only 3 1/2 by 5 inches.  Each piece is roughly $80.  If you are curious, these and other new pieces should be up on Patti Mann's website by early February.
http://www.pattimann.com

If you have a Facebook account, keep your eyes open.  Shops and designers will start posting images soon.  Lani Burston Silver (Lani's Needlepoint) is already posting to the Needlepoint Nation group about her new shoe series and SJ Designs is showing off charted Berlin Woolwork pages from her new publication.

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Counting Your Valentines UPDATED

Nimble Needle is sending a big Love You note to all the counted canvas work lovers on their blog.
http://thenimbleneedle.blogspot.com/2013/01/counted-valentine-stitching.html

UPDATE:  The shop loves painted canvas fans, too.
http://thenimbleneedle.blogspot.com/2013/01/valentine-canvases.html

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It's Valentine's Day!

I know you are all looking at the calendar and shaking your heads, but before you decide I am totally nuts, go see what Melissa Shirley just posted on her website.
http://melissashirleydesigns.com/gallery/?bsn=1

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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A Valentine to Guilds

On February 14 I like to send a big Valentine to someone or something that has helped my stitching a lot in the last year. This year's love note goes to my ANG chapter, San Bernardino Chapter ANG. It is constantly encouraging the membership, whether local or long distance like me, to learn and grow as stitchers. The results are on this page. http://sbneedlepoint.org/gallery.html

If you have trouble with the slide show or want to study the great stitching, just click on the link under the slide show navigation bar to see everything laid out.

Actually, here's to all guilds and their local chapters. Where would we be without our fellow stitchers!?!


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Are You Ready for Valentine's Day?

If you haven't stitched anything for Valentine's Day yet, Rittenhouse can fix you right up!
http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2012/02/valentines-day.html

If you need a Valentine magnet, Pocket Full of Stitches is the place to visit.
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2012/02/pals-nannies-and-keepers.html

Speaking of holidays, Michele at Bristly Thistle is having great fun doing a 4th of July firecracker.
http://bristlythistle.blogspot.com/2012/02/firecrackers-from-kelly-clark.html

If you are looking for a very special Valentine's Day present, how about these totally different kangaroo scissors?  I think the design is terrific, but take note--these are on an Australian website.  Getting them here on time for Valentine's Day won't be easy!
http://www.scissorman.com.au/products/scissoroo/scissoroos


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Hearts for My Valentines

He's Really Into Needlepoint

Today is Valentine's Day and in the spirit of the day, I want to announce my Valentines of 2011--the gentlemen who stitch.

Michael Boren, David McCaskill and Tony Minieri are all superb stitchers, designers and teachers who charm us with their talents and inspire us all to be better needlepointers.  There are gentlemen stitchers who don't teach such as Dr. Donn Hunter who lost his true Valentine in 2008 but who stitches on, inspiring me to get better and better with each piece.  Of course there is Jeff Kulick whose award-winning talent astounds me each year at Woodlawn with each new original design.  I will never forget the late Ray Dockstader, either.  I will miss him at Woodlawn each year I visit now that he's gone.
http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com/2009/05/gone-but-not-forgotten-ray-dockstader.html

Then there are the wonderful Kirk & Hamilton guys and of course Raymond Crawford.  And who can forget Doug Kreinik or the gentlemen at Rainbow Gallery whose threads make us so happy?

And there's the young man in the top photo (from a literacy poster from the State Library of Iowa) who reminds us that stitchers come in all sizes and shapes.  Let's not overlook the unexpected stitcher who is hidden in that large man (or the little boy) you see at the counter at your shop.  Today they are our fellow stitchers and my Valentines.
http://www.statelibraryofiowa.org/ld/t-z/tell-library-story/Props/posters/he-is-into-needlepoint.pdf/view

If you wish to celebrate a male stitcher you know, please add him in the comments below.

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