Welcome to Williamsburg!

Today's a big day as it is the opening day for Williamsburg Needlepoint, located at 1303 Williamsburg Road, #119, Williamsburg, Virginia.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576887740467

You can follow the shop on Instagram...

https://www.instagram.com/williamsburgneedlepoint?fbclid=IwY2xjawMdPfVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE1aGpsZVprTVVFNEZSMzltAR7gLZPv_2g--eSGg5c95SiHTTdOr98xq8-5pOjBFTGYRuI9Tvj9UYnd6_VkRg_aem_EL7Hs1IrO3JP5AJP03c9KA

...or on their new website.

https://williamsburgneedlepoint.com/

Congratulations to the new shop and to Megan the owner.  Now we have another reason to visit Williamsburg this Christmas!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

Haus Tirol and Stitching Well: The Video

Doug Kreinik just visited Williamsburg, Virginia and made a little movie of the Haus Tirol and Stitching Well shop.  They specialize in cross stitch and samplers but they are a great visit for any needleworker who is at Williamsburg, especially during the festival holiday season.
https://www.facebook.com/Kreinik.Manufacturing.Company/videos/3020997844595275/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright December 21, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Christmas in Williamsburg with Needleworker's Delight

Two of the members of New Jersey Needle Artists Chapter of ANG went to the Christmas in Williamsburg retreat run by Needleworker's Delight.  What fun!
https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2019/12/06/needleworkers-delights-christmas-in-williamsburg/

Here is the website for Needleworker's Delight.  Looks like they have a summer retreat, too!
http://www.needleworkersdelight.com/index.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright December 7, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Plaited Wool UPDATED with Plaited Floche

One of the re-enactors at Historic Williamsburg (she is doing tambour embroidery) plaits her crewel wool to keep it tidy until she needs it. Then she just pulls a strand from the braid.  Use the side arrows to see more, including her tool box and needlepoint.
https://www.facebook.com/CWhistorictrades/photos/pcb.308665706155297/308663829488818/?type=3&theater


UPDATE: Mary Corbet does something similar with a skein of DMC floche.
http://www.needlenthread.com/2016/10/how-to-tame-a-big-hank-of-floche.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright August 28, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Making 18th Century Trim

Some of us probably are interested in graduating from making twisted cord to more elaborate trims.  This link is for you.  It describes how silk trim is made in Williamsburg using 18th Century techniques.  I'm not certain I could make similar trim following the videos but they certainly as fascinating to watch.
http://twonerdyhistorygirls.blogspot.com/2015/08/the-trade-and-art-of-making-18thc-trim.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright August 10, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

I Gotta Try This

Tracey is embroidering a floral piece for Williamsburg. You have to see the shading she's doing on her leaves with Burden stitch! So simple, so pretty!
http://tracyafranklin.blogspot.com/2014/05/burden-stitch.html

By the way, the DMC Diament Tracey is using is not commonly available in the U.S. but Mary Corbet can tell you all about it, including where to score some.
http://www.needlenthread.com/2013/06/thread-talk-dmc-diamant.html

(By the way, 123Stitch.com also carries it.)
http://www.123stitch.com/item/DMC-Diamant-Metallic-T

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 5, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Royal School to Visit Williamsburg

Several tudors from the Royal School of Needlework will be in Wiliamsburg in May 2014. More information (and how to get on the informational mailing list) here. 
http://loudounsamplerguild.wordpress.com/2013/09/30/britains-royal-school-of-needlework-coming-to-williamsburg/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
@ Copyright 2013 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.