Stitching a Pen Knife Case

Rachel at Virtuosew has decided to stitch a case for her pen knife.  She's working from her stash so this is going to be a challenge!

https://www.blog.virtuosewadventures.co.uk/wordpress/2025/05/20/penknife-case-in-canvaswork/

https://www.blog.virtuosewadventures.co.uk/wordpress/2025/05/27/more-on-the-canvaswork-penknife-case/

https://www.blog.virtuosewadventures.co.uk/wordpress/2025/06/17/finishing-the-penknife-case/

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© Copyright May 20, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Mini Tote Accessories Set

Just in time for summer, Wheelhaus has introduced their Mini Tote Accessories Set.  There are four color ways, some of which may be sold out already.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DHjzNwssB7B/

https://wheelhausndlpt.com/products/mini-tote-accessories-set?variant=46955912167676

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© Copyright May 17, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Getting to Know Merry L

The latest Pointing It Out podcast interviews Ellen Davis, the co-owner of Merry L Needlework Accessories.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YD8mKdzJh34

If you have a Facebook account, you can see more of Merry L's products here.

https://www.facebook.com/merrylneedleworkaccessorirs

Here are some of the fabrics the collapsable ort holders come in.

https://woolfloss.com/products/collapsible-fabric-ort-catcher?_pos=2&_sid=6ad098ffc&_ss=r&variant=44245829320924

Here's more about the needle cozies.

https://nuts-about-needlepoint.com/merry-l-needle-cozies-product-review/

Here's the triangular frame weight.

https://www.stitchersgardenil.com/shop/c/p/Frame-Weight-x68824157.htm

Wooden laying tools with beaded tassels.

https://www.stitchersgardenil.com/shop/c/p/Wood-Laying-tools-with-beaded-tassel-x68824174.htm

Japanese pen scissors with beaded tassels.

https://www.stitchersgardenil.com/shop/c/p/Japanese-Pen-style-Scissors-with-Beaded-tassel-x68824215.htm

Felted ball scissor fobs.

https://woolfloss.com/products/needle-threader-fob-with-felted-balls-and-flowers

Of course your favorite shop may stock these tools already.

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

Accessories for Strawberries UPDATED

If you have succombed to the fun of stitching the strawberry shaped canvases that Barbara's Needlepoint has pioneered, you are not alone.  In fact, there are so many strawberry stitchers that Michele Ink Designs now sells metal strawberry tops.

http://michelleink.com/michelle-ink.aspx?fbclid=IwAR2Hfb6x_4t0LC546qo5eNTbmC3ImPYwSbIdm0J5Ks6NzzIjgGxkXjq-lxI

These can also be purchased through the Michele Ink Designs Etsy store.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/michelleinkdesigns/?etsrc=sdt

UPDATE:  The strawberry caps are now available in three sizes.

https://yarntree.typepad.com/needlework_news/2023/03/fine-silver-accessories.html

If you haven't heard of needlepoint strawberries, here is a link to some of Barbara's Needlepoint's designs made up.

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/89/e5/a0/89e5a0630dfe99fc5c1b1ca0335b11e9.jpg

Here are what the canvsaes look like before they are stitched and finished.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/JudyannNeedlepoint?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=916243758&section_id=29364625

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© Copyright November 5, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Lowry Frame Accessories and the Floss Queen's Stitching Tray

Thanks to the New Jersey Needle Artists folks, I have news about Lowry frame accessories.  There is a care kit to stop the squeeking, you can buy an attachment to turn the floor stand into a table stand, plus they have a lovely stitching cabinet that the Lowry fits inside.  You both have the floor frame mostly hidden plus more storage for your stitching supplies.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2022/03/12/whats-happening-at-njna-3-12-22/

https://www.workstands.com/store

Needle in a Haystack's owner (aka The Floss Queen) has a wonderful stitching tools organizer tray, available in two sizes and a range of colors.  It's acrylic so you won't break it if it falls on the floor when hit by your dog's tail.  All the details are here so scroll down to browse.

https://needlestack.americommerce.com/gifts/TFQ-ToolTray.aspx

The right tools make our stitching so much easier!

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

Merry L's Laying Tool

Sue has a new laying tool with a point protector from Merry L Needlework Accessories.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/4886157484794704/

https://sudukc.wordpress.com/2022/03/11/next-projects-3d-pumpkin-jacket/

Merry L has a Facebook page where you can see their line.  Your favorite shop can help you acquire some of their tools.

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© Copyright February 28, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Rock-a-Way Custom Wood Products Has New Home

Little Stitch Shop in Libertyville, Illinois is the new home of Rock-a-Way Wood Products, the makers of custom wood trays for floor stands, among other things.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/3971722796238182/?sale_post_id=3971722796238182

UPDATE:  They are now making ort cups and something they call the Traveler, which is made to hold various tools plus orts in the center.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6115188428558264/

Email them for a brochure at rockaway1124@gmail.com,  Yo can also call the shop for help.

https://littlestitchshop.com

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The Needle Puller

While looking for something else, I stumbled across this great tool on the New Needlepoint site.
http://www.newneedlepoint.com/needlepoint-miscellany/needle-or-thread-puller-tool

It's a needle puller, perfect for tugging a needle through a thick mass of threads.  I hadn't seen one before.  It's probably not a Must Have but it's a very nice little item to have around, just in case.

Do you have some interesting and useful tools in your stitching stash?  If so, Tell All in the comments below.  (Or if today's the day Blogger won't let you comment, just email me at chillyhollow at hot mail dot com.)

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Snap Trays, Big and Little

If you like a little catch all to keep your scissors, spools of threads, needle package, etc. handy but tidy, then a snap tray might be just the thing for you.  I admit I have one that I don't use because it is so pretty, I don't want dog hair all over it.  You can get them in vinyl, though.  That would be very easy to clean...
http://www.etsy.com/shop/annebvinyl?section_id=11901562

Snap trays also come in a small size with a magnet to corral those pesky beads.  Here are pictures and a review, courtesy of Nimble Needle.
http://thenimbleneedle.blogspot.com/2013/09/bead-trays-back-in-stock-must-have-for.html

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Scissor Pull? Is That Related to a Tractor Pull?

It took me a minute to wrap my head around the term "scissor pull" since it is almost time for our county fair.  Ours boasts both a tractor pull and a horse pull as major events. (One year they had a lawn mower pull. Sorry I missed that.)   Turns out when Mary Corbet says scissor pull, she means one of those retractable scissor clips that you pin to a shirt and keep your scissors on so you have them at hand (instead of on the floor or buried in the couch cushions) when you need them.
http://www.needlenthread.com/2013/07/whats-a-scissor-pull.html

Guess I should get mine out of the stitching toolbox and use it, huh?  Gotta get in shape when we needlepointers show up at the fair, ready to face off scissor to scissor!

I think I just invented a new event.  Think it'll be as popular as deep fried Twinkies?

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Paprika Pi

Joey Barnes has started a new company called Paprika Pi to make stitching tools that are pretty, different and functional.  They make stitch counting pins, scissors fobs, lanyards, magnets and more.  Custom designs are possible, too.
https://squareup.com/directory/paprika-pi

Because the company is in Texas, one of the best places to see their products is at Needle Works in Austin.  Are you a Tony Minieri student?  Then this scissors fob is for you!
http://theneedleworks.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=8278&osCsid=78473170e597adfd2cfc4252e68feab0

Do you have a special pair of scissors just for cutting metallic threads?  Then you might want this fob that has a scissors point protector shaped like a spool of Kreinik metallic thread.
http://theneedleworks.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=8280&osCsid=78473170e597adfd2cfc4252e68feab0

There are themed fobs like this one called Santa Fe Dreams.
http://theneedleworks.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=8279&osCsid=78473170e597adfd2cfc4252e68feab0

If you are a bird watcher then this scissors fob with a birdhouse bead scissors tip protector is for you.
http://theneedleworks.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=8277&osCsid=78473170e597adfd2cfc4252e68feab0

Something for everyone. Aren't we lucky?  Thanks, Joey.

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Cooper Oaks Goes Plastic

Until I saw a posting by Barbi Sherman of Canvases By Barbi on Facebook, I had no idea that Cooper Oaks sells acrylic boxes and frames for needlepoint. There's a huge range of styles, from towel holders to trivets to frames and trays.
http://www.cooperoaksdesign.com/CooperOakS-COL_Gallery.html

Barbi uses the clip board style insert for her frameweight canvases.  She trims the canvas close and uses a sticky backing felt to hide the underside since the clipboard piece is clear.  Sadly, there are no photos of her pieces inserted in the clipboard but you can see the unstitched canvases here.
http://www.canvasartbybarbi.com/Blank.html

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New Accessories

Rittenhouse has written about some of the lovely stitching accessories they have in stock. Some of these are new, some are no longer available. If you need new scissors and want something unusual, check out what they have featured here--
http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2013/01/charming-needlepoint-accessories.html

Don't need accessories for your stitching?  How about a new belt?  This little article has some hints about how to successfully stitch yourself a NP belt, too.
http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2013/01/primer-on-needlepoint-belts.html

Or a new bag?  Everyone needs a killer needlepoint purse!
http://sonorandesertstitching.blogspot.com/2013/01/sunday-sampler-of-needlepoint-purses.html

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June is Wedding and Graduation Season

With June now approaching on the calendar, it's time to get wedding and graduation presents ready.  Rittenhouse knows our time is short, so they've written a nice little article about stitching small accessories that'll make those presents memorable ones.  How about his and her luggage tags for the new bride and groom's honeymoon?  Or how about a little box for the new graduate to put in their new apartment to remind them of home when they fly the nest for their first real job?

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