Jenny's Shopping for You on Amazon

Jenny at Tik-A-Tay is a dedicated Amazon shopper, who looks for items to use in needlepoint finishing.  Her latest find are these acrylic self-finishing purses in colors she's not seen before.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Da5Xp-hkXkt/?img_index=1

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The Self-Finishing Champagne Bucket

The Stitch Ladi offers two sizes of self-finishing wine coolers, which is unique and fun.  I don't know the size of canvas that will fit in each but it looks pretty flexible as to length.  Message the designer for sizing help.  

https://thestitchladi.com/products/champagne-bucket-bottle

https://thestitchladi.com/products/champagne-bucket-magnum

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© Copyright July 9, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A New Trend in Finishing: Cartonnage

I've started to notice a new trend in finishing--cartonnage.  Cartonnage is a French-derived word for cardboard craft.  In other words, making boxes from cardboard, usually covered in fabric.  House of Cartonnage in Paris was the first company I became aware of that does this sort of thing.  

https://www.houseofcartonnage.com/

https://www.instagram.com/houseofcartonnage/

They sell self-finishing boxes and matchboxes, available at some US needlepoint stores.

https://stitch-stash.com/collections/house-of-cartonnage-boxes

House of Cartonnage also teaches the craft.  Here is their tips page if you aren't going to be in Paris to take a class.  (Note that there is a video on how to finish your needlepoint before adding it to your box.)

https://www.houseofcartonnage.com/tips

Petal Box Studio is in the US.  They make boxes of all sizes and types:  matchboxes, card boxes, regular boxes, plus they also finish the small Funda Scully boxes.  Their work is all custom.  

https://www.petal-box-studio.com/

https://www.instagram.com/petalbox_studio/

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© Copyright July 4, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Two New Pillow Self-Finishing Options

Renni Collective plans to have self-finishing velvet or gingham pillows.  They work with 9x5  or 10x4 inch designs.  Probably these will be available end of June 2026.

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

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

They use a slightly different self-stick process, which is interesting and hopefully means that these can be switched out with the seasons as there is a velcro-like fabric on one side and the sticky stuff on the other.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DaCQkHJvxI-/

Looks like NYC Stitch Nights has the same idea.  Their self-finishing pillow has ruffles.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DZvbiIStJ2i/

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© Copyright June 26, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Self Finishing Items from House of Cartonnage UPDATED

Stitch-Stash shows off the self-finishing items available from House of Cartonnage.

https://stitch-stash.com/collections/house-of-cartonnage-boxes

They are expensive, but these fabric-covered boxes, matchboxes and bag tags are handmade and very elegant.

UPDATE:  Nimble Needle Atlanta has some of their boxes now, too.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DbGT2M7E3Tj/?img_index=1

Use the side arrows here to see the styles and colors.

https://www.atlantanimbleneedle.com/iishop?showSearchResults=1&search_keyword=cartonnage&image=Search

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© Copyright June 12, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Becco Round Canvas Patches

KC Needlepoint now sells Round Canvas Patches and the Becco Patch Kit to stick any small key fob canvas on your Becco bag or any other canvas bag.  I'm not sure of the size of the self finishing Round Canvas Patch but the patch kit enables you to stick it on your tote bag with Velcro.  The first link below has a video.  Check with KC Needlepoint for specifics.

https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/blogs/news/our-latest-self-finishing-option

https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/collections/becco-bags/products/round-canvas-patch

https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/collections/becco-bags/products/becco-patch-kit?_su_rec=dyJVp6XZCxO3r_0L5GFtUb7ZENtxnL58-jV5rEyW8km1ni615VosCoHYw6i6n2d30WIZQCx43HLZSylcHMJYn7Tk4hXlSpBs8xuXsDnk_s_ObeBCGf9Feg2WX47zmjN5YwCWqnVrlWS8OQq_MnmFMed2OmdTZdqC4XkV68dkZi8H3-02DoKzSVIprEH08jwVuh0qlOXsVBxSLYMyrUeSlH9C4u1Fl1IEatEUvLDolt_LNdYKOxlFLKIUvK9cX7-aUyw7UdgC2_4RR2lO3gXeJiZ1d2oLShRuheRl7H6ohGNcsGA5XatBDu3F5ZomRtfdZVN0McrevBjQYg&_su_rec_id=a9c26a37-8e63-41c1-9452-ac33ca67ee85-1778528433

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Add a Second Design to Your Basket Purse

Jessica Tongel shows us how to add a new ornament to the top of a Nantucket basket purse.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DT3bmtzkciD/

I didn't know the Erica Wilson store sold the classic Nantucket basket purses.  They are currently sold out, though.  :(

https://ericawilson.com/collections/the-needlepoint-nantucket-lightship-basket%E2%84%A2

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© Copyright March 2, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Self Finishing Video for Colored Acrylic Clutches

KC Needlepoint has posted a video explaining how to finish your needlepoint and insert it in colored self finishing acrylic clutches.

https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/blogs/news/colorful-self-finishing-acrylic-clutch-tutorial

The clutches will hold a canvas that is 6 1/8 inches by 3 7/8 inches.  KC Needlepoint sells the self-finishing tool.

https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/products/self-finishing-leather-tool?_pos=1&_sid=4a6c8e576&_ss=r

I don't see the colored acrylic clutches or double-sided tape on their website,  but I did find something similar here--

https://www.emilysstitchery.com/products/colored-acrylic-self-finishing-purse

You can find the double sided Scotch indoor tape from 3M many places.  

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Scotch-Indoor-Double-Sided-Mounting-Tape-1-in-x-125-in-1-Roll/27472539

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

Self-Finishing Paperweights

Needlepoint Crimes by Nancy on Instagram has started stitching small piece that she finishes inside paperweight kits.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DMLnOiyPw8M/?img_index=1

She uses PhotoWeights paperweights.  They come in a lot of sizes and shapes but when I wrote this in July, the online store was closed for vacation so I'm not sure what size will work best. You'll have to do a little hunting on your own.

https://www.photoweights.com/

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© Copyright July 19, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Scallop Frames for Self-Finishing

The Wool and The Floss has posted a short video demonstrating how to insert a four inch round needlepoint into the round wooden scallop frames they sell.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DLfgAP_AA9l/

It's easy!  The frames are for 4 inch rounds and come in four colors:  black, white, natural and grey.

https://woolfloss.com/products/12089-8x8x1-wood-scallop-photo-frame-round-bk-4x4?_pos=3&_sid=7343839de&_ss=r

https://woolfloss.com/products/12066-8x8-round-scallop-photo-frame-4x4-whitehome-decor?_pos=15&_sid=7343839de&_ss=r

https://woolfloss.com/products/12067-8x8-round-scallop-photo-frame-4x4-ntrl-home-decor?_pos=16&_sid=7343839de&_ss=r

https://woolfloss.com/products/12065-8x8-round-scallop-photo-frame-grey-4x4-home-decor?_pos=4&_sid=7343839de&_ss=r

If your four inch piece is square, don't worry!  There are also frames for squares that are four inches by four inches.  They come in natural and white.

https://woolfloss.com/products/11848-6x6x1-wood-photo-frame-scallop-ntrl-wh-4x4-pic

https://woolfloss.com/products/11846-6x6x1-wood-photo-frame-scallop-wh-4x4-pic

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© Copyright June 29, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Jump Seat Therapy Luggage Tag Kits

I stumbled across cross stitch luggage tag kits from Jump Seat Therapy recently and thought they might be of interest.  Each kit comes with a printed piece of what appears to be Aida cloth, instructions, a plastic luggage tag you self finish, and a limited amount of cotton floss.  

https://www.jumpseattherapy.shop/collections/kits

The luggage tags aren't as nice as the leather ones we are used to, but the rubbery luggage tag looks durable and these are inexpensive, perfect for a beginner or perhaps to use with some scrap needlepoint canvas if you want to design your own monogram.

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© Copyright June 7, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Three Inch Round Self Finishing Leather Magnets

Planet Earth has new self-finishing round magnets for 3 inch designs.  There appear to be 7 colors available. Put one on your fridge, your filing cabinet, or pair with a strong magnet to put on the pocket of your tote bag.

https://stitchbystitchneedlepoint.com/products/planet-earth-leather-magnet-rounds?_pos=1&_sid=6a0e0e9bc&_ss=r

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The Self Finishing Leather Tool

KC Needlepoint has come up with the perfect self-finishing tool--a double-ended gadget that helps you both lift the edges of leather self-finishing items and smooth your canvas down.

https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/products/self-finishing-leather-tool?_pos=1&_sid=b6ff66b3b&_ss=r

It's not as expensive as leather worker's burnishing tools, either.  Examples below in case you want something different:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B074N595Y2/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_plhdr=t&aaxitk=423b4f69b27800f6653c2a97c0ef7d85&hsa_cr_id=2819899420901&qid=1747072201&sr=1-2-9e67e56a-6f64-441f-a281-df67fc737124&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_lsi4d_asin_1_title&pd_rd_w=VkfRU&content-id=amzn1.sym.8591358d-1345-4efd-9d50-5bd4e69cd942%3Aamzn1.sym.8591358d-1345-4efd-9d50-5bd4e69cd942&pf_rd_p=8591358d-1345-4efd-9d50-5bd4e69cd942&pf_rd_r=AQVH04CA2ZTGPQ6J0JGN&pd_rd_wg=IuSnl&pd_rd_r=e425fb75-37bb-47b2-8a2b-c5d65e621709

https://www.walmart.com/ip/balikha-Leather-Edge-Burnisher-Tool-Handcrafted-Leather-Working-Tool-Leathercraft-Modeling-Tool-Hand-Tools-Edge-Beveler-for-Household/15710569211?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=101175479&selectedOfferId=8D2E225AF5063DCBB945AB8017FBBF52&conditionGroupCode=1&adid=22222222222000000000&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=e&wl1=o&wl2=c&wl3=10352200394&wl4=pla-1103028060075&wl5=&wl6=&wl7=&wl10=Walmart&wl11=Online&wl12=15710569211_10001194841&wl14=Leather%20Edge%20Burnisher%20Tool%20Handcrafted%20Leather%20Working%20Tool&veh=sem&msclkid=92c6bd819b8912ef36dbd5a3af1560a7&gclid=92c6bd819b8912ef36dbd5a3af1560a7&gclsrc=3p.ds

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Late May 2025 Newsletter from NJNA

NJNA has posted their late May 2025 e-newsletter.  

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2025/05/31/whats-happening-at-njna-5-31-25/

As usual --since this is an ANG chapter-- it is full of American Needlepoint Guild news, but it also covers new designs and products like Lee's new colors of self-finishing tissue boxes, a retreat on Nantucket, Penny Linn's collaboration with Mackenzie Childs, and of course the fun "needle garage" project from Kam Wenzloff kitted with Colour Complements threads.  There's a bonus tip for stitching with Neon Rays, too!

https://colourcomplements.com/product/needle-garage-diy-needlecase

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© Copyright June 1, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Summary of Self-Finishing Products

Interested in buying one of the new self finishing items?  Needlepoint.com has a nice explanation of the most popular self-finishing things they carry.

https://needlepoint.com/blogs/needlepoint-know-how/our-top-5-best-selling-self-finishing-products

There are many more these days.  Do a search on Blog by using the search box at the upper left or go to the "New in 2025" tab and do a search there to see much more.

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

Self Finishing Tables for Larger Designs UPDATED

Are you looking sadly at all those self-finishing products for smaller pieces while you only have large items to finish?  Not to worry!  The Wool and the Floss shows off their new self finishing tables, available in four colors and a dark (walnut?) stain.  The tables are available in a size that works for 8" and 10" square designs and a size that works for 12" and 14" square designs.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DJE9SyYtOCp/

The tables are made of maple and put together without nails, screws or glue with mortise and tenon joints.  The glass is museum glass to reduce glare.  Custom colors are available but they suggest sending a Sherwin Williams color number to assure you get the shade you want.  There's an extra charge for this, of course.  By the way, shipping is $90 if you aren't local and you can expect your table to arrive in about six weeks.  These are made to order.

https://woolfloss.com/products/handmade-self-finishing-table-for-needlepoint-w-f-exclusive

UPDATE:  There is now a limited edition black painted table.  Order ASAP before they run out.

https://www.facebook.com/thewoolandthefloss/posts/pfbid02rb4VKuYDPWHRaEGyC2agpofKE4rTXQs9fHbVVC1dwMYMK4nAd1LvUcArJw8UMjqsl

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Happy Stitching with KC Needlepoint

KC Needlepoint has a new venture called Happy Stitching.

https://www.happystitching.com/

The website is a one-stop shopping needlepoint experience where you can buy a kit with everything you need including self-finishing items.  They even have a section of video tutorials to help folks who've not needlepointed or perhaps not used self-finishing goods before.  It's a great idea.

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© Copyright October 22, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Unique Self-Finishing for Halloween (Plus Glow-in-the-Dark Threads)

Lisa at Deux Bijoux Bijoux shows off a unique self-finishing frame for your Halloween stitching pleasure.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DAhEH9dPKC4/

The kit (canvas, threads and frame) is available from The Scissorists.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DAI3q0htEHl/

By the way, Kreinik has a new glow-in-the-dark section about these threads they sell on their website.  This gives tips on use, how others make them glow (or glow longer), and explains why these threads often have a green cast.

https://www.kreinik.com/store/shop-needlework/glow-in-the-dark-threads/how-to-use-glow-in-the-dark-threads

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

New Acrylic Picture Frames from The Wool and The Floss

The Wool and the Floss has three sizes of acrylic picture frames to display your stitching.

https://woolfloss.com/products/acrylic-frame-4x4-with-stand?variant=45529520275676

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© Copyright September 8, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Finishing Button Covers for A Tote Bag

Patti of Patti Paints demonstrates self finishing using button covers that will go on the front of a Target cane tote.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C5i4A9PrLDA/

Here are the three inch button covers Patti sells from her website.

https://www.pattypaintsneedlepoint.com/product-page/metal-self-finishing-button

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