NJNA Brings Us Up to Speed

The New Jersey Needle Artists Chapter of ANG's latest newsletter is out.  

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2025/10/11/whats-happening-at-njna-10-11-25/

As usual it is full of ANG news, tidbits about the upcoming Autumn Needlepoint Reunion trade show, and more, including painted canvas news, thread news, book news--you name it!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com 

© Copyright October 13, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Santa's Beard in Twisted Lazy Daisy Stitches

Melissa at The Wool and The Floss demonstrates creating Santa's beard and eyebrows with twisted lazy daisy stitches.  

https://www.instagram.com/p/DNBUUD9RV8s/?img_index=1

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

Lean Left, Lean Right, Stand Straight (Diagonal Mosaic for the Win)

Coco Frank Studio shows off the versatile Diagonal Mosaic stitch.

https://cocofrankstudio.com/blogs/blog/diagonal-mosaic-stitch?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&utm_campaign=Diagonal+Mosaic&utm_id=01K20ASN2GTXT673265A7V99FV&_kx=fpwRhZR6oWBP-QRpljb7pZMDJB9SEzHyKJegAKdmP8-TPQzDcjAtm1ktAvh5CV4x.XYMb7E

This stitch can slant to the right or left or just run in vertical columns, making it exceptionally useful.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

A Clever Christmas Stocking Idea

The Wool and the Floss just posted a very clever idea that a customer had--use a scissors fob to make a name tag for a Christmas stocking!

https://www.facebook.com/thewoolandthefloss/posts/pfbid08JFa3FeqBweKwh8eBdiPCBfJvhmyw31nCmwnkwt8ddJgTXkoPBhQsyJbj58xCYK7l

Scissor fobs are tiny, so this will be a quick stitch to add personalization to a stocking.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright August 5, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Gay Ann Rogers Sale October 16

Gay Ann Roger's big annual sale starts this week on Thursday, October 16.

https://www.gayannrogers.com/index.html

She's retiring her Seasons ladies, so this is your last chance to grab the chart.  A few of her Queen Elizabeth I kits will be available, but not many.  Her Tudor samplers and the Pride and Prejudice Needle Book will also be available, plus other items.

If you love Gay Ann's work, don't miss the sale.  It starts at 8 a.m. California time this coming Thursday.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright August 15, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.