New and Not New

MM Designs has a website!  You may not be familiar with March Mattingly's work but those double sided bunnies that are attached at the ears were wildly popular (for good reason) at one time.  I'm glad they are available from MM Designs again.

https://www.mmdesignsneedlepoint.com/works

Charts from Threedles aren't new, either, but Kurdy Biggs has updated her website so you can now order directly.  Hurrah! (Don't miss the videos.  They are very helpful when you are working Jean Hilton-type stitches.)

https://threedles.com/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright February 1, 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

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

Railroading with The Wool and the Floss

If you have two strands of something but no laying tool, you can adopt a technique cross stitches use called "railroading" to keep your stitches flat and straight.  The Wool and The Floss demonstrates railroading on their Instagram account in this short video.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DGxz24FRKt4/

It works great!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 4,  2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

March Stitcher of the Month - Stitch By Stitch Larchmont

Stitch by Stitch in Larchmont, NY just revealed their March 2025 Stitcher of the Month--Sandi Mahfouz!  Sandi started out with counted canvaswork but recently was seduced by painted canvases.  Now she's turning out masterpieces in embellishment.  There's nothing like a versatile stitcher!

https://stitchbystitchneedlepoint.com/pages/stitcher-of-the-month-sandi-mahfouz?fbclid=IwY2xjawIz38BleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHUpzL0MGn9tFLbYwNkn-S0ftiQuONCa8-Sb8SspFPfhnbM3Bzvo-1_Lw9g_aem_mFnBkuJhEvRy6GkdEkwHhA

I know this will publish the end of April but there's been lots and lots of needlepoint news in March!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 4, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Lustik Needlepoints for Sale UPDATED

Great news for fans of Kevin Lustik's funny needlepoint originals--he's putting some up for sale through Wilder Nightingale Fine Art!

http://www.wnightingale.com/artists/227

If you like sly humor and fun needlepoint, take a little browse.  Don't dawdle, though.  Two pieces have already sold.

UPDATE:  During March 2026 Jadite Galleries in NYC will be displaying and selling Kevin's art.  (And they sell on their website, which is a great way to browse the show from a distance.)

https://www.instagram.com/p/DVYi3shjlq_/

https://jadite.com/

If you aren't familiar with Kevin's original designs, use the search function in the upper left hand corner to see more and learn more about Kevin himself.  Or read this interview with NIU Alumni Association.

https://www.myniu.com/article.html?aid=2759

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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