Italian Embroidery Scissors

If you are in the market for a pair of high-quality Italian embroidery scissors, Tricia Nguyen of Thistle Threads now sells Guilietta Embroidery Scissors.  They are 3.75 inches long but the very sharp tips are only an inch long.  They are suitable for whitework and other precision cutting.

https://thistle-threads.myshopify.com/collections/new/products/giulietta-embroidery-scissors

These are not cheap scissors but Tricia's price is good compared to other places that have them for sale.  

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

Needle Threading Tips

If you have trouble threading your needle, Poppy Monk's got a series of tips that might help.

https://poppymonkneedlepointkits.com/blogs/the-5-minute-needlepoint-blog/needlepoint-tips-threading-your-needle

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 8, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Goldwork Butterflies for Charity

Alison Cole has a new book out, A Kaledescope of Goldwork Butterflies.   The book can only be ordered directly from Alison herself in Australia as she is dedicating all the profits to research into the extremely rare disease that killed her daughter. 

https://alisoncoleembroidery.com.au/product/a-kaleidoscope-of-goldwork-butterflies/

Mary Corbet has done a review on her website.  She points out that shipping costs from Australia are expensive but if you go in with friends and order multiple copies, the shipping costs stay the same (within reason, bet it costs more if you and 100 of your buddies order).  

https://www.needlenthread.com/2025/03/goldwork-butterflies-for-a-good-cause.html

I have not seen this book but all of the Alison Cole books I have seen have been gorgeous and inspirational.  I think this one will be the same.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 8, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Stitcher of the Month Interview (Stitch by Stitch Larchmont)

Stitch by Stitch in Larchmont, NY has posted their interview with their May 2025 Stitcher of the Month--Susan Carusi, who has the good sense to live in my home state of Tennessee now.  Check out those standups and 3D pieces!

https://stitchbystitchneedlepoint.com/pages/stitcher-of-the-month-susan-carusi

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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© Copyright May 6, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Penny Linn's Store is Open!

It's exciting news time in Connecticut as Penny Linn has opened their needlepoint store in Norwalk, Connecticut.  

https://www.instagram.com/p/DGs5p7ORqvH/

Want to learn more about Penny Linn?  Watch this video from the Today Show.

https://www.today.com/video/penny-linn-ceo-talks-introducing-needlepoint-to-a-new-generation-233335365875?search=penny%20linn

The shop address is 161 Rowayton Avenue, Norwalk, CT.   They are open Tuesday - Sunday currently.  Check their Instagram for hours.  Of course you can always shop online.

https://pennylinn.com/

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© Copyright March 6, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.