Mopsey and the Giant Safety Pin

The title of this article sounds like it belongs to a work of fiction, but it's really Mopsey using a big safety pin to organize her thread cards.  Clever!

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Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

Breaking News: Needlepoint in Paradise Has New Owner

Exciting news!  Needlepoint in Paradise in Naples, Florida has a new owner!  It's Suzie Vallerie, whom we know as the owner of Enriched Stitch in Connecticut as well as the owner of the Amanda Lawford and VNG lines of canvases.  Congratulations, Suzie.

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We wish the former owner of Needlepoint in Paradise, Lynn Grace, a fun filled retirement!

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

Needlepoint.com Interviews Kristine Kingston

Needlepoint.com just posted a fun interview with the designer Kristine Kingston. 

https://needlepoint.com/blogs/needlepoint-know-how/designer-showcase-kristine-kingston

You'll learn a bit about her background that has generations of needlewomen, her love of pattern and color, and can even follow a link to see a selection of her designs on the Needlepoint.com website.

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Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright July 3, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Tool for Perfect Buttonhole Stitches

I'd never heard of an Edge Stitch Lock & Sewing Gauge, but it appears to be a useful tool for creating perfectly spaced buttonhole stitches.  You can get a 3mm or a 4mm spacer.

https://littlestplanet.com/products/sewing-tools?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=Facebook_Desktop_Feed&utm_campaign=120227100092240245&utm_term=120227100092230245&utm_content=120227100092270245&utm_id=120227100092240245&fbclid=IwY2xjawLPV3tleHRuA2FlbQEwAGFkaWQBqyHpGyGMxWJyaWQRMHBCeTZKOTN0NmoxbEZmWHgBHqkihCqMisHyyC8G04yto65MmtY8W9dm_wH0zfM4ZoS_Wg5fK0XcQrjoikny_aem_lFN4hXSSeU3Daf9HclsXGA

This appears to be widely available, so shop around for the best price.

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 30, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

How to Stitch a Tire

Carolyn Hedge Baird just posted a photo (and a mini tutorial) of a tire she stitched for a beach buggy on sand--and it is perfect!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/10099984516745282/

For those who don't have a Facebook account, I'm going to quote Carolyn--"It is fun to cover plastic curtain rings with Frosty Rays for tires. Add buttons(a black and then a white on here) for the center and a Metallic Accent for the hub cap!"

Trust me, it looks wonderful.

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 30, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.