Black and White and Jeweled All Over Heart (Nancy Cucci)

Brenda's Needlepoint Studio is a big fan of Nancy Cucci's work.  (As am I.  I can't wait to see it made into an ornament!

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2025/07/heart-black-and-white-and-jeweled-all.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

Holly Berry Santa (Janet Z. Casey)

Brenda is working on another Janet Zickler Casey Santa--"Holly Berry Santa."  He is adorable!

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2025/04/santa-holly-berry-updated-41825.html

And he went FAST!

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2025/04/santa-holly-berry-updated-42225.html

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Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright April 18, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Help Picking A Background Color

Ever find yourself stumped for a background color?  Fortunately for all of us, Kaffe Fassett is a master of color.  All you have to do when you have no idea what color to use is to visit Kaffe's website and browse.

https://www.kaffefassett.com/gallery/needlepoint/

A red flower?  Try teal green or a strong blue for the background.

Pink florals?  How about a strong terracotta?

Stitching vegetables?  How about a soft dove gray to set off those green leaves?

https://www.ehrmantapestry.com/our-designers/kaffe-fassett/

When stumped, consult an expert.  Then pull out threads from your stash in similar colors and arrange the skeins around the outside of your piece.  A color or two will pop out from the rest and there you go!

Kaffe knows color.  He'll help you know color, too.  

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 23, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Little Shoppe Canvas Company Returns

Elaine of Little Shoppe Canvas Company says that their designs (plus new work) will be available again as Meredith Collection is now representing the line.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/108537025890131/posts/24612706185046541

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

Fiber Talk Interviews Sue Reed

You are in for a treat as Fiber Talk interviews Sue Reed.  It's an interesting interview that covers the problems of getting threads for inspiration and finding counted designs.

https://wetalkfiber.com/2025/07/26/fiber-talk-with-sue-reed-ii/

Here's Sue's website, if you are tempted to explore her charted work.

https://suereed.squarespace.com/

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright July 27, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.