Cohana Seam Rippers

Chandail carries something I've not seen before--seam rippers made by Cohana.  The glazed tile handles come in two colors, white and gray, each with a coordinating tassel.

https://www.chandailneedlepoint.com/shop/Accessories/Notions/p/Cohana-Seam-Ripper-x90800754.htm#enhanced-option-row-138020378

Cohana is the Japanese company that makes wonderful scissors.  Here are their embroidery scissors.  I've been lusting after a pair.  These sometimes come in limited edition colors, too.  But shop around.  Prices vary.

https://cohana.shop/collections/scissors/products/45-139

https://cohana.shop/collections/scissors-with-lacquered-handles/products/45-140

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Stitch Lab

Stitch-Stash, Emily's Stitchery and four other shops are participating in Stitch Lab, taught by Audra Daughtry.

https://stitch-stash.com/products/stitch-lab-with-audra-daughtry-stitch-stash

Contact the shops for more information.  (I know there are other shops but Google couldn't name them for me.)

https://www.emilysstitchery.com/products/stitch-lab-with-audra-deposit

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

Hypoallergenic Black Tapestry Needles with Colored Eyes

Pony Needles now sells black hypoallergenic tapestry needles with their signature colored eye which shows which size you choose visually.

https://maydel.com/product/pony-black-tapestry-needles-with-color-eye-in-compact-10086-sizes-22-28/

They've sold black needles with white eyes for a while so make sure you get colored eyes if you want that clue to what size you've chosen.

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© Copyright August 20, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Why The Dinosaurs Died Out

The Wool and the Floss reminds us of the importance of needlepoint in our lives.

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

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

The Beetle Stitch

The Flying Needles profiles the beetle stitch on their website.

https://theflyingneedles.com/blogs/news/beetle-stitch?se_activity_id=164932747490&syclid=d2h3lmo5vdes73c85890&utm_campaign=New+12+Stitches+in+12+Months+Stitch+is+Live%21_164932747490&utm_medium=email&utm_source=shopify_email

Beetle Stitch is an oval stitch, great for backgrounds and large areas like a skirt.  Because it is a straight stitch, you'll need to use a thread that is thick enough to cover well.   A laying tool will come in handy if you use silk or cotton floss for this.  The sheen in silk floss is beautiful if it is well laid to be smooth.

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© Copyright August 17, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.