Needlepoint Is Always the Answer

Susan's dining room chairs have been rubbing against the wall.  Being a creative genius, she decided against chair rails in favor of a long strip of needlepoint done in perle cotton.  Think a belt for your wall!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/24721089060874919/

Now her walls won't get scuffed and she has something totally unique.  Great idea, Susan.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright October 12, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Merry Holiday Newsletter from NJNA

The New Jersey Needle Artists chapter of ANG finishes out December with a fun newsletter.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2025/12/06/whats-happening-at-njna-12-6-25/

There is lots of ANG news, Needlepoint Bingo (!), information about charitable giving by various needlepointers, news good and bad, new designs and clubs, and of course a new thread storage option from DMC perfect for travel.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright December 7, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The BBC Discovers Needlepoint

The BBC has discovered that needlepoint is popular.

https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20240613-the-aristocratic-craft-making-a-surprising-comeback

If you are curious about Hunt and Hope or just want to browse their already stitched pillows, luggage tags and stockings, here's their website.

https://www.huntandhope.com/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright October 9, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Chottie's Stitches Diagrammed

The Royal School of Needlework is continuing to expand their online Stitchbank with more stitch diagrams, this time three stitches created by our own Chottie Alderson.  The three stitches are Alisha Lace, Chottie's Plaid, and Nobuko Stitch, all with the names of real people included in them.

https://rsnstitchbank.org/?utm_source=RSN+ENewsletter&utm_campaign=627619c86e-OCTOBER-ENEWS-2025&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-2e2b921c8c-132419528&mc_cid=627619c86e&mc_eid=5e1a81057a

I didn't know Chottie came up with these stitches but her friends in San Bernardino Chapter of ANG will still remember her and all she achieved.  Thanks to them, the Royal School has these stitches for their collection.

Please consider making a donation to the Royal School's Stitchbank so more stitches will be available online for us all.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright October 5, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

New Location for Stitch by Stitch Larchmont UPDATED

Stitch by Stitch in Larchmont, NY just turned 21 and the shop is going to celebrate by moving to a much larger location in Larchmont over the holidays.

https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/web-view?a=SwCMrn&c=01H9XGTJRHYSSZSJCSGZK1PHG3&k=818df9a7ff3a4241af938c526d309c5c&m=01K6N2CYFSP40G9P5HFWM32WMN&r=01K6SXVRJVS85DBH6ZS4D359CZ

UPDATE:  

https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/web-view?a=SwCMrn&c=01H9XGTJRHYSSZSJCSGZK1PHG3&k=818df9a7ff3a4241af938c526d309c5c&m=01KD0W712TEAQW8VVBCENMZPQ7&r=01KD1HCKM0QND6KJWRAN0NV492

UPDATE #2:  Here are photos of the new space, in case you are curious.

https://www.facebook.com/stitchbystitchlarchmont/posts/pfbid0ZtjGqybUVkre2iWmmxQmT7ghE5AwSb72BmUGtDniPqFEo4AdgpPFji5YDUNjJwLBl

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright October 5, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.