Happy Valentine's Day, Sheena!

Last summer Sheena James died after a long illness, but thanks to the generousity of her family, her wonderful stitch diagrams will live on in a new blog called Sheena's Sweet Stitches Diagrammed. 

https://sheenassweetstitchesdiagrammed.blogspot.com/

Every Saturday one of Sheena's fabulous stitch diagrams will be posted at the new blog.  Eventually they will be catagorized by type (stitches for hearts, grass, leaves, backgrounds, clothing, etc.) once I have enough items posted to create tabs for each stitch.  You are welcome to use the stitch for your own personal projects but remember to credit Sheena when you do.  She may be stitching away in heaven, but her copyright lives on.

Happy Valentine's Day, Sheena!  Miss you! 💙💚💛💜💗

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright January 17, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Mary Corbet Ties a Bow

Mary Corbet reminds us of her bow-tying tutorial.

https://www.needlenthread.com/2025/12/a-trick-you-should-know-for-tying-a-bow.html

Here's the direct link to Mary's tutorial.  Note she uses a hair pick instead of a fork, but all you need is an even number of tines on either side of a central space.  It's helpful to choose an implement the width of the bow you are planning, though.  

https://www.needlenthread.com/2022/12/how-to-make-small-consistent-bows-give-away-winner.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

Christmas Nobuko Ball

Melita is planning to stitch this little ornament using all Nobuko stitch.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/12/17/christmas-nobuko-ball/

It looks pretty good with the Nobuko stitch directional changes.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/01/07/christmas-nobuko-ball-2/

It's done and made up into an ornament.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2026/01/25/christmas-nobuko-ball-finished/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

Attaching Spangles: The Movie

Tricia Nguyen demonstrates how traditional spangles are attached to embroidery in this video done for the Met.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfULhn92lIU

These methods work for attaching sequins as well as the traditional metal spangles used for historical embroidery.  You can buy traditional spangles from Tricia's shop, Thistle Threads, but be aware that the available stock varies as these are made by hand for Tricia's classes on historical embroidery.

https://thistle-threads.myshopify.com/products/gilt-spangles?_pos=3&_psq=spangles&_ss=e&_v=1.0&variant=41890206679223

https://thistle-threads.myshopify.com/products/die-stamped-gilt-spangles?_pos=2&_psq=spangles&_ss=e&_v=1.0

https://thistle-threads.myshopify.com/collections/accessories/products/bobbin-lace-spangles

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

The Essential Finishing Tools and Materials

Ari shows us her favorite and most used finishing items.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DSGiJCtjX2X/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright December 16, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.