Kam's Snowman

Kam Wenzloff shows off her snowman design which is in the brand new January/February 2022 Needlepoint Now magazine.

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=4518017281581332&set=pcb.4701938299883291

Use the right arrow to get another look and to also see the magazine cover.

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© Copyright January 6, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Collection of Helpful Needlepoint Videos

Needlepoint.com has gathered together many of their helpful how to videos in one place on their website.  There are tips on using laying tools, a bunka brush and curved scissors, you'll learn how to couch threads or make a tassel and how best to use fuzzy threads, plus much more.

https://needlepoint.com/pages/videos?_kx=spGqMUEEs3Pe26tF9Jkghd_FvizqCNqZrcu-EtTsuNa-X-jY5kdJAFI_-tT2BvST.TxAVmM

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright January 4, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved

Bent Creek Charms for Embellishment

The cross stitch chart company Bent Creek has a series of charms to embellish their charts that will work nicely on needlepoint canvases, too.

https://store.apneedlearts.com/becrch.html

This online seller has a few different charms from various cross stitch companies, which will give you hints where to hunt for such things.

https://www.theelegantewe.com/shop/Charms.htm

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright January 3, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

NexCare Gentle Paper Tape

The latest e-newsletter from Diversions Needlepoint in Denver has a fun tip--use NexCare Gentle Paper Tape after you rip out threads to remove those pesky little leftover fibers.  Do shop around to find this.  It might even be in your local drugstore.

https://www.vitalitymedical.com/3m-530p2-nexcare-micropore-paper-tape-2-inch-x-10-yards.html

Thanks, Diversions!

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© Copyright January 3, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Santas from Janet Zigler Casey UPDATED

Brenda at Brenda's Needlepoint Studio is a big fan of the Santas Janet Zigler Casey has designed.  You can see why if you look at Brenda's finished collection of these cuties.

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2023/01/janet-zickler-casey-santas-stitched-to.html

UPDATE:  Here is the updated Santa list from 2024--

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2024/12/janet-zickler-casey-santas-stitched-to.html

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2025/01/santa-holly-berry-1625.html

UPDATE #2:  Here is the updated Santa list from 2025--

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2026/01/janet-zickler-casey-santas-stitched-to.html

UPDATE #3:  The Sun City Stitcher is working on the Star Spangled Santa with her local ANG chapter.

https://www.suncitystitcher.com/2026/06/bits-pieces.html

You can order the instructions for these in counted form from Janet directly.

http://jzcdesigns.com/christmas.htm

If you are a painted canvas fan, Danji offers some of the Santas as painted canvases.  Each painted canvas comes with Janet's stitch guide.

https://www.danjidesigns.com/janet-casey/

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© Copyright January 3, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.