Helen Stevens' Tutorial on Stitching Trees

The British embroiderer Helen M. Stevens has posted a three part tutorial on stitching trees on her Instagram.  You'll need to use a sharp needle to put the stitches exactly where you want them on needlepoint canvas.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C6wdgNWqAbn/

https://www.instagram.com/p/C6yeJsFqD6Q/

https://www.instagram.com/p/C66MNriKgPz/

https://www.instagram.com/p/C6_Vef_qxM-/

https://www.instagram.com/p/C7E2C9NKZ61/

https://www.instagram.com/p/C7HFa1RqMTd/

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 16, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Latest from NJNA

NJNA has published their latest ANG chapter newsletter.   As usual it is full of ANG news, new products, sales (because it's Christmas) and more.

https://poppymonkneedlepointkits.com/blogs/the-5-minute-needlepoint-blog/why-i-stitch-the-unexpected-beauty-of-needlepoint

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2024/12/14/whats-happening-at-njna-12-14-24/

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright December 1, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Fun Finishing

I saw some cute finishing on Instagram today so I thought I'd share it with you.  First, Fire and Iris' latest Tarot design ("The Reader") is larger than the others in the series so it can be finished as a book or e-reader case.

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

If you are interested, here are the other smaller Tarot designs.

https://fireandirisdesigns.com/search?q=tarot&options%5Bprefix%5D=last

Abby of Saturnalia Stitching has stitched her Art Deco coasters and had them made up into a set.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C_ggRJMvQlB/?g=5&img_index=1

Here are all the Art Deco designs, available in various sizes.

https://www.saturnaliastitching.com/shop-all/art-deco

If your favorite shop doesn't stock them, Penny Linn's acrylic coaster set is available in either oval or square.

https://pennylinn.com/collections/accessories

Heirloom Designs challenges us to get our needlepoint headbands ready.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C_TKRh_v6ka/

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright September 5, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Nysha Lilly Has Died

Rachel Barri Designs just announced the death of Nysha Lilly, one of their artists.  

https://www.instagram.com/p/DDDUcdrSFHM/?img_index=1

It's beyond sad when we lose such charming talent.

https://rachelbarridesigns.com/collections/nysha-lilly

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright December 6, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Vintage Needlepoint Jewelry

Susan Johnson of SJ Designs has a unique stickpin for sale--a vintage 12 karat gold plated tapestry needle set with a diamond.  

https://sj-designs.net/product/12karat-gold-plated-tapestry-needle-set-with-a-tiny-diamond/

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright September 4, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.